Sr. Manager-Sponsorship Accounting
Las Vegas, NV - USA
Job Summary
The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement diversity and entertainment Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world At MGM Resorts we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.
THE JOB:
It is the primary responsibility of the Senior Manager Accounting to plan and organize resources to perform routine and scheduled functions as well as to respond to business unit questions. The Senior Manager ensures the team is effectively trained in their assigned processes and work products are appropriately reviewed and communication on changes issues or status are appropriately distributed to affected parties. This role models the core values of the department in their deadlines with others and develops and implements practices that ensure the satisfaction recognition and engagement of their team members. The Manager works to ensure processes are operation effectively and efficiently implementing best practices and improvements in a standardized way across all finance related functions. Responsibilities include ensuring all balance sheet accounts continuously reflect accurate financial position adhering to GAAP and MGM Resorts International corporate accounting policies.All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and MGM Resorts policies practices and procedures.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
Possesses knowledge of Shared Services and integrates principles into decisions regarding departmental processes procedures and projects
Enhance process design across multiple business units to improve scalability and consistency
Recommend strategy and implementation design for new business or increased business volumes and integrate into existing processes
Monitors and drives the LEAN Educated program and training amongst the team ensuring implementation of continuous improvement ideas and providing recognition
Participates in execution of FSSC strategy for continuous improvements including influencing the culture within the department to initiate and execute LEAN ideas
Initiates and sponsor qualified processes for automation that support the departments strategic direction on the use of technology (RPA AI etc.)
Continuously build develop and improve operations processes and procedures in Shared Services to support strategic direction through the use of technology (RPA AI etc.)
Develop and manage a changing work environment from the use of automation and digital innovation
Participate and execute technology developments that supports the strategic direction of Shared Services
Builds and develops personnel to continually sustain a highquality and highperforming team. Manage develop and engage personnel in a way that motivates and encourages elevated level performance while adapting to the demands of a largescalecompany
Supports and manages initiatives and policies for a paperless work environment
Evaluates and enhances financial controls and other risk measurement and mitigation elements. Proactively identifies and evaluates issues and potential problems and provides timely solutions
Manage service level (SLA) expectations performance metrics and KPIs. Establish goals monitor key metrics execute analysis and reporting and enhances processes as needed to ensure compliance
Maintains an understanding of Finance concepts methods standards principles and technology and makes sound decisions and recommendations based on that understanding
Understands how the business works and the upstream and downstream activities that impact and are impacted by Finance
Coordinates activities and production of documents for business units/multiple properties and FSSC in response to requests from internal Auditors independent auditors and local state and federal agencies
Ensure journal entries are recorded to accurately reflect appropriate accrual basis accounting transactions for assigned functions in the correct period including accruals of expenses accruals of revenue amortization of prepaid expenses etc
Maintain all accounting records and ensure practices adhere to MGM Resorts accounting policies and remain standard across all business units
Ensure that Company assets are appropriately protected including collection of rents avoidance of excess payments proper authorization for expenditures
Monitor regulatory business licenses and taxes property taxes contractual arrangements and other regulatory reporting requirements are completed and/or paid on a timely basis
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Earned a Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business Management
Minimum of 2 Years of prior relevant experience
Supervisory and relevant experience
Advanced knowledge of general accounting principles accounting practices and theories - Preferred
Advanced experience and knowledge of PC computer software programs (Excel PowerPoint Word Access or equivalent) - Preferred
Previous knowledge and experience with MGM Resorts International gaming and financial systems (Tandem CMS Machine Accounting CBS Bravo Poker XpertX MLife Showcase Strategy Oracle Archtics Infogenesis Coupa OnBase Opera YARDI AMT Direct Cognos BI ) - Preferred
Bilingual English as the primary or secondary language -
Preferred
Previous experience working in a similar resort or Financial Shared Services Center setting - Preferred
THE PERKS & BENEFITS:
Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
Access to company hotel food and beverage retail and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel electronics online shopping and more
Free parking on and off shift
Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community
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Required Experience:
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About Company
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and TV content across all platforms.