Title 31 Compliance Officer (Havasu Lake, CA; Lake Havasu)

INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC. Section 472)


POSITION:                     TITLE 31/COMPLIANCE OFFICER
DEPARTMENT:              ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS TO:               GENERAL MANAGER
STATUS:                         FULL-TIME
PAY RATE:                     $23.00/HOUR

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be age 21 or older
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and pass a background check to qualify for a gaming license
• A minimum of five years’ proven experience in accounting or finance; experience related to gaming preferred or a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a directly related field
• Must be knowledgeable of Title 31 regulations and National Indian Gaming Commission Minimum Internal Control Standards (NIGC MICS)
• Strong leadership skills and customer service orientation required
• Must be able to work effectively with peers, staff members, and regulatory agency personnel
• Strong computer skills to include effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong written and oral communication skills required
• Must have ability to interpret data, records, reports, and forms
• Must have skills in researching data, identification of application of problem areas and the ability to develop, present and apply recommendations
• Must possess organizational skills in order to work within a team structured office environment and demonstrate ability to be a team player
• Must be able to develop and maintain positive peer relationships and provide assistance in a friendly, helpful manner to all casino employees, officials and representatives of other agencies and departments
• Ability to establish priorities and organize own workload
• Must be able to work independently on assigned projects and be detailed oriented (written and oral)
• Ability to deal effectively with frequent interruptions and to work on several projects simultaneously
• Ability to carry out assignments discreetly, effectively, and efficiently in sensitive, confidential circumstances when performing all duties
• Must have ability to clearly and concisely outline recommendations (written and oral) including the ability to use good English grammar; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure policy and procedures are kept current while continuously looking for ways to improve processes
• Document and report on audits related to NIGC MICS, Tribal Internal Controls, and other policies and procedures as directed
• Establish and implement an AML Program
• Formulate and recommend corrective action based on material weaknesses in affected departments
• Review records, financial documents, forms, and interview personnel to obtain information for audits and compliance
• Prepare written reports of findings and recommendations and complete compliance files with documentation to substantiate findings
• Perform audits, critiques, and evaluations of gaming departments to determine regulatory compliance
• Audit accounting and operation records, procedures, and practices to determine accuracy and compliance with accepted codes, rules, regulations, standards, ordinances, and policies affecting Casino operations
• Plan, coordinate, and execute all compliance related audits with 3rd parties including Gaming Commission, Tribal Council, External Auditors, State of California, IRS, and others
• Compile and coordinate management responses required on any exceptions noted in audits
• Understand and comply with established appearance standards
• Conduct a risk assessment on an annual basis or when changes to Casino operations occur
• Ensure new employees receive Title 31 training that is documented and incorporate non-gaming employees into the training plan
• Conduct follow-up reviews to ascertain that appropriate action has been taken on reported findings and recommendations
• Understand and comply with the attendance policy of the casino
• Issues written and oral instructions
• Assign duties and examine work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures
• Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency

• Perform other related duties as may be assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus

PUBLIC RELATIONS:
Important attributes of any employee of the Havasu Landing Casino and Hotel, along with the official performance of duties, are personal appearance and public relations. Each employee is expected to make every effort to be well-informed about the casino, pleasant, courteous, and cooperative, and to act in a manner to command respect of co-workers and all other personnel. An optimistic attitude, patience and tolerance will help each employee in nearly all situations at the casino.

DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

This is a management position
This is a full time position
Pay Rate: $23.00/Hour