Controller

As Controller of Fortis Games, you will provide executive-level technical accounting expertise and controls responsibility for a global organization that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands, a Fortune 500 company. Your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, oversight of the accounting functions, payroll, and financial reporting processes. You will implement process improvements in partnership with our parent company and operationalize seamless accounting workflows. As Controller of a subsidiary of a publicly traded, regulated parent company, you will also be responsible for ensuring that Fortis adheres to stringent compliance and governance standards.

• Accounting Operations & Workflows

  • Establish and manage accounting workflows, including financial reporting, general ledger accounting (month-end close), revenue operations, and payroll.

  • Lead global accounting and reporting teams, optimizing and automating accounting processes to drive a faster monthly/quarterly close.

• Policies, Controls & Compliance

  • Own, develop, and improve internal controls, policies, and infrastructure to support business growth in partnership with Las Vegas Sands.

  • Ensure accounting policies and procedures conform to US GAAP, IFRS, and SEC reporting requirements, reviewing SOX risk control matrices periodically.

• Financial Close & Reporting

  • Manage monthly and annual close efforts, including the creation and preparation of consolidated financial statements.

• International Entity Management & External Relationships

  • Oversee the setup and management of new international entities and local statutory compliance.

  • Manage relationships with external entities such as tax authorities, auditors, banking partners, and accountants.

• Revenue Recognition & Reporting

  • Manage the revenue recognition process and protocols, ensuring compliance with GAAP and any reporting requirements.

  • Oversee the setup and management of various revenue streams, utilizing appropriate software and reporting tools.

  • Support third-party publishing with auditable royalty accounting and reporting.

• Stakeholder & Partner Collaboration

  • Build strong relationships with Las Vegas Sands business partners and Fortis executive leadership.

  • Collaborate with our parent company on tax and treasury matters.

  • Work with other teams within Fortis finance and Las Vegas Sands corporate accounting and finance teams to improve reporting and systems integrations.

• Team Leadership & Development

  • Strategically lead, manage, and develop a global remote-first team, ensuring the right talent is in place in the right locations and time zones to meet business needs cost-effectively.

  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, aligning team capabilities with organizational goals and industry advancements.

• Strategic Initiatives & M&A

  • Support merger and acquisition due diligence and integration.

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience, with a blend of public accounting and private industry experience, including 2-3+ years at a public accounting firm, preferably Big 4; CPA designation required.
• Demonstrated experience as a Head / Senior Director of Accounting at a publicly traded company or a similar senior-level accounting role.
• Significant experience in software revenue recognition. Experience in software revenue recognition for the games industry or an adjacent business is strongly preferred.
• International entity experience, including setting up international entities preferred.
• Demonstrated strength in technical accounting and the ability to translate technical accounting concepts into digestible vernacular that non-accountants can absorb and apply to their business elements.
• Experience in a divisional finance role of a publicly traded and/or regulated entity is preferred but not required.
• Experience in segment reporting is a plus.
• Experience in internal control design and financial process optimization with significant technical accounting expertise.
• Proven track record of cross-functional relationships across organizations, with strong team management, organizational leadership skills, and ability to drive projects to completion.
• Experience in a fast-growing environment, ideally in the gaming and/or technology sectors, with a history of developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures, controls, and financial reporting requirements.
• Hands-on proficiency with Cloudsuite, Adaptive Insights, Ariba, Zip, Looker, or equivalent systems.
• Effective cross-functional partner, with the ability to simply communicate complex financial concepts to stakeholders across the organization.