Director of Regulatory Compliance

Job Description Summary

Responsible for overseeing all Regulatory Compliance activity, reports, inspections, and compliance assessments, as they relate to the ACBCI Tribal Gaming Operations. Direct the day to day activities of the ACGC Compliance and ACGC Regulatory Gaming Inspector Departments. Report all compliance concerns and/or recommendations directly to the ACGC Executive Management. Ensure that all aspects of Gaming conducted by the Tribe complies with all applicable Federal, State, and Tribal laws and regulations.  Provides leadership and supervision of all ACGC Regulatory Compliance employees.      

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

• Primary responsibility is to oversee all Regulatory Compliance activities related to the Tribal Gaming Operations, while ensuring communication and processing of required documentation are processed with Casino Operational Teams to meet regulatory standards established by the ACGC and ACBCI Departments.
• Meet on a daily basis with ACGC Executive Management to provide work status reports for Regulatory Compliance activities within the Gaming Operations owned and operated by the ACBCI.
• Interface with State or NIGC Regulatory/Compliance Divisions to coordinate any upcoming onsite Casino Compliance Inspections for State Compact and NIGC Requirements.
• Oversee the maintaining of Regulatory Compliance requirements of electronic gaming machines as they relate to the Tribal Gaming Operations. Ensure all aspects of the electronic games, including hardware and software, are current and not identified as revoked by the gaming manufacturer and independent test labs.   
• Initiate and provide training programs to all ACGC personnel as needed to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Based on the observations and reports made by the regulatory compliance departments, follow up with Casino Operational Departments on compliance deficiencies or inadequacies.
• Oversee the issuance of violations, and/or notice of noncompliance, to licensed Casino employees involving the Internal Controls and Commission Regulations. 
• Oversee the issuance of Transportation Permits and Shipment Notifications to Vendors supplying Gaming Machines to Tribal Casino Operations.
• Generation and maintenance of existing and new ACGC Regulations to ensure gaming integrity, security, and protection of Tribal assets. 
• Review all Internal Control submissions for ACGC approval, including the review of all applicable policies and procedures, to ensure conformance to required gaming regulations.
• Determine if changes requested would affect game integrity establish if the request for a new game of chance meets the criteria of the Tribal-State Compact.
• Review and approve all gaming related Special Events and Marketing promotions as required by regulations.
• Ensure that the Tribal Gaming Operations maintain a current and valid Certificate of Occupancy and ACGC issued Gaming Facility License based on the requirements outlined within the Tribal-State Gaming Compact and ensure State Agencies, NIGC and Tribal Management are notified when issued.
• Perform other job-related functions as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Regulatory Compliance Staff within the ACGC Compliance and Gaming Inspector Departments

Access to Sensitive Areas and Information

As required to conduct all job functions and matters as identified within this job description.

Signatory Ability

All pertinent Commission Personnel Forms

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. An Associate Arts Degree in accounting or business is preferred. A minimum of 5 years related experience in a gaming regulatory and/or compliance environment, as well as a supervisory position or the equivalent combination of education or experience.

Must possess the following:

• Good English Skills, both spoken and written
• Be able to generate concise written reports
• Knowledge of Electronic Gaming Machine Requirements
• Knowledge of Casino Marketing Promotions
• Knowledge of Internal Control systems and supporting gaming regulations
• Knowledge of criminal gaming offenses, cheats and scams

Knowledge of all gaming activities to ensure regulations meet or exceed industry standards.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to stand, move and work throughout the office area and properties, including walking up to 1 ½ mile, climbing    stairs/step ladders and sitting at a desk work station for the duration of the shift.  Also may be subjected to a smoke filled environment. 

Typically, the individual will be housed in an office environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but will escalate when located in the casino environment.  Must be able to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a maximum of 30 lbs. on an intermittent basis, and sufficient dexterity of hand in order to use office equipment including, but not limited to:  a computer keyboard, calculator, general office equipment and multi-lined telephone.