Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 1 month ago
Division Chief, Financial Investigations
United States-Massachusetts-101 Federal Street - Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$96K/yr - $96K/yr
10+ years expThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Division Chief for the Financial Investigations Division within the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. The role involves overseeing all operations of the division, providing leadership and guidance, and conducting financial background reviews of individuals and companies seeking licensure under gaming regulations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Oversee all administrative and operational functions of the Financial Investigations Division
Build the Financial Monitoring function within the division to provide ongoing monitoring and analysis of gaming and sports wagering operations on a daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Establish, implement, and monitor divisional goals and objectives
Identify high-risk areas that the division is exposed to, and continuously evaluate mitigating procedures in place to address risk
Provide oversight and direction of investigative plans to ensure completeness and high quality of work
Manage, monitor, and assess the performance and quality of work delivered by outside consultants, providing regular feedback and implementing corrective action plans as needed
Assist and collaborate with other departments and divisions within the agency, including the Massachusetts State Police counterparts, MGC’s Licensing Division, and MGC’s office of Chief Enforcement Counsel, as well as the Sports Wagering Division, Gaming Agents Division, and Gaming Technical Compliance, as needed on any financial matters that arise
Perform research and develop new SOPs to address the changing environment in the finance/accounting/tax fields and enhance the division’s duties and responsibilities in financial suitability and ongoing monitoring evaluations
Review, analyze and update financial investigative protocols and procedures for the various categories of license applicants on an ongoing basis and make recommendations for improvements as needed
Evaluate and monitor certain business transactions planned or conducted by casino/sports wagering operators for ongoing suitability analysis and re-licensure
Review high-risk investigations reports produced by team members
Develop and maintain relationships with other gaming regulatory agencies characterized by a high level of acceptance, integrity, cooperation, and mutual regard
Recognize and promptly escalate potentially high-risk matters to the Director of IEB
Complete training as necessary to stay abreast of changes in various fields, including gaming, sports wagering, financial, business, tax, and accounting
Review written reports on financial suitability completed by Financial Investigators, as needed
Identify needs of the division, including necessary training, staffing levels, and budget
Assist the IEB Director in special projects, as directed
Qualification
Required
Proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively oversee and guide employees
Ability to interpret advanced-level, specialized financial analysis, including the analysis of corporate structuring of entities, subsidiaries and affiliates involving complex public and privately held companies, both domestic and foreign
Ability to identify and utilize relevant professional literature and resources
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing; and as needed, report to the Commission on matters related to the division
Ability to prioritize regular workload, special tasks, and concurrent projects, allocating time and resources to ensure that work is completed accurately and efficiently within established timeframes
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, licensed gaming facilities, and government officials
Attention to detail
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) as well as ability to learn and utilize new applications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university
A professional certification of Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or similar is required
At least 10 years of experience in progressively responsible regulatory, accounting, tax, and/or audit work with exposure to a wide variety of entities and situations
Five years of supervisory experience and/or demonstrated leadership abilities in a fast-paced professional environment
Preferred
Experience in a regulatory or similar type of agency
Company
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a government administration.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.84MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $20.84M
Leadership Team
David J. Kelly
CEO/President
Mary-Louise White
CEO
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