Careers

 

JOB SUMMARY:  Accountable to the General Manager and the Board of Directors, the Controller’s responsibilities include but are not limited to accounting controls, reporting, staff supervision and financial compliance.

 

GAMING LICENSE REQ.:                Alberta Gaming and Liquor Control Key License (AGLC)

 

SALARY RANGE:                                To be determined

 

POSITION REPORTS TO: General Manager and Board of Directors

 

EXTENT OF JOB AUTHORITY:

- To act in financial matters in accordance with AGLC policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), ensuring that all department staff practices ethical bookkeeping. 

- Direct Supervision of the following positions: Night Auditor, Payroll Supervisor, Accounts Payable Clerk, Casino Cash office.

- Responsible for hiring qualified candidates, onboarding, training and performance management for the above positions in coordination with the General Manager

- Oversees the execution of all company policies and procedures for the Accounting department, in consultation with the General Manager and with Sub department managers.

- Management of all day to day accounting functions, management of financial statement preparation and reporting process, management of the accounting system, Federal and provincial income and excise tax compliance, management of the internal and external audit processes, corporate budgeting and development and implementation of all accounting policies & procedures for the Casino, Hotel and Restaurant under the umbrella of Stoney Nakoda Resort and Casino.

- The Controller will work closely with the General Manager of the Stoney Nakoda Resort, Stoney Nakoda Holding CEO, and the Stoney Tribal Administration.

 

EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR POSITION:

-Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance;

-Recognized accounting designation (CPA – CA, CGA orCMA);

-Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Controllership or Director of Finance Roles;

-Strong accounting knowledge of GL, A/P, payroll, capital assets, budgeting, financial reporting and cash management;

-Industry experience in hospitality and tourism essential;  

-Understanding of Alberta Gaming and Liquor Control (AGLC) requirements

-Ability to lead and manage people and coordinating activities with leadership team

-Ability to work collaboratively with internal staff and affiliated organizations

-Proven ability to develop relationships and to interact comfortably and collaboratively with people at all levels

-Sound judgement, strong teamwork and superior communication and interpersonal skills

-Excellent written and verbal communication

-Ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities.

-Experience working within First Nations Communities consider an asset

-Experience in creating and implementing plans for viable businesses that operate profitably

-Proven ability to develop relationships and to interact comfortably and collaboratively with people at all levels

-Sound judgement, strong teamwork and superior communication and interpersonal skills

-Excellent organization skills

-Ability to work with integrity and confidentially

-Excellent Microsoft Office skills

  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Manual dexterity for operation of personal computer and routine paperwork.  Ability to sit for an extended length of time.

 

 CORE WORK ACTIVITIES:

 Overall General Responsibilities

-Preparing all required Financial Statements including monthly reporting, quarterly reports, and annual audit financial statements and their distribution to key stakeholders; Stoney First Nation, AGLC, Corp Finance and any others who may be identified from day to day.

-Provide appropriate cash flow forecast to Stoney Tribal Administration

-Overseeing all day to day accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, cash management and treasury.

-Ensure the timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts before finalizing the notice to reader financial statements due to Corpfinance within 60 days of the quarter end and quarterly reporting to the Board of Directors..

-Managing all daily internal and external financial audits, tax audits and compliance, including the preparation of all audit working papers.

-Developing, maintaining and managing written accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

-Supervising and mentoring accounting personnel including performance evaluations and feedback.

-Manage and oversee the ATM system and daily reconciliation of the cash balances from Vault to Bank.

 

Financial Planning & Analysis

-Keeps complete set of records of resort financial transactions as required under GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures)

-Provide ongoing analytical support. Monitors actual and projected results to ensure financial goals are met while providing support to the cause of financial variances. Assists in identifying opportunities to improve profitability.

-Accurately reports and analyzes revenue, cost, profit, and cash flow deviations from budget and forecast. Develops 3 month moving forward forecasts and analyzes the information against budget and interacting with management and revenue producing departments.

-Provide accounting support and back up for all positions in the Back-Office Accounting Department including assisting Revenue Producing Departments and Casino Cash Reconciliation.

-Lead and coordinate the annual budget process for the operation; provides budgetary support to department managers; prepare summary of statistical reports for formal budget presentations to senior management.

