Manager,Operations - Revenue Audit Job Highland area,California USA,Management

Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Revenue Audit, the Manager, Operations - Revenue Audit (Tribal Finance) leads the Revenue Audit function, ensuring accurate revenue reporting and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Gaming Commission Regulations, internal controls, and company policies. Oversees audit supervisors and staff, manages month-end close activities, and drives continuous improvement in audit processes and financial controls.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Sets audit review strategy and oversee department-wide audit execution to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with internal controls and regulatory standards.

Oversees and ensures the accuracy of month-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and validation of financial data across systems.

Leads the planning and execution of projects related to operational improvements, system implementations, and regulatory changes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Proactively assess departmental operations to identify gaps or improvement opportunities in audit coverage, team performance, training, succession planning, and resource allocation; develop and implement strategies to address these needs and strengthen overall audit effectiveness.

Interprets regulatory changes (e.g., NIGC MICS, GCR, GAAP) and leads updates to internal policies and procedures to maintain compliance.

Advocates for Revenue Audit requirements in cross-functional projects, considering impacts across departmental functions and systems.

Builds strategic partnerships across departments to resolve audit issues, improve controls, and support cross-functional initiatives.

Plans and coordinates responses to schedule requests from external auditors, internal auditors, Gaming Commission representatives, and other regulatory bodies; assigns responsibilities as needed to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of audit deliverables.

Performs other duties as assigned to support the eﬃcient operation of the department.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning reviewing and directing work; evaluating and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Makes hiring decisions and designs individual development plans with succession planning in mind for all key roles.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a concentration in Accounting or Finance.
Masters degree in Business Administration preferred.
Minimum five (5) years’ work experience and/or training in Audit, Accounting, Fraud, Risk, Compliance, or other professional investigative or risk-based experience required.
Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience required.
Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(KSA)

Strong understanding of 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) framework; familiarity with Title 31 Bank Secrecy Act regulations preferred.
Ability to develop, tailor, and adjust audit strategies based on the identification of high-risk audit areas, operational changes, or emerging compliance requirements.
Skilled in identifying operational gaps and implementing solutions to improve audit coverage, team performance, and succession planning.
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