Under the direction of the Executive Director of Policy & Controls, the Casino AML Manager drives the strategy, development, and implementation of all aspects of the Casino’s Anti Money Laundering (AML) compliance obligations. Ensures that policies and procedures are designed and completed to comply with related laws and regulations as well as internal requirements. Manages the Title 31 team and their activities to ensure full compliance.

• Reviews Title 31 Incident Reports and assesses if suspicious activity has occurred; if applicable, prepares narrative of incident details, prepares Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) forms, and ensures forms are e-filed in a timely manner.
• Performs risk assessments; develops, strengthens, documents, and implements compliance policies and procedures for the Casino’s AML program to mitigate risk. Collaborates with internal departments and outside agencies to effectively communicate and comply with Title 31 and Title 26 requirements.
• Coordinates and conducts complex enhanced due diligence reviews on applicable parties with Title 31 team.
• Presents incidents or operational changes that are high-risk and require escalated action to the Executive leadership for approval.
• Develops, documents, and implements compliance policies and procedures for the Casino’s AML program to mitigate risk.
• Provides guidance on assessing compliance risk and proactively identifies areas of high risk.
• Performs ongoing and ad-hoc testing and monitoring of policies and procedures related to AML compliance and other operational areas as directed.
• Performs an annual risk assessment to ensure proper oversight and analysis of Title 31 functions.
• Determines the appropriate forms to be filed with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
• Ensures compliance with transactions recorded on the Multiple Transaction Log (MTL) and analyzes transactions to identify suspicious trends that may require further investigation.
• Ensures Currency Transaction Report (CTR) forms are e-filed in a timely manner.
• Reviews Title 31 Incident Reports and assesses if suspicious activity has occurred; if applicable, prepares narrative of incident details, prepares SAR forms, and ensures forms are e-filed in a timely manner.
• Oversees and is responsible for the accuracy of all gambling and promotional tax forms throughout the tax year, including the oversight of IRS penalty notices; files related year-end information with the IRS, and coordinates the transmission of tax form records to the IRS on an annual basis.
• Develops, updates, and maintains the annual Title 31 training program to ensure continual compliance with current regulations and training materials to reflect current practices.
• Conducts Title 31 trainings for Casino Team Members to refresh subject knowledge. Communicates training material updates to vendor for e-learning annual and new hire training.
• Assists Casino Team Members with clear verbal and written guidance when assessing situations regarding Title 31 and IRS compliance.
• Proactively fosters an environment for collaboration with appropriate internal departments and outside agencies to effectively communicate and comply with Title 31 requirements.
• Follows up on any Title 31 issues within established guidelines, including the completion of related correspondence.
• Reviews Title 31-related logs, materials, and brochures for accuracy prior to distribution to casino Team Members.
• Hires, trains, develops, empowers, coaches, counsels, conducts performance and salary reviews, resolves problems, provides open communication vehicles, disciplines, and recommends terminations as appropriate.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and integrity while observing the highly confidential nature of the position.
• Keeps up to date with current practices, laws and regulations related to Title 31 including attending off property conferences.
• Builds a work environment that promotes teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, collaboration, performance feedback/management, and Team Member satisfaction while role modeling the company values, behaviors, and culture of One.Team.Chumash.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Five years’ experience performing accounting or auditing responsibilities, and with an emphasis on Title 31 & Title 26 compliance with Federal laws and regulations.
• One year of previous supervisory/management experience.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), and internet research skills. Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables) is preferred.
• Must apply for, receive, and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Agency.
• Native American hiring preference applies.
• Organizational Awareness: Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures, and culture inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities; perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization.
• Quality Orientation: Setting high standards regarding his/her work and working environment and acting accordingly; developing quality standards, continuously evaluating performance, products, and procedures; actively seeking ways to improve quality.
• Attention to Detail: Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.
• Planning and Organizing: Setting priorities and defining actions, time, and resources needed to achieve predefined goals.
• Accountability: Accepting responsibility that results in anticipation/prevention of problem areas from actions, and problem solving inside and outside the department/organization.
• People Development: Having the ability to assess skill strengths and weaknesses of individuals and teams in order to determine what actions are appropriate to build and/or improve the needed skills.
• Integrity: Upholding generally accepted social and ethical standards in job-related activities and behaviors.
• Written Communication: Expressing ideas and opinions clearly in properly structured, well organized, and grammatically correct reports or documents; utilizing language and terminology that is understandable for the reader.
• Oral Communication: Shaping and expressing ideas and information in an effective manner.