Internal Auditor — Tribal Gaming Compliance & Risk

Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians; Coachella (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians seeks an experienced internal auditor to oversee casino operations for compliance with federal, state, and tribal laws, and to assess internal controls and risk management at Spotlight 29 Casino and Tortoise Rock Casino.

The role emphasizes auditing, reporting findings to the Tribal Gaming Commission and executive leadership, and ensuring adherence to MICS and TICS, with a strong focus on accuracy, ethics, and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent audit and gaming experience; additional audit and accounting certifications highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of internal audit processes, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases, sufficient to complete projects evaluating the effectiveness of internal control systems.
• Relevant experience with top-tier public accounting firm and experience in regulating, auditing or accounting in the gaming and hospitality industry is preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, COSO, GASB, and internal auditing standards and ethics is preferred.
• Experience in identifying and evaluating risks, understanding business processes, and conducting thorough audits.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, attention to detail, adaptability, and time management skills, including the ability to interact with management and present findings and articulate risk and control clearly and accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook, Internet research skills and the ability to utilize available technology such as audit software, internal systems, and/or data analytics tools.
• Experience with audits of regulatory requirements such as Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) issued by National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, and/or Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance preferred.
• Ability to perform duties impartially and without external influence, ensuring accurate assessments, maintaining public trust, and upholding ethical standards in compliance with regulations.
• Must not have any direct relatives associated with or employed by Casino Operations or the TGC.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service to guests and all other employees by exceeding our mission statement.
• Deliver our Five Star Experience to Guests and all Team Members by embodying our Mission Statement and Service Promise while adhering to department service standards.
• Ensure compliance with Title 31, state, federal, and tribal laws and regulations.
• Evaluates the adequacy of accounting, administrative, and other operating safeguards designed to promote effective control at reasonable cost.
• Reports material weakness in the Casino Operation's system of internal controls and recommends policies and procedures to eliminate those weaknesses.
• Works with the Casino Operation's Internal Audit Department in examining records of departments to ensure proper recording of transactions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Inspects accounting systems to determine their efficiency, accuracy, and protective value.
• Ascertains the extent to which operating assets are accounted for and safeguarded from loss.
• Observes and analyzes Casino Operation’s gaming policies and procedures for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, NIGC Regulations and internal control procedures.
• Reviews records pertaining to material assets such as equipment, building and manpower, to determine the degree to which they are utilized.
• Analyzes data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort or lack of compliance with Casino Operation’s established policies and procedures.
• Conducts special studies at the request of the TGC such as those required to discover mechanics of detected frauds and develops protective controls to prevent recurrence.
• Prepares written reports of all audits undertaken containing findings and recommendations. Written reports are sent to the TGC for review and approval prior to being shared with the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians’ BDC and the General Manager of Spotlight 29 Casino and Tortoise Rock Casino.
• Appraises the adequacy of post-audit action taken by Casino Operations to implement the TGC’s recommendations to ensure the correction of all identified deficiencies.
• Identifies and works with Casino Operations to address inadequate post-audit corrective actions.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
• Ensure compliance with allMinimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) as well as all Tribal Internal Control Standards (TICS).
• Present a positive image of the Tribal organization to its guests and vendors and to assist them as required.
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures and attend all scheduled safety meetings and training as a condition of employment.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Skills

Internal audit

GAAP/GAAS

SOX compliance

Data analysis

Communication

Microsoft Office

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Audit certification (CIA/CPA) preferred

Tools

Audit software

Excel

Job description

Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians seeks an experienced internal auditor to oversee casino operations for compliance with federal, state, and tribal laws, and to assess internal controls and risk management at Spotlight 29 Casino and Tortoise Rock Casino.

The role emphasizes auditing, reporting findings to the Tribal Gaming Commission and executive leadership, and ensuring adherence to MICS and TICS, with a strong focus on accuracy, ethics, and regulatory knowledge.