Senior Auditor

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Revenue Audit, the Senior Auditor - Tribal Finance is responsible for planning and executing complex audits of gaming and hospitality revenue. Interprets regulations and controls to implement relevant audit procedures while ensuring compliance and the integrity of operational activities. Contributes to process improvement initiatives, mentoring peers, and communicating audit findings to support operational decision-making. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Plans and executes risk-based financial, operational, and compliance audits with a high degree of independence and minimal oversight. Evaluates internal controls, identifies process inefficiencies, and ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and internal policies. Applies advanced analytical skills and professional judgment to assess risk and resolve ambiguous audit scenarios. Provides expert-level advisory services on high-impact and sensitive audit matters. Investigates potential irregularities and fraud indicators, prepares clear and concise reports, and communicates findings to cross-functional teams, management, and executive leadership with professionalism and influence. Prepares and validates complex financial data related to slot and table game activity. Develops and maintains detailed reports to ensure compliance with Tribal Internal Control Standards (TICS), Gaming Commission Regulations (GCR), and other applicable standards. Leads and supports scheduled testing activities including Coin-In, Multi-game/Multi-denomination, and E-Prom validations. Ensures testing procedures meet regulatory standards and contribute to operational integrity. Provides guidance to audit teams on specialized assignments and projects requiring advanced knowledge and experience. Provides mentorship, shares expertise, and contributes to the development of junior auditors through training and feedback. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a concentration in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university, required. Minimum four (4) years of work experience and/or training in Audit, Accounting, Fraud, Risk, Compliance, or other professional investigative or risk-based fields is required. Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA) Must demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and the execution of job responsibilities. Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), National Indian Gaming Commission Minimum Internal Controls (MICS), and the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) is required. Must have experience handling sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality, including Social Security numbers, credit card data, personal information, and financial records. Proficiency in using data extraction and analysis techniques in Microsoft Excel to support audits and sampling activities. Ability to respond effectively to complex inquiries or concerns from internal and external stakeholders. Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain policies, procedures, and audit findings clearly in both one-on-one and group settings. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of management. Strong knowledge of accounting software, database systems, and casino operating systems is preferred. Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with emphasis on Excel, are required. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license. Driving Responsibilities: Role requires regular commuting between locations. A valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance with minimum liability limits is required. Role will not operate or drive Tribe-owned vehicles or patron vehicles. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS - ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Primary work environment is in a climate-controlled office setting. Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences. Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally. Sedentary work: involves sitting most of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone. Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone. Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility. Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties. Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke. Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law. 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