Compliance Manager, Management

Job Description ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona’s economy. The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: recruit, grow, create – recruit out-of-state companies to expand their operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to grow their business in Arizona and beyond; and partner with entrepreneurs and companies large and small to create new jobs and businesses in targeted industries.

The ACA is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Compliance Manager. This individual is primarily responsible for overseeing and managing agency-wide audit and compliance functions to ensure adherence to state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures. This position is critical to ensuring the integrity and accountability of our operations through the development and implementation of robust audit and compliance programs. This position oversees the monitoring of compliance programs to mitigate risks and promote ethical behavior across the agency, proactively collaborating with department heads, senior management, and external stakeholders to maintain a culture of compliance and integrity.

This is a hybrid position (3-5 days onsite days per week) and the incumbent must be based in or near Phoenix, AZ.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework and sustainable internal audit strategy.

• Conduct risk assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, identify and prioritize potential risks to the agency, and ensure compliance with applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations.

• Identify areas of potential non-compliance and develop corrective action plans.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the audit and compliance functions.

• Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance initiatives are integrated into operational processes.

• Track follow-up on audit recommendations to ensure corrective actions are implemented.

• Prepare clear and concise audit reports, summarizing findings and actionable recommendations.

• Maintain accurate and organized documentation of audit activities and findings.

• Develop and update policies and procedures to ensure compliance with new and existing regulations.

• Provide training and support to staff on compliance requirements, internal controls, and best practices.

• Provide guidance and training to employees on compliance-related matters, including ethics, conflict of interest, and data privacy.

• Stay updated on changes in relevant laws and regulations and communicate these changes to the appropriate personnel.

• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure ongoing compliance and proactively address emerging compliance issues.

• Serve as a liaison between the agency and external auditors or regulatory bodies.

• Prepare and present compliance reports, findings, and recommendations to senior management and governing bodies.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, law, public administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in compliance, audit, risk management or regulatory affairs, preferably within a highly regulated, governmental, or public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, test and sampling methods, and documentation of results.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards applicable to government agencies, such as [specify relevant laws or regulations].
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to assess complex regulatory requirements and develop practical compliance solutions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in training peers, providing process improvement guidance, and delivering corrective feedback.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; highly collaborative team approach to work.
• Successful record of managing multiple…