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Current Job Opportunities at Bally's Corporate Office:
The Role:
The Senior Sox Auditor will assist in the development and execution of internal audit projects to provide objective evaluations of internal controls and processes to identify areas of risk and operational efficiency by partnering with business partners to review existing practices, policies and procedures. The position plays a key part in Internal Audit’s role of identifying improvement opportunities for meeting operational goals, compliance objectives and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Executes internal control testing in support of the SOX compliance program. Conduct walkthroughs and map the existing processes identifying any gaps. Assess effectiveness of application controls and key reports relating to business processes. Creates and executes test procedures and documents test results in accordance with work paper guidelines.
- Prepares high quality work papers to ensure consistency between test objectives, evidence obtained and test results and that are well documented in accordance with department standards.
- Keeps senior management apprised of testing status and escalate exceptions / key issues for review and continuously report SOX testing related progress and results to SOX Supervisors.
- Coordinates and / or participates in process walkthroughs with management (process owners) to review all existing key controls.
- Assists management in updating current process documentation over internal controls, and actively partner with management to ensure effective controls are in place to address key IT, business and financial reporting risks.
- Maintains an effective and efficient planning, execution and coordination of work between testing team and process owners across the organization and maintain a working relationship with external auditors.
- Evaluates the reliability and integrity of information and the efficient and effective use of resources.
- Follows up on the implementation of recommendations as a result of operational and SOX compliance audits, review and validates remediation plans.
- Assists with the design and execution of risk-based assurance and advisory projects with the objective of identifying gaps and areas of improvement while evaluating potential business impact
- Performs other administrative duties as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
- CPA, CIA, and/or CFE certifications, or working towards attaining certification preferred
- Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO, internal auditing standards, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and risk assessment practices. Good oral and written communication skills.
- Understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, manage and report on the evaluation of various business processes/areas/functions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present to peers and management as well as to effectively document procedures performed and conclusions reached.
- Ability to deliver quality results on time, with a high degree of integrity and in an ethical and professional manner.
- Effective time management and multi-tasking skills to be able to perform multiple projects and working with varying team members.
- Flexibility, adaptability and comfort with the unknown.
- Curiosity to learn more about the Company’s operations.
- Intermediate Project Management skills - Able to set project timeframes (for self) to meet project objectives.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills around business processes, controls, and deficiencies.
- Demonstrate high standards of conduct and ethics as well as appropriate judgment, independence and discretion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- ACL, IDEA, SQL and/or other analytical software skills preferred
- Oracle, Hyperion and other ERP software skills preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of Corporate internal audit and/or Big 4 audit including financial controls compliance and risk management experience
- 2+ year of experience evaluating the design and effectiveness of processes and controls over financial and operational functions
- 2+ years of SOX and/or Compliance support experience preferred
The Role:
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for executing a variety of accounting procedures, including but not limited to month-end and year-end closings, account reconciliations, general ledger entries, and financial analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares monthly general ledger entries, account reconciliations & budget to actual analysis by maintaining records and files.
- Prepares information for quarterly regulatory reviews.
- Prepares consolidated monthly financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from subsidiaries located globally, including a monthly BS, IS and CF Analysis
- Utilizes the consolidated data to prepare footnote information for the 10Q/10K.
- Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data; including working with external auditors and subsidiary accounting departments.
- Provides accounting support for acquisitions by reviewing financial information; converting data to current general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements.
- Implements accounting policies; include SOX narratives and flowcharts.
- Assist with research and documentation of accounting principles related to new transactions or accounting pronouncements.
