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Compliance Officer Corporate Accounting in San Diego, CA

Compliance Officer Job Description

Compliance officers need a strong working knowledge of federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards. Monitoring accounting and regulatory guidelines as they relate to financial reporting and documentation also is essential and requires compliance officers to have excellent analytical, project-management, communication and organizational skills. Compliance officers should possess knowledge of compliance standards and policies, audit techniques, regulatory issues, operations, and procedures as they relate to the organization. Candidates need a minimum of three years of experience in regulatory compliance. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or a related field is required, and an MBA or certification such as the CPA is preferred.

Typical compliance officer duties:

Developing, implementing and managing an organization’s corporate-wide compliance with internal policies and government regulationsAssessing financial risk and developing preventive measures to address potential issuesProviding regular reports on the effectiveness of preventive measuresAdvising company executives regarding potential changes in compliance programCoordinating with federal and state regulatorsCreating and coordinating proper reporting channels for compliance issuesWriting and disseminating company compliance communicationCoordinating and scheduling required compliance training for employees

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Salary for Compliance Officer Corporate Accounting in San Diego, CA
113468 - 161745
25th percentile
113468
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
139913
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
161745
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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