-Responsible for all financial reports which summarize actual operating results and financial position of the company (balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements).

-Responsible for all operating and capital budgets, including financial reports and necessary supporting documentation.

 

Accounting, Financial Systems & Controls

-Maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles

-Responsible for day-to-day treasury functions including cash management.

-Supervising accounting personnel and ensuring the following functions are achieved:.

     - Ensure all payroll expense entries; reconcile all credit card tips and gratuity.
     - Prepare sales tax filings.
     - Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner and that accounts receivable are collected promptly.
     - Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed.
     - Ensure proper classification of revenues and expenses.
     - Maintain an orderly accounting filing system.

-Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual and quarterly reports.

-Oversee preparation and disbursement of the Daily Flash Report, and weekly revenue and labor reports

-Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

-Works with the company’s outside advisors, including public accounting, banking, insurance, and legal as necessary.

-Complies with Federal, Provincial and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions in consultation with the General Manager.

-Analyzes and compiles internal and external financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicates monthly and annual financial results.

-Responsible in the development and maintenance of sound business accounting practices and introduction of controls necessary to protect the company assets and interests, and further ensures compliance with these controls. Manages the balance sheet reconciliation process for management and sales departments.

-Takes on special projects or assists with ongoing projects as required.

 

Provide Financial Information & Guidance to Others

-Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and subordinates on relevant financial information in a timely manner.

-Attends critique meetings to review information with management team.

-Advises General Manager on existing and evolving operational/financial issues.

-Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

 

Regulatory Compliance

-In conjunction with the General Manager, ensure compliance with all financial reporting requirements related to Casino Facility License.

-Assist the Stoney First Nation with reporting requirements related to FNDF grant agreement.

-Coordinate regulatory audit requirements

-Responsible for proper accounting of all gaming revenues including flow of funds to Charity - Mini Thni Foundation.

 

Contractual Reporting

-Develop an understanding of the company’s contractual arrangements and reporting requirements

-In conjunction with the General Manager and the Stoney First Nation CFO, ensure compliance with reporting requirements to the lender Corpfinance.

-In conjunction with the General Manager, ensure distribution of approved signed audited financial statements to AGLC and Corpfinance.

-Preparation of financial reporting to the Board of Directors and the presentation of the quarterly and audited financial statements.  Prepare variance analysis to prior years.  General Manager may choose to delegate the preparation of the management statements and the variance analysis to budget.

Oversee the annual review of the company benefit packages and manage the cost of this program.

Position Summary:  

 The Dishwasher is responsible for the cleanliness of all kitchen areas and equipment.

Key Accountabilities:

Processes all dishware, flatware and glassware as per company standards

Ensures minimum damage by proper care and handling

Cleans and sanitizes all kitchen areas and equipment after use

Reports deficiencies to the Chef de Partie

Other duties as required

 

Education and Qualification Requirements

Grade 8 education or suitable combination of education and experience

Good communication skills; both written and verbal

Minimum 6 months work experience

First Nations experience an asset

Other languages an asset

Criminal Record Clearance mandatory

 

Work Environment Considerations

Regular kitchen environment, non-traditional work hours, exposure to heat and cold, risks of cuts and burns

 

Special Working Conditions

The Company is committed to sound internal control policies and practices. Every team member will follow the internal control practices required of their position and department. Every team member will follow and support the Core Values, Mission and Guiding Principles of the Stoney Nakoda Resort

Position Summary: 

The F & B Server is responsible for serving guests while providing outstanding guest service excellence. This could include our casino floor, buffet, lounge, banquets or room service.

