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Position Summary:

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

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: includes but not limited to:

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

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Education and Qualifications:

Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting or a related field

CPA certification, preferred

At least five years of experience in public or private accounting in a supervisory role; hospitality, gaming or entertainment experience a plus

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

Competencies:  Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:

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

Training Requirements:

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)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

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

Potential remote/hybrid work arrangement, but some travel may be required for meetings and/or conferences

Must be able to work flexible hours to meet the demands of the business

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with this job. Mohegan reserves the right to make changes to the above job description whenever necessary.

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Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. "Native American" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.