Archer Lewis · 11 hours ago
Compliance Supervisor
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expArcher Lewis is one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in the nation, dedicated to helping local businesses with their tax and accounting needs. They are seeking a Compliance Supervisor to lead compliance operations, ensure regulatory adherence, and support integration across newly acquired firms in a dynamic environment.
AccountingBookkeeping and PayrollConsultingFinancial ServicesTax Preparation
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
Qualification
Required
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
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)
Benefits
Flexible Paid Time Off (FTO)
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
100% Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
100% Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
Health and Wellness Resources
Career Development and Continuing Education Opportunities
Collaborative, Growth-Oriented Work Environment
Company
Archer Lewis
Archer Lewis offers accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, consulting, and business valuation.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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