Strategic Compliance Advisor — Risk & Controls Lead

CarMax Business Services; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Equity

Sick time

Vacation time

Holiday pay

Job summary

CarMax is seeking a Sr. Advisor in Compliance Services to safeguard operational integrity and regulatory compliance across the organization. You will collaborate with risk owners and legal teams, develop expertise in CAF and high-risk areas, and guide change through data-driven testing and control design.

You will lead testing efforts, advise on remediation, and mentor junior staff while contributing to a robust compliance program and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field.
• 4+ years of compliance or audit experience, preferably in public accounting or large corporate internal audit/compliance department; or 7+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Detailed knowledge & prior experience with risk assessments, internal controls, root cause analysis, and compliance principles.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with operational leaders and legal team members to develop and maintain process and regulatory requirement subject matter expertise and advise on process/control design, gaps, and remediation.
• Plan and execute operational compliance testing and monitoring activities to identify, evaluate, and report out on risks, non-compliance, inconsistencies, and process improvements.
• Gather, review, and validate information as well as testing documentation that supports risk coverage, risk assessment, external examinations, and other reviews.
• Escalate issues, identify root causes, and collaborate with business leaders on appropriate actions to remediate. Summarize complicated findings for executive reporting.
• Support compliance training and communication initiatives in support of overarching Compliance Program objectives.
• Ensure consistent high-quality documentation, guidance, and reporting. Mentor junior advisors.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Audit experience

Independent worker

Education

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

Tools

GRC tools

ITGCs

Job description

CarMax is seeking a Sr. Advisor in Compliance Services to safeguard operational integrity and regulatory compliance across the organization. You will collaborate with risk owners and legal teams, develop expertise in CAF and high-risk areas, and guide change through data-driven testing and control design.

You will lead testing efforts, advise on remediation, and mentor junior staff while contributing to a robust compliance program and stakeholder communications.