Financial Investigator III, Two-year contract.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) seeks to hire a Financial Investigator III for a 2-year contract assignment with benefits. Under the direction of the Financial Investigations Managers, the Financial Investigator III is responsible for working alongside Massachusetts State Police investigators in the Investigations and Enforcement Bureau (IEB) to perform background reviews of individuals and vendors seeking licensure. Financial investigative work includes, but is not limited to, review, validation, and analysis of information to determine a casino operator's/vendor's/individual's integrity, honesty, good character and reputation; financial stability, integrity and background; and business practices. Additionally, the analysis includes evaluation of sports wagering applicants for their abilities to establish financial resources and maintain successful sports wagering operations.

The Financial Investigator III works in a team environment under the guidance of the Financial Investigations Managers who evaluate the Financial Investigator's work through review of work papers and reports. As needed, the Financial Investigator III assists, evaluates and monitors certain business transactions planned or conducted by casino operators/vendors for financial stability and integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Examine, analyze, and evaluate personal financial records (e.g., account statements, brokerage statements, tax returns, real estate documents, loan agreements, bank records, etc.) to determine source and adequacy of funds, as well as financial documents (e.g. financial statements, audit reports, SEC filings, financial contracts, etc.) from a variety of domestic and international businesses with moderate to high complexity.
• Review individual investigative reports prepared by Financial Investigators I and II and provide mentorship and guidance to other members of the Financial Investigations team.
• Conduct financial monitoring of Sports Wagering and casino vendors for ongoing suitability analysis and re-licensure, review financial information and reports from other gaming jurisdictions, and contact appropriate internal and external sources to confirm accuracy of financial data presented by applicants.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive financial investigations reports, standard and non-standard correspondence, document all work performed, and maintain files containing work papers and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with team members comprised of State Police, Licensing, Enforcement Counsel, and other Financial Investigators to conduct interviews and travel as necessary to conduct financial investigations, finalize background reviews, and complete suitability reports.

• Knowledge of business accounting concepts and methods (PCAOB or AICPA Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, public entity filings, forms and regulations, and International Reporting Standards (IFRS)), and an understanding of business tax matters, domestic and foreign
• Ability to analyze and interpret business accounting data and financial reports, and develop a comprehensive understanding of the laws and regulations relating to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to apply that knowledge to financial investigations
• Ability to perform research on specific issues that may arise
• Experience in performing financial analysis
• Experience in preparing written financial reports, presenting financial information in a non-technical manner
• Ability to provide mentorship for Financial Investigators I and II
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software platforms utilized by the IEB
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Minimum Experience, Education, and Training:

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting or Finance and 7-9 years of experience in a finance or accounting role
• Previous working experience in a regulatory agency or the casino gaming industry preferred
• Professional certification (i.e., CPA, CIA, CFA, CFE, CMA) indicating competence in the fields of accounting, auditing, tax, banking, or business valuations preferred

Our Benefits: Hybrid work environment; MA State Retirement Plan (pension); a 9000 sq. foot on-site fitness center; tuition Remission for yourself and your spouse to MA Community Colleges and State Universities; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; deferred compensation 457(b) plan; flexible spending for healthcare, daycare, and transportation; 15 vacation days to start, 12 paid holidays, three personal days and 15 sick days per year.

The MGC offers a hybrid work environment and requires staff to work at least two days in the Boston Office. Based on business needs, additional in-office days may be required.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate must pass an extensive background check conducted by the Massachusetts State Police. It includes a full credit check, CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), fingerprinting, drug test, reference checks, review of IRS Income Tax Transcripts for the last four years, and a Certificate of Good Standing from the Massachusetts Dept. of Revenue (DOR).

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is responsible for the implementation of the expanded gaming law (Chapter 194 of the Acts of 2011) and regulatory oversight of G.L. chapter 23K (casino gaming), chapter 23N (sports wagering), and chapter 128A (horse racing). Under these laws, the Commission is tasked with establishing a regulatory framework for the solicitation, licensing, taxation, and oversight of a maximum of three casino licenses and one slots parlor only license, the provision of in-person and digital sports wagering, and the live and simulcasting of horse racing in Massachusetts.

It is the policy of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status that is protected by federal, state, or local law.