 

Key Accountabilities:

-Eagerly welcome guests to our business
-Work with urgency to serve all guests in a timely fashion
-Take food and drink orders; serve food and drink orders
-Clear dishes as guests are finished with them – never have empty hands
-Stock, clean, and sanitize all food surfaces after use; maintain food safety rules
-Ensure the quality of the food you present – work well with the kitchen staff
-Anticipate guest needs – don’t make two trips when you can make one
-Settle guests accounts; processes payment
-Assist in reducing costs and waste
-Function as a team member
-Practice up-selling techniques to increase revenue
-Report deficiencies
-Manage other initiatives or duties as required

 

Education and Qualification Requirements:

-Grade 12 diploma
-ProServe licence a must
-Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
-Minimum 1 year of experience
-Criminal Record Clearance is mandatory
-Impeccable customer service skills – love to smile!
-Be detail oriented and quality driven
-Must be able to perform in a high-pace stressful environment
-Ability to increase production levels and work output to match business needs
-Work well under pressure
-Have a high tolerance for repetition
-Be reliable
-Be food safety savvy
-Have endurance to work on your feet all day with light-medium lifting
-Handle multiple tasks at once while remaining enthusiastic
-Demonstrate willingness to jump in and assist with other areas as needed

 

Work Environment Considerations:

Regular restaurant environment, non-traditional work hours, exposure to heat and cold, risks of cuts and burns

 

To Apply:

If this position sounds like a fit for you, please forward your resume to [email protected].

 

Position Summary: 

Hotel Room Attendant are responsible for providing guests with a comfortable and clean environment while delivering service excellence

 

Key Accountabilities:

Changes linens and towels daily or as requested by guests in accordance with our Green Program
Replaces and refills used items and toiletries
Vacuums carpets and washes floors as per company standards
Cleans bathrooms
Knows proper cleaning methods and the use of chemicals
Stocks carts daily and advises the Housekeeping Manager when supplies are low
Takes guest's dry cleaning to the housekeeping office for pick up
Reports room and hotel deficiencies to the Housekeeping Manager
Cleans general hotel areas including hallways, elevators, windows and ledges, ashtrays, etc.
Working in the laundry room
Maintains a duties checklist daily of work performed
Manages other initiatives or duties as required 

Education and Qualification Requirements:
Grade 12 education or suitable combination of education and experience
Good communication skills; both written and verbal
Minimum 1 year of experience in hotel/motel housekeeping
Criminal Record Clearance mandatory 

Work Environment Considerations:

Regular hotel environment, non-traditional work hours, physically fit to carry, lift, bend and stretch, long periods of standing, uniform required, fast-paced job duties

  

To Apply:

Please send your resume to [email protected] or complete an online application form at www.stoneynakodaresort.com.

  

Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino is located in beautiful Kananaskis Country just off of Highway 1 and Highway 40! Only 30 minutes west of Calgary and 15 minutes east of Canmore, we are a mountain resort offering countless amenities including 110 beautiful rooms and suites, a state-of-the-art casino, an exhilarating pool and waterslide, two restaurants and exciting adventures throughout the year.  This is a great place to work!

Position Summary: 

The Tables Dealer is responsible for dealing cards to guests in accordance with AGLC Terms and Conditions while providing outstanding guest service excellence.

Key Accountabilities:

Welcomes guests to the table
Deals cards as per AGLC Terms and Conditions
Provides outstanding guest service excellence
Responds to guest issues and escalates as required
Monitors chips and cash
Ensures the integrity of the game
Observes problematic gaming guest behavior and reports to the Pit Supervisor 
Play house hands from behind a gaming table
Deal appropriate number of cards out to players
Check players' bets
Compare players' hands with the house and determine winner
Announce winner and begin new game
Exchange money for chips to be used in games
Conduct other gambling games such as dice, roulette, poker, or blackjack
Inspect cards to ensure compliance with gaming standards
Inspect gaming equipment
Receive cash wagers
Compute players' winnings and losses
Answer questions about game rules and variations
Notify Pit Supervisor of any irregularities
Resolve disputes or arguments by conferring with Pit Supervisor
Entice players to sit at table and play
Prepare collection reports for submission to supervisors
Celebrate wins with players
Assist in training new dealers
Other duties as required

Education and Qualification Requirements:

Only those who have successfully completed Dealer Training need apply
High school diploma required
1 year general work experience needed
Criminal Record Clearance mandatory
Work well under pressure
Have a high tolerance for repetition
Be reliable
Have endurance to work on your feet all day with light lifting

 

Work Environment Considerations:

Regular casino environment, non-traditional work hours, standing for long periods of time

 

To Apply:

If this position sounds like a fit for you, please forward your resume to [email protected]