Manager, Independence Solutions

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: 2236257

Position Title:

External Description: Description & Requirements

As the Independence Solutions Manager, you will lead the strategic evolution of WeCheck, our global independence and acceptance compliance tool. This role requires ownership of the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance, driving user adoption, and delivering enhancements that meet regulatory and business needs. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders across Audit, Assurance, Compliance, Risk, and IT, translating user requirements into actionable solutions while maintaining the highest standards of independence

What You Will Do:

• Define and maintain the vision and roadmap for the evolution of WeCheck, an independence tool
• Monitor regulatory changes and firm policies to ensure tool compliance and relevance
• Collect and analyze user feedback to continuously improve usability and efficiency
• Prioritize enhancements to the tool based on business needs, compliance requirements, and user feedback
• Act as the primary liaison between global teams, gathering requirements and aligning priorities
• Lead governance meetings and communicate product updates to senior stakeholders
• Oversee development and deployment of new functionalities, integrations, and reporting capabilities within the tool
• Act as a liaison for testing, UAT, and rollout for system updates
• Ensure data integrity and implement controls for compliance monitoring
• Oversee the design and delivery of training programs, onboarding materials, and communication plans
• Develop and automate reporting templates for independence checks and KPIs
• Provide insights to leadership on tool performance and compliance metrics
• Identify risks related to independence processes and propose mitigation strategies
• Drive change management initiatives for global adoption of new features

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience managing cross-functional or international teams and multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and implement operational protocols
• Hands-on experience with WeCheck or similar independence systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a global or matrixed organization
• Proficient with advanced data analysis and reporting (Excel, Power BI)
• Familiarity with independence and acceptance compliance standards
• Strong understanding of strategic planning, organizational alignment, compliance, data governance, and project management
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally

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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, Independence Solutions

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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.