Financial Controller

Job Description Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Finance. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of the accounting and finance functions for Casino Pickering & Ajax, including the financial close process, financial reporting, budgeting and analysis, ensuring compliance with policy and procedures, and other daily, monthly, and quarterly ad-hoc finance requirements as necessary. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to manage the site audit team and will be required to motivate others and lead by example. Key Accountabilities

• Coordinates annual budget and forecast process. Manages and accounts for casino expenditures within the scope of established budget/forecast and company policies.
• Produces and distributes various detailed and consolidated site financial statements and financial reports to senior management, external partners, and business unit managers.
• Manages the month end process at the site level, including review of month end journal entries;
• Manages the performance and development of direct reports;
• Ensuring the financial statements are presented in a true and fair view by ensuring all the transactions are accounted for properly and performing reasonable analysis including but not limited to budget and forecast.
• Develops and enforces policies, procedures, systems of internal controls and periodic financial reporting formats at the site level that align with corporate direction and are operating effectively to identify and
• Manages corporate finance function of the site including but not limited to cheque requisitions, account reconciliations etc.
• Ensures the preparation, completion of balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the asset and liability accounts;
• Ensures regulatory compliance with OLG and other business partners.
• Liaises and communicates effectively with senior management and all appropriate business units along with corporate office and external partners and financial service providers;
• Ensure that you understand the business flow of the different business streams and the associated financial impact to be able to identify and assess accounting issues and apply IFRS criteria and accounting concepts to ensure the proper record of the transaction;
• Manage other initiatives as required.

Education And Qualifications

• CPA, CGA, CMA or CA designation, or suitable combination of education and experience;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Accounting Manager in a high volume large or medium sized organization;
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, MS Word, and MS Excel;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Proven communication skills: verbal, written and interpersonal;
• Thrives on being a creative problem solver;
• Ability to be self-directed and take initiative while working independently and remaining focused on an assignment through to delivery;
• Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic and changing environment

About Us Who we are! GREAT ENTERTAINMENT. GREAT PEOPLE. GREAT INVESTMENT. GREAT CANADIAN. Since our inception in 1982, Great Canadian has grown to be one of the largest and most dynamic gaming and entertainment companies in Canada. With 25 properties across Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, our facilities include over 16,000 slot machines, 575 table games, 71 dining amenities and over 500 hotel rooms. Working closely alongside our crown agency partners, our team of 9,500 strive to offer the very best gaming, entertainment, dining, and hospitality experiences. Our Vision is to be the leading gaming, entertainment, and hospitality company in our chosen markets by providing superior entertainment value and exceptional experiences. Our Mission is to provide outstanding experiences to our guests, rewarding opportunities for our team, and superior value to our shareholders. What's in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your clients!
• You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top organizations around the world.
• Freedom to Innovate: supports new and better ways to be successful.
• Be your Authentic Self: environment that values diversity as a source of strength.
• This isn't your typical "corporate" job. We work hard and we have fun!

The only thing we don’t play games with…..is your career! Great Canadian Entertainment is committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability. Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in Great Canadian Entertainment!