Director of Internal Audit

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Maintains, and perpetuates a positive organizational culture according to the principles of the Spirit of Tâlícn and the Core Values of ilani. Performs on-going risk assessments with senior management to identify risks cross-functionally for the ilani Resorts & Casino property. Assesses the adequacy of manual and systemic controls in mitigating significant risks to the business. Meets with key members of senior management to identify changing tactics, initiatives and advise on the implications for the nature and intended timing of audit plans and procedures. Builds and maintains relationships with senior management to better understand their business unit’s culture, environment, and management directives. Promotes an understanding of the functions, goals, and objectives of the Internal Audit function throughout the enterprise. Develops, administers, and supervises regulatory monitoring programs (This includes assessing risks, developing program procedures and related program documents, communication with regulators, auditors, and management, supervising timely execution of program requirements, offering departments recommendations when developing solutions, producing reports, and conducting follow up activities to reinforce improvement actions. Collaborates with the President & General Manager to develop short and long-term audit plans and schedules based on assessment of risk. Communicates audit objectives and services to the client and staff. Executes toward the completion of the audit plan. This includes assessing risks, developing program procedures and related program documents, communication with regulators, auditors, and management, supervising timely execution of program requirements, offering departments recommendations when developing solutions, producing reports, and conducting follow up activities to reinforce improvement actions. Manages multiple audits concurrently with different project teams and clients. Establishes and monitors accomplishment of objectives directed toward increasing Internal Audit’s ability to serve management in a professional, efficient, and effective manner. Establishes a mechanism for operating management to provide feedback based on reviews of organizational and functional activities. Reviews financial results by analyzing financial statements, reports, performance ratios, and trend techniques to isolate potential accounting errors. Performs and directs internal audits and process reviews to ensure that internal controls are adequate, and that policies and procedures are being adhered to throughout the enterprise. Makes recommendations to improve internal controls. Maintains detailed internal control documentation for purposes of ongoing compliance with financial controls, including monitoring changes/updates to documentation, performing annual testing, and coordinating with external auditors. Documents/Updates process flows and narratives by process area. Conducts test procedures, compiles audit findings, documents and communicates remediation plans and completes work papers as needed for Financial, Operational and Compliance Audits. Oversees the execution of audit procedures, analyzes evidence, reaches conclusions, identifies issues, develops strategies, and makes decisions for complex judgmental issues related to the audit procedures executed. Consults with others in the company, as necessary, on complex issues. Reviews working papers, draft audit reports and memoranda, and ensures consistency with authoritative guidance and departmental requirements. Prepares audit reports to management concerning scope of audit, audit results and/or conditions found, and makes recommendations for improvement. Communicates audit results to management and the Management Board for the Cowlitz Tribe. Assists audit staff in reaching their full potential, including conducting meaningful and timely performance reviews, serving as a positive role model and mentor, and assisting in the design and implementation of individual development plans. Monitors third party service providers, including external audit and consulting engagements and directs independent reviews as needed. Ensures adherence to all reporting requirements specified by the Tribal Gaming Authority. Supervises the daily activities of direct report(s), provides performance feedback both formally and informally, interprets and enforces policies and procedures and communicates effectively. Contributes to the development and monitoring of the departmental budget. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information. Complies with privacy and security standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance/Accounting or Information Systems is required. Minimum of ten (10) years of Internal and/or External Audit experience, including at least three (3) years of Supervisory experience. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster a supportive and enabling team environment. Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Sarbanes–Oxley implementation as well as fundamentals of COSO, COBIT and financial statement assertions and other gaming regulatory requirements. Proven experience with the integrated audit approach. Ability to monitor and develop strategies and procedures in compliance with IIA standards and drive improvements with audit efficiency. Ability to lead and develop a team of internal auditors. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. Demonstrates written and verbal communication skills. CISA, CIA, CFE and/or CPA is required and must be maintained. Experience in collaborating with all levels of an organization’s management team. Must be willing to work in a smoking environmnt. Must be willing to adhere to company health and safety measures Work Shift: Regular Knock, knock. Hear that sound? That's opportunity! Located on the Cowlitz Reservation in Ridgefield, Washington, ilani, developed by the Cowlitz Tribe and Salishan-Mohegan, a partnership that includes Mohegan Sun, one of the world’s foremost gaming and entertainment developers and operators, is the Pacific Northwest’s premier gaming, dining, entertainment, and meeting destination. With nearly 400,000 total square feet, ilani includes more than 100,000 square feet of gaming space with nearly 3,000 slots and 75 gaming tables; 18 different restaurants, bars, and retail outlets; and a 2,500-seat meeting and entertainment venue hosting nationally recognized performances. In the Spring of 2023, ilani will open the doors to a 14-story luxury hotel, featuring nearly 300 rooms, a top floor restaurant and indoor-outdoor pool experience.