ALAN HICKS
Henderson,NV
Summary
Accounting and finance professional with 4+ years of experience in financial reporting, account reconciliations, regulatory compliance, audit procedures, and internal controls within highly regulated gaming, financial services, and corporate environments. Experienced supporting casino operations, reviewing financial transactions, analyzing large datasets, and ensuring compliance with GAAP principles and regulatory requirements. Advanced Excel user with strong background in financial analysis, reporting accuracy, and operational process improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate – Gaming Compliance
Eide Bailly
02.2024 - 05.2026
- Performed audits and compliance procedures for casino and gaming clients operating in regulated environments.
- Conducted general ledger reconciliations and reviewed account activity to ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
- Reviewed and reconciled gaming regulatory filings including NGC-31 submissions to verify reporting accuracy and compliance requirements
- Analyzed large financial datasets using advanced Excel functions to identify discrepancies and support reporting objectives.
- Evaluated internal controls surrounding revenue reporting, cash transactions, and operational processes within casino operations.
- Prepared workpapers, reconciliations, and audit documentation while communicating findings to client management.
Sports Internal Auditor
Caesars Entertainment
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Performed financial and operational audits related to sportsbook operations across multiple gaming jurisdictions.
- Reviewed revenue reporting processes, gaming transactions, and cash handling procedures for compliance and accuracy.
- Evaluated internal controls surrounding financial reporting, payment processing, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Investigated financial discrepancies and collaborated with operational teams to resolve reporting exceptions.
- Prepared audit reports and presented findings and process improvement recommendations to management.
- Developed strong understanding of gaming operations, sportsbook revenue flows, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Financial Institutions Examiner
State of Nevada
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Conduct examinations to ensure compliance with regulatory licensing requirements for various types of non-depository financial entities including lending and collection agencies
- Assess compliance by interpreting state statutes and federal laws and regulations
- Communicate both verbally and in writing with licensees
- Conduct exit meetings with licensees including business owners, managers, and directors of financial institutions - explaining examination findings and providing recommendations for any violations of State and federal laws and regulations
- Prepares reports of examination and investigations for review by FID Senior Examiner.
Area Manager
Amazon
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Budgeted and reported labor hours spending
- Review work forecasts and determines productivity requirements to meet overall business objectives
- Partner with other Area Managers to assure labor allocation for a balanced and efficient shift
- Supervise and train between 50-100 associates per shift
- Scheduled personnel for work based on workload projections during pre-shift planning
- Perform daily audits on the quality of production
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Strayer University
2026
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
California State University Sacramento
2021
Skills
Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS), General Ledger Reconciliations, Financial Reporting, Account Analysis, Internal Controls, SOX Compliance, GAAP, Variance Analysis, Revenue Analysis, Audit Documentation, Regulatory Compliance
Timeline
Associate – Gaming Compliance
Eide Bailly
02.2024 - 05.2026
Sports Internal Auditor
Caesars Entertainment
07.2022 - 02.2024
Financial Institutions Examiner
State of Nevada
01.2022 - 07.2022
Area Manager
Amazon
06.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Accounting
Strayer University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
California State University Sacramento