Manager, Data & Compliance

Company Profile:

At FORVIS, your career is designed with a purpose. We want our team members to thrive professionally and feel the impact their work yields when serving clients, industries, and local communities. This starts by empowering team members to design a career journey that leverages their skills and fuels their passions.

Creating a best-in-class employee experience is at the heart of our vision for the future. With several industry focus areas, multiple service lines, and locations in five geographical regions across the country to choose from, the opportunities for your career are without limit.

About FORVIS

FORVIS is a Top-10 professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services, driven by our commitment to using our forward vision to provide rewarding career opportunities and deliver unmatched client experiences. Learn more at FORVIS.com

Design your career with purpose at FORVIS. For more information about our firm locations, visit FORVIS.com. FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications.

It is FORVIS's standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

• FORVIS expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
• FORVIS further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with FORVIS.
• Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of FORVIS without having a FORVIS vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of FORVIS.

Requisition Number: 2236218

Position Title:

External Description: Description & Requirements

As the Data and Compliance Manager, this pivotal leadership role marks the transition from managing individual compliance projects to overseeing a broader portfolio of work in the independence compliance department of the Forvis Mazars network. The Manager will lead a team responsible for global independence tools and data initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and the Network's long-term goals. This includes direct oversight of individuals who support the deployment, analysis, and evolution of an independent compliance system across the organization. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, operational oversight, and people leadership.

What You Will Do:

• Management of data and compliance: Oversee and align multiple related projects, including global independence compliance tool deployment, data quality monitoring, and Key Performance Indicator tracking, to drive strategic outcomes.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and support team members in roles such as WeCheck Support Analyst and Senior Analysts. Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Operational Leadership: Develop and implement procedures and protocols for roles with direct reporting responsibilities. Ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance across teams and projects.
• Strategic Problem Solving: Address complex challenges related to data integrity, tool functionality, and cross-border collaboration. Apply analytical thinking to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Objective Setting & Delegation: Define clear goals and assignments for both self and team members. Ensure clarity, accountability, and alignment with broader business strategies.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders and collaborate across departments, functions and internationally, including compliance, IT, and leadership teams. Initiate or contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance organizational performance and innovation.
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Lead recruitment efforts to attract, evaluate, and hire top talent for critical roles. Manage the interview process and ensure a positive candidate experience while maintaining alignment with organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, data analysis, computer science Information technology or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience managing cross-functional or international teams and multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong understanding of strategic planning, organizational alignment, compliance, data governance, and project management
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and implement operational protocols
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and reporting platform

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a global or matrixed organization
• Experience in a consulting or public accounting firm
• Familiarity with compliance systems, databases and change management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Understanding of independence standards globally

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Illinois Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Illinois' Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

IL Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 161900

IL Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 269900

City: Charlotte

State: North Carolina

Community / Marketing Title: Manager, Data & Compliance

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With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, Forvis Mazars is committed to providing a different perspective and an unmatched client experience that feels right, personal and natural. We respect and reflect the range of perspectives, knowledge and local understanding of our people and clients. We take the time to listen to deliver consistent audit and assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services worldwide.

We nurture a deep understanding of our clients’ industries, delivering greater insight, deeper specialization and tailored solutions through people who listen to understand, are responsive and consult with purpose to deliver value.

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm’s 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network. Visit forvismazars.us to learn more.

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.
It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP.Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Forvis Mazars, LLP without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.