Finance Manager, Regulatory & Compliance
Position Summary
The Finance Manager, Regulatory & Compliance is responsible for overseeing finance compliance, regulatory adherence, governance practices, and risk management activities across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Manage finance compliance and governance programs to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, company policies, and internal control standards.
Monitor changes in financial regulations and compliance requirements, evaluating potential impacts and implementing necessary updates.
Support the development, maintenance, and communication of finance policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
Promote a strong culture of compliance, accountability, and ethical business practices.
Identify, assess, and monitor financial and operational risks impacting the organization.
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend enhancements to mitigate identified risks.
Partner with business leaders to address control gaps and implement corrective actions.
Maintain oversight of compliance-related risk assessments and remediation activities.
Coordinate finance support for internal audits, external audits, and regulatory reviews.
Serve as a key point of contact for audit requests, documentation, and follow-up actions.
Track audit findings and ensure timely completion of remediation plans.
Drive continuous improvement in audit readiness and compliance processes.
Lead efforts to standardize, document, and improve finance processes and controls.
Establish and maintain process documentation, control matrices, and compliance records.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency while maintaining strong compliance standards.
Partner with Finance, Legal, Internal Audit, Operations, HR, and IT teams on compliance and governance initiatives.
Provide guidance on regulatory requirements, financial controls, and compliance best practices.
Support enterprise-wide projects requiring finance compliance oversight and risk management expertise.
Support compliance and control activities associated with acquisitions, integrations, and organizational changes.
Assess and mitigate compliance risks related to transformation initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in finance, accounting, compliance, audit, risk management, or internal controls.
Strong knowledge of financial regulations, governance principles, audit processes, and internal control frameworks.
Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders across the organization.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certification.
Experience supporting SOX compliance, regulatory reporting, or corporate governance programs.
Experience in a manufacturing, public company, or multinational business environment.
Knowledge of ERP systems and finance control environments.
Leadership Expectations
Lead compliance and governance initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Build strong partnerships across functions to drive regulatory compliance and risk management objectives.
Communicate compliance risks, audit results, and regulatory developments effectively to leadership.
Champion operational excellence, process discipline, and sound financial stewardship.
Business Impact
Strengthens regulatory compliance and governance practices across the organization.
Reduces financial, operational, and compliance-related risk exposure.
Improves audit readiness and control effectiveness.
Enhances consistency, transparency, and accountability in finance operations.
Enables finance leadership to focus on strategic business support and value creation.