Head of Compliance

Finalsite is the most valued partner for K12 schools to build trust strengthen community and grow enrollment. Ranked among the best EdTech Companies in America Finalsite supports more than 7000 schools and districts worldwide with an integrated platform for websites communications mobile apps enrollment and marketing services.

Headquartered in Glastonbury Connecticut Finalsite is a global company with employees working remotely across nearly every U.S. state as well as throughout Europe South America and Asia.

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported connected and empowered to grow. Thats why we invest in our employees through competitive benefits professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture built on partnership and purpose. Whether youre looking to expand your skills take on new challenges or make a meaningful impact in education Finalsite offers the opportunity to grow your career while helping schools thrive.

At Finalsite every interaction matters with our clients with each other and with the schools and families we serve. Join us and help shape stronger school communities around the world

The Head of Compliance is responsible for leading and overseeing the organizations global compliance ethics regulatory and risk management programs across all business operations. This executive role reports to the Chief Executive Officer and ensures the company maintains compliance with all applicable laws regulations industry standards and internal policies while supporting strategic growth and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring significant leadership experience within payments fintech banking or regulated financial transaction environments and possess deep expertise in payment compliance financial regulations transaction risk and operational governance.

100% Remote - Anywhere within the US

• Develops implements and oversees the enterprise-wide compliance and ethics program across all business operations and corporate functions.
• Establishes and maintains policies procedures governance frameworks and internal controls to ensure regulatory and operational compliance.
• Oversees compliance related to payments financial transactions AML/KYC and applicable financial regulations.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements including PCI-DSS NACHA BSA/AML OFAC GDPR SOC controls card network rules and other relevant industry standards.
• Serves as the primary compliance liaison with banking partners payment processors card networks regulatory agencies auditors and external legal counsel.
• Partners with executive leadership to identify assess and mitigate legal operational financial and reputational risks.
• Leads enterprise compliance audits regulatory examinations investigations monitoring activities and remediation initiatives.
• Oversees AML sanctions screening fraud prevention transaction monitoring and financial compliance controls.
• Oversees compliance training and awareness programs to promote a culture of integrity accountability and ethical conduct.
• Advises leadership on emerging regulatory requirements payment industry developments and enterprise risk trends that may impact the business.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Legal Finance HR Product Security Technology and Operations teams to ensure compliant business practices and scalable operational processes.
• Oversees third-party risk management and vendor compliance programs particularly related to financial systems payment providers and technology platforms.
• Provides regular reporting and strategic recommendations to the executive team and Board of Directors regarding compliance program effectiveness audit findings and organizational risk exposure.
• Supports strategic initiatives acquisitions partnerships and expansion efforts from a regulatory and compliance perspective.

• Participates in enterprise risk management and business continuity planning initiatives.
• Represents the organization in industry groups regulatory discussions and compliance-related forums.
• Assists with corporate governance initiatives and policy development as needed.

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Legal Studies Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive compliance legal risk management or regulatory leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing enterprise compliance programs.
• Extensive and demonstrated experience designing building and operating a compliance program from the ground up.
• Extensive experience within payments fintech merchant acquiring banking payment processing or other highly regulated financial transaction environments.
• Deep expertise in payment operations payment network rules transaction risk management and financial regulatory compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of PCI-DSS NACHA AML/KYC OFAC money transmission regulations card network compliance fraud prevention and financial controls.
• Experience partnering directly with payment processors acquiring banks card networks and financial institutions.
• Proven experience managing audits regulatory examinations compliance investigations and remediation efforts within payment or financial services environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale enterprise compliance programs in high-growth organizations.
• Strong executive communication leadership and cross-functional partnership skills.
• Exceptional analytical strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.

• Juris Doctor (JD) MBA or other advanced degree.
• Professional certifications such as CRCM CAMS CIPP CIA or equivalent.
• Experience leading compliance within a SaaS fintech or payment-enabled technology organization.
• Experience supporting global payment operations and international regulatory frameworks.

• Strategic Leadership
• Regulatory & Compliance Expertise
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Ethical Judgment & Integrity
• Executive Communication
• Operational Excellence
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Change Management
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving

Finalsite offers 100% fully remote employment opportunities however these opportunities are limited to permanent residents of the United States. Current residency as well as continued residency within the United States is required to obtain (and retain) employment with Finalsite.

Finalsite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please contact Finalsites People Operations Team. Finalsite is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Finalsite will ensure that persons with disabilities or special needs are provided a reasonable accommodation. Ensure your Finalsite job offer is legitimate and dont fall victim to fraud. Ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of verbal communication and ensure all email correspondence is from a email address. For added security where possible apply through our company website at Experience:

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