Manager, Assurance Services - Gaming

RubinBrown is one of the nation’s leading accounting and professional consulting firms with a commitment to building personal relationships and delivering totally satisfied clients. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity and value. RubinBrown has revenue of approximately $200 million with 950 team members in six offices including Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville, and St. Louis.

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The Manager, Assurance Services - Gaming will oversee audits for commercial and tribal casinos, state lotteries, and online gaming platforms ensuring timely, high-quality engagements for some of the most prominent names in the gaming industry. This role combines technical accounting expertise with industry knowledge to deliver actionable insights, strengthen client relationships, mentor staff, and identify opportunities to improve operational and financial performance.

Major Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee assurance and agreed-upon procedures engagements f or gaming clients, including commercial and tribal casinos, state lotteries, and online gaming platforms, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with professional and regulatory standards (e.g., Nevada Gaming Control Board).
• Advise clients on complex gaming industry issues such as gaming revenue recognition, jackpot liability accounting, loyalty program accounting, promotional allowances, business combinations, stock compensation, and other emerging gaming-specific financial reporting matters.
• Assess clients’ controls over cage operations, player wallets, slot and table game revenue cycles, player tracking systems, and IT security related to gaming systems, recommending improvements to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Examine workpapers, financial statements, and disclosures for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with U.S. GAAP, gaming regulatory requirements, and RubinBrown’s quality expectations.
• Develop engagement budgets, monitor progress, and ensure teams meet productivity, compliance, and quality benchmarks while maintaining profitability.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client leadership, delivering actionable insights that improve operational decision-making, compliance readiness, and long-term strategic planning.
• Train and coach team members in both technical audit skills and gaming industry best practices, promoting professional growth and industry expertise.
• Identify opportunities for cross-service collaboration (e.g., tax consulting, cybersecurity, transaction advisory) and assist in expanding the firm’s client base and market presence.

Preferred Experience/Background/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive public accounting experience, with significant work in the gaming industry (e.g., casinos, lotteries, online gaming, sorts gaming) or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and AICPA auditing standards.
• Proficiency in gaming-specific accounting areas, including gaming revenue recognition, jackpot liability accounting, loyalty program accounting, restricted cash, and promotional allowances.
• Knowledge of gaming operational and financial processes, such as cage operations, slot and table game revenue cycles, player tracking systems, and compliance with state and tribal gaming regulations.
• Proven ability to manage engagement teams, mentor staff, and lead multiple concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated success in building strong client relationships, presenting findings to executives, and providing actionable recommendations that enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Ability to identify process inefficiencies and recommend solutions that strengthen internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex accounting and regulatory issues in clear, business-focused terms.
• Skilled in audit software, Microsoft Office suite, and familiarity with gaming system applications.
• Ability to recognize cross-service opportunities (e.g., tax, cybersecurity, transaction advisory) and contribute to the strategic growth of the firm.

Working Conditions

• Typical office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Ability to work extra hours as determined by workload and client expectations.
• Travel will be most dependent upon office location. Travel may range from minimal to monthly.
• Hybrid model (2-3 days in the office/week).
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout office.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 30-50 pounds.

One Firm

To foster a highly respected, inclusive culture that helps foster and promote an environment that is diverse and equitable for all team members and the firm to achieve growth and deepened expertise. RubinBrown is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Colorado, Nevada and Illinois Salary Statement

The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential applicants who will work or reside in the states of Colorado, Nevada or Illinois, if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant skills and prior relevant experience, degrees and certifications (e.g. JD / Technology). 

Benefits Summary

Manager, Assurance Services - Gaming

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