Sr Mgr Accounting

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Job Profile Title:

Sr Mgr Accounting

Job Code:

19321

Profile Title:

19321 Sr Mgr Accounting

Grade / Band:

L2

FLSA Status:

Exempt

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. 

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 department’s 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 high‐quality and high‐performing team. Manage, develop and engage personnel in a way that motivates and encourages elevated level performance while adapting to the demands of a large‐scale  company

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

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Bachelor's Degree

Accounting, Finance, Business Management

Required

2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Supervisory and relevant experience

Required

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

Demonstrates Business Acumen and Sound Decision Making: Sets direction and makes informed decisions that enhance financial and operational performance. Demonstrates highly effective critical thinking skills. Seeks out and leverages information and data to inform business strategies

Leads and Develops a High‐Performing, Inclusive, and Diverse Workforce: Creates a culture of high‐ performance and employee engagement. Assesses skills of team members and provides developmental opportunities to enhance current and future performance. Holds self and others accountable and enforces high standards. Coaches and mentors others and provides candid and constructive feedback. Leverages employee differences and diversity of thought

Creates an environment in which creativity and innovation are the norm and change is not only accepted but encouraged. Takes appropriate risks and encourages others to do so. Demonstrates an ability to facilitate and lead through change

Proactively seeks input from others, leveraging diversity and individual expertise.  Communicates effectively, providing the right message to the right audience at the right time. Develops, maintains, and leverages a network built on trust within and outside of the company in support of initiatives. Demonstrates tact and diplomacy, and honors commitments to others

Exemplifies Leadership Integrity and Courage: Sets a forward‐thinking vision and drives the organization to meet that vision. Makes difficult or unpopular decisions for the good of the business. Displays personal resilience and is not discouraged by resistance or obstacles. Demonstrates ethical behavior and integrity regardless of the situation. Exhibits professionalism, flexibility, confidence, and composure

Pursues Personal Development: Is intellectually curious and continually seeks self‐improvement. Actively asks for and acts upon feedback from others. Consistently works to enhance leadership skills, technical skills, and community involvement

Inspires a Values‐Based Culture: Understands, communicates, and acts in accordance with the company’s core values (teamwork, integrity, and excellence) and demonstrates their connection to the success of the business. Incorporates Corporate Social Responsibility pillars (volunteerism and philanthropy, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability) into the business culture

Balancing

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Carrying 10 pounds

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Clear speech - simple

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Math skills - advance

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