This position is responsible for managing all accounting, technical accounting and financial reporting of Hard Rock and Seminole Gaming. This role is instrumental in providing financial leadership and deliver the required financial and business goals of Seminole Hard Rock Support Services by supporting both Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming.

• Play an integral role in managing a highly responsive and technically sound financial reporting department that interfaces across the organization to support key business initiatives.
• Responsible for the preparation of monthly quarterly and annual consolidations using company’s consolidation software in a timely manner.
• Development of reports using SAP consolidation software to support external reporting requirements.
• Coordination, planning and execution of external audits with independent auditors.
• Liaises with other members of finance, tax, treasury, legal, merchandise and other departments to obtain necessary information and analysis to support financial reporting and auditing process.
• Preparation of multiple sets of annual financial statements for various legal entities within the Hard Rock and SGA Group. Financial statements are prepared in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS, GASB and other country by country GAAPs.
• Preparation of analysis of statutory GAAP to US GAAP differences for foreign locations.
• Analyze emerging accounting and disclosure standards in various GAAPs and presents impact of such changes to Director of Financial reporting.
• Prepares technical accounting memorandums supporting Company’s position and impact on the Company.
• Drive process improvements related to financial reporting including the preparation of financial covenant calculations.
• Develop, mentor and guide individuals in the financial reporting department as necessary.
• Oversee, with the help of the Director of Finance, all financial reporting matters including IFRS, US GAAP, GASB and other country by country GAAP compliance.
• Drive process change to reach efficiencies in overall accounting and finance processes.
• Teach/coach and document employees to meet standards and maintain a high quality workforce.
• Present a professional image to employees, guests, clients, owners and investors.
• Operate ethically and in accordance with professional standards.

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  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a national accredited school is required.
• Master’s degree (Audit Focus is preferred) from a national accredited school is required.
• CPA or equivalent certification is required.
• Big 4 accounting background is required.
• Proficient in lease accounting standard (ASC 842 (FASB) / Statement 87 (GASB) and IFRS 16) is required.
• Proficient with consolidation accounting including knowledge and ability to comprehend business combination standard is an absolute requirement.
• Experience with developing and enhancing SOX 404 control environment is a plus.
• Experience with managing and overseeing multiple (different level) personnel is required.
• Previous experience with in gaming sector is a plus.
• Financial reporting experience with Fortune 500 companies is a plus.
• Previous experience with Workiva in a Fortune 500 company is a plus.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience is required.
• Strong communication skills, including being a good listener and articulating complex issues in a crisp, compelling, and insightful manner.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Employment with Hard Rock International requires the successful completion of the pre-employment process; to include a satisfactory background check

• Hard Rock International is an equal opportunity employer. We live our motto LOVE ALL – SERVE ALL, and strive to foster an inclusive workplace culture for every team member. Hard Rock welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.