Senior Manager, Enterprise Compliance (Americas)

Brother International Corporation • Bridgewater Township, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Enterprise Compliance (Americas) partners with Legal and business stakeholders to advance the regional Compliance program through governance, program management, monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement. The role supports compliance risk assessments, policy and procedure management, training and awareness, remediation tracking, and consistent implementation of program requirements across the Americas. It also contributes to strategic planning by assessing emerging risks, recommending enterprise-wide solutions, and helping shape the long-term compliance roadmap.

The position leads compliance governance and coordination across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America; oversees key compliance programs owned by functional stakeholders; and develops metrics, dashboards, scorecards, and reports for Legal leadership, management committees, and regional stakeholders. It works cross-functionally with Legal, Supply Chain, HR, Internal Audit, and other teams to support risk mitigation, program effectiveness, and organizational accountability.

This is a hybrid role. Subject to business needs, employees may work remotely up to two days per week; assigned office days are determined by the manager. The targeted base salary is $140,000–$165,000 per year. The position is eligible for a 20% bonus at 100% of target, with the opportunity to achieve above target subject to company performance and applicable bonus plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Legal Studies, Compliance, Risk Management, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in compliance, legal operations, risk management, governance, audit, internal controls, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience supporting and enhancing corporate compliance programs within a complex, matrixed organization.
• At least 8 years of experience conducting compliance risk assessments, developing compliance reporting and metrics, and supporting governance frameworks.
• At least 8 years of experience managing compliance projects and driving cross-functional initiatives.
• At least 8 years of experience developing and delivering compliance training, communications, and awareness programs.
• At least 8 years of experience partnering with senior business leaders and functional stakeholders to address compliance risks and business objectives.
• At least 8 years of experience supporting regulatory inquiries, audits, assessments, or compliance reviews.
• At least 8 years of prior people leadership or project leadership experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of corporate compliance program principles, governance frameworks, and risk management practices.
• Ability to assess compliance risks and support implementation of practical, business-focused solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders across organizational levels without direct authority.
• Strong facilitation and collaboration skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional teams and working groups.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive matters professionally and discreetly.
• Commitment to fostering integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Professional compliance, risk, audit, or governance certification preferred, such as CCEP, GRCP, CRCM, CIA, CISA, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of compliance management systems, learning management systems, governance platforms, reporting tools, or workflow automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the Americas compliance governance framework.
• Lead compliance activities across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America to promote consistent application of company policies and compliance requirements.
• Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments and identify opportunities for control improvements.
• Facilitate governance meetings, compliance committees, and cross-functional working groups.
• Track compliance initiatives, action plans, and program deliverables across multiple business functions.
• Monitor regulatory developments and coordinate updates to compliance processes, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain compliance documentation, records, and governance materials.
• Lead administration and continuous improvement of regional compliance programs, including third-party risk management and due diligence, forced labor and responsible sourcing, records retention and information governance, and product compliance governance.
• Monitor program performance metrics and track remediation resulting from audits, assessments, and reviews.
• Partner with Legal, Supply Chain, HR, Internal Audit, and other functions to support compliance objectives.
• Maintain program documentation, procedures, reporting materials, and evidence of compliance activities.
• Lead development and maintenance of compliance dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools.
• Analyze compliance data, trends, and key metrics to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for Legal leadership, management committees, and regional stakeholders.
• Support compliance monitoring and periodic program effectiveness reviews.
• Track corrective actions and remediation plans to ensure timely completion and resolution.
• Assist with regulatory inquiries, internal reviews, and audit-related requests.
• Partner with Legal and business leadership to develop and execute the Americas compliance strategy in alignment with enterprise objectives and evolving regulatory expectations.
• Evaluate emerging compliance, regulatory, and business risks and recommend long-term program enhancements.
• Lead assessments of compliance trends, benchmarking, and industry best practices to inform program evolution.
• Support multi-year compliance roadmaps, including prioritization of initiatives, governance enhancements, technology solutions, and process improvements.
• Provide senior leadership with strategic insights and data-driven recommendations about compliance risks, program performance, and emerging areas of focus.
• Identify cross-functional compliance themes, systemic risks, and opportunities to improve consistency, efficiency, and risk awareness.
• Administer compliance training platforms, reporting, and training assignments.
• Coordinate annual compliance training campaigns and awareness initiatives.
• Support development and maintenance of compliance communications and educational materials; deliver training sessions and awareness presentations as needed.
• Track training completion, effectiveness measures, and related compliance metrics.
• Coordinate governance committee materials, agendas, and meeting documentation.
• Lead and support compliance-related projects and process improvement initiatives; develop project plans, timelines, and status reporting.
• Assist with annual compliance planning and budget tracking.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and user experience of compliance processes.
• Support benchmarking and adoption of compliance best practices.

Benefits

• Health insurance, effective from day one of employment.
• Vision insurance, effective from day one of employment.
• Dental insurance, effective from day one of employment.
• 401(k) plan with an employer match of up to 100% of the first 4% of employee contributions; employer matches vest immediately.
• Educational assistance program reimbursing up to 100% of qualifying tuition, lab fees, textbooks, and related expenses.
• Eligible for a 20% bonus at 100% of target, with potential to achieve above target subject to company performance and applicable bonus plans.
• Hybrid office schedule and flexible Fridays.
• Facilitated courses, certificate programs, and resources for self-paced learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior