Compliance Specialist

North Fork Mono Casino & Resort•Notarb, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting the Compliance Manager in ensuring that the casino adheres to all federal, state, and tribal gaming laws and regulations, including the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS). This position is responsible for conducting audits and implementing corrective actions as needed. Responsibilities are performed in accordance with all Company standards, policies, and procedures. This position will report directly to the Compliance Manager.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with Guests, Team Members and Management in both written and verbal form.
Basic understanding of accounting, gaming and regulatory requirements including but not limited to Title 31 and Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS).
Ability to work independently.
Good decision-making abilities.
Strong organizational skills.
Detail oriented, innovative, flexible, task oriented, and can work independently with minimal direction.
Must be flexible, able to handle multiple tasks, and establish priorities effectively.
Flexible working hours and schedule.
High school diploma or GED required; degree in related field preferred.
Experience in the gaming industry dealing with regulations, audits, etc. required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Commission, which includes passing a background investigation.
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

degree in related field preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for practicing, supporting, and promoting North Fork Mono Casino's culture and always demonstrating exemplary Service Standards.
Review all Compliance procedures required by the NIGC, Tribal Gaming Commission and North Fork Mono and Casino's System of Internal Controls that are not performed as part of a daily audit.
Responsible for running reports.
Pull all audit checklists for audit purposes to ensure that all items have been completed as required.
Prepare an audit checklist outlining and attesting to all required procedures.
Prepare all exceptions for any errors found as a result of the audits.
Ensure that proper responses are received on all audit exceptions.
Prepare weekly report for the Controller and Compliance Manager outlining audits performed and exceptions found.
Perform walkthroughs of gaming areas, utilizing approved questionnaires to ensure that Team Members are properly trained and understand all required procedures.
Update and maintain an exception schedule by Team Member to ensure that Team Members with repeated exceptions are identified and receive further training.
Assist Department Heads with training in problem areas.
Responsible for correspondence with the Tribal Gaming Commission -- i.e., notification of trial audits, etc.
Responsible for property record retention, including the maintenance of box logs and location of all boxes.
Other job-related duties as assigned.