Site Controller

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced and growing environment in a key leadership role. The Site Controller reports to the General Manager and is a key member of the Red Shores Executive Team. The Site Controller is directly responsible for the Red Shores Audit and Shipping & receiving teams. This position will interact significantly with ALC Finance and Procurement teams.

The Site Controller is responsible for leading the day-to-day financial accounting reporting controls and compliance functions for Red Shores Racetrack and Casino. This position ensures the accuracy integrity and timeliness of financial information while supporting operational decision-making across gaming racing food and beverage facilities and administrative business areas.

They play a key role in maintaining strong internal controls safeguarding organizational assets supporting audits meeting regulatory and corporate reporting requirements and providing budget leadership forecasting trend analysis investment oversight and financial insight that contributes to the ongoing success of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements management reports reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accounting records are accurate complete and aligned with applicable accounting standards and corporate policies.
• Review financial results investigate variances and provide timely analysis and recommendations to management.
• Ensure accounts payable accounts receivable payroll banking cash management and fixed asset records are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Leverage financial and operational data to proactively identify emerging risks and opportunities provide strategic recommendations and influence decisions that strengthen financial performance optimize operations and support organizational growth.
• Develop maintain and monitor internal control procedures that safeguard cash gaming revenues assets records and confidential information.
• Support internal and external audits by coordinating documentation responding to inquiries and implementing approved recommendations.
• Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process in partnership with finance leadership and departmental managers ensuring operating and capital budgets are accurate realistic and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts rolling projections and scenario analyses to support operational planning labour planning cash flow management procurement planning capital planning and performance monitoring.
• Strengthening financial literacy and accountability across the organization by partnering with department leaders and managers to improve their understanding of financial results budgets forecasts key performance indicators cost drivers and business performance.
• Lead coach and support finance team members by setting clear expectations promoting accountability and encouraging continuous improvement.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 - 10 years Controller or senior level accounting experience.
• Post secondary degree or diploma in accounting finance business administration or a related discipline.
• Charted Professional Accountant designation (CPA) or equivalent.
• Progressive experience in accounting financial reporting internal controls budgeting forecasting trend analysis investment analysis capital planning and audit coordination.
• Experience in gaming hospitality entertainment or another highly regulated environment considered a strong asset.