Financial Compliance Manager - Military veterans preferred

POSITION: Financial Compliance Manager

LOCATION: Jupiter, FL

STATUS: Salary-exempt 

JOB SUMMARY

The Financial Process & Compliance Audit Manager is responsible for auditing, evaluating, and improving all business processes that impact financial operations. This role ensures organizational compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards. The position also proactively identifies financial and operational risks and implements controls and procedures, especially in response to government mandates and audit findings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead internal audits of financial processes across departments to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., SOX, GAAP, IFRS).
• Develop and implement processes and policies in response to government or external audit requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, legal, operations) to standardize and improve financial workflows.
• Prepare and deliver detailed audit reports with actionable insights and recommendations.
• Track and follow up on remediation of audit findings.
• Serve as the main point of contact for external auditors and regulatory bodies during audits or inquiries.
• Stay updated on emerging financial regulations and advise the business accordingly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in financial audits, internal controls, or compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and audit practices.
• Experience with process documentation and risk assessments.

Skills/Experience

• Deep understanding of financial compliance frameworks and internal control systems.
• Strong knowledge of the five components of internal control:

1. Control Environment – setting ethical tone and structure at all levels of the organization.
2. Risk Assessment – identifying and analyzing risks to financial reporting and operations.
3. Control Activities – implementing policies and procedures to mitigate risks.
4. Information and Communication – ensuring relevant information flows across the organization.
5. Monitoring – continuously evaluating internal control performance and addressing deficiencies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Proven ability to influence and drive change across departments.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple audits and projects simultaneously. 

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled