Internal Audit Manager - Corporate (Las Vegas)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage internal audit activities including the effective planning and execution of compliance financial and operational audits of business operations at various Caesars properties within the Western Region.
• Assist in designing/direct the execution of short and long-term strategies that provide objective assurance on the adequacy of internal controls to senior management the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors shareholders independent accountants regulators in multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage the annual and ongoing operating unit risk assessment process for the assigned region through collaboration with management at all levels and develop the annual audit plan for approval by senior management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Prioritize and implement strategies to assure the effective and timely completion of the approved audit plan and ad hoc risk-based initiatives including internal audit activities related to the review and evaluation of compliance with regulatory IT company and generally expected internal controls and operational effectiveness for the assigned region communicating audit results verbally and in writing to management regulators and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Lead potentially contentious discussions with Division Presidents General Managers Finance leadership (corporate or property) and operating unit management to communicate findings resolve obstacles and recommend changes to business practices.
• Manage the performance of special investigations fraud or wrongdoing investigations identify related mitigating internal controls and communicate findings and improved business practices to management.
• Identify and proliferate best practices related to regulatory financial IT and generally expected internal controls across the enterprise.
• Serve as enterprise-wide consulting expert for internal control design/evaluation initiatives.
• Develop and manage effective programs for recruiting retaining training and recognizing professional staff that provide appropriate career pathing and development and enhance team morale.
• Manage or participate in department initiatives designed to improve departmental operational effectiveness.
• Research and develop practical solutions and business improvements highlighting value-added activities.
• Assist in the annual and ongoing risk assessment process recommend real-time changes as appropriate.
• Assess the risk associated with potential compliance program failure and apply appropriate resources and communicating the high-risk issues to the IA and SOX management.
• Provide regulatory interpretations and apply accounting auditing and regulatory requirements in the casino and corporate environments.
• Lead manage or perform special project activities and provide consulting and advisory services to clients.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to formulate appropriate business improvement recommendations verbally and in writing to various levels of management.
• Liaise with management regulators and independent accountants to assure objectives are met.
• Offer input and demonstrate commitment to the long-term advancement of the audit function.
• Assist with hiring training developing mentoring and evaluating job performance for professional staff.
• Assist Director in department administration including audit plan development performance analysis and resource management.
• Lead and encourage departmental innovation and consistency.
• Develop an appropriate (annual) individual training program with all staff members ensuring a personalizing interaction with each staff member to provide legendary leadership.
• Provoke ideas and actions to foster innovation and analytical prowess of the staff members.
• Understand commercial awareness in interactions with management and department members.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a team of professional staff in the performance of internal audit and consulting activities.
• Motivate the team with designed programs providing a positive interactive work environment.
• Engage the team to succeed together driving a departmental mindset of confidence and personal strengths.
• Take necessary actions to act upon client and employee feedback both positive and corrective.

QUALIFICATIONS:
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 eligible for occupational licensing in various gaming jurisdictions.
• Excellent leadership time management interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence and motivate others.
• Excellent knowledge of casino accounting and auditing principles/standards regulatory requirements company policies computer systems PC applications
• Ability to travel to various locations

ANNUAL SFS SURVEY PROGRAM:

• Maintain survey scores as outlined on the agreed upon annual performance objectives

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Four-year degree in accounting or finance from accredited college or university or four-year degree with sufficient courses in accounting and auditing required. Five or more years of internal audit public accounting or related business experience with a minimum of two years of managerial or supervisory experience. CPA CIA or related certification a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read write speak and understand English. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complains from customers and employees. Ability to communicate policies and procedures to individuals and groups and to persuade others to accept or adopt a specific opinion or action. Ability to effectively present information and/or a convincing argument to executives.

ANALYTICAL AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read analyze and interpret financial reports. Ability to accept ambiguous circumstances and take action where answers to a problem are not readily apparent. Ability to analyze information problems situations practices or procedures to: define the problem or objective identify relevant concerns or factors identify patterns tendencies and relationships formulate logical and objective conclusions recognize alternatives and their implications. Skill in managing multi-faceted projects to a successful conclusion. Ability to multi-task.

OTHER:
Periodic travel of approximately 25% required.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.