Gaming Program Specialist

Job Family Group:
Retail Group

Job Description:

The Director of Gaming reports to the VP, Special Amenities and will be responsible for overseeing the Company's gaming operations, including those operated directly by the Company and those operated by third parties, Lottery for Company locations, and Motel operations. This oversight includes monitoring and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including Title 31 and the Bank Secrecy Act. This person will also file such tax returns, applications for licenses and other filings as are necessary from time to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely filing of gaming tax returns, information returns and reports.
• Responsible for improving the Company's share of income from casino and Skill game operations by third parties.
• Monitors proposed legislation related to gaming to become aware of threats and/or respond to opportunities for the Company's gaming activities.
• Prepare such reports and make recommendations for opportunities to improve the Company's share of income from casino and VLT/VGT operations by third parties.
• Work closely with the Special Amenities Group and Regional Vice Presidents to support virtual gaming tables (VGT) and video lottery terminals (VLT).
• Direct and participate in the research and analysis of opportunities and expansion strategies.
• Check cashing
• Amusement games
• Through coordination with the Special Amenities Group and Legal Department, coordinate first time and renewal applications for gaming licenses in various jurisdictions and ensure payment of required licenses and fees.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Working with Human Resources and others, as applicable, establish operating policies and procedures applicable to operations of the various gaming or skill operations.
• Work with Accounting/Tax/Finance to timely file monthly, quarterly, and annual tax and informative reports and payment of fees, including gross gaming fees, quarterly licenses, electronic filing of W2-G and 1042S forms and Standard Financial Statements.
• Coordinate response to audits, reviews and inquiries from gaming agencies, independent auditors, and accountants.
• Prepare and maintain reports to analyze revenue and expenses for all gaming locations. Develop reports to evaluate, explain and grow profitability of various segments.
• Function as the Title 31 Compliance Officer that includes scheduling and conducting quarterly Title 31 Compliance Committee meetings. Ensure compliance with Title 31 requirements, including filing CTR and SAR forms online and ensuring proper record retention.
• Coordinate with the Company's Gaming Compliance Committee.
• Manage third party casino and VGT operator relations and growth opportunities, including evaluating gaming equipment and needs to improve profitability.
• Responsible for the Company's Problem Gambling Program.
• Motel operations and reporting, including relationship with franchisor.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience preferred. MBA or Master's degree a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in a compliance and accounting leadership position in the gaming industry preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of nationwide casino, VGT, VLT and amusement games operations and practices required.
• Familiarity and experience with back-office functions including finance, accounting, and tax.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations relative to casino gaming, VGTs, VLTs, Skill games, and lottery, including FinCEN Title 31 and Bank Secrecy Act requirements preferred.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time.

With us, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive wages and annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel
• Opportunity for growth and advancement with company paid training

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Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

In this role, the employee is continuously sitting and typing, frequently talking and using eye and hand coordination and may also be required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Standing, walking, bending over, and repetitive use of legs are done occasionally. All performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Why join us
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits ( to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!


We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement:
Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:
This position is not available for remote working

Skills:
Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Conflict Management, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Learning, Creativity and Innovation, customer and competitor understanding, Customer centric thinking, Customer data knowledge, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Collaboration, Digital Fluency, Industry knowledge and advocacy, Integrated pricing, Leading transformation, market, Negotiation planning and preparation {+ 13 more}
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Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.