Internal Auditor - Wendover

About the role

The Internal Auditor reports to the Manager of Internal Audit and is responsible for planning and executing compliance, financial, and operational audits and special projects across various locations. This role involves interacting with mid-to-senior level management to discuss and resolve potentially contentious issues and recommend improved business practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal audit activities, including planning and executing compliance, financial, and operational audits at Maverick properties.
• Assist in designing and directing the execution of short and long-term audit strategies to provide objective assurance on internal controls to senior management, independent accountants, and regulators.
• Manage the annual and ongoing operating unit risk assessment process, collaborating with management to develop the annual audit plan.
• Prioritize and implement strategies to ensure timely completion of the approved audit plan and ad-hoc risk-based initiatives.
• Review and evaluate compliance with regulatory, IT, company, and internal controls, and assess operational effectiveness, communicating results to management and regulators.
• Integrate acquired entities into the company’s internal audit function.
• Lead discussions with General Managers and Finance leadership to resolve obstacles and recommend changes to business practices.
• Manage special investigations, fraud, or wrongdoing inquiries, identifying mitigating controls and communicating findings.
• Identify and proliferate best practices related to regulatory, financial, IT, and internal controls across the enterprise.
• Develop regular audit activity updates for senior management.
• Serve as an enterprise-wide consulting expert for internal control design and evaluation initiatives.
• Participate in department initiatives to improve operational effectiveness.
• Assist in developing and executing a strategy for periodic quality assurance reviews of the internal audit function.
• Research and develop practical solutions and business improvements, emphasizing value-added activities.
• Assess risks associated with compliance program failures and communicate high-risk issues to management.
• Provide regulatory interpretations and apply accounting, auditing, and regulatory requirements in casino and corporate environments.
• Lead, manage, or perform special project activities and provide consulting services.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and recommend business improvements to management.
• Liaise with management, regulators, and independent accountants to ensure objectives are met.
• Contribute to the long-term advancement of the audit function and encourage departmental innovation.
• Develop and execute individualized training programs for staff to foster leadership and innovation.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university, or a 4-year degree with sufficient courses in accounting and auditing.
• 3 or more years of internal audit, public accounting, or related business experience.
• CPA, CIA, or related certification preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous circumstances and take action where answers are not readily apparent.
• Eligibility for occupational licensing in various gaming jurisdictions, primarily Nevada and Colorado.
• Excellent leadership, time management, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence and motivate others.
• Strong knowledge of casino accounting and auditing principles, regulatory requirements, company policies, and PC applications.
• Willingness to travel to various locations.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Flexible schedules
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Education Reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• 401k plan
• Employee meal discount program

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