GENERAL SUMMARY

The Senior Compliance Officer is responsible for administering the organization’s Title 31 program and other compliance functions, delivering training and awareness initiatives, and providing related guidance and support to everyone in the organization. The Compliance Supervisor will implement and/or enhance compliance and anti-fraud policies and procedures.

CORE SCOPE OF POSITION

• Acts as the BSA Compliance Officer for the organization and is responsible for implementing the Title 31 Program. Ensures all IRS, Treasury Department, and Gaming Commission regulations are met and functions as a primary point of contact with these agencies during audits.
• Executes on established compliance and anti-fraud programs, principles, standards, policy, and oversight expectations.
• Maintains awareness of evolving best practices through participation in conferences and working groups and aligns the Casino’s Title 31 program accordingly.
• Manages the consolidating, completion, validating, and filing of all Currency Transaction Reports and Suspicious Activity Reports
• Conducts guest Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) / Know Your Customer (KYC) investigations using all available resources
• Facilitates responses and coordinates distribution of Gaming Commission audits.
• Implements policies and procedures designed to mitigate risk exposure and enhance compliance activities.
• Analyzes and consults with internal and external experts to identify risks, best practices, and expectations.
• Regularly reviews all aspects of the casino’s current Title 31 program, identifies any deficiencies, and develops solutions.
• Communicates policy goals for area of expertise, ensuring application across the enterprise.
• Provides guidance, policy interpretation and support to everyone in the organization.
• Facilitates policies and procedures / Viejas Casino Minimum Internal Control Standards revision process, including tracking and communication of policy changes to the Enterprise.
• Supports Title 31 training and ensures training materials and recordkeeping are in-line with policy expectations.
• Facilitates communication between departments to eliminate roadblocks and broaden resource toolkit for Title 31 related research and investigations.
• Ensures that W-2G, 1042, and 1099 documentation is complete, timely, and accurate as required by IRS and Gaming Commission guidelines. Ensures all other related compliance functions are followed, including B-Notice mailing/tracking and related system adjustments.
• Facilitates outside agency audits and investigations and assembles required data and documents for review.
• Responds to inquiries from team members and guests.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive casino data and always exhibits discretion with guest information.
• Ensures that a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment is maintained.
• Adheres to all company and department policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned.

STYLE SERVICE COMMITTMENT

All Team Members commit to delivering Viejas STYLE Service, our own unique delivery of hospitality service that creates an experience our Guests never want to leave. As a Viejas Team Member, your commitment to – and upholding of --- these standards is important and necessary to ensure Viejas is a place our Guests and Team Members enjoy as a place to stay, play, dine and work!

INTERACTION

• Interacts with team members, subject matter experts, management, department heads, and guests with a positive attitude and professionalism always.

SUPERVISION

• Provides ongoing guidance and feedback to Finance personnel assisting in various Compliance functions

Required Skills

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical ability, organizational, planning, leadership, and team skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple simultaneous projects. 
• Ability to multitask and work well under stress.
• Must be a self-starter and able to adjust to change.
• Must be able to work flexible hours during the day or evening including weekends, holidays, and all blackout dates.

Required Experience

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, economics, or finance preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 2 or more years of experience in related functions required. 
• Gaming industry experience preferred.
• Experience in Title 31 (AML/BSA) compliance.