Corporate Accounting Manager

Mohegan Sun•Uncasville, CT

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for the corporate close process for Mohegan and all corporate entities, including the consolidation and intercompany eliminations.

Requirements

Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting or a related field
At least five years of experience in public or private accounting in a supervisory role
Thorough understanding of GAAP
Prior experience performing accounting close and analysis
Prior experience in training and mentoring of staff
Prior experience preparing U.S. GAAP financial statements and footnote disclosures
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite, general ledger and financial reporting systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
Excellent planning and documentation skills
Ability to adhere to strict accounting and reporting deadlines
High-level of familiarity with the Company’s operations
Knowledge of Mohegan budget planning and analysis process
Strong supervisory/management skills
Sound technical accounting knowledge
Thorough understanding of the Mohegan Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) as it relates to employment
Mohegan corporate and departmental policies and procedures
Must complete all appropriate Human Resources Manager Training courses
Knowledge of Infinium software, including general ledger, accounts payable, project accounting and fixed asset modules
Knowledge of financial reporting software, Prophix, Cognos BI and other financial software for project tracking
Understanding of Concur, Time and Attendance and Database Management systems
Keep abreast of U.S. GAAP and other authoritative guidance issued by related agencies (FASB)
Keep up-to-date of industry trends
Ongoing training on accounting practices (including meeting CPA continuing education requirements, as applicable)
Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment with strict deadlines
Must be able to sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time
Must be able to work flexible hours to meet the demands of the business

Nice To Haves

CPA certification, preferred
Hospitality, gaming or entertainment experience a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for the monthly consolidated accounting close process, including the close process for all corporate entities, translation and required intercompany eliminations
Reviews and approves monthly journal entries, close schedules and account analyses
Responsible for the supervision, coaching, training and mentoring of the corporate accounting staff
Responsible for the maintenance of the hierarchy of the general ledger, new accounts, departments and companies and maintaining master accounting period controls in Mohegan’s accounting system
Responsible for the consolidated operating report and other internal reporting, as needed
Maintains the financial reporting system hierarchy and reports
Assists in the preparation of quarterly and annual supporting schedules and related analysis required by external auditors
Acts as a liaison with external auditors on financial statement audits
Assists in the monthly accrual process for all corporate companies and departments
Assists with general ledger set-up and design for properties and other entities
Reviews exception reports utilized in financial reviews
Assists the technical accounting team with research of relevant authoritative guidance and technical accounting issues
Assists in the preparation of financial statements and related footnotes in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP)
Performs administrative functions for the department including maintaining records/reports/analyses