Competencies:
- Financial Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Technical Capacity
- Highly organized and detail oriented
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
- 5-7 years of applicable experience; a public/private mix preferred
- Consolidated Cash Flow preparation experience preferred, but not required
- Self-motivated and eager to learn
- Microsoft Office working knowledge
The role:
The Manager of Technical Accounting, Policy and Research will be responsible for maintaining the Company’s accounting website and accounting policy manual along with other related procedural and policy manuals. This role will conduct accounting research and provide technical accounting support to cross-functional team members. This role will review and advise on unique and complex transactions for appropriate GAAP treatment, lead the Company’s efforts on the adoption and implementation of new accounting pronouncements and will partner with the external reporting team to ensure that required disclosures are complete and accurate in the Company’s publicly filed financial statements (Form 10-Qs and Form 10-Ks). This role reports to the Director of Corporate Accounting – Technical Accounting & M&A and will partner extensively with others in multiple areas of the business including external reporting, corporate accounting, finance, and tax.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the Company’s Accounting Website, Accounting Policy Manual and other related policy and procedural manuals.
- Research unique or complex transactions contemplated and/or entered into by the Company to determine appropriate accounting treatment.
- Prepare accounting analysis and memorandums to support accounting positions taken by the Company.
- Lead the Company’s accounting procedures under ASC 805 along with the preparation of opening balance sheet and valuation procedures of acquired companies, working with external valuation experts and other advisors as appropriate.
- Prepare annual and interim goodwill and long-lived asset impairment assessments.
- Review and document the Company’s accounting for lease arrangements under ASC 842.
- Serve as the main technical contact for the annual external audit and quarterly reviews through communication with external auditors and preparation of analysis and documentation.
- Monitor FASB and SEC developments to identify and document the potential impact of new pronouncements or other authoritative guidance to the company’s global operations
- Lead Company efforts related to the implementation of new accounting pronouncements and disclosure requirements, as needed.
- Prepare and/or review Form 10-Q and Form 10-K disclosures on accounting policies and pronouncements, complex transactions or other disclosures as assigned.
Competencies:
- Strong U.S. GAAP and SEC acumen and understanding of accounting and financial reporting matters.
- Decision making and strong analytical skills.
- Communication Proficiency.
- Strong documentation and communication skills and the ability to present findings to management.
- Highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently but also collaboratively with others to achieve the common goal.
- Effective time management skills, ability to prioritize assignments and consistently meet deadlines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related, accredited field required
- 4+ years experience in a Big 4 public accounting firm and/or a public company environment.
- Experience in Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting required
- CPA certification required
- Experience in Foreign Currency accounting, business combinations (ASC 805), revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), and Equity method investments (ASC 323) preferred
The Role:
This position will be responsible for managing all project related and construction accounting activities, which include Capital Committee administrative duties, capital spend reporting, maintaining cost code process, monitoring the progress of projects, investigating variances, reviewing pay applications for GMP contract compliance, and overseeing capital budget performance. This role will review contracts, ensure proper documentation for billings, and prepare detailed budget analyses. This role reports to the Director of Casino Accounting and will partner extensively with others in multiple areas of the business including Construction Project Teams and Property Management.
Responsibilities:
- Administration of Capital Committee meetings, reviewing capital expenditure request forms and related supporting documentation and preparing materials for meeting (ie. Agenda, Capital submissions summary, CER forms and submission packets, Capital Spend summary, etc.)
- Review provisions within contracts and subcontracts to ensure compliance
- Test all math related to the AIA G702 and G703 invoices submitted by the General Contractor
- Date stamp, budget code and submit invoices through the appropriate approval/submission process
- Review monthly pay application to determine if the required documents are included and that all line items are adequately supported including payroll, materials, and third-party rentals
- Ensure all billings for contractor owned rental equipment are properly supported
- Identify discrepancies in invoices and pursue solutions
- Verify receipt of insurance certificates from all contractors
- Prepare and maintain an FF&E purchase order log and detailed, real-time cost report
- Assist third party Auditors as necessary and provide any other assistance to support the Owners on-site, Project Executives and team
Competencies:
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion
- Effective time management skills, ability to prioritize assignments and consistently meet deadlines
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related, accredited field required
- 3+ years of project accountant and/or construction accountant experience
- Vendor management experience
- Knowledge of standard contract terms
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with other financial systems including Sage
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP
The Role:
The Administrative Assistant will assist with the day to day operations of the human resources function. This position will organize, create correspondence, prepare reports and documents and offer general administrative support.
