Senior Compliance Advisor - Risk & Controls Leader

CarMax; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 82,800 - 124,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation time

Holiday pay

Benefits package

Job summary

CarMax is seeking a Sr. Advisor in Compliance Services to safeguard operational regulatory compliance across CarMax and CAF. You will develop SME knowledge, advise on controls, and lead testing with risk owners and legal teams.

You will mentor junior advisors and collaborate with business leaders to implement regulatory requirements into robust controls. This role emphasizes communication, independent work, and cross-functional partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field.
• 4+ years of compliance or audit experience in public accounting or large corporate internal audit/compliance; or 7+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Detailed knowledge of risk assessments, internal controls, root cause analysis, and compliance principles.
• Proven ability to work independently, build relationships, communicate clearly on complex issues, and balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain process and regulatory requirement SME expertise; advise on process/control design, gaps, and remediation.
• Plan and execute operational compliance testing and monitoring activities; identify risks and improvements.
• Gather, review, and validate information and testing documentation for risk coverage and reviews.
• Escalate issues, identify root causes, and collaborate with leaders on remediation actions; summarize findings for executives.

Skills

Risk assessments

Internal controls

Root cause analysis

Clear communication

Relationship building

Independent work

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

CarMax is seeking a Sr. Advisor in Compliance Services to safeguard operational regulatory compliance across CarMax and CAF. You will develop SME knowledge, advise on controls, and lead testing with risk owners and legal teams.

You will mentor junior advisors and collaborate with business leaders to implement regulatory requirements into robust controls. This role emphasizes communication, independent work, and cross-functional partnerships.