Accounting Manager

SUMMARY: Responsible for managing accounting functions and associated processes, procedures, and systems in accordance with Black Oak Casino Resort’s established procedures and controls.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: (including, but not limited to, the following)

• Leads day-to-day operations of the Accounting department, including recurring processes and reporting obligations; drives continuous improvement of department protocols; and ensures a high standard of work.
• Manages and directs the activities of assigned staff; coordinates, prioritizes, and assigns tasks and projects; tracks and reviews work progress and activities; directs the selection of staff; undertakes disciplinary action as required; conducts performance evaluations; ensures appropriate scheduling to provide proper operational coverage.
• Performs or coordinates periodic reviews of departmental operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and other internal control procedures, and recommends corrective actions or process improvements when appropriate. Develops and implements strategies to streamline existing work processes, creates procedures, and improves systems, methods, and techniques.
• Oversees month-end and year-end accounting processes as they relate to the operational accounting areas and assists with the year-end close of the financial reporting system.
• Coordinates with the Revenue Audit Department to integrate the flow of audit preparation into accurate accounting posting.
• Prepares, organizes, and distributes accounting data to authorized parties in the required format.
• Applies sound professional judgment, strong administrative and organizational skills, and thorough knowledge of all aspects of accounting.
• Stays current on industry best practices and advancements, tribal gaming regulatory requirements, and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) standards.

• Identifies training needs to keep staff at the skill level necessary to meet company needs and objectives.
• Provides professional expertise and information to management to enable timely operational decisions.
• Oversees the integrity of the general ledger, chart of accounts, and financial reporting structure, ensuring transactions are appropriately classified and recorded in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.