Financial Auditor / Public Service Administrator, Option 8C

Auditor Position

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement / labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the Illinois jobs website. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Essential Functions

Serves as Auditor or Auditor in Charge on routine and non-routine compliance, operational and other management request audits of casinos, casino related licensees, video gaming licensees. Conducts and attends entrance meetings with licensees to discuss the detail, duration and scope of the audits with licensees. Performs a variety of duties relating to the review of all laws enforced by the Illinois Gaming Board including Video Gaming, Casino and Sports Wagering operations in the State of Illinois to assist in ensuring compliance with laws, rules and other promulgated requirements according to the Video Gaming Act (230 ILCS 40), the Illinois Gambling Act (230 ILCS 10), the Sports Wagering Act (230 ILCS 45) and Illinois Gaming Board Adopted Rules and regulations. Assists investigators from other Gaming sections during administrative and criminal investigations regarding financial compliance issues. Assists in development of appropriate statewide Risk Assessments and preparation of audit procedures, manuals and standards as requested by IGB management. Continues professional development through relevant continuing education, both formal and in-house training. Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with coursework in accounting, auditing, or finance. Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or private accounting or auditing office. Requires certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Preferred Qualifications

Prefers at least three (3) years' experience conducting compliance audits. Prefers at least three (3) years experience drafting and presenting audit findings, both in writing and orally. Prefers at least three (3) years experience using computerized auditing tools. Prefers at least three (3) years experience using Microsoft programs, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point.

Conditions of Employment

Pass Illinois Gaming Boards background investigation (background check). Requires a valid, appropriate drivers license and the ability to travel. Requires the ability to work overtime. Must comply with the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act : No State employee who works for the Illinois Gaming Board, or spouse or immediate family member living with such person shall, during State employment, hold an ownership interest in, other than a passive interest in, a publicly traded company, in any gaming license under the Illinois Gambling Act, the Video Gaming Act, the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975, or the Sports Wagering Act. Must comply with the Illinois Gambling Act : No person shall be employed to serve the Board who is, or whose spouse, parent or child is, an official of, or has a financial interest inor financial relation with, any operator engaged in gambling operations within this State, or any organization engaged in conducting horse racing within this State. Must comply with the Illinois Gambling Act : For the one year immediately preceding employment, an employee shall not have been employed or received compensation or fees for services from a person or entity, or its parent or affiliate, that has engaged in business with the Board, a licensee, or a licensee under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430 / 5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive