Strategic Compliance Advisor – Risk & Controls

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

Job summary

CarMax is seeking a Sr. Advisor in Compliance Services to safeguard regulatory compliance across operations. You will develop expertise in CAF-related controls and partner with risk owners, legal, and business leaders to operationalize regulatory requirements into robust controls.

You will plan testing, monitor processes, and guide remediation with data-driven insights, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with internal teams to strengthen CarMax’s compliance framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or 7+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years of compliance or audit experience in public accounting or large corporate internal audit/compliance; or 7+ years of relevant experience 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

• Partner with operational leaders and legal to develop and maintain process and regulatory expertise and advise on process/control design, gaps, and remediation.
• Plan and execute operational compliance testing and monitoring to identify risks, non-compliance, inconsistencies, and process improvements.
• Gather, review, and validate information and testing documentation supporting risk coverage and external examinations.
• Escalate issues, identify root causes, and summarize findings for executive reporting.
• Support compliance training and communication initiatives for the Compliance Program.
• Ensure high-quality documentation, guidance, and reporting; mentor junior advisors.

Skills

Risk assessments

Internal controls

Root cause analysis

Compliance principles

Communication

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 regulatory compliance across operations. You will develop expertise in CAF-related controls and partner with risk owners, legal, and business leaders to operationalize regulatory requirements into robust controls.

You will plan testing, monitor processes, and guide remediation with data-driven insights, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with internal teams to strengthen CarMax’s compliance framework.