Conner Strong & Buckelew · 12 hours ago
Senior Vice President (SVP), Compliance and Audit
Conner Strong & Buckelew (CSB) is seeking an experienced Senior Vice President (SVP) of Compliance and Audit to lead and manage the firm’s benefits compliance and audit functions. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality compliance guidance and overseeing the self-funded claims audit business, requiring strong leadership and expertise in employee benefits compliance.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage CSB’s benefits and ERISA compliance team, providing strategic direction, oversight, and mentorship
Deliver day-to-day compliance guidance to internal benefits consultants and directly to group benefits clients
Advise on all aspects of employee benefits compliance, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, MHPAEA, Section 125, and related federal and state requirements
Serve as a trusted subject-matter expert on emerging and evolving benefits compliance issues
Develop and publish client-facing legislative and regulatory updates related to employee benefits compliance
Design and host educational webinars, presentations, and training sessions on compliance topics for clients and internal teams
Translate complex legal and regulatory concepts into clear, practical guidance for non-legal audiences
Participate periodically in sales presentations, finalist meetings, and client strategy sessions to showcase CSB’s compliance expertise
Support business development efforts by demonstrating the value of CSB’s compliance and audit capabilities
Oversee CSB’s self-funded claims audit practice (AIM), including service delivery, quality control, and team management
Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with contractual requirements, industry best practices, and regulatory standards
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to grow and enhance the AIM audit offering
Manage, develop, and evaluate compliance and audit staff
Establish processes, workflows, and standards to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery
Coordinate closely with CSB leadership, benefits consulting teams, and operational partners
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) required; active bar membership strongly preferred
Minimum of 10 years of experience advising on group health and welfare benefit plans
Deep expertise in ERISA and employee benefits compliance across private, public, and Taft-Hartley plans
Prior experience leading and managing professional teams
Strong familiarity with self-funded health plans, claims administration, and claims audit processes
Fluency in emerging and evolving benefits compliance issues impacting employer-sponsored health plans
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to present confidently to clients, executives, and large audiences
Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with strong judgment
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities
Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to mentoring and team development
Benefits
Participation in family medical and dental insurance programs
401K plan
PTO
Company
Conner Strong & Buckelew
Conner Strong & Buckelew is an insurance brokerage, employee benefits and risk management consulting firm.
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