Senior Internal Auditor - SOX

Senior Internal Auditor – SOX

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 Senior Internal Auditor – SOX supports the execution of internal control and financial compliance audits in alignment with the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) framework within a regulated gaming environment. Working under the direction of internal audit manager leadership, this role assists in evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), supporting SOX testing activities, and identifying control gaps or potential risk areas across casino and corporate operations. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment while partnering closely with finance, accounting, and business stakeholders.

The day-to-day:

• Assesses compliance with governmental regulatory requirements, financial accounting standards, and company policies to ensure company assets are safeguarded.
• Maintains confidentiality of all Company information obtained in the normal course of an audit assignment.
• Executes detailed audit procedures by reviewing transactions, documents, records, reports, and policies and procedures.
• Manages multiple tasks concurrently.
• Works efficiently in a changing environment.
• Advises internal audit supervisor of problems encountered in a timely manner.
• Ensures that documentation obtained contains sufficient, competent, and relevant evidential matter to support the conclusions reached.
• Collaborates with team members to set audit goals and responsibilities. Contributes ideas/opinions to the audit teams and listens/responds to other team members' views.
• Assists in planning audit projects.
• Identifies and evaluates the risk factors in the audit area assigned and provides input to the development of the audit scope and testing procedures.
• Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co‐workers. Provides or assists in providing training, coaching, and guidance to internal audit staff in conducting audits and other audit‐related issues.
• Develops and maintains productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.

The ideal candidate:

• Earned a Bachelor's Degree.
• A minimum of 2+ years of prior relevant experience auditing, accounting, or relevant field.
• A graduate degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field or certification such as a CIA, CPA, or CISA can be substitute for one year of required experience - Preferred.
• Professional certification and/or graduate degree in a relevant field - Preferred.
• Experience in industry auditing or accounting, and in conducting audits pertinent to the industry - Preferred.
• Experience in using data analytics/analysis to perform more effective and efficient audits - 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