Compliance Manager

Compliance Manager

Washington, D.C. Office

ABOUT THE FIRM

Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. (Cornerstone) is a full-service, bipartisan consulting firm specializing in federal and state government relations, public affairs and strategic communications, and business advisory services. Utilizing a shared vision, philosophy, and complete team approach, Cornerstone – more than 225 professionals across 17 states and D.C. – stands as one of the industry’s most effective and respected consulting firms. We are proud of our professional standards and team culture that provide clients the full depth and breadth of our expertise, experience, and relationships, resulting in meaningful and highly valuable partnerships.

At our core, we are a professional services consulting firm that focuses on solving problems and creating opportunities for our clients.

POSITION OVERVIEW

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

Cornerstone seeks a full-time, team-oriented individual to join our Operations team as a Compliance Manager in our Washington, D.C. office. Working closely with the firm’s Compliance team, the Compliance Manager will help oversee federal and state lobbying and ethics compliance, including LDA, FARA, and state reporting requirements. The role will also support employee compliance and ethics training, monitor and plan for emerging regulatory needs, assist with the review of certain client contracts and related agreements, and serve as a key resource to colleagues on compliance and ethics matters across the firm.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with, and over time helping to lead, the firm’s federal Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) compliance and reporting;
• Assisting with the firm’s Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) reporting and compliance;
• Assisting with, and over time helping to lead, various state ethics compliance and reporting;
• Assessing and planning for emerging state lobbying and ethics compliance needs;
• Assisting with all new employee compliance and ethics trainings;
• Providing support as needed on the firm’s federal client contracts, subcontracts, and non-disclosure agreements by reviewing and editing documents; and,
• Serving as a key contact and advisor for all compliance and ethics related matters.

COMPETENCIES

The Compliance Manager is a high-visibility position that requires strong organizational skills. They must maintain the highest level of ethical integrity and ensure the company is in compliance with all rules and regulations relative to federal and state lobbying ethics laws. The ideal candidate for this position is highly motivated and has a strong attention to detail. They must be willing to adapt to a fast-paced, established environment. Additional key competencies should also include the following:

• Proactiveness: Takes initiative, anticipates needs, is a self-starter, and focuses on delivering solutions.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Works well within a team, is personable and willing to help others, has a collaborative mindset, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Critical Thinker: Action-oriented and results-focused, thinks strategically and invests him or herself into the business to deliver superior results.
• Time Management: Successfully manages competing priorities, works well in a busy, fast-paced environment, consistently meets deadlines and communicates when he or she cannot.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Adapts to change, adjusts priorities on-the-go, and maintains a flexible work style, as priorities shift often within operations.
• Communication and Respect: Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and acts in a professional and respectful manner.
• Dependability: Consistently produces a strong work product, responds promptly, follows instructions, and remains confident in high pressure and stressful situations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate for this position has at least a bachelor’s degree in legal studies, political science, public policy, government affairs, business administration, or a related field and at least three years of relevant work experience. Preference will be given to candidates with an advanced degree and/or prior experience in legal, regulatory, ethics, or lobbying compliance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

BENEFITS

Base salary for this position shall be based on experience and level of education and range from $75,000 to $95,000. Employees are eligible for annual performance-based bonuses as well as full coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance premiums. In addition, employees are eligible to receive a 401(k) employer match and shares in the firm’s employee stock ownership plan upon entering the plan. Employees are eligible for paid time off and additional fringe benefits to perform their job duties (e.g., parking, cell phone coverage).