FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

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Florence, IN, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Gaming
Boyd operates 28 gaming entertainment properties in NV, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MS, MO, OH, & PA.
The Role
Lead day-to-day accounting, reporting, and internal controls; supervise financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, and inventory; ensure GAAP and gaming/federal/state compliance; support audits; implement accounting systems; provide analytical support to management and mentor finance staff.
Summary Generated by Built In
Company Description

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry.

Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

Job Description

The Controller will have specific responsibility for all the day to day accounting, reporting and control aspects of the Finance team and will directly supervise the areas of financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll and inventory control functions.  The position will monitor all financial activities on property to ensure the applicable laws, rules, regulations and controls of the property, federal and state government and gaming commission are enforced throughout the property.  The position will be responsible for creating a sense of team spirit and promoting a positive work environment.

  • Responsible for actively building and retaining customer relations and acts as a mentor to employees in order to provide superior customer service.
  • Hires, trains, motivates, evaluates and directs staff to ensure that employees receive adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established objectives.
  • Assists internal, contracted, and regulatory auditors in their examination of accounting records to ensure that auditors receive adequate information and interpretation for effective inspection of Belterra Casino Resort & Spa records.
  • Consults with management on issues pertaining to accounting in order to provide informational and analytical support for management decision-making.
  • Reviews, analyzes, and adjusts financial statements of departments in order to ensure their accuracy.
  • Participates in the design, development and implementation of gaming and non-gaming related management and accounting systems to ensure that systems are consistent with accounting requirements; monitors the effectiveness of accounting systems.
  • Performs special audits to provide high level of expertise on matters of a complex or sensitive nature.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated knowledge of general accepted accounting procedures (GAAP).
  • Knowledge of federal, state and gaming laws and regulations.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Strong strategic and analytical skills.
  • Positive attitude with an eagerness to learn and advance. 
  • Ability to lead a team. 
  • Strong work ethic. 
  • Accounting Degree required. 
  • Accountant experience required. 
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.

These skills and abilities are typically acquired through a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent and five years of work-related experience, at least two years of which must have been in

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
  • Five years of work-related experience (at least two years in relevant accounting roles)
  • Accountant experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Knowledge of federal, state and gaming laws and regulations
  • Ability to obtain and maintain all licenses/certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong strategic and analytical skills
  • Ability to lead a team (hiring, training, motivating, evaluating staff)
  • Positive attitude and eagerness to learn and advance
  • Strong work ethic
  • Must be at least 21 years of age

Boyd Gaming Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Boyd Gaming Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Boyd Gaming Corporation.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off plus a dedicated Volunteer PTO program and paid holidays/vacation provide multiple avenues for time away and community engagement.
  • Flexible Benefits Multiple medical plan tiers (e.g., Bronze/Bronze Plus/Silver/Gold/PPO), dental/vision, HSAs/FSAs, and voluntary protections offer meaningful choice, with core options available to team members averaging 30+ hours and tailored offerings for some part‑time roles.
  • Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards Tuition reimbursement, student‑loan repayment, and scholarships create clear education pathways tied to employment, adding long‑term value for those who meet tenure requirements.

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The Company
HQ: Las Vegas, NV
5,092 Employees
Year Founded: 1975

What We Do

Boyd Gaming Corporation is one of the nation’s leading casino entertainment companies, but we’re so much more than that! We're a billion-dollar, publicly-traded company that retains the philosophy of a family-owned business, focused on creating long-term, sustainable growth for our shareholders. This philosophy defines and separates us from the competition, making us unique in our industry. From our beginnings in the 1970s, we made a commitment to our guests, employees, and communities to create a culture and an operating style built around that of a family-owned business. Even as a public company operating in a highly competitive industry, the Boyd Style of hospitality continues to define us. We currently own and operate 28 gaming properties in ten states: Aliante, Cannery, Eastside Cannery, Gold Coast, The Orleans, Sam’s Town, Suncoast, California, Fremont and Main Street Station in Las Vegas; Jokers Wild in Henderson, NV; Blue Chip in Michigan City, IN and Belterra Casino Resort in Florence, IN; Par-A-Dice in East Peoria, IL; Diamond Jo Dubuque in Dubuque, IA and Diamond Jo Casino in Northwood, IA; Belterra Park in Cincinnati, OH; Kansas Star in Mulvane, KS; Ameristar Kansas City in Kansas City, MO and Ameristar St. Charles in St. Charles, MO; Valley Forge in King of Prussia, PA; Sam’s Town in Tunica, MS and IP Biloxi in Biloxi, MS; Amelia Belle in Amelia, LA, Treasure Chest in Kenner, LA, Delta Downs in Vinton, LA, Evangeline Downs in Opelousas, LA, and Sam’s Town in Shreveport, LA. Each is distinguished not only by the quality of its amenities but also by the exceptional customer service our guests have come to expect from a Boyd Gaming property.

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