Manager - Internal Audit

Bally's Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bally's Corporation in Chicago seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to oversee staff, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and Illinois gaming regulations. You will manage audit programs, coordinate with regulators, and drive process improvements across finance and operations.

Ideal candidates hold a related degree, CPA/CIA preferred, and 5 years of audit/IT audit experience, with strong MS Office and reporting skills. A gaming license may be required.

Qualifications

• CPA or CIA certification preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, IT or related field preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office suite and Visio.
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to problems.
• Must obtain and maintain an Illinois gaming license.
• Experience with audit software and gaming-specific software.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and related laws/regulations.
• Gaming industry experience required.
• Minimum 5 years in audit/testing, accounting, auditing, and IT audits with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage staff; develop and monitor operational goals and performance.
• Lead regulatory audits at the property and communicate results to executives.
• Create efficient schedules while controlling labor costs and guest satisfaction.
• Assist in budget processes and report budget concerns.
• Promote customer service standards and support departmental goals.
• Lead audit team in developing reports and recommendations.
• Prepare and follow audit programs; perform detailed testing of source documents.
• Analyze procedures for compliance and efficiency; implement improvements.
• Identify weaknesses and propose solutions; maintain audit files with memos and reports.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulators; build relationships with senior management.
• Ensure compliance with Internal Control Manuals, regulatory rules, and policies.

Skills

Auditing

Time Management

Teamwork Orientation

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or related field

Bachelors of Accounting (preferred)

CPA or CIA certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising and managing staff. Develops implements, manages operational goals, and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives.
• Manages regulatory audits at the property.
• Creates effective and efficient schedules, while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives and achieving guest satisfaction.
• Responsible for assisting in the budget process for the department and providing recommendations; ensuring compliance to departmental/region budget initiatives; reporting budget concerns to the Executive Director.
• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs. Ensures customer service standards are followed by all team members and addresses issues as they arise. Responsible for the overall achievement of department/Regional customer service goals.
• Leads and develops the Sr. Internal Auditor and/or Internal Auditor.
• 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/Regional procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiencies are consistent with pre-established guidelines.
• Develops and implements alternative procedures to enhance operations.
• Develops improvements to procedures, operational efficiencies, and continued compliance.
• Identifies weaknesses during audits and recommends solutions.
• Completes audit files with working papers referenced to the audit programs.
• Liaises with external auditors and gaming regulators to communicate information and resolve problems, as needed.
• Develops and maintains relationships with property senior management in order to obtain feedback and provide additional management support, as needed.
• Leads the audit team in the development of reports and recommendations.
• Maintains 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.
• Completes planning re: the theory and scope of audits and related audit program.
• Foster an environment that embodies Bally's Born to Entertain philosophy by creating a fun-filled, entertaining atmosphere.
• Enthusiastically promote Bally's customer-centric culture of offering superior guest service and actively building long-lasting guest relations.
• Perform duties and responsibilities associated with the Illinois Gaming Board Statewide Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to see, talk, hear, walk, and stand
• Occasionally required to lift up to a maximum of 30 pounds
• Requires visual acuity to perform close-up activities and peripheral oversight
• The work environment contains bright lights, loud noise, and stressful situations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education

Bachelors of Accounting (preferred)

Experience

• CPA or CIA certification preferred but not required. (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or related field preferred. (required)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Visio. (required)
• Report writing and superior documentation skills. Ability to draft comprehensible reports on complex issues in a concise manner. (required)
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. (required)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board and other jurisdictions, as required. (required)
• Prior working experience with an audit software system and gaming specific software (required)
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, applicable laws, and regulations as they relate to financial and casino issues. (required)
• Gaming industry experience (required)
• 5 years: Audit testing, accounting, auditing, and information technology audits, including supervisory and/or project management experience (required)

Licenses & Certifications

• Cert. Public Accountant (preferred)
• Cert. Internal Auditor (preferred)

Skills

• Auditing (preferred)
• Time Management (preferred)
• Teamwork Orientation (preferred)
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act (preferred)
• Interpersonal Skills (preferred)
• Microsoft PowerPoint (preferred)
• Microsoft Outlook (preferred)
• Microsoft Excel (preferred)
• Microsoft Office (preferred)
• Communication (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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