Compliance Manager

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4(a), 60-300.
5(a) and 60-741.
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REPORTS TO: Chief Compliance Officer SUPERVISES: Compliance Specialist(s) DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assist the CCO with maintaining a Compliance Program that enhances and formalizes the compliance activities throughout the Company’s business functions by: * working with Senior Management and compliance leads within each functional area in a collaborative effort to monitor and document compliance activities, and to achieve continuous improvement through habitual feedback; * compiling a matrix of the applicable laws, rules and regulations that govern the business and assigning responsibility for each to a functional department within the Company; * validating that adequate steps are being taken within the functional departments to stay current on the laws, rules and regulations that govern the business as well as industry best practices as they relate to the organization's compliance responsibilities and efforts; * performing audits of the functional groups procedures (in addition to and separate from other required internal and external audits performed within each respective functional group) to assess risks and to detect and prevent instances of non-compliance; * developing reports with meaningful measurements on the effectiveness of the Compliance Program and as to any emergent compliance issues; * monitoring the effectiveness of the Company’s compliance training; * supporting investigations of alleged, suspected, and potential violations of compliance related policies and procedures and any resulting corrective actions; * seeing that compliance activities are thoroughly documented; and * promoting a culture of compliance throughout the organization * Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Compliance Officer on an as needed basis consistent with the expectations and responsibilities of a Compliance Manager QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: * Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years proven experience in legal, contracts, finance, human resources, supply chain, or other field/department/position involving compliance expectations/requirements.
* Experience performing external and/or internal audits preferred * Highly-analytical with strong attention to detail.
Ability to interpret complex external (e.
g.
, legal) and internal governance (e.
g.
, corporate policies) documents * Ability to exercise independent and objective decisions as to functional groups and company departments to effectuate compliance with external (e.
g.
, legal) and internal (e.
g.
, corporate policies) governance * Highly evolved oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to work with limited direction in a fast-paced environment * Exemplify strong knowledge of external (e.
g.
, legal) and internal governance (e.
g.
, corporate policies), industry protocols, and best practices * Possess a collaborative personality and be open to suggestions from team members while maintaining independence and objectivity * Demonstrated ability to multitask and to work collaboratively with other functional groups while maintaining independence and objectivity * Strong time management and organizational skills and able to meet deadlines * Must have, or be willing to obtain, a job-relevant professional certifications/license.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES: * The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
* Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be eligible for employment with Austal USA: * 18 years or older at time of application * Able to provide proof of US Person status (permanent resident or citizen) * No felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date * No felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from disposition date * Willing to submit to a drug screen * Willing to submit to a background check TOOLS: Computer – MS Office, Computer systems.
DIRECTION EXERCISED: Full discretionary authority to assign work and direct staff.
Works independently to deliver against aggressive deadlines.
Escalates complex issues to Chief Compliance Officer as appropriate.
DISCRETION EXERCISED: Discretionary authority to enforce accountability and take corrective measures within the policies and procedures of Compliance function.
LIAISES WITH: Executive team; department managers and staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat.
The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold.
The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB.
SAFETY Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.
Job Type: Full-time