Position Summary
The Compliance Associate is responsible for assigned compliance, risk, and third-party risk management (TPRM) functions within the Legal & Risk Department. This position performs various compliance and risk management related tasks, and prepares recurring reports and summaries for analysis in furtherance of the companys risk management program. This position will report to the companys Legal & Risk Compliance Manager.
The firm has one available position in either Austin, TX; Long Beach, CA; Portland, OR; or San Francisco, CA. Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss available options with your recruiter.
Your Contributions and Position
- Research compliance, licensing, and registration requirements for state and local jurisdictions and prepare summaries and/or reports for review by the Legal & Risk Compliance Manager or the companys other attorneys.
- Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks related to company compliance with professional, local, state, and federal regulations, including preparation of company registrations and/or licensing documents.
- Assist in responding to various internal stakeholder requests related to the companys policies, procedures, and legal compliance.
- Monitor compliance team email account and direct inquiries appropriately.
- Prepare draft questionnaires, notifications, and other communications for review as part of the companys TPRM program.
- Review completed questionnaires and responses from the companys vendors and suppliers, and prepare summaries, remediation plans, and/or risk assessments for review.
- Prepare responses and gather documentation to respond to risk questionnaires sent by the companys clients.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with various company stakeholders and client/vendor representatives.
- Perform tasks related to new client due diligence; make recommendations on action items based on findings.
- Update and respond to requests for business insurance certificates, policy changes, etc. and assist in completion of annual insurance policy applications as directed.
- Additional duties and projects as assigned.
Your Background and Skills
- Bachelors degree plus 1-3 years of relevant compliance experience.
- Prior experience working with attorneys or in a professional services firm a plus.
- Ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities.
- Ability to accurately research compliance, licensing, and registration rules and efficiently organize and present findings for review and recommendation.
- High ethical standards and discretion in handling confidential information.
- Prior experience working with licensing and regulating authorities is a plus.
- Superior organizational and follow-through skills, performing work accurately with strong attention to detail.
- Display strong analytical skills, including the ability to gather information, conduct analyses, present findings, and create solutions.
- Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite, in particular with Excel, as well as experience using accounting software systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Compensation: $72,000 to $85,000 depending on experience. More is possible if experience dictates.
Why work with us?
Our firm is committed to providing our people with opportunities to excel professionally. We believe in the importance of a welcoming work culture and quality work-life integration to support our staff as we grow together.
Were leading the way to a better future of work culture.
- Increased number of paid holidays per year
- Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions
- Flexible working hours and work arrangements
- Remote and hybrid opportunities
- Expanding Social Impact department for a healthy, happy, inclusive and productive workplace
The benefits of joining our team
- Strong growth opportunities
- Competitive benefits package
- 401(k) package with firm profit-sharing
- Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan
- Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration
- Dress for your day policy
- Resources of a national firm
Get to know us better!
Hello! Were Novogradac & Company LLP, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 800 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.
Novogradac & Company LLP is one of the nations top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.
Ready to learn more?
To be considered for this position, interested candidates MUST apply via our company website: https://www.novoco.com/careers
Novogradac & Company LLP offers a progressive work environment, competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k).
Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradacs culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.
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