Vice President Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

MGM Resorts International

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting leads the financial reporting and technical accounting across MGM Resorts International's global portfolio. This role is accountable for ensuring high‑quality, timely, and accurate financial reporting and for the support of technical accounting across the enterprise. The Vice President reports to the Senior Vice President of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting and partners with Accounting, Finance, Legal, and executive stakeholders, as well as internal and external auditors, to drive compliant, efficient, and quality accounting outcomes. At MGM Resorts, the company seeks individuals to create unique and show-stopping experiences for their guests, emphasizing being a team player in the entertainment industry. MGM Resorts International develops, builds and operates unique destination resorts designed to provide a total resort experience, including first-class accommodations and dining, world-class entertainment, state-of-the-art meeting and convention facilities, and high-quality retail and gaming experiences. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting differences, and leveraging diversity to achieve best-in-class experiences and create stronger ties with employees, guests, suppliers, and community partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in technical accounting and SEC reporting, ideally within a multinational public company environment
• 6+ years of experience in audit or accounting consulting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Deep expertise in GAAP, SEC regulations, technical accounting research, and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to guide teams, influence stakeholders, and drive accurate, compliant financial reporting in a complex organization

Nice To Haves

• Strong preference for a Big 4 background

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting support across the enterprise and coordinate with domestic and global subsidiaries to align accounting analysis, considerations, and conclusions as well as reporting impacts
• Provide guidance and draft accounting position papers and memos on complex transactions such as joint ventures, consolidation analyses, leasing, equity‑based compensation, derivatives, business combinations, and fair value measurements
• Serve as the accounting resource for M&A activities and capital market transactions
• Lead the interpretation and assessment of accounting impacts for U.S. GAAP and IFRS differences
• Oversee and drive the adoption of new US GAAP accounting standards and application of accounting policies
• Oversee and lead periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
• Provide audit support through coordination with external auditors, maintaining accountability for audit outcomes, resolution of judgmental issues, and alignment on technical positions

Benefits

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts
• 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
• Volunteer opportunities in the community
• Competitive rewards and exclusive perks

What This Job Offers

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