Manager Internal Control

Compliance Manager Fraud Analytics, Investigations & Internal Controls

The Compliance Manager is responsible for leading the company's fraud prevention, detection, and investigation efforts, while providing oversight of internal controls and compliance reporting. This role serves as a key partner to Finance, HR, IT, Operations, and external stakeholders to ensure the organization maintains a strong ethical culture, minimizes financial and operational risk, and responds effectively to internal and external theft or misconduct.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance fraud analytics dashboards, exception reporting, and data‑driven monitoring tools.
• Analyze transactional and behavioral data to identify anomalies, trends, or red flags indicative of fraud, theft, or control gaps.
• Partner with IT and data teams to ensure reliable data sources, automated alerts, and continuous monitoring capabilities.

• Serve as the primary lead for all internal fraud, theft, policy violations, or compliance‑related investigations.
• Manage external investigations when they involve law enforcement, insurance partners, or third‑party vendors.
• Conduct interviews, gather evidence, document findings, and ensure objective, timely, and policy‑aligned investigative procedures.
• Prepare formal investigative reports, including recommended corrective actions and remediation plans.

• Establish and maintain theft‑prevention programs across operations, including physical security, digital access controls, and inventory protection.
• Partner with Operations and HR to implement training, awareness campaigns, and loss‑prevention strategies.
• Monitor trends related to shrink, asset loss, cash handling issues, and third‑party/vendor risks.

• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls across operational and financial processes.
• Lead periodic control reviews, walkthroughs, and root‑cause analyses to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with process owners to implement enhanced controls, segregation of duties, and compliance safeguards.
• Support SOX‑related testing (if applicable) and interface with internal/external auditors.

• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reporting for leadership, including trend analyses, incident summaries, and control performance metrics.
• Maintain documentation of policies, procedures, investigation logs, and compliance evidence repositories.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, industry standards, and company policies.

• Work closely with Finance, Legal, HR, IT Security, and Operations to mitigate risk and strengthen compliance culture.
• Provide training and guidance related to fraud awareness, proper internal control practices, and ethical decision‑making.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on emerging risks, compliance vulnerabilities, and process improvement opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Criminal Justice, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (CFE, CIA, CPA, etc.) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in compliance, internal audit, fraud investigations, risk management, or related roles.
• Strong experience with fraud analytics, data analysis tools, and control frameworks.

• Strong investigative interviewing, documentation, and case‑management skills.
• Proficiency with data analytics tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL, etc.).
• Understanding of internal controls, risk assessment frameworks, and compliance best practices.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills capable of preparing executive‑ready reports and recommendations.

• High integrity and sound ethical judgment
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to handle complex investigations
• Strong cross‑functional influence and partnership
• Proactive risk identification and problem‑solving

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature…