Director – Regulatory Compliance and BSA/AML

ED03 Elliott Davis Advisory, LLC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time away and paid firm holidays

Flexible work schedules

Paid parental leave

Health and wellness benefits

Professional coaching

Leadership development programs

Job summary

ED03 Elliott Davis Advisory, LLC is seeking a qualified professional with over 12 years of experience in financial services compliance to lead audit engagements. The role involves managing compliance audits, overseeing risk assessments, and ensuring high-quality client service.

Key responsibilities include fostering team collaboration, building client relationships, and participating in business development. The company offers generous paid leave, flexible work schedules, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in financial services compliance, BSA/AML, audit, or consulting.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance, BSA/AML, and fair lending audit engagements.
• Oversee risk assessment and documentation to align with regulatory expectations.
• Communicate engagement results to clients effectively.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

BSA/AML

Audit engagement

Client communication

Team leadership

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Overview

WHO WE ARE Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance, BSA/AML, and fair lending audit engagements for financial institution clients, including planning, execution, and reporting.
• Oversee risk assessment, testing strategies, and documentation to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and firm methodologies.
• Perform high‑level review of workpapers, findings, and reports to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality of deliverables.
• Communicate engagement results, findings, and recommendations clearly and confidently to clients, both verbally and in written reports.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and providing ongoing advisory support.
• Provide real‑time feedback, guidance, and coaching to engagement teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
• Lead engagement teams by creating a collaborative environment, motivating team members, and fostering professional development.
• Support staffing decisions and workload management to balance execution, review, and growth across the team.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, including enhancements to audit programs, workpapers, and delivery methodologies.
• Assist in standardizing practices, tools, and templates to improve efficiency and consistency across engagements.
• Partner with leadership to support engagement scoping, pricing, and resource planning.
• Participate in business development efforts, including proposal development, client presentations, and identifying opportunities to expand services.
• Collaborate with other Elliott Davis team members across service lines to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Provide high‑quality client service that meets or exceeds expectations while maintaining strong engagement economics.

Requirements

• A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in financial services compliance, BSA/AML, audit, or consulting.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

• Generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave (once eligible).
• First‑class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling.
• One‑on‑one professional coaching.
• Leadership and career development programs.
• Access to Beyond: a unique program with experiences that help expand your personal and professional life.

ADA Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.