Internal Audit Manager

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

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SUMMARY

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for identifying areas to be audited based upon compliance and business need.  Plans, oversees, performs and audits at various properties to assess effectiveness and efficiency of operations. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary for assigned property(ies):

• Responsible for supervising and managing the Internal Audit team.  Develops, implements and manages operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives in defined area.
• Creates effective and efficient schedules, while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives and achieving internal customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for assisting in the company’s annual budget process and provides recommendations; ensuring compliance to company budget initiatives; reporting budget concerns to Leadership. 
• Reviews, prepares and follows audit programs to conduct audits.
• Performs detail testing of source documents to ensure compliance with requirements of Internal Control Manuals, Regulatory Rules/Acts and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs observations and analysis of departmental procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiencies.
• Develops and recommends alternative procedures to enhance operations.
• Recommends improvements to procedures, operational efficiencies and continued compliance.
• Identifies weaknesses and provides options regarding Audit processes for the entire organization.
• Completes audit files with working papers referenced to the audit program.
• Reviews internal audit staff audit files.
• Presents audit issues to Executive Leadership for discussion, review, and report recommendations.
• Maintains and reviews audit files, ensures files contain planning memos, programs and reports and follows up to ensure audit recommendations have been followed.
• Analyzes data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of efforts, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with law, government regulations, and management plans, policies or procedures.
• Liaises with external auditors to communicate information and resolve problems.
• Assists with SOX scoping, planning and management of audit work.
• Assists in planning the theory and scope of audits and related audit programs.
• Responsible for ensuring the compliance with all regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to Executive Management.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from accredited four-year college in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or related field; or three to five years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Leadership experience required. Familiarity with standards, concepts, practices and procedures within Sarbanes-Oxley Act, gaming and/or pari-mutual wagering is desired.  CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA or candidate for certification strongly desired.
• Must be able to travel up to 25% of time.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple tasks, projects and personnel simultaneously with a positive, approachable demeanor. Must possess ability to prioritize conflicting duties for self and accounting department while maintaining timeline integrity for projects and tasks.
• Must be able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
• Must be self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision/oversight by anticipating next steps. Must have technical proficiency and knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and balance multiple projects and processes simultaneously.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Must have the ability to interact with colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES                                                     

This job will have supervisory responsibilities.

• Responsible for staff development and training programs.
• Responsible for rewards and recognition program to maximize employee engagement.
• Evaluates team members within department and delivers constructive feedback to employees in regards to performance.
• Determines recommendation for staffing (including interviewing and hiring) and scheduling (planning, assigning and directing work) to meet business needs.
• Determines work procedures and expedites workflow.
• Responsible for employee performance (disciplining, coaching, counseling).

Whether you prefer being at the center of it all or working behind the scenes, there’s a role for you at Penn National Gaming. We are a growing company but as big as we are, we still feel like family.  The areas of career opportunity with Penn are ideal for just about any skill set.  Our company wide commitment to making sure our guests smile as much as we do means you’ll enjoy a fun working environment anywhere within the organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer