Auditor 3

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

6d • $31 - $32 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) regulates tribal gaming, event wagering, fantasy sports, horse racing and pari-mutuel/simulcast wagering, and unarmed combat sports; investigates illegal off-reservation activities; and provides and supports prevention, education, and treatment programs for people and families affected by problem gambling through its Division of Problem Gambling (DPG).

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (1-2 days per week in the office/hoteling).
OR
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

• Arizona Tribal-State Compact and its appendices.
• Event Wagering and Fantasy Sports rules.
• Accounting practices including applicable state and federal laws.
• Rules of Evidence.
• Native American.
• Sovereignty.
• Principals and practices of auditing and accounting.
• Gaming Regulation and/or operation principles and practices.
• Techniques in reviewing and analyzing financial data.
• Licensing systems.
• Microsoft and G-Suite/Workplace.
• Arizona Management System.
• Corporate structures, LLCs, sole proprietorships, IRS and State revenue guidelines.
• Financial fraud.
• CLEAR and Arizona Judicial Review.
• Gathering facts, organizing, and comprehending information to make logical interpretations necessary to perform operational duties.
• Interviewing
• Write factual, understandable and complete reports.
• Confers and cooperates with Special Agents, Officials, and representatives of various law enforcement.
• Confers and cooperates with judicial and tribal agencies both nationally and locally.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Information research.
• Customer service.
• Analysis, decision-making and problem-solving.
• Effective communications (written and oral).
• Critical reading and thinking.
• Time management.
• Quality Assurance.
• Maintain all accounting related certifications.
• Testify at hearings, depositions and in court
• Work under pressure meeting deadlines.
• Exhibit personal initiative.
• Prioritize effectively.
• Adapt to changing assignments and priorities.
• Respond to inquiries with tact, diplomacy, and appropriate timely information.
• Work as a team player within several divisions.
• Organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks on a daily basis.
• Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with agency staff and the public.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Meet deadlines.
• Report work status, issues, and inquiries timely.
• Be organized.
• Be analytical.
• Be professional.
• Problem solve.
• Analyze and establish priorities.
• Display sound judgment.
• Travel, which may include overnight stays.
• Work from home.
• Valid drivers license.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFE, CIA, EA or CMA, and at least one year of audit/accounting experience are preferred.
• Financial investigators should have an extensive accounting or financial investigative background.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Financial investigations of entities and individuals for State Gaming Certification and/or licensure to ensure compliance with the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact, Event Wagering and Fantasy Sports rules and State and Federal laws.
• This may include, but is not limited to, conducting forensic audits and financial investigations, examining individual and/or company financial records.
• Financial Investigators confer and coordinate with Special Agents, and assist in preparing comprehensive reports of findings.
• Confer with supervisors and managers, assist the Attorney General, Tribal and Event Wagering & Fantasy Sports entities.
• Testify in administrative and/or criminal proceedings as necessary.
• Assist the Racing Division and Boxing & MMA in conducting financial reviews of licensees.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed