Director of Compliance

Company: Casino Pauma
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 24, 2024

Job Description:

Description

SUMMARY:

The Director of Compliance is an integral role within the organization that will be responsible for administration, management and coordination of our regulated activities to ensure compliance with federal, state and /or tribal laws. Responsible for overseeing the compliance team, regulatory compliance reviews, analysis of gaming activity as required by NIGC, Gaming Regulations, Internal Control Systems and Tribal-State Compacts. Implementing Internal Controls, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with gaming regulations and compact.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops an annual Compliance review to ensure that our P&P's, training and auditing practices are consistent with Federal, State, Compact and Tribal Laws and regulations.
• Establishes and conducts regular meetings with department directors to obtain and address reported instances of non-compliance and other issues as they arise.
• Plans, measures and analyzes data, monitors trends, evaluates process and gaps.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining Project schedules (project management).
• Responsible for Title 31 training and Title 31 compliance issues as casino Title 31 Compliance Officer.
• Communicates, and obtains responses from department directors based on reported instances of non-compliance and conducts an initial review of the responses. Ensures that the timelines are adhered to for responses.
• Collects updates to internal controls, policies and procedures; conducts an initial review of policies and procedures for general compliance and effectively communicates revised and proposed policy and procedure changes to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintains current and thorough knowledge of Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, State Gaming Compact, and Pauma Tribal Ordinance.
• Continually obtains and reviews changes to federal, state and tribal regulations affecting Indian Gaming
• Works with various department personnel to revise and administer various organizational processes; conducts initial review of submitted Gaming Internal Control Standards (ICS) to ensure that practices conform to required external regulatory requirements as well as internal policies.
• Conducts investigations of reported non-compliance instances as deemed necessary; ensures corrective action has taken place according to established procedures and guidelines.
• Prepares detailed reports of findings and recommendations written in a professional manner consistent with industry practices.
• This role is also responsible for providing the training and development of the Operational Compliance team and supporting the execution of the overall organization audit plan.
• This role is critical to managing risk and is expected to provide the General Manager and other executives their assessment of the risks associated with Casino programs, products, and services.
• Champions the goals and priorities of the Tribe in a manner that reflects and upholds the Tribe's vision, mission and values.
• In collaboration with the General Manager and the division of Gaming, this role coordinates all internal and external audit reviews including documentation, and written responses.
• Performs, reviews, and evaluates work of programs in complex or sensitive cases, as needed.
• Maintains superior customer service with all internal and external customers.
• Responsible for compliance with the Casino's internal control policy & procedure as it relates to the positions stated job description.
• Must have a strong working knowledge and understanding of the State Compact, MICS, and Tribal Gaming Ordinance.
• Works closely with the General Manager and Gaming Commission to ensure that the highest level of compliance is met on Gaming Regulations and NIGC.
• Ensures management of department fosters and encourages positive interaction between employees, management and customers.
• Coordinates gaming operations with other departments to ensure total customer satisfaction and efficient operation.
• Other duties, as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum of five (5) years of combined experience in audit, project management, system implementation, and accounting, preferably within the gaming industry.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of supervising others. Prior Director level is preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and progressive, relevant and direct experience may be considered in lieu of requirements indicated above.
  • Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, SharePoint, and relevant gaming software is required.
  • Practical knowledge in accumulating and integrating data for use in report software, spreadsheets, graphs and flow charts.
  • Proven experience in the use of computer systems including database systems, software, data retrieval methodologies and quantitative analysis. SKILLS/ABILITIES:
    • Must have excellent interpersonal, analytical, and research experience to perform audits or projects.
    • Must demonstrate the ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization.
    • Ability to delegate, multi-task, lead and prioritize effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
    • Strong leadership and people management skills required with good motivational and collaboration emphasis; communicates change effectively, overcomes resistance and builds commitment.
    • Demonstrated ability to solve problems while exhibiting sound judgment.
    • Experience in quickly identifying issues and recommending solutions to business problems in a fast-paced environment.
    • Ability to organize and prioritize own work and work of others in a setting with frequent and rapid priority and assignment changes and additions coming from multiple sources.
    • Ability to read and interpret documents, such as financial reports, legal documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
    • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
    • Ability to effectively present information and respond to requests. EDUCATION:
      
      High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
      
      LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
      
      Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background investigation, and maintain a Pauma Gaming Commission License.
      
      PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: (*Constantly, Frequently, Occasionally)
      • Frequently walking and standing.
      • Frequently hearing, seeing, talking, sitting, and reading
      • Occasionally balancing, bending, reaching, twisting, holding, wrist motion, and stooping. WORKING CONDITIONS:
        • Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment.
        • Close spaces while working with others.
        • Moderate noise levels.
        • Ability to tolerate working for prolonged periods of time with sustained exposure to moderate noise and tobacco smoke.
          
          NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE STATEMENT
          Pauma Band of Mission Indians, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, in accordance with section 703(i) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, will give preference to Native Americans who meet job position minimum qualifications with regard to hiring, promotions, transfers and training.

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