Compliance Supervisor

Archer Lewis Services LLC•Chicago, IL

6d•$110,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Compliance Supervisor to lead day-to-day compliance operations for a fast-growing national accounting practice providing tax, accounting, and attest/audit services under an alternative practice structure, where a CPA-owned professional entity provides regulated services while affiliated entities delivers bookkeeping, tax, advisory and other administrative services. The “Firms” as referenced herein consistent of (a) a bookkeeping, tax, and advisory firm and its subsidiaries and (b) a licensed CPA firm that provides regulated attest services. The Firms have completed significant acquisitions and continue to grow, requiring strong regulatory compliance execution, research, and integration operating across multiple states. This role plays a critical part in regulatory compliance, including licensing oversight and post-acquisition integration. The ideal candidate is comfortable taking initiative, independently resolving most compliance issues, and providing clear guidance to others in a fast-growth environment.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory, independence, or professional standards roles.
Experience in accounting, audit, tax, or other regulated professional services environments strongly preferred.
Prior experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.
Strong judgment, communication skills, and ability to operate independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience in organizations with private equity ownership, M&A activity, or multi-entity structures a plus
Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills
Highly collaborative and comfortable working across multiple teams and stakeholders
Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented, rapidly evolving environment
Chicago-based role (in-office 4 days per week)

Responsibilities

Compliance Leadership & Integration Participate in the development and maintenance of a compliance framework applicable to accounting firms operating under an APS structure.
Lead compliance integration for newly acquired firms, including alignment to Firms’ policies and professional standards.
Identify compliance gaps and support remediation efforts.
Develop and maintain standardized compliance programs, checklists, and processes.
Regulatory & Professional Standards Compliance Interpret and apply professional standards and regulatory requirements, including independence and ethics rules.
Serve as the first point of review for compliance inquiries.
Monitor regulatory developments affecting the Firms’ operations.
Licensing Oversight Oversee tracking of both individual and entity licenses and entity registrations across jurisdictions.
Manage renewal calendars and ensure required filings are prepared and submitted on time.
Serve as a routine liaison with counsel relating to licensing matters.
Supervision & Stakeholder Support Supervise, mentor, and develop team members.
Provide clear, practical guidance to partners and operational teams.
Escalate matters requiring leadership or legal input.
Tax Compliance Coordination (Supporting subsidiaries providing advisory services to ensure they are set up to successfully fulfill client needs) Coordinate collection of information required for the Firms entity and tax filings.
Track filing requirements and deadlines in partnership with internal corporate tax team.
Ensure consistency of information across entities.