Assistant Accounting Manager Fixed Assets - Corp (LV)

Caesars Entertainment; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead the Capital Asset team in Las Vegas. This role is pivotal in shaping the strategic vision and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. You will supervise a dedicated team, guiding them in capital asset accounting and fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership skills will be valued, and your contributions will directly impact the company's operational success. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a vibrant and innovative setting.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting staff and ensure compliance with capital asset policies.
• Assist in developing KPIs and lead training sessions for team performance.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Detail Oriented

Team Player

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

CPA or Advanced Degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Capital Asset team is responsible for developing, monitoring, and enforcing policies, practices, and procedures related to Caesars Entertainment Corporation's property, plant, and equipment assets, including the costs associated with construction in progress and IT development until those assets are ultimately placed in-service. This responsibility includes maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounting records and ensuring that transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with the Capital Asset Policy and providing guidance on the policy.

The Assistant Manager assists the department in establishing the strategic vision for the team and in executing high level department strategies. This role also has responsibility to directly lead team members responsible for performing the day-to-day tasks in accordance with departmental and functional procedures, internal controls, and the accounting in accordance with US GAAP, Caesars' policies and procedures, and applicable state and Federal regulations. Assist the department leadership in developing KPIs to aid in obtaining peak performance.

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES (PLEASE LIST POSITION TITLES):

• Accountant, Accountant II, Supervisor

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee a combination of professional and non-professional accounting staff responsible for capital asset accounting.
• Administer Caesars' accounting and capital policies, practices, and procedures related to the processing of capital asset transactions, including the related internal controls.
• Review account reconciliations and journal entries ensuring compliance with existing controls, policies and procedures and GAAP.
• Coordinate and review the daily, weekly, monthly, and annual accounting processes to accurately record transactions.
• Complete ad-hoc reporting and projects as assigned.
• Understand the requirements and implementation of US GAAP.
• Oversee the departmental month-end close process and meeting all deadlines and related responsibilities while adhering to US GAAP and Caesars' accounting policies.
• Be familiar with monthly and quarterly financial reports, including SEC filings and applicable disclosures.
• Prepare and/or review monthly deliverables, such as roll-forward schedules, financial reporting support schedules, and legal/regulatory reporting.
• Exemplify the Together We Win Competency.
• Demonstrate humility and self-awareness - Understand how actions impact others on the team; Use feedback and reflection to understand personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Value Differences - Contribute to a climate where differences are valued and supported.
• Drive Engagement and Teamwork - Create a climate where people are motivated to do their best, together.
• Guide and root for assigned team and accurately assess performance, provide support, training, mentoring, and development to staff on an ongoing basis to ensure the department performs at a maximum performance level.
• Assist manager in developing and leading regular training sessions to enhance department performance.
• Assist manager in creating and implementing strategic vision.
• Assist staff in problem resolution and escalation to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist in promoting change management as the need arises.
• Provide manager with monthly metrics of assigned team noting key achievements and areas needing improvement. Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Proactively provide feedback to leadership on people, process, technology and compliance.
• Coordinate the production of documents in response to requests from internal auditors, independent auditors, properties, and others, as necessary.
• Perform monthly analysis of applicable financial statement accounts for senior leadership.
• Lead and excel in multi-tasking with complex assignments and management requests.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.
• Integrate and execute higher level department strategies.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• At least 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• BA/BS degree in accounting or related degree.
• Prefer CPA or advanced degree.
• Prefer gaming industry experience.
• Prior experience with Oracle or similar ERP system and or subledger preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong leadership skills.
• Organized, with strong analytical skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet assigned deadlines as required.
• Ability to adapt to new circumstances by understanding the changes and supporting management in communicating them in a positive manner.
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal; able to actively participate in meetings and communicate with multiple levels of management.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with other team members and department leaders.
• Ability to understand processes, issues, and possible solutions, and be able to communicate the solutions appropriately.
• Lead special project assignments and team building activities.
• Must be a team player in a professional environment.
• Understanding of Internal Control over Financial Report (ICFR), GAAP and SOX requirements.
• Must have intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office.
• Project management experience leading projects from start to completion.
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business.

About us:

At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars, Harrah's, Horseshoe and Eldorado brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.

Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values - Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail - every day. Our mission, "Create the Extraordinary". Our vision, "Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don't perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars". If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.