Auditor 9-P11 - iGaming

State of Michigan; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Gaming Control Board seeks an Auditor 9-P11 to plan and perform financial and compliance audits of internet gaming, internet sports betting, and fantasy contests under applicable Michigan statutes and regulations. The role supports MGCB’s mission to ensure fair and honest gaming.

The position may be located in Detroit with hybrid work options and a robust focus on ethics and regulatory compliance. A bachelor's degree in accounting is required along with progressive auditing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester credits in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Audits of internet gaming, internet sports betting and fantasy contests under relevant Michigan laws.

Skills

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting with 24 credits

Job description

This position currently offers an initial $1,250 Signing Bonus and an additional $1,250 Retention Bonus upon completion of one year of satisfactory service. The bonus must be paid back if the employee leaves the department prior to completing one year in the position. This benefit is limited to new State of Michigan employees only, current employees are ineligible.

The iGaming Auditor 9-P11 plans and performs financial and compliance audits of internet gaming, internet sports betting, and fantasy contests conducted under the Lawful Internet Gaming Act of 2019, the Lawful Sports Betting Act of 2019, and the Fantasy Contests Consumer Protection Act of 2019, administrative rules, and operator and platform providers internal controls.

Position Description

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/Auditor.pdf

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board is a state agency dedicated to ensuring the conduct of fair and honest gaming. Our agency continues to change and adapt to meet new challenges and began regulating several new forms of gaming in 2020, including onsite sports betting at the Detroit casinos, internet gaming, internet sports betting, fantasy sports, and mobile wagering for pari-mutuel horse racing. MGCB ensures fair and honest gaming to protect the interests of citizens of the State of Michigan.

As an employer, MGCB will promote and foster an inclusive environment that values diversity, promotes equity in all operations and decisions, and celebrates multiple approaches and points of view. We are committed to employee development, promotional, and growth opportunities as an agency, offering options such as career development plans, mentoring programs, and training to cultivate an atmosphere in which employees thrive while working toward future goals.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board may consider alternative and hybrid (combination of remote and in-office) work schedule requests based on the operational needs of the work area. MGCB’s main office is located at 3062 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI; however, MGCB has a satellite office in Lansing and offices located in Greektown Casino, MGM Grand – Detroit, and MotorCity Casino. Not all MGCB positions have the capability to work remotely due to the nature of the position. For positions approved to work a hybrid schedule, MGCB requires a minimum of two in-office days each week. Periodic onsite teamwork, collaboration, and communication with peers and leaders is required for all positions and is essential to the position's success and MGCB’s mission and values. Selected candidates approved to work a hybrid schedule, must complete remote work within Michigan. Eligibility for a hybrid schedule will be determined by management and is not an entitlement. Employees will be provided computers and other essential items necessary to perform state work. Employees working a hybrid schedule will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including: A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions. A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

MGCB is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

Education

• Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.

Experience

• Auditor 9: No specific type or amount is required.
• Auditor 10: One year of professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records equivalent to an Auditor 9.
• Auditor P11: Two years of professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records equivalent to an Auditor, including one year equivalent to an Auditor 10.

Alternate Education and Experience

• Auditor 9 - 12: Possession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) may be substituted for six months of experience at the P11 level.
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Auditor experience.

REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.

Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

The Board also conducts a personal reference screening, criminal background check, drug testing and federal and state tax transcript, including fingerprinting candidates prior to a conditional offer of employment. A reference check from your current or most recent supervisor is required, please include this information on your application.

Civil Service Rule 2-7 requires that all persons who are not currently state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test which must be administered within 24 hours of a conditional offer or the offer may be rescinded. It is considered a refusal to test if an applicant fails to provide a sufficient sample within the allotted time. In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 2.07, an individual may be sanctioned from applying to State of Michigan vacancies, permanently or up to (3) three years, should you fail to pass/submit to the pre-employment drug test. Under Civil Service Regulation 3.06, you may be sanctioned from applying to positions with the State of Michigan, if you make any false statements or omissions of a material fact during the selection process.