Compliance Director Corporate Accounting

Compliance Director Job Description

Compliance directors must have excellent auditing, statistical analysis and communication abilities. A minimum of five years of experience in accounting, auditing or compliance, as well as management, is required, and candidates need knowledge of federal and state compliance regulations. A bachelor’s degree is required, and an MBA is preferred. Experience working in a regulated business or industry is prized.

Typical compliance director duties:

Overseeing regulatory compliance for the organization

Managing compliance interactions and negotiations with regulatory agencies

Providing regulatory compliance guidance and policies to the organization

Writing, reviewing and evaluating necessary documentation to ensure full company compliance

Conducting audits of processes within all departments

Overseeing new program development and revisions for compliance

Working with the controller and internal audit department to ensure internal control processes are documented and maintained

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Salary for Compliance Director Corporate Accounting

130500 - 190250

25th percentile

130500

The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.

50th percentile

159500

The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.

75th percentile

190250

The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

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