Internal Audit Manager

PENN Entertainment, Inc; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,500 - 104,500; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment, Inc is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead and oversee audits across properties, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

You will supervise the Internal Audit team, manage budgets, develop audit programs, and liaise with executive leadership. Travel up to 20–30% and deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley controls are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or related field; 3–5 years of related experience; leadership experience required.
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley Act, gaming and/or pari-mutuel wagering; CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA or candidate for certification strongly desired.
• Willingness to travel up to 20–30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages the Internal Audit team and strategies to meet objectives.
• Plans, oversees, and conducts audits across properties to assess controls and efficiency.
• Develops audit programs, tests compliance, and reports findings to leadership.
• Reviews audit work papers, maintains confidential files, and ensures follow-up on recommendations.
• Liaises with external auditors and supports Sarbanes-Oxley testing.
• Participates in budgeting processes and adherence to financial plans.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of co-workers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

SUMMARY.

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for identifying areas to be audited based upon compliance and business need. Plans, oversees, performs, and audits at various properties to assess effectiveness and efficiency of operations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising and managing the Internal Audit team. Develops, implements, and manages operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives in defined area.
• Creates effective and efficient schedules, while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives and achieving internal customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for assisting in the company’s annual budget process and provides recommendations; ensuring compliance to company budget initiatives; reporting budget concerns to Leadership.
• Reviews, prepares, and follows audit programs to conduct audits.
• Performs detail testing of source documents to ensure compliance with requirements of Internal Control Manuals, Regulatory Rules/Acts and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs observations and analysis of departmental procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiencies.
• Develops and recommends alternative procedures to enhance operations.
• Recommends improvements to procedures, operational efficiencies, and continued compliance.
• Identifies weaknesses and provides options regarding Audit processes for the entire organization.
• Completes audit files with working papers referenced to the audit program.
• Reviews internal audit staff audit files.
• Presents audit issues to Executive Leadership for discussion, review, and report recommendations.
• Maintains and reviews audit files, ensures files contain planning memos, programs, and reports and follows up to ensure audit recommendations have been followed.
• Analyzes data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of efforts, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with law, government regulations, and management plans, policies, or procedures.
• Liaises with external auditors to communicate information and resolve problems.
• Manages the performance of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act audit work testing.
• Assists in planning the theory and scope of audits and related audit programs.
• Responsible for ensuring the compliance with all regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to Executive Management.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for staff development and training programs.
• Responsible for rewards and recognition program to maximize employee engagement.
• Evaluates team members within department and delivers constructive feedback to employees in regards to performance.
• Determines recommendation for staffing (including interviewing and hiring) and scheduling (planning, assigning, and directing work) to meet business needs.
• Determines work procedures and expedites workflow.
• Responsible for employee performance (disciplining, coaching, counseling).

BRING US YOUR BEST.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited four-year college in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or related field; and three to five years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Leadership experience required. Familiarity with standards, concepts, practices and procedures within Sarbanes-Oxley Act, gaming and/or pari-mutuel wagering is desired. CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA or candidate for certification strongly desired.
• Must be able to travel up to 20-30% of the time.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple tasks, projects, and personnel simultaneously with a positive, approachable demeanor. Must possess ability to prioritize conflicting duties for self and accounting department while maintaining timeline integrity for projects and tasks.
• Must be able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
• Must be self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision/oversight by anticipating next steps. Must have technical proficiency and knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and balance multiple projects and processes simultaneously.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Must have the ability to interact with colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.

STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.

We’ve grown to become the most innovative omnichannel provider of entertainment experiences, thanks to our 12 retail brands representing 43 destinations across North America, and online gaming via theScore |BET.

Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet.

We’re changing entertainment.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

STARTING SALARY

Starting from $95,000.00 annually, based on experience