Responsibilities:
- Schedule and organize appointments
- Coordinate travel
- Order office supplies
- Provide information by answering questions and requests
- Generate reports
- Handle multiple projects
- Process paperwork ex: procurement requests, invoices, contract routing, etc.
- Maintain computer and manual filing systems
- Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
- Answer telephone calls and pass them on
- Assist with any administrative projects as directed by human resources and carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning, etc.
Competencies:
- General Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office Skills
- Professionalism
- Problem Solving
- Verbal Communication
- Office Administration
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- Previous experience in an office setting is preferred
The Role:
The Compensation & HR Analytics Manager is responsible for delivering compensation programs and analysis that attract, motivate, and retain top talent; and for developing and implementing a foundation of analytics capabilities that enables Human Resources and property leaders to make compensation decisions. This role will oversee benchmarking, pay equity, salary range effectiveness, officer perks, bonus and incentive program management, salary increase cycles, job grading, compensation data and analytics to report on trends, metrics, and analysis.
Responsibilities:
Core Compensation
- Directs and supports compensation initiatives involving complex issues and business challenges.
- Evaluates competitive practices, assesses the company's position to market, and make recommendations that are aligned with industry practices and business objectives.
- Leads the annual compensation and bonus planning process.
- Keeps up with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Compensation reporting and analytics.
- Advises Talent Leadership on salary budgets, pay decisions, salary ranges, policy and guideline interpretation and job evaluation.
- Leveling and titling while partnering across job families and titles.
- Partners closely with HRIS on systems, reporting and tools related to compensation.
- Manages the participation of salary surveys.
- Participates in and manage global job grading project including calibration across properties.
Data Analytics
- Partners with HRIS Lead to develop and build Compensation Analytics to provide actionable insights and analytics thought leadership that power HR decision making.
- Partners with HRIS team to create and maintain data that supports compensation and HR analytics needs, and to ensure integrity and consistency of reporting.
- Develops standard reporting measures and processes.
- Communicates analyses and insights to leaders by summarizing conclusions, translating analytics into clear, understandable themes, and identifying analytic results that drive actionable insights across the U.S.
Competencies:
- Technical Capacity.
- Communication Proficiency.
- Problem Solving/Analysis.
- Organization Skills.
- Teamwork Orientation.
- Time Management.
- Customer/Client Focus.
- Strategic Thinking
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field
- 5 - 10 years of progressive management, and compensation experience
- Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Strong working knowledge of general employment law and practices
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products, HRIS systems, and compensation software
- Excellent Excel skills and Power BI/Tableau skills are required
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred but not required
The Role:
Reporting to the EVP, Human Resources for Casinos and Resorts, and the Director of Employer Brand and Internal Communications, the Internal Communications Manager’s purpose is to provide an effective flow of information throughout the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Crafts and implements company-wide communications plans, including content and messaging strategies, internal executive communications, internal events, and engagement activities.
- Designs and deploys employee communications with the corporate internal communications team to build internal understanding of the evolving Bally business objectives, values and culture, across multiple channels and formats.
- Provides advice, training, and counsel to the Senior Leadership Team on matters of change management, messaging and internal communications for organization updates and industry issues.
- Represents the voice of the employee to leadership and reflect employee voice in our messaging.
- Collaborates with Senior Leadership Team to ensure consistency and alignment of all internal communications activities across all functions and regions.
- Identifies and implements communication opportunities to connect leadership with employees, develop key messages and communications materials, and plan and oversee All Staff and Town Hall content and cadence.
- Establish and track metrics that help correlate internal communications and employer brand programs to employee engagement, retention, and recruitment success.
