Senior Internal Auditor

PENN Entertainment, Inc; Wyomissing (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is hiring for an Internal Audit professional in a hybrid role in the United States. You will conduct audits, test controls, support budget processes, and liaise with external auditors. The position requires a finance or accounting background, SOX familiarity, and strong analytical skills.

Starting salary is competitive and based on experience; benefits include Total Rewards, health coverage, and 401(k) matching. Travel may be required occasionally as part of audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• SOX 404 experience preferred; familiarity with Sarbanes‑Oxley Act, gaming and/or pari‑mutual wagering is desired.
• CPA, CIA, CFE, or CISA certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Support and demonstrate superior customer service standards across the team.
• Create and follow audit programs; conduct audits and testing per internal controls manuals and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in budgeting processes for the department and report budget concerns to management.
• Maintain audit files with planning memos, programs, and reports; ensure recommendations are followed.
• Lead field audits as needed and liaise with external auditors to communicate findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

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 coworkers 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.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

• This is a hybrid role.
• 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.
• Create effective and efficient schedules, while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives and achieving guest satisfaction.
• 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.
• Responsible for assisting in the budget process for the department and provide recommendations; ensuring compliance to departmental budget initiatives; reporting budget concerns to manager.
• Performs observations and analysis of departmental procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiencies are consistent with pre-established guidelines.
• Recommends and implements alternative procedures to enhance operations.
• Recommends improvements to procedures, operational efficiencies and continued compliance.
• Identifies weaknesses in audit findings and recommends solutions.
• Completes audit files with working papers referenced to the audit programs.
• Liaises with external auditors to communicate information and resolve problems.
• Presents audit issues to Manager for 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.
• Assists in planning the theory and scope of audits and related audit programs.
• Serves as lead of Internal Auditors in the field as needed.
• Develops and recommends alternative procedures to enhance operations.
• Completes audit files with working papers referenced to the audit program.
• Reviews staff audit files and makes corrections as needed. Makes recommendations on improvements based upon findings.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.
• Responsible for ensuring the compliance with all regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to management.
• This is a hybrid position.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

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 a four-year college or university in Finance, Accounting, or related field required. Familiarity with standards, concepts, practices and procedures within Sarbanes‑Oxley Act, gaming and/or pari‑mutual wagering is desired. SOX 404 experience preferred. CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA certification desired.
• Must have strong problem solving, organizational, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Must have excellent project and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Must be able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
• Must have technical proficiency and knowledge in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook).
• Must be able to travel occasionally.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Must have the ability to be proactive when working on tasks.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in in English may also be required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Employee must be able to obtain gaming and racing licenses in various jurisdictions.

STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.

We’ve grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via ESPN BET™ and theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino®.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STARTING SALARY

Starting from $67,500 annually, based on experience