SUMMARY:

The Senior Director of Internal Audit is responsible for the timely planning and execution of risk-based internal audits, as well as assisting with other audit matters and projects. This individual will oversee internal audits at certain Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) gaming properties. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Internal Audit.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA, CIA, or MBA preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in accounting or auditing.
• Strong background in SOX requirements.
• Gaming experience is preferred but not required.
• Proficient with auditing business processes and financial statements, including planning, test of controls, test of details, and sampling methods.
• Understanding of IT systems and how the systems support the business controls.
• Understanding of ERP systems and auditing techniques to test operational effectiveness.
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to be independent and thorough in examination and analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to cultivate working relationships throughout the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a risk-based Internal Audit plan and oversee the execution of audits to assess the existing system of internal controls, as well as compliance with CDI policies/procedures and jurisdictional regulations.
• Manages the Internal Audit teams at certain CDI properties in the planning and execution of testing internal controls including audits, reviews, and evaluations of operational and financial company functions at various CDI gaming properties.
• Oversee the SOX controls assessment at certain CDI gaming properties.
• Compile audit reports that describe the scope, approach, findings and recommendations for management; distribute the audit reports to the Management Team at each property; ensure the audit reports are distributed to the gaming commission in each jurisdiction within the timelines prescribed by the gaming regulations.
• Coordinates with outside auditors to ensure accurate information is provided.
• Makes recommendations to Management regarding methods for strengthening financial, operating, and administrative policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position supervises multiple direct reports.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Travel up to 25-30%, primarily to our Virginia locations.

About Churchill Downs Incorporated

Churchill Downs Incorporated has been creating extraordinary entertainment experiences for nearly 150 years, beginning with the company's most iconic and enduring asset, the Kentucky Derby. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, CDI has expanded through the development of live and historical racing entertainment venues, the growth of the TwinSpires horse racing online wagering business and the operation and development of regional casino gaming properties. More information is available at http://www.churchilldownsincorporated.com.