INTERNAL AUDITOR PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) is seeking a highly skilled individual to serve as Internal Audit Program Supervisor (Internal Auditor Manager) for its Gaming Division. This position will manage the gaming divisions audit function providing oversight to all operations of video lottery facilities and instant bingo facilities and report to the Director of Audit and Regulatory Compliance. The position will supervise a team of two Gaming Audit Supervisors and audit staff working onsite conducting audits of licensed facilities (casinos and bingo halls) in the State of Maryland. Using knowledge of audit and accounting principles and standards, this individual will assist in the design, implementation and evaluation of audit procedures designed to provide assurance that gaming operations are carried out in accordance with MLGCA regulations and the facilities approved internal controls. The individual selected for the position must be able to travel (25% - 50%) and stay overnight if needed to facilities in the State of Maryland to meet with the management of licensed facilities and to supervise, train, coordinate and evaluate the work performed by Game Auditors working at the facility. The selected candidate must by proficient in conducting and providing supervision to staff responsible for conducting financial and operational internal audits of gaming operations that include elements of finance and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program results. The position will assist the Director of Audit and Regulatory Compliance in review of facility internal controls submitted by facilities. This position will coordinate with the Director of Audit and Regulatory Compliance and other department Audit Supervisors  to manage the department's audit plan and other unscheduled reviews requested by management. This position will ensure compliance is maintained with MLGCA Regulations. This position shall review and/or prepare audit reports, including recommendations for corrective action. The position will meet with the Audit Committee as needed to provide audit department status updates. Candidates should possess excellent leadership and communications skills, be proficient in MS Word and Excel, possess excellent organizational skills and be able to work independently. While the position primarily works a normal work schedule some night and weekend work is possible.

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Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency

1800 Washington Blvd. Suite 330

Baltimore, Maryland 21230

 

Assess the risks within gaming facilities located in Maryland, developing comprehensive audit plans and conducting compliance, economy and efficiency and program results audits in accordance with this plan.

Manage the gaming divisions audit function that has oversight over all operations of video lottery facilities and instant bingo facilities including:

·         Report to the Director of Audit and Regulatory Compliance;

·         Prepare/update risk assessment and develop annual audit plan showing the facilities and activities to be audited, and time and staff allocated for audits;

·         Design and implement audit programs specific to each facility operators operations;

·         Conduct conferences with management at video lottery facilities, instant bingo facilities and qualifying veteran organizations to discuss audit findings and to recommend corrective action;

·         Plan, supervise, coordinate, assign and evaluate  the work of Internal Audit Supervisors assigned to perform audits;

·         Coordinate review and approval of audit reports;

·         Coordinate audit follow-up with department staff to ensure corrective action has been taken;

·         Prepare and monitor monthly audit hours budget;

·         Train department staff;

·         Review operator financial statements and other financial and audit related activities; and

·         Provide updates to the Assistant Director for Gaming and Audit Committee, as needed.

Travel to video lottery facilities and instant bingo facilities.

Perform other special projects as requested by management. This includes and is not limited to;

·         Supervising staff assigned to controlled demonstrations; and

·         Researching regulations, policies and procedures.

 

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing.

Experience: Five years of experience conducting financial and operational internal audits that include elements for finance and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program results.

Notes:

 1. Applicants who have met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement referenced above.

 2. Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor or a master’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

 3. Applicants may substitute one year of professional accounting experience for one year of auditing experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         CPA or CIA

·         Supervisory experience of audit staff working in multiple remote locations.

·         Gaming and/or Regulatory experience.

·         Detail oriented person with experience reviewing regulations and operating procedures.

·         Demonstrated work experience performing duties assigned to this position.

·         Excellent leadership, time management, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

 

Further Instructions:

If you do not have internet access, please mail your application to:

Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agnecy

Attn: C. Panagodimos

          HR Department

1800 Washington Blvd. Suite 330

Baltimore, Maryland 21230

 

For additional information please call 410-230-8765

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