Division Chief, Financial Investigations

• Perform research and develop new SOPs to address the changing environment in the finance/accounting/tax fields and enhance the division's duties and responsibilities in financial suitability and ongoing monitoring evaluations

• Review, analyze and update financial investigative protocols and procedures for the various categories of license applicants on an ongoing basis and make recommendations for improvements as needed

• Evaluate and monitor certain business transactions planned or conducted by casino/sports wagering operators for ongoing suitability analysis and re-licensure

• Review high-risk investigations reports produced by team members

• Develop and maintain relationships with other gaming regulatory agencies characterized by a high level of acceptance, integrity, cooperation, and mutual regard

• Recognize and promptly escalate potentially high-risk matters to the Director of IEB

• Complete training as necessary to stay abreast of changes in various fields, including gaming, sports wagering, financial, business, tax, and accounting

• Review written reports on financial suitability completed by Financial Investigators, as needed

• Identify needs of the division, including necessary training, staffing levels, and budget

• Assist the IEB Director in special projects, as directed

Qualifications





• Proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively oversee and guide employees

• Ability to interpret advanced-level, specialized financial analysis, including the analysis of corporate structuring of entities, subsidiaries and affiliates involving complex public and privately held companies, both domestic and foreign

• Ability to identify and utilize relevant professional literature and resources

• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing; and as needed, report to the Commission on matters related to the division

• Ability to prioritize regular workload, special tasks, and concurrent projects, allocating time and resources to ensure that work is completed accurately and efficiently within established timeframes

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, licensed gaming facilities, and government officials

• Attention to detail

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) as well as ability to learn and utilize new applications

Experience, Education, and Training:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university
• A professional certification of Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or similar is required
• At least 10 years of experience in progressively responsible regulatory, accounting, tax, and/or audit work with exposure to a wide variety of entities and situations
• Five years of supervisory experience and/or demonstrated leadership abilities in a fast-paced professional environment

• Experience in a regulatory or similar type of agency is preferred

Salary is commensurate with experience.

A successful candidate for this position must pass an extensive background check conducted by the Massachusetts State Police. It includes a full credit check, CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), fingerprinting, drug test, reference checks, review of IRS Income Tax Transcripts for the last four years, and a Certificate of Good Standing from the Massachusetts Dept. of Revenue (DOR).

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is responsible for the implementation of the expanded gaming law (Chapter 194 of the Acts of 2011) and regulatory oversight of G.L. chapter 23K (casino gaming), chapter 23N (sports wagering), and chapter 128A (horse racing) . Under these laws, the Commission is tasked with establishing a regulatory framework for the solicitation, licensing, taxation, and oversight of a maximum of three casino licenses and one slots parlor only license, the provision of in-person and digital sports wagering, and the live and simulcasting of horse racing in Massachusetts.

It is the policy of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status that is protected by federal, state, or local law.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA

Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-25000863

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-06T18:42:50