- Responsible for acting as a communications advisor, supporting the development and execution of fully integrated internal communications programs, and ensuring that communications align with and support Bally’s purpose and key business objectives.
Competencies:
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Relationship Management
- Influencing Skills
- Business Acumen
- Cultural Effectiveness
- Ethical Practices
- Critical Thinking
- Consultation
- Leadership
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field required, Master’s degree preferred.
- Must have a minimum 5-7 years of relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and analyze business and audience needs to deliver messages via the most appropriate mix of communications channels.
- Proven expertise in writing, editing and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with multiple and changing priorities, while maintaining a strong focus on execution and results.
- Demonstrated experience producing effective communications across a variety of channels, including video, podcast, and live events such as webinars and All Staff meetings.
- Proven successful interpersonal skills, with an ability to collaborate with all levels of staff.
The Role:
The Legal Counsel role provides a wide variety of legal services primarily for our Casino and Resort properties, with a focus on contracts and general legal and corporate matters. Identify and analyze legal and business issues, articulate risks and benefits, and present clear recommendations to help guide key stakeholders to the best decisions for the company.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate all types of contracts and other legal and operational documents for multiple retail casino properties.
- Provide corporate and strategic general advice regarding all legal matters.
- Provide legal interpretation and assistance to retail casino properties and operating departments.
- Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically.
- Create associations of trust and respect with key stakeholders.
- Develop or review applicable policies to support internal controls and reduce company risk.
- Support the centralization of matter management and contract database.
- Supervise outside lawyers and control outside legal spend.
- Manage litigation if and as directed by senior counsel.
- Availability for business travel when required.
Competencies:
- Decision Making
- Ethical Conduct
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving / Analysis
- Customer / Client Focus
- Excellent Communication, Writing and Organizational Skills
- Detail Oriented / Thoroughness
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate degree (required).
- Licensed attorney in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar (required).
- Preferred 3 to 7 years of experience as an attorney either with a law firm or in-house with a public or private organization.
- Experience in similar industry a plus but not required.
The Role:
This position is responsible for ensuring all desktops run smoothly in a fast-paced 24/7 environment. This involves providing support of Windows desktop PCs and network technical support, including all cabling and connectivity (network and telecom), printers, emails, backups, enterprise servers and all other IT help desk support needs.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all desktop systems run smoothly in a fast-paced 24/7 environment.
- Assist the Systems Administrator with network/telecom deployments.
- Support users of PC’s, Macs, Tablets, and other forms of computing equipment
- Responsible for the desktop standards, configuration and sizing, base OS installation and configuration, MS Office (including all aspects of MS Outlook) installation, configuration and support and will participate in developing the strategy for the administration of the companies’ Windows Professional desktops.
- Communicate and participate within groups by contributing and learning from group members.
Qualifications:
- College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 3 years equivalent work experience.
- Thorough PC desktop computer hardware, Windows Desktop OS (all current versions) and printer troubleshooting skills required.
- Solid client level TCP/IP knowledge and moderate network troubleshooting skills are a must.
- Previous experience with Agilisys Point of Sales systems is a plus.
- Previous experience with AS/400 and OS/400 systems is a plus.
- Previous experience supporting a large user community (500 users +), and a minimum 5 years of IT related support is highly desirable.
- Previous IT experience in a casino is highly desirable.
- Participation in a rotational on-call schedule required.
- Experience with remote access in a Windows environment
- Experience maintaining vendor relationships, including the purchase of hardware and software products is required.
- Extensive knowledge of internet connectivity, printer connectivity, and help desk disciplines.
- Experience with desktop performance monitoring, network connectivity, problem diagnosis, desktop management, and remote administration.
- Experience with managing Windows-based PCs from setup to deployment and networking to machine diagnosis.
- Familiarity with Windows Local Admin security and Windows Active Directory
- Experience with remote monitoring and administration tools, technologies such as remote desktop VPN technologies
- Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced working environment where working with deadlines is imperative.
