Senior Auditor - Corporate (Lake Charles)

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

• Assist in performing compliance and operational audits of business operations at various Caesars’ properties, based in New Orleans
• Assist in examining and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of controls
• Assess compliance with regulatory requirements
• Identify and document business processes and controls in accordance with established department standards 
• Contribute to a strong relationship with property mid-management and staff
• Assist in presenting verbal and written results of audit activities with various levels of management and staff
• Assist management, regulators, and independent accountants when required
• Contribute to the company’s continuous improvement initiatives by providing advisory and consulting services to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and utilization of company assets
• Assist in assuring audit practices conform to department and professional standards
• Lead or facilitate meetings to discuss audit findings and consulting services with top levels of management
• Assist in the training and development of Staff I and Staff II
• Assist the Manager in the supervision of team members related to audit plan completion

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be eligible for occupational (gaming) licensing in various gaming jurisdictions, primarily in MS, with the ability to travel to other locations 
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to comfortably communicate to all levels of management 
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles/standards, and familiarity with various computer systems and applications, including Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently in a changing environment 
• Must always conduct themselves in a positive, credible, ethical manner 
• Able to work in a team environment 
• Must possess highly developed analytical skills and the ability to think creatively about ways to analyze casino, hotel, and retail operations

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Four-year degree in accounting, finance, hotel administration, or in any business-related field from an accredited college or university, or any other four-year degree with CPA, CIA, CFE or CMA certification, preferred. Two or more years of internal audit, public accounting or related business experience, with lead auditor experience preferred. 

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, and 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% may be required.

Note:  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.  

Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail – every day. Our mission, “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision, “Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars”.  If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.