Director of Capital Accounting - Shared Services

MGM Resorts • Las Vegas, NV

50d

About The Position

The Director of Capital Accounting - Shared Services leads the centralized accounting function responsible for managing the full lifecycle of capital projects and fixed assets across the enterprise. This leader ensures accurate capitalization, depreciation, asset tracking, and financial reporting in alignment with internal controls, company policies, GAAP, and regulatory requirements. This highly visible role directly impacts financial reporting and drives process excellence across our enterprise. You'll lead a high-performing team, collaborate with business units at all levels, and champion automation, scalability, and strategic improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field or relevant experience.
• 4+ Years of prior relevant experience in capital projects, fixed assets, or similar experience
• They have previously worked within a Shared Services environment and bring strong management experience, including leading remote or geographically dispersed teams.
• This individual has a solid understanding of general accounting principles and capital and fixed asset processes, including tracking, reconciliation, and reporting.
• They demonstrate strong organizational skills, financial acumen, and the ability to streamline workflows across multiple stakeholders. The candidate is a collaborative leader who fosters accountability, drives continuous improvement, and excels in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, especially with Finance, Ops, and executive leadership.
• High level of integrity, curiosity, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Maintains deep expertise in accounting principles, systems, and industry best practices, using this knowledge to make sound decisions and provide strategic recommendations.
• Serves as a Finance thought leader and trusted technical resource across departments and the enterprise, contributing to the strategic direction of MGM Resorts International and the Finance Shared Services Center (FSSC).
• Partners with business leadership to align Finance initiatives with organizational objectives, ensuring processes, tools, and strategies effectively support current and future operating needs.
• Recommends and leads implementation of new business strategies and volume growth integrations, ensuring seamless alignment with existing processes and controls.
• Oversees service levels, performance metrics, and KPIs to drive operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement. Analyzes key data and trends to identify opportunities, influence decisions, and enhance results. Communicates complex financial concepts clearly and confidently to stakeholders at all levels.
• Builds, develops, and leads a high-performing team by fostering engagement, accountability, empowerment, and professional growth. Demonstrates strong leadership judgment, adaptability, and the ability to manage shifting priorities while maintaining focus on broader business outcomes and long-term strategic goals.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of fixed assets-acquisition, maintenance, and disposals-using Oracle Fixed Asset subledger.
• Ensure accuracy of cost capitalization for large-scale capital projects in accordance with policy.
• Oversee month-end close for capital project and fixed asset subledgers, balance sheet reconciliations, capital roll forwards, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate on audit and tax-related requests and provide detailed reporting as needed.

Benefits

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
• Free meals in our employee dining room
• Free parking on and off shift
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Accommodation
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees