Compliance Manager

Position Summary

The Compliance Manager assists the organization with ensuring compliance with the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC), Absentee Shawnee Gaming Commission (ASTGC), Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), Bank Secrecy Act, all gaming codes, internal control standards, compulsive gambling and Thunderbird Entertainment Industries policy and procedures. The Compliance Manager will work hours appropriate to meet the needs of the business, which may include nights, weekends and holidays.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Maintains compliance files including but not limited to exemption and testing reports
• Responsible for research, development and training classes for Title 31
• Handles IRS and NIGC reporting and ensures payments are made
• Adheres to all regulatory, departmental and TEI policies and procedures
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organizational compliance function
• Make suggestions to management based on current compliance and regulatory guidelines, including but not limited to: minimum internal control standards and policy and procedures
• Responsible for compiling, sorting and reviewing daily casino documents
• Oversees key box reporting and assists the Security Department with key box administration
• Oversees overall company records retention (non-specific employee information only. HR maintains all employee specific information.).
• Oversees compliance issues with non-gaming organizational areas
• Policy Maintenance
• Tort Claims
• Social Security Verification
• Filing of W9 forms
• Reviews, processes and files W2Gs, 1042s and 1099s at year end
• Distributes W2Gs, 1042s and 1099s as requested by guests
• Investigates and files SARS
• Reviews and files CTRs
• OFAC reviews
• Completes annual risk assessment for both locations
• Performs research and writes policy and procedure documentation, in accordance with organizational goals and legal requirements
• Develops, writes and revises policies and procedures, along with other documentation as needed
• Maintains the current knowledge of technical writing standards
• Provides administrative and technical support to other managers
• Prepares and types correspondence, reports and supporting documentation
• Secures, assembles and archives accumulated documentation and approvals for compliance purposes
• Attends all relevant meetings associated with job functions
• Ensures all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Maintains high level of confidentiality at all times
• Performs all related department administrative functions pertaining to this role
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge and experience with Compliance and analyzing a variety of reports and data.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; skill in working in an environment subject to constant interruptions and quickly changing priorities; ability to prioritize responsibilities; effective time-management skills.
• Knowledge of the operation of a variety of computer software, including word processing, database, spreadsheet and applications.
• Knowledge of Thunderbird Entertainment Industries programs, activities, and events
• Knowledge of general management principles and practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, Board members, and the professional associations, both in person and through phone, e-mail and written correspondence.
• Ability to learn quickly, self-leader with initiative, highly flexible and comfortable in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to work with outside agencies and ensure timeliness reporting.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of TEI.
• Skill in researching and developing Compliance policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Will oversee the Compliance Specialists.

Physical Demands

• Required to walk, sit and stand for periods of time.
• Ability to push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel and move intermittently throughout the day.

Work Environment

• Indoor/Outdoor; exposure to external environmental conditions possible.
• Exposure to smoke and second hand smoke.
• Noise level can be minimal to intense.