VP Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

• Oversee the applicable staff and operations of the Company’s accounting and tax organizations, including technical accounting, financial reporting, SOX and tax

• Perform analysis, review and conclude on all technical accounting matters in accordance with US GAAP and present conclusions in accounting memos

• Serve as the company’s primary technical resource on all SOX related matters, including development, refinement and documentation of controls

• Oversee the accuracy of all financial reporting, regulatory reporting, and SEC reporting and ensure compliance with GAAP, disclosures and other applicable requirements

• Oversee tax function including: tax provision and SEC tax disclosures; tax compliance processes to ensure accurate and timely filing of all tax returns, strategic tax planning, understanding new tax legislation and its impact on the company; and tax related audits

• Maintain a working knowledge of all new emerging technical issues or SEC requirements and presents effectively to senior leadership and the Audit Committee their impact to the company; ensure proper and timely implementation of such new requirements

• Serve as a key advisor and technical resource to the CAO, while providing comprehensive financial information to the CEO, CFO, CAO, Senior Management team and Board of Directors

• Complete acquisition diligence for accounting and tax matters and lead the implementation of the company’s accounting policies and control framework for new acquisitions

• Monitor changing business environment for items that may impact the company. Assist with evaluation of new processes, systems, and policies to determine SOX impacts and ensure an effective design of controls

• Advances process automation and accounting and tax technology

• Provide support to all properties and shared services for the accounting close and financial reporting processes, including technical accounting questions and audit responses

• Serve as the key point of contact for the company’s external auditors and internal auditors

• Oversee the company’s annual risk assessments and present results to senior leadership

• Maintain the Accounting Policy Manual (APM) and SOX control framework and recommend changes for new accounting pronouncements

• Responsible for the awareness and training of property and shared service accounting teams for new accounting pronouncements and compliance with all accounting policies, procedures and controls

• Assess the accounting organization and implement programs to develop, retain, and recruit a strong accounting team committed to continuous improvement, quality, and teamwork

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA required. MBA preferred.
• 15+ years’ experience in public or corporate accounting, with experience in a Big Four or large publicly traded company strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage motivated, efficient, and highly functioning teams through strong, inspirational leadership
• Strong analytical and technical accounting knowledge and experience
• Excellent US GAAP and SEC reporting knowledge

• Strong understanding of: ASC 740, Income Taxes; FIN 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes; and SOX 404 process controls
• Self-directed with excellent initiative and a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, peers, staff, and outside consultants
• Possess strong technology skills
• May include jurisdictional gaming licenses

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.