Internal Audit Director

Job Requisition FormDepartment:Internal AuditPosition to be Filled: DirectorRequiredQualifications/EssentialDuties:Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business administration or information systems with a minimum of 20 hours of auditing, accounting or information systems emphasis in the area of study; Minimum of 3 years of management level experience in internal auditing, risk assessment, or compliance operations to include experience in Gaming Auditing. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Valid California Driver LicenseMust be insurable through company's carrier and maintain throughout employment Must be able to obtain a California Gaming License and maintain throughout employment Responsible for the effective management of the Internal Audit Activity.Develops risk-based audit plans to determine the priorities of the Internal Audit Activity.Communicates the Internal Audit Activity's plans and resource requirements to Tribal Council.Ensure that Internal Audit resources are appropriate, sufficient and effectively deployed to achieve the approved annual plan.Establishes policies and procedures to guide the Internal Audit Activity.Periodically reports to the Tribal Council on the Internal Audit Activity's purpose, authority, responsibility and performance relative to its annual plan.Evaluates and contributes to the improvement of risk management, control and governance systems.Responsible for the hiring, training and retention of a competent Internal Audit staff.Examine each Tribal entity's system of internal control and develop appropriate auditing strategies.Oversee the completion of internal audits and communicate results to appropriate and responsible parties.Reports material weakness in an entity's system of internal control and recommends procedures to eliminate those weaknesses.Recommend operating procedures designed to improve the efficiency or profitability of any department or activity within each entity.Analyzes data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort or lack of compliance with management's established policies and procedures for each entity.Conducts special studies at the request of any entity's management such as those required to discover mechanics of detected frauds and develops protective controls to prevent recurrence.Ascertains the extent to which operating assets are accounted for and safeguarded from loss.Appraises the adequacy of action taken by an entity's operating management to implement recommendations and correct reported deficient conditions.Resolves inadequate corrective actions with appropriate management personnel.Inspects each entity's accounting systems to determine their effectiveness, efficiency and reliability.Evaluates each entity's compliance with Federal, State, Tribal and other applicable regulations and internal control standards.Understands and maintains awareness of fraud risks and responsibilities.Coordinates audit activities with all external auditors.Provides consultative services and facilitates special projects, initiatives or workshops, with each entity's management.Reports To: Director of Operations and AdministrationStarting Rate of Pay: $91,520 (Exempt)Approximate Hours: 40+ hrs per wk