Financial Controller
About the job
- A post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field is required.
- A Chartered Professional Accountant designation is required.
- At least 5-7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities, is required.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and audit management is required.
- Knowledge of gaming regulations, anti-money laundering requirements, and regulatory compliance is required.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial reporting systems, and enterprise resource planning or accounting software is required.
- The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain all required gaming licenses and registrations.
- The candidate must obtain and maintain all licenses and certifications required by federal, provincial, and gaming authorities.
- The candidate must be at least 19 years of age.
- The candidate must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts.
- The candidate must be able to stand and sit for extended periods and walk distances.
- The candidate must be able to work in a highly regulated casino environment and occasionally be present on the casino floor, where excessive noise may occur.
- Ensure activities comply with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, legal demands, and professional and ethical standards.
- Analyze fluctuations in departmental results and variances from budgets.
- Support the annual budget process and develop historical, current, and potential future trend analyses.
- Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical and accounting information to assess operating results in terms of profitability and performance against budget.
- Work with external and internal auditors and other third parties on financial matters as necessary.
- Manage the monthly financial closing process.
- Prepare financial reports and balance sheet reconciliations, and review and document systems, policies, procedures, and standards for various financial areas where appropriate.
- Review and assist with journal entries.
- Review and assist with bank reconciliations.
- Gather and maintain information to assist with quarterly and yearly internal and external audits.
- Ensure the integrity of financial statements and balance sheet accounting.
- Review and approve legally required federal and state tax returns and filings within required deadlines.
- Inform the Vice President of Finance of legal, auditing, or other significant problems.
- Develop team members' knowledge and skills through education, training, coaching, and corrective counseling.
- Adhere to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and other applicable municipal, provincial, and federal laws and regulations.
- Previous experience in a casino, gaming, hospitality, or other highly regulated environment is preferred.
- Prior experience opening new properties or outlets is preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
About the company
Hard Rock operates a global hospitality and entertainment brand that runs restaurants, hotels, and casinos with a rock-and-roll theme. The core experience blends American-style dining with a live music atmosphere and a curated collection of music memorabilia, which started organically from a customer’s guitar request and grew into the brand’s hallmark. The business model spans multiple hospitality verticals, including themed cafes, hotels, and casino gaming venues, all unified under the Hard Rock brand. Unlike many competitors, Hard Rock is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, which acquired the brand in 2007, enabling strategic expansion in gaming and hospitality across the world. The company’s goal is to deliver immersive entertainment-centered experiences through consistent branding, hospitality, and iconic memorabilia across its global network.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Founded
1971
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Tampa's 2026 smoke-free renovation expands premium gaming and keeps operations open.
- San Juan's 2026-2029 $850 million integrated resort adds 186 branded residences.
- Fitch affirmed Seminole Hard Rock International's BBB rating in July 2026, supporting financing access.
What critics are saying
- Hard Rock Bet faces litigation in Illinois over promised bonuses and platform conduct.
- Jeanne O'Grady sued Seminole Tribe in September 2026 over Hollywood casino-floor injuries.
- Las Vegas's $4 billion-$5 billion rebuild needs 6,000 employees before a late-2027 opening.
What makes Seminole Hard Rock unique
- Seminole Tribe ownership gives Hard Rock casino scale, capital, and regulatory leverage.
- Hard Rock Las Vegas topped out in May 2026, validating destination-brand expansion.
- Hollywood and Tampa keep launching concerts, jackpots, and renovations across Florida casinos.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours