Internal Audit Manager

Sierra Executive Solutions, Inc. (SES) is a 3rd party search firm recruiting for an employer client company's Internal Audit Manager. This is an on-site salaried career role in Reno, NV and is not remote nor hybrid. The position reports to the Corporate Director of Internal Audit who is highly educated and has achieved multiple industry certifications, is 25+ years experienced in internal audit, and known to be an excellent leader and mentor.

The hiring company is stable, reputable in the Northern Nevada community, and growing. This is a fine career opportunity!

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for leading and executing the internal audits for a casino/hotel/spa. This role is hands on and ensures adherence to Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) and Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) regulations, including Nevada Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS), Title 31/AML requirements, Sarbanes Oxley and internal company policies. The Internal Audit Manager performs and supervises audits over internal controls, operational efficiency, and compliance across all gaming and non-gaming departments, playing a critical role in safeguarding assets, mitigating risks, and supporting regulatory readiness.

The position collaborates closely with property leadership, regulators, and external auditors to maintain a high-integrity control environment. The position reports to the Corporate Director of Internal Audit and assists with developing audit strategy and identifying areas of risks for audit planning. Must be able to obtain and maintain required gaming registration or regulatory.

• Assist with developing and executing a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with Nevada gaming regulations and property-level risk assessments.
• Maintain audit methodologies consistent with industry standards, and NGCB expectations, internal controls over financial reporting, the IIA Professional Practices Framework.
• Lead audits ensuring compliance with Nevada MICS
  , NGC regulations, internal controls, and property procedures.
• Reviews audit work papers prepared by the Internal Auditor and evidence for completeness and adherence to professional standards.
• Ensure findings are clearly supported and reported in a timely manner.
• Monitor compliance with Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) rules, including the Nevada Gaming Control Act and associated regulations.
• Support Title 31/AML compliance through testing, control evaluation, and collaboration with the Compliance Department.
• Participate in property responses to NGCB inquiries or inspections and assist with regulatory readiness for audits and walkthroughs.
• Stay informed of regulatory updates issued by NGCB and ensure the audit plan reflects new or revised requirements.
• Prepare audit reports outlining findings, regulatory rules, recommendations and Management Responses.
• Obtain responses and corrective actions from Management on findings.
• Track corrective action plans and verify implementation consistent with Nevada regulatory expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of internal or external audit experience, in the Gaming Industry.
• Prior management or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of Nevada gaming operations, systems, and internal controls required.
• Knowledge of both Nevada and Colorado Gaming Regulations is a plus.

• A CIA, CPA, CISA or CFE is strongly preferred and professionals that have achieved one or more of these certifications will be given preference.
• Deep understanding of Nevada Gaming Regulations
  , Nevada MICS
  , and Title 31/AML requirements.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and risk-assessment skills.
• Excellent communication skills—able to explain complex regulatory or operational findings clearly.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with compliance, operations, and executive leaders.
• High integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality in a regulated environment.
• Proficiency with audit tools, data analytics, and Microsoft Office applications.