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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for operational controller in the United States is $119,497.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,000.00 and $138,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As an Operational Controller, your daily responsibilities typically include monitoring key business processes, analyzing operational and financial data, and preparing performance reports for management. You will regularly coordinate with various departments to ensure alignment between operational activities and financial goals, as well as identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost control. Additional tasks may include managing budgets, supporting audits, and helping implement internal controls. This role offers a dynamic work environment with both routine reporting and project-based analysis, making teamwork and strong communication essential skills.

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An Operational Controller oversees a company's financial and operational processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with policies. They analyze financial data, track key performance indicators, and provide insights to support decision-making. Additionally, they work closely with different departments to optimize budgets, control costs, and improve overall operational performance. This role is vital in maintaining financial stability and driving business growth.

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To thrive as an Operational Controller, you need strong analytical abilities, financial acumen, and experience with process optimization, often supported by a degree in finance, business, or accounting. Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, advanced Excel skills, and sometimes professional certifications such as CMA or CPA are highly valued. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help Operational Controllers collaborate effectively across departments and drive process improvements. These skills ensure the accurate monitoring of business operations, financial control, and successful implementation of organizational strategies.

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Operational Controller

Rio Hotel and Casino

Las Vegas, NV • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Operational Controller provides guidance on accounting and financial insight to support Dreamscape's Rio Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. This includes partnering with the executive leaders and business stakeholders to ensure proper controls are being followed, and leading internal audits.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Responsible for overall control and supervision of designated areas.
  • Maintains physical safeguards over all monies, forms and records relating to cashiering, revenue accounting and games clerk operations.
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, company policies and procedures for these areas of responsibility.
  • Establishes and maintains policies for the safeguarding of the funds of the property.
  • Reviews and approves daily casino revenue and related transaction journal entries and monitors their recording in the appropriate books and records of the property.
  • Responsible for maintenance of all sub-ledger and special journal entry preparation of special reports.
  • Maintains control of unused pre-numbered casino forms and dispensing machines in the cashier cage.
  • Coordinates the filing of internal controls submissions.
  • Responsible for the proposal and coordination of operational changes to existing internal and accounting control procedures.
  • Collaborate closely with the CFO, FP&A and finance leaders to prepare budgets and financial forecasts, maintain and plan control procedures, including the cost accounting system, and analyze and report variances.
  • Support the initial implementation of controls in the financial closing and reporting process and ongoing SOX compliance requirements.
  • Coordinate and prepare financial reports, budgets, and forecasts for senior management.
  • Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and reporting requirements.
  • Lead the preparation of financial statements and liaise with external auditors.
  • Provide financial guidance and support to cross-functional teams across the organization.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous learning, and quality output.
  • Perform other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • This position does have supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum six (6) years of experience in a casino, top-tier public accounting firm and/or public company environment.
  • Minimum three (3) years of progressive leadership experience.
  • Strong organizational skills, solution-driven, and analytical thinker.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Able to set and successfully drive strategies for both customer loyalty and employee culture programs.
  • Strong Computer proficiency; ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and applicable financial and operational software.
  • SOX and internal controls experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • At least 21 years of age.

PREFERRED
  • CPA accredited.
  • Proficient in using financial planning systems such as Oracle, Planful or similar software.
  • Five (5) years experience of leading a team.
  • Experience working in a similar resort setting.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
  • Must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be able to work under time constraints and within established deadlines.
  • Must regularly lift and/move up to 10 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment and exposed to various environmental factors such as but not limited to noise, dust and smoke.

Rio Las Vegas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Rio Las Vegas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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