Work Environment:
- Mandatory participation in a rotational on call shift
- Ability to work in a 24/7 non-standard shift environment
- Frequently required to risk danger of electrical shock and/or radiation (from computers).
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The Role:
The ideal Staff Accountant candidate will be responsible for executing a variety of accounting procedures, including but not limited to month-end and year-end closings, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations and general ledger entries. It is essential that this candidate brings analytical and organizational skills in order to best support the accounting team.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files.
- Prepares monthly account reconciliations.
- Assists in preparing monthly budget to actual analysis.
- Prepares consolidated monthly financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from subsidiaries.
- Utilizes the consolidated data to prepare footnote information for the 10Q/10K.
- Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data; including working with external auditors and subsidiary accounting departments.
- Provides accounting support for acquisitions by reviewing financial information; converting data to current general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements.
- Implements accounting policies; including SOX narratives and flowcharts.
Qualifications:
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Work Environment:
- Great diverse team
- Fast-paced and deadline driven
- Prioritizing and flexible to accommodate requests and changes.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
- Certified Public Accountant, preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in accounting or a related field.
The Role:
We are looking for a paralegal to join our expanding in-house legal team at Bally’s Corporation. This is a broad support role for our Casinos & Resorts Division to provide legal-related assistance and administrative support for different functional areas of the organization as applicable based upon need, including regulatory and compliance matters, commercial contracts, transactions and litigation.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interface with attorneys in Bally’s U.S. Legal Department to provide legal support for day-to-day operations and special assignments.
- Assist in managing complex assignments and larger-scope legal matters, including certain due diligence.
- Conduct legal research as needed for compliance and regulatory matters as well as industry- and subject-specific areas.
- Draft/review/analyze a variety of contracts, including modifications to agreements within defined parameters, subject to a corporate attorney’s oversight. Liaise with internal clients regarding contract review process and status. Review contracts for internal compliance and accuracy prior to execution.
- Assist with the management of corporate litigation portfolio.
- Coordinate the preparation and maintenance of various legal documents.
- Communicate with internal clients and external parties.
- General legal department and administrative support, including preparation of documents for signature, updates to charts, presentations and reports, and records management.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.
- Availability for business travel when required.
Competencies:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to draft clear and professional documentation and correspondence as required, with appropriate form and style
- Strong critical thinking and sound problem solving skills
- Excellent research and analytical skills and attention to detail
- First class interpersonal skills; able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and handle complex projects.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- High level awareness of discretion and confidentiality
- Quick learner with a "can do" attitude
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification required
- Minimum 5 years prior experience as a paralegal, ideally with a large law firm or corporate legal department of a publicly traded corporation, or equivalent legal experience
- Must be able to handle highly confidential and sensitive information
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and comfortable with upgrades and technology improvements. Proficiency in HighQ is a plus but not required.
The Role:
The Regulatory Counsel role guides our Casino and Resort properties’ management on regulatory and compliance matters to ensures compliance with individual states’ regulatory agency requirements and other federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide reasoned legal advice on regulatory and legal matters in jurisdictions where Bally’s currently operates Casino & Resort properties and potential new jurisdictions.
- Monitor and advise on statutory and regulatory interpretations relative to Bally’s Casinos & Resorts division’s business and ensure properties operate in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Actively collaborate with and manage relationships with U.S. outside gaming regulatory counsel.
- Work with in-house team of team of regulatory compliance and licensing professionals striving to further Bally’s compliance efforts in its U.S. Casino & Resort regulated markets, as well as interface with Bally’s Interactive division’s compliance professionals.
- Responsible for managing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders while serving as a reliable and knowledgeable liaison for the Legal Department.
- Support Bally’s Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (“BSA/AML”) compliance program for North America to ensure BSA/AML regulatory obligations are met.
- Provide legal support to the corporate compliance team and the BSA/AML compliance team for collaborate to ensure timely responses to regulator inquiries.
