Director Accounting Services - Contracts and Entertainment Accounting

MGM Resorts • Us, NV

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About The Position

The Director Accounting Services - Contracts and Entertainment Accounting ensures that departmental and functional procedures, internal controls, and reporting conform to company procedures, corporate policies, and state and federal regulations and statutes while directing specific areas within the overall department operation.

The role requires broad accounting knowledge and the ability to make informed decisions and recommendations using accounting concepts, methods, standards, principles, and technology. The director serves as an accounting thought leader and technical resource, applies current best practices and industry trends related to contracts and entertainment, and supports the Finance Projects Department's strategic plan in alignment with MGM Resorts International Finance Shared Services Center's vision.

The director partners with business leaders to set strategic direction, guides people and processes in the interests of the business, and communicates accounting concepts effectively. The role recommends strategies and implementation designs for new business or increased volumes, manages service-level expectations and performance metrics, monitors goals and KPIs, analyzes and reports results, and improves processes to ensure compliance. It also involves developing and engaging personnel to sustain a high-performing team and supporting company strategies and business plans while adapting to shifting priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of four years of relevant professional experience, specifically in finance or a closely related field.
• Robust background in financial modeling and analysis.
• Direct prior experience in a high-caliber environment such as private equity, investment banking, or strategy consulting.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a similar corporate setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure departmental and functional procedures, internal controls, and reporting comply with company procedures, corporate policies, and state and federal regulations and statutes.
• Direct specific areas within the overall department operation.
• Apply accounting concepts, methods, standards, principles, and technology to make sound decisions and recommendations.
• Apply current and evolving best practices and industry trends related to contracts and entertainment.
• Serve as an accounting thought leader and technical resource for the department, division, and/or enterprise.
• Support the Finance Projects Department's strategic plan in alignment with the strategic vision of MGM Resorts International Finance Shared Services Center.
• Partner with leaders to contribute to business objectives and set strategic direction.
• Guide and influence people, processes, and resources in the best interests of the business.
• Build trusting relationships with business leaders and partners, and communicate accounting concepts effectively.
• Analyze the broader business and detailed impacts of upstream and downstream activities related to Accounting.
• Recommend strategies and implementation designs for new business or increased business volumes, integrating them into existing processes.
• Manage service-level expectations, performance metrics, and KPIs.
• Establish goals, monitor key metrics, perform analysis and reporting, and enhance processes as needed to ensure compliance.
• Build and develop personnel to sustain a high-quality, high-performing team.
• Manage, develop, and engage personnel to motivate and encourage elevated performance while adapting to the demands of a large-scale company.
• Support company strategies and business plans to meet individual and departmental performance requirements.
• Adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining focus on broader business needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive wellness programs supporting physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Company-sponsored discounts across hospitality, dining, retail, entertainment, travel, technology, and partner offerings.
• Complimentary parking during and outside scheduled work hours.
• Competitive health, wellness, and income protection benefits for eligible employees.
• Professional growth and career development through leadership programs, learning opportunities, strategic networking, and community engagement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director