Sr. Manager-Sponsorship Accounting

Las Vegas, NevadaThe SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts InternationalHave 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 projectsEnhance process design across multiple business units to improve scalability and consistencyRecommend strategy and implementation design for new business or increased business volumes and integrate into existing processesMonitors and drives the LEAN Educated program and training amongst the team, ensuring implementation of continuous improvement ideas and providing recognitionParticipates in execution of FSSC strategy for continuous improvements, including influencing the culture within the department to initiate and execute LEAN ideasInitiates 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 innovationParticipate and execute technology developments that supports the strategic direction of Shared ServicesBuilds 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 companySupports and manages initiatives and policies for a paperless work environmentEvaluates and enhances financial controls and other risk measurement and mitigation elements. Proactively identifies and evaluates issues and potential problems and provides timely solutionsManage service level (SLA) expectations, performance metrics and KPIs. Establish goals, monitor key metrics, execute analysis and reporting and enhances processes as needed to ensure complianceMaintains an understanding of Finance concepts, methods, standards, principles, and technology, and makes sound decisions and recommendations based on that understandingUnderstands how the business works and the upstream and downstream activities that impact and are impacted by FinanceCoordinates 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 agenciesEnsure 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, etcMaintain all accounting records and ensure practices adhere to MGM Resorts accounting policies and remain standard across all business unitsEnsure that Company assets are appropriately protected, including collection of rents, avoidance of excess payments, proper authorization for expendituresMonitor regulatory business licenses and taxes, property taxes, contractual arrangements and other regulatory reporting requirements are completed and/or paid on a timely basisTHE IDEAL CANDIDATE:Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business ManagementMinimum of 2+ Years of prior relevant experienceSupervisory and relevant experienceAdvanced knowledge of general accounting principles, accounting practices and theories - PreferredAdvanced experience and knowledge of PC computer software programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access or equivalent) - PreferredPrevious 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 ) - PreferredBilingual, English as the primary or secondary language - PreferredPrevious experience working in a similar resort or Financial Shared Services Center setting - PreferredTHE PERKS & BENEFITS:Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentallyAccess 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 moreFree parking on and off shiftHealth & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the communityVIEW JOB DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!SummaryLocation: Office - US, Las Vegas, NV 3260 Sammy Davis JrType: Full time