- Exhibit a strong work ethic and take ownership of projects with minimal supervision while demonstrating sound judgment and superior decision-making, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills and meeting prescribed deadlines.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, internal clients, and external business partners
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and demonstrates the utmost integrity in all settings.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
- Availability for business travel when required.
Competencies:
- Decision Making
- Ethical Conduct
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving / Analysis
- Customer / Client Focus
- Excellent Communication, Writing and Organizational Skills
- Detail Oriented / Thoroughness
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Juris Doctorate degree (required).
- Licensed attorney in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar (required).
- Preferred 3 to 7 years of experience as an attorney either with a law firm or in-house with a public or private organization.
- Experience in similar industry a plus but not required.
The Role:
The Privacy Counsel & Manager, North America, will provide strategic privacy legal advice and manage our privacy program within Bally’s Privacy function to ensure our privacy program for North America implements industry best practices and solutions to reduce privacy and security risks and ensures the protection of employees and customers personal data.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supporting the VP Group Privacy & DPO to lead the expansion of the current privacy global compliance program in North America
- Acting as a primary point of contact within the business for privacy matters in North America
- Ensuring all parts of the business in North America are compliant with all relevant data protection and privacy laws and regulations
- Providing data protection and privacy guidance and sign off a wide range of privacy related projects, assisting with policy drafting and implementation, privacy by design processes, data mapping and inventories, completion of PIAs and DPIAs, designing processes
- Working closely with and becoming a trusted strategic advisor of the business teams to advice and support new products services and initiatives, such as those involving novel technologies, marketing innovative campaigns, app developer requirements, etc.
- Supporting our global Legal function in negotiating and drafting privacy related contracts and creating and keeping precedents updated.
- Developing and maintaining our privacy framework for North America jurisdiction including developing and maintaining localized data protection and privacy risk management framework (including the creation of new KPIs for North America) and undertaking localized gap analysis for compliance to ensure the right level of compliance for the North America business (including rolling-out localized privacy processes, procedures and documentation for effective data management across North America business.
- Providing data protection legal advice to the business and to Corporate Services function, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating professional services agreements, vendor/service provider agreements, US specific privacy and security agreements, cross-border transfer agreements and other types of commercial agreements involving data sharing and processing activities.
- Managing and providing guidance within the Privacy Office and to the business with compliance issues in relation to all applicable key privacy and security legislation as applicable in North America with a focus on PIPEDA, CCPA, CPRA, PIPA, CASL, the FTC Act, New Jersey and Delaware state privacy and security laws and other US federal laws that govern the collection of information online (with additional consideration for sector specific requirements in financial services, biometrics or digital advertising). Knowledge of FCRA, GLBA and CAN-SPAM and GDPR is beneficial
- Drafting and revising privacy notices, terms of services, incident response plans, data breach regulatory notifications, information security policies and other data protection policies as required
- Contributing to the preparation and the delivery of the Privacy Office Data Protection Committee
- Supporting the privacy office with the completion of audits and validating that core data privacy control policies and processes are operating effectively (including maintenance of data inventories, records of processing of PII data registers, consumers data rights management and breach reporting procedures are extended to North America data practices
- Providing support and legal advice to operational functions and to the Data Subject Rights Team (including our Legal, IP and Dispute Team) in relation to the management of consumers rights requests and other privacy related claims
- Supporting the Privacy office in embedding a data privacy culture across the North America business and the delivery of our data protection and security training program
- Monitoring the gambling industry landscape (both retail and digital) to keep visibility on evolution trends, and best practices and horizon-scanning new privacy related laws, bills, regulations in the North America (with a focus on US federal private related laws) to inform Bally’s Privacy Office global privacy strategy plan, advise the business and liaise with the Legal, Regulatory Affairs and other relevant teams as required.
