Financial/Credit Examiner III (Sports Betting) Division of Gaming

Full Job Description

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.

The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration.

We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work.

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Requirements

Division of Gaming:

Ensures that limited gaming is conducted honestly, fairly, and competitively, and is free from criminal and corrupt elements.

What we do:

The Sports Betting Field Investigations work unit provides crime investigations, identifies and interviews suspects, collects evidence, interviews witnesses, and evaluates criminal activity in response to complaints associated with sports betting wagering

• Processing license applications and collect fees.
• Conducting background investigations of applicants.
• Criminal and administrative investigations of a licensee that have been alleged to have violated statutes and regulations concerning various types of consumer/public harm.
• Conducting criminal investigations.
• Conducting compliance inspections.
• Providing educational services to licensees and the public.

A typical day as a Financial/Credit Examiner III:

This position will plan and coordinate with criminal investigators to assist in completion of assignments involving financial analysis and regulatory background investigations.

The position will assist when needed in presenting financial analysis regarding the financial condition, structure, acquisitions, and history of businesses and individuals to the monthly Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission and/or senior Division leadership.

The financial credit examiners in the Sports Betting Background Investigation's Unit will timely and efficiently assist in the completion of investigations involving complex public and private ownership and investment transactions, including mergers with and investments by Publicly Traded Corporations (PTCs) and transactions with Qualified Institutional Investors (QIIs) and Qualified Private Funds (QPFs).

Primary Duties:

Background Investigations for Commission Packet/Reporting

Position will coordinate and conduct complex investigations involving multi-jurisdictional and multi-national entities.

The purpose of the investigation is to: determine and evaluate areas of tax information, financial documentation, asset identification, source of investment funds, reputation, civil litigation, areas of fraud and misrepresentation.

Assists with detailed written reports and presents findings to the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission to for licensing.

Assists with annual (or as needed) renewal, re-issuance, new business, expansion or change of ownership investigations and completes a detailed written report and presents the findings to the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission and/or the Division Director.

Serves as a subject matter expert in the financial components of background investigations. Is able to successfully complete the financial and business portions of background investigations with little to no intervention from other staff.

Compliance Monitoring and Engagement

The person in this position applies standard fact-finding and investigative analysis; researches and interprets direct and indirect data sources, utilizes professional judgment to assess compliance and arrives at sound conclusions.

This position delivers clear, concise, accurate and factual summaries of results of investigations both orally and in writing.

Position will participate in renewal and reissuance investigations; the purpose of which is to make sure that all Sports Betting licensees in Colorado are in full compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Occasional travel in-state to inspect sports betting operations when pre-approved by the Agent in Charge or their designee.

The position sometimes conducts off-site monitoring and on-site inspections of sports betting operators to consistently interpret and assess compliance with applicable Colorado Sports Betting Laws and Regulations and monitors those that have had violations.

Conducts "problem-file" investigations of licensee conduct in a regulatory enforcement capacity of licensees that have allegedly violated Sports Betting Rules and Requirements.

Regulatory Investigations

• This position collaborates with criminal investigators as part of a multi-disciplinary team (a team composed of members with varied but complimentary experience, qualifications, and skills that contribute to the achievement of the Division's objectives) in planning, coordinating and executing complex investigations into alleged violations of Colorado sports betting laws and regulations.
• Researches and interprets direct and indirect data sources, analyzes documents, uses available technology resources with little intervention from others, if any.
• Prepares detailed written reports, effectively presents the important points of the investigation, presents and defends findings, develops recommendations.

Provides training and delivers presentations to the gaming/Sports Betting industry, outside law enforcement agencies and the public when approved by the Agent in Charge or their designee.

Responds to verbal and written inquiries concerning gaming laws, regulations and licensing.

Remains current on Limited Gaming/Sports Betting Statutes, Regulations and Internal Control Minimum Procedures as well as pertinent criminal and civil statutory and case law.

Qualifications

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.




Class Code & Classification Description:

H8F4XX FINANCIAL/CREDIT EXAMINER III


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:

Eight (8) years of relevant experience in financial related work with an emphasis in accounting financial background.




OR


Education and Experience:

A combination of related education in business, accounting, finance and/or relevant experience in financial related work with an emphasis in accounting financial background equal to eight (8) years




NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.


Special Qualifications:

• Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment to position in the Gaming Division.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License (at the time of application).


Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Experience interpreting and applying statutes and regulations.

• Experience working in a highly regulated industry that prioritizes public
  safety.

• Preferred applicants will possess more than the required minimum
  experience in professional investigative and/or compliance experience in a
  regulatory environment.

• Preferred applicant will have financial experience in understanding accounting principles and interpreting financial statements.

• Experience in public sector or interacting with government organizations.

• Outstanding candidates will have recent experience with: investigations
  involving public safety and researching databases.

• Proficiency in Google Suite.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Experience with the MyLO and Gentax databases.

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proven success prioritizing, organizing and tracking workload.




Conditions of Employment with the CDOR:

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.




As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy.

Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.




Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle




Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying.

Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.

• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.

• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.

• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.




Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email.

Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.




Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.


As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.




Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative.

This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.


For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Additional Information

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, dor_ohr@state.co.us.

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.




If not applying online, submit application to:

If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application(Download PDF reader).

Paper applications must be received via email to dor_ohr@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.




Methods of Appointment:

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.




Step Pay Program:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.