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Essential Functions

• Plans, directs, and evaluates activities of the Gaming Finance Section.
• Serves as s working supervisor.
• Develops financial suitability review processes, procedures,and related documents.
• Conducts complex financial reviews of casino/video gaming, and sports wagering applicants for licensure and of licensees for annual renewal, which are more sensitive in nature, as requested by management and the Board.
• Assists investigators from other Gaming sections during administrative and criminal investigations.
• Develops standards and procedures for the Gaming Financial Analysis Section.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with coursework in accounting, finance, or auditing;
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or private sector accounting or auditing office.
• Requires Active Status as Registered or Licensed CPA.

Conditions of Employment

• Pass Illinois Gaming Boards background investigation (background check).
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires an appropriate, valid drivers license.
• Must comply with theState 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 in, or 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.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least 2 years experience preparing or reviewing financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Prefers at least 2 years experience supervising accounting or auditing staff.
• Prefers at least 2 years experience using Microsoft programs including Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.

Work Hours:8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Monday - Friday\ Work Location:Michal A. Bilandic Building,160 N. LaSalle Street, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60601\ Agency Contact:

Illinois Gaming Board, Human Resources\ 801 South 7th Street, Suite 400 South\ Springfield, IL 62703

217-557-2821 Phone\ 217-524-1932 Fax

Posting Group:Leader ship & Management

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act, State agencies must ensure that the employment process is accessible to persons with disabilities. Specifically, these laws require that the State provide reasonable accommodations upon request by individuals participating in all steps of the employment process. This includes the State of Illinoisinterview process.\

The Illinois Gaming Board continually strives for a workforce which reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspective, ideas, and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public.The Illinois Gaming Board is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.