Competencies:
- Demonstrable experience in a similar privacy related role
- Strong knowledge of US state and Canadian data protection laws framework is a must
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal in English language
- Ability to act independently and exercise good judgment
- Experience in managing people
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Admission to practice law in a US State with excellent academic credentials
- Minimum of 3 years of experience specializing in providing legal advice on data protection matters
- Certified International Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) and CIPP/US designation is strongly desired
- Comprehensive knowledge of and practical experience with US privacy framework specifically, CCPA/CPRA, CAN-SPAM, specific state privacy and security laws including New Jersey, Virginia, Colorado), US Federal privacy legislations and other international legislations including PIPEDA and CASL
- Robust understanding of core elements of data protection and regulation in North America environment and how it impacts business functions Good knowledge of the GDPR
- Experience in online technologies required
- Experience in online gaming desirable but not mandatory
The Role:
The Associate Intellectual Property Counsel is responsible for legal issues related to the ownership and exploitation of service marks or trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and copyrights. Position will be the day-to-day contact point on US IP matters.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advises the business on all aspects of IP such as brand and copyright clearance, brand protection and enforcement, IP aspects of new ventures, marketing campaigns and product launches
- Leads and/or assists on US portfolio management and registered IP prosecution for trademarks and patents
- Merger & Acquisition specialist IP support including working with external counsel on IP due diligence and managing post-acquisition IP integration
- Provides IP support for complex legal agreements
- Manages IP litigation
- Handles IP infringement issues, including online takedowns; drafting and sending or responding to cease-and-desist letters; and preparing settlement agreements
- Innovation capture and patent prosecution (with the assistance of external patent attorneys)
- Drafts (or supervises on) IP assignments and licenses
- Works with external IP advisers
- Supervises paralegals (and possibly junior lawyers in the future) on routine IP tasks such as brand monitoring and basic IP contracts
- Provides IP training to the business
- Prepares business-facing IP policies
- Provides input on IP strategy
Competencies:
- Entertainment/gaming legal experience and/or regulated market experience is an advantage.
- Solid foundation in all aspects of IP law
- Proactive self-starter who is comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Problem-solving attitude and strong organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively and positively with others
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Commercial acumen, understanding commercial realities/priorities of the business and be able to give balanced advice on legal and commercial risk, adapting approach where necessary
- Manage ambiguity
- Results-driven, consistently achieving goals/meeting deadlines and pursuing goals with a sense of urgency/energy and an emphasis on excellence
- Balance and prioritize multiple stakeholders
- Proactive in liaising with colleagues and to formulate plans or policies that may not already exist
- Self-confidence and ability to build a network within the Legal team and across the business, understanding who to go to for advice and knowledge
Preferred Education and Experience:
- US qualified lawyer with 5 + years of IP experience gained in private practice or in-house.
- Experience in entertainment/gaming/gambling is an advantage but not a requisite.
- Experience in trade marks, copyright and patent law required.
The Role:
The Corporate Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for maintaining accurate records regarding payments to suppliers, processing payments from clients and managing potential future accounting staff for the Company’s corporate entity. This position will focus on creating department processes and building lasting relationships with others within and outside the business.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the Company’s corporate accounts payable function, including supervision of potential future staff
- Oversee invoice processing for proper handling, accuracy, and general ledger account coding
- Ensure correct payments are made in a timely manner
- Oversee all payment transactions such as ACH, wires, paper checks, etc.
- Perform accounts payable month end functions such as A/P accrual and A/P general ledger account reconciliation
- Prepare and file 1099’s at year end
- Oversee proper maintenance, filing and storage of invoice and vendor records
- Assist with audit requests
- Contribute to the development and improvement of all AP processes and procedures
- Perform any other special duties, projects or analyses as directed by the company
Competencies:
- Commitment to Task: Demonstrates dependability and shows a sense of urgency about getting results; willing to commit the hours it takes to get the job completed; takes responsibility for actions and achieves results; overcomes obstacles.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of an organization
- Flexibility: Adapts and changes course of action when appropriate; effectively transitions from task to task; deals well with unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; maintains objectives amidst shifting priorities.
