Director, Compliance

Korn Ferry; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 175,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Executive Vehicle

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Korn Ferry has been exclusively retained to lead the search for a Director of Finance Compliance for a premier North American construction and development organization. The role focuses on designing and leading a finance compliance framework across IRA, prevailing wage, and government-funded programs, collaborating closely with Finance, Legal, Operations, Tax, HR, and IT.

Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this executive position offers significant visibility, the chance to build a best-in-class

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 10-15+ years of progressive experience in finance, regulatory compliance, audit, or financial controls leadership.
• Direct experience with Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) compliance strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of prevailing wage regulations, government contracting, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise finance compliance strategy, controls, and governance.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, Tax, HR, and IT to align compliance with business strategy.
• Oversee IRA compliance, government-funded projects, and incentive programs.
• Drive automation, reporting enhancements, and audit readiness.
• Manage external audits and regulatory reviews with regulators and auditors.
• Build a high-performing compliance organization and foster accountability.
• Provide strategic guidance on emerging regulatory developments.

Skills

CPA

IRA compliance

Regulatory compliance

Audits

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Korn Ferry has been exclusively retained to lead the search for a Director of Finance Compliance on behalf of one of North America's premier construction and development organizations, recognized for its industry leadership, innovation, and employee-centric culture.

As the organization continues to expand its presence across large-scale infrastructure, renewable energy, and mission-critical projects, leadership is seeking a strategic finance executive to enhance and lead an enterprise finance compliance function supporting one of the company's highest-profile growth initiatives. This newly created role offers the opportunity to shape compliance strategy at a pivotal time as the organization capitalizes on significant government-driven investment and evolving regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Director of Finance Compliance will serve as the enterprise leader responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the company's finance-related regulatory compliance framework. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership across Finance, Legal, Operations, Tax, HR, and IT to ensure compliance with Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) requirements, prevailing wage regulations, government-funded program compliance, and broader finance-related regulatory initiatives.

The organization is making significant investments in renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and other government-incentivized projects, creating a unique opportunity for a finance leader to establish scalable compliance processes, influence enterprise strategy, and help maximize the value of federal incentive programs while minimizing regulatory risk. Leadership is seeking an individual who can translate complex regulations into practical business solutions while building a best-in-class compliance function from the ground up.

This opportunity offers significant executive visibility, enterprise-wide influence, and the ability to shape the long-term compliance strategy for one of the most respected organizations in the construction and infrastructure industry.

Key Areas of Impact

• Serve as the enterprise finance leader responsible for IRA compliance, prevailing wage requirements, and broader finance-related regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Partner closely with executive leadership across Finance, Legal, Operations, Tax, HR, and IT to ensure alignment between compliance requirements and business strategy.
• Lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide finance compliance policies, controls, and governance frameworks.
• Provide strategic guidance on government-funded projects, regulatory requirements, and incentive programs while mitigating financial and operational risk.
• Lead external regulatory reviews, audits, and compliance reporting while serving as the primary finance liaison with auditors and regulatory agencies.
• Drive automation, reporting enhancements, and technology solutions that improve compliance tracking, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Build and develop a high-performing compliance organization while fostering a culture of accountability, governance, and continuous improvement.
• Advise executive leadership on emerging regulatory developments and compliance strategies that support long-term organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA preferred.
• 10-15+ years of progressive experience in finance, regulatory compliance, audit, or financial controls leadership.
• Direct experience with Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) compliance or closely related federal incentive programs strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of prevailing wage regulations, government contracting, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated success interpreting complex regulatory requirements and translating them into scalable business processes and controls.
• Experience leading enterprise compliance initiatives, external audits, or regulatory engagements.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership across a matrixed organization.
• Background in construction, infrastructure, engineering, energy, manufacturing, or other regulated industries is highly desirable.
• Experience leading compliance and regulatory finance focused teams

Salary Range

$175,000 - $243,000 + Annual Bonus + Executive Vehicle

This position is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.