Senior Compliance Auditor

Tohono O•Glendale, AZ

About The Position

The Senior Compliance Auditor provides guidance and leadership to Compliance Auditors and ensures the Tohono O'odham Nation's gaming facilities operate in accordance with applicable gaming standards, laws, regulations, and agreements, including the Tohono O'odham Gaming Office Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS), the Gaming Activities Ordinance, the Tribal-State Compact, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), and National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) requirements. The position maintains the confidentiality of privileged information. The role develops and oversees long-term audit strategies and departmental policies and procedures; conducts or coordinates inspections and audits across gaming facility departments; reports findings and recommends corrective actions; and follows up to evaluate whether corrective actions address identified issues. It also reviews policies, procedures, incident reports, and amendments; coordinates with the Arizona Department of Gaming and independent public auditors; prepares and presents audit reports; and maintains audit documentation, checklists, and compliant records. The Senior Compliance Auditor supervises and develops staff through coaching, training, delegation, performance monitoring, and evaluation. The position also maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education and professional participation, contributes to team efforts, and performs other duties as assigned. A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and five years of auditing experience, including at least two years of supervisory experience, are required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, plus five years of auditing experience, including at least two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of gaming operations, policies, procedures, and Tribal-State Compact requirements.
Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham Gaming Office Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS), the Ordinance for the Regulation of Gaming Activities within the Tohono O'odham Nation, the Tribal-State Compact, IGRA, and NIGC requirements.
Knowledge of auditing and analyzing processes and procedures and of records management procedures.
Skill operating word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Skill analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
Skill supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff.
Skill preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational reports.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals from varying social and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, verbally and in writing.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Certification by the Arizona Department of Gaming and/or licensing by the Tohono O'odham Nation before hire.
Upon recommendation for hire, must undergo a criminal background check to determine suitability, including a 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license, with no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years.
If required to operate program vehicles, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit.
Depending on departmental needs, may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham Language and English as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive long-term strategy for audit programs covering administrative, fiscal, and operational functions of gaming operations.
Review auditing policies and procedures and recommend revisions or updates; implement and monitor changes in accordance with the long-term strategy and applicable regulations.
Develop, implement, and communicate departmental policies, procedures, regulations, guidelines, goals, and objectives.
Improve staff effectiveness through coaching, counseling, training, disciplinary recommendations or administration, planning, delegation, monitoring, and timely appraisal of work and results.
Conduct periodic announced or unannounced inspections or audits of all gaming facility departments.
Submit reports on inspection findings and recommend corrective action plans.
Follow up on corrective action plans to assess their effectiveness.
Review policy and procedure amendments to identify weaknesses and potential problems, and recommend improvements.
Review incident reports and conduct investigations as required.
Coordinate activities involving the Arizona Department of Gaming and independent public auditors; review findings and take appropriate steps to resolve issues.
Prepare and present audit reports as needed.
Develop and retain procedural checklists for audit systems and physical inspections to ensure information integrity.
Maintain appropriate documentation and ensure records comply with policies, procedures, and regulations.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through seminars, workshops, classes, conferences, publications, professional networks and societies, and consultation with relevant representatives.
Contribute to team efforts, accomplish related results, and perform other duties as assigned.