- Initiative: Acts proactively; addresses issues or opportunities without supervision; focuses on desired results and accomplishments; demonstrates clear purpose, enthusiasm, and a "can-do" attitude.
- Managing Execution: Manages multiple projects and effectively prioritizes tasks, responsibilities, and goals; uses goals to guide actions and creates detailed action plans; organizes and schedules people and tasks; utilizes resources effectively to meet goals.
- Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish business goals and objectives; asks others for their ideas and opinions; supports team's decisions; contributes to the team's efforts.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- To start, this position will have no direct reports but may potentially have 1-2 staff to supervise in the future as needed
Preferred Education & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of accounts payable experience with a portion of it being in a supervisory role
- Extensive knowledge of accounting and management principles and accounts payable procedures
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management
- Motivation to develop and maintain internal and external relationships
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with ERP AP system experience as well as 1099 filing experience. Experience with Concur preferred but not required
- Excellent organizational skills
- Must possess the ability to work independently
- Must possess exceptional team building and people skills
- Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize and time-manage effectively for self and others
The Role:
The financial analyst provides guidance and studies financial statements; compiles and completes budget analysis; reports financial status by preparing and analyzing financial plans, forecasts, and reports.
Responsibilities:
- Perform financial operational and technical analysis
- Compile Financial data and other information as needed
- Supplies management with various statistical information prepared on a periodic basis
- Inputs forecasts, labor standards and actual activities into database for analysis
- Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the annual operating budget worksheets
- Assists in the preparation of financial analysis of operating departments and programs
- Analyzes and interprets common technical journals and financial reports
- Write clearly and concisely while presenting information to top management
- Able to interact with all employee levels
- Analyze financial data – and create financial models for decision support
- Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews
- Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
- Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
- Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization
- Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Education & Experience:
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficiency in the rest of Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong Analytical skills
- College degree in a related field (May substitute additional experience for degree)
- A minimum of three (3) years of comparable experience
- Experience with financial models and projections, cash flow, and balance refinancing
- Experience dealing with banking, loans, and investments
- Experience with labor analysis is preferred, but not required
- Casino or Hospitality experience a plus
The Role:
The Corporate Payroll Manager oversees payroll procedures, ensuring that employees are appropriately and timely compensated within all federal and state regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Identifies and participates in process improvement projects, including various implementations and upgrades.
- Oversees payroll procedures, ensures compliance with all compensation and regulations, reviews payroll data and documents accordingly.
- Works closely with the payroll team, to provide excellent customer service and be back up for payroll process as necessary.
- Partners with Internal and External Business Partners to test new functional system enhancements, system updates and integrations.
- Provides Excel analytics and reporting, ad-hoc and scheduled.
- Ensures employee wages are paid in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local/provincial regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Ensures employee payroll deductions are properly calculated and deducted (benefits, wage garnishments, taxes).
- Is compliant & stays up to date on legislative changes regarding federal, state, local/provincial wage, and tax laws.
- Delivers excellent customer service by providing accurate and meaningful answers to employee wage, and tax inquiries.
- Collaborates with other shared service divisions.
- Performs payroll audits on a periodic, quarterly, and annual basis and process complex wage, and tax adjustments as needed.
- Is the subject matter expert and shares payroll expertise to the payroll department.
- Maintains learning guides/Standard Operations Procedures (“SOP”) and best practice content.
- Maintains payroll record retention for all edits and adjustments.
Qualifications:
- Have 5+ years of progressive payroll experience and/or Human Resources and Benefits Administration experience
- Preferred experience in the interpretation of Union CBAs to system configuration
- Large platform payroll applications experience – ADP, (Ultimate) UKG Pro
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and other MS office applications
- Have an analytical mindset with a strong sense of urgency and flexibility.
- Have strong organizational skills & the ability to meet strict deadlines.
- FPC/CPP Designation desirable