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Senior Lead Auditor

Senior Lead Auditor

Confederated Tribes of Grand RondeOregon City, OR, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Starting Wage Range : $90,630.26 / yr. - $116,255.21 / yr.

Job Summary :

The Senior Lead Auditor plans, conducts and oversees internal control, compliance and operational audits, and participates in consulting and risk management activities following standards promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Audit Services provides objective, systematic, and professional evaluations of government and casino operations and contributes to the improvement of risk management, control, and governance systems.

Essential Functions :

  • Assists in annual risk assessment and audit planning, gathers and documents information about the organization, business processes, products, services, initiatives, changes, and risks as directed.
  • Develops individual audit work programs based upon identified risks.
  • Conducts complex operational, internal control and compliance audit projects in accordance with IIA standards.
  • Plans, coordinates, and leads internal audit projects within the department.
  • Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, exceptions, and recommendations, developing criteria for testing and action plans, reviewing and analyzing relevant information, evaluating evidence, documenting business processes and procedures, and completing audit documentation in a timely manner.
  • Reviews and conducts analyses of business processes.
  • Collects, analyzes and interprets data to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
  • Oversees audit engagement team(s) on projects and performs review of work papers.
  • Plans and performs consulting and advisory services for management.
  • Communicates audit results via written reports and / or oral presentations to management.
  • Conducts follow-up to monitor performance and completion of management response and action plans.
  • Maintains strict confidentiality of all information.
  • Maintains effective working relationships with management and staff.
  • Works in a professional and courteous manner, as a representative of the Tribe, includes Tribal Council, the SMGI Board of Directors, management and employees of all Tribal entities, federal and state agencies, vendors, and contractors.
  • Maintains professional ethical standards in accordance with IIA Standards and CTGR Tribal Law.
  • Provides assistance with special projects and / or confidential investigations.
  • Evaluates the organization's governance, risk management, and control processes.
  • Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory :

  • Provides ongoing training, coaching, and supervision to staff.
  • Reviews audit work papers and provides timely, constructive feedback and review notes, which support the findings and recommendations of Audit Services.
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Tribal Law, including without limitation, to the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO).

    • Education, Experience, and Licenses :

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a business / finance related field and four (4) years internal audit experience or two (2) years Big 4 audit experience
  • OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Previous Tribal government and / or gaming industry experience is preferred.
  • Maintains, or is eligible and able to complete, the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) within 12 months of hire.
  • High Security Gaming License issued by the Grand Ronde Gaming Commission, or ability to obtain one upon hiring.

    • Driving Requirements :

  • Must maintain a valid Oregon driver's license or obtain one upon hire, qualify for the Tribe's vehicle insurance, and provide proof of personal vehicle insurance.

    • Qualifications, Registrations, and Certifications :

  • Working knowledge of accounting and auditing standards and practices.
  • Working knowledge of financial reporting controls required.
  • Strong understanding of audit objectives related to initiating, processing, and recording transactions required.
  • Knowledge of federal funding and grant compliance desired.
  • Experience conducting various types of audits and confidential investigations required.
  • Demonstrated experience applying internal audit standards, procedures, and techniques required.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Proven experience in oral and written communications, with special emphasis on interviewing, presentation, and report writing skills.
  • Excellence in cultivating positive interpersonal relationships.
  • Ability to draw conclusions supported and documented by strong analytical mindset, problem solving capabilities, and professional audit judgment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prepare clear, concise audit documentation, and reporting.
  • Understanding of Risk and Control Assessment Techniques desired.
  • Experience working with Data Collection and Analysis Tools and Techniques preferred.
  • Familiarity with the gaming industry, related regulations, and Regulations and Minimum Internal Control Standards desired.
  • Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Professional Suite (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint).
  • Experience with Tribal governments preferred.
  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to Native American culture is required.

    • Environmental Factors and Conditions / Physical Requirements :

  • Requires standing and / or sitting for sustained periods of time, raising objects from a lower to a higher position and / or moving objects horizontally.
  • Continually requires the ability to express or receive detailed information or important instructions through oral communication.
  • Continually requires working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm. Requires repetitive movement of wrists, hands and / or fingers. Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks.
  • Occasionally requires lifting of up to 40 pounds.
  • Due to the nature of the interactions with other employees and the public we serve, employees may be required to provide documentation of, or receive, certain health vaccinations.
  • This position is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions.
  • Supports a safe work environment by performing all duties in accordance with Tribal and casino safety policies and procedures, and the Emergency Management Plan.
  • May be called upon to serve as a Disaster Reservist during emergencies.
  • Occasionally works ten hours or longer a day, nights, and / or weekends.
  • Local travel is occasionally required. Travel outside of the state is infrequently required or requested.

    • Background Check :

  • Candidates for this position will be subject to criminal and character background checks and may be subject to fingerprinting.

    • Equal Opportunity Employer

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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