ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF GAMING

Arizona Department of Gaming
100 North 15th Avenue
Suite 202
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: Up to $82,500/Annually (DOE) 

Grade: 24

Closing Date: July 28, 2025

Supervise staff responsible for conducting complex audits of Tribal gaming, event wagering and fantasy sports contest financial reports. Train staff responsible for conducting all monthly and quarterly reviews of revenue reports. Responsible for creating and updating standard work. Assign work duties and ensure timely completion of revenue audits. Verify and ensure the accuracy of contribution payments made by gaming entities to the State; supervise and conduct quarterly reviews of Tribal contribution reports to ensure Class III Net Win by gaming activity is accurately reported and contributions are made in compliance with the Tribal-State Gaming Compact, and its appendices. Verify and ensure the accuracy of privilege fee payments made by event wagering and fantasy sport contest operators, ensuring revenue is accurately reported and privilege fees are paid in compliance with Arizona Revised Statute and applicable rules.

Supervise the verification and evaluation of reports for proper accounting and recording of gaming operation revenues, assessing risk areas, and performing statistical analysis and substantive tests of the revenue documents. Person is responsible for supervising the completion of all work steps relating to the monthly and quarterly reconciliation and review process. Reviews and supervises the review of attestations of C3NW, event wagering and fantasy sport revenues. Communicates with Tribal, event wagering, and fantasy sports compliance and financial staff and representatives regarding any discrepancies or areas of concern determined during the desk audit. Draft the annual report of Tribal Contributions.

Prepare the monthly adjusted gross event wagering receipts report combined for all operators. Prepares ad-hoc reports relating to Class III Net Win, tribal contributions, event wagering and fantasy sports contest revenue, privilege fees, and revenue statistics. Supervises the processing of financial transactions including corrections, analysis, and fund transfers utilizing the Arizona Financial Information System.

This position will be required to report to the Department work office at various times, to fulfill job responsibilities, including requirements relating to the State of Arizona Accounting Manual. At various times this position may be required to travel to off-site external auditing firms to conduct work paper reviews.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

• Supervise staff responsible for conducting audits of monthly and quarterly Class III Net Win reports verifying that Class III Net Win is accurately reported and tribal contributions are paid accurately and timely. Supervise staff responsible for conducting audits of monthly event wagering and fantasy sports contest revenue reports verifying that revenue is accurately reported and the required fees are paid accurately and timely.

• Train and coach staff responsible for conducting monthly and quarterly revenue report reviews. Create and update standard work. Assign work duties and ensure timely completion of revenue audits. Conduct training sessions to Tribal and event wagering and fantasy sport contest operators relating to forms, revenue calculations, reports, and secure portal use.

• Reviews and supervises the review of attestation reports issued by the independent certified public accountant, as required by Arizona Revised Statute, the Tribal-State Gaming Compact, and applicable rules.

• Draft the annual report of tribal contributions. Prepare the monthly adjusted gross event wagering receipts report combined for all operators. Prepares ad-hoc reports relating to Class III Net Win, tribal contributions, event wagering and fantasy sports revenue, privilege fees, and related revenue statistics.

• Perform account analysis, fund reconciliations, and bank reconciliations. Supervise staff responsible for bank reconciliations.

• Supervise and process revenue transactions, transfers, and corrections in AZ360. Verify accuracy of revenue transactions and transfers.

• Maintains all reports and records relating to Class III Net Win, tribal contributions, event wagering and fantasy sports contest revenue and related privilege fee payments in an organized manner and in accordance with State record retention laws.

Knowledge:

•Principles and practices of auditing and accounting.

• Casino gaming, event wagering, and fantasy sports contest statutes, terminology, standards, procedures, and rules.

• Auditing techniques.

• Techniques in reviewing and analyzing financial data.

• Strategies to maintain confidentiality of information and documentation.

• State government and Department organizational structure.

• Arizona Management System/LEAN methods.

• Automated accounting systems and software applications in Window and Google environments; MS Excel, Word, Access, and mainframe software.
State of Arizona Accounting Manual.

• Familiarity with state statutes, rules and regulations as they pertain to the Department.

• Principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government fund accounting and fiscal management.

Skills:

• Proficient in MS Excel and Google sheets.

• Intermediate level skills in using computerized products to analyze data and produce reports.

• Skill in applying auditing and accounting methods and techniques.

• Considerable skill in analysis, interpretation and communication of financial data.

• Customer service and the ability to effectively interact with a wide range of internal and external customers.

• Gathering of facts and information.

• Problem identification and resolution.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate, both verbally and in written form, with Department employees, gaming operators, Tribal/Tribal Gaming Office representatives, event wagering and fantasy sports contest operation financial staff, casino game manufacturers/distributors, and gaming technology providers.

Abilities:

• Supervise daily operations.

• Lead, inspire, and support a high-performing team.

• Adapt to changing assignments and priorities.

• Detail oriented.

• Organized.

• Work independently with minimal supervision.

• Meet deadlines.

• Report work status, issues, and inquiries timely.

• Effective communicator (both written and verbal).

• Analytical.

• Professional.

• Work under pressure meeting deadlines.

• Exhibit personal initiative.

• Complete assigned tasks accurately.

• Prioritize effectively.

• Work remotely, if necessary.

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Excel.

• Minimum 2 (two) years of accounting/auditing experience, plus 1 (one) year reviewing and analyzing financial statements.

• Gaming industry with a working knowledge of Class III Net Win, Adjusted Gross Event Wagering Receipts, and Fantasy Sports Contest Adjusted Revenues is highly desirable. Professional certification (e.g. CPA, CIA, CMA, CPM, or CFE) is highly desirable.

AZ Driver's License

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Gaming offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave

• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

• Retirement: To help you build a financially secure future, positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at HumanResources@azgaming.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.