What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead IT Compliance Analyst position at Forvis Mazars, LLP?
General information
Name
Lead IT Compliance Analyst
Posting Title
Lead IT Compliance Analyst
Ref #
2236106
Date Published
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Close Date
02/25/2026
Job Category
Internal Firm Services
Advertised Location
US-Remote
Working time
Full Time
Description & Requirements
The Compliance Analyst Lead serves as a subject matter expert in IT risk management, governance, and compliance, with specialized knowledge in IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity, cloud security, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. This role is responsible for focusing on a specific project or technology in the information security, risk, audit and compliance program. The Compliance Analyst Lead will assist with IT Compliance, Risk Management, and Audit projects as assigned. The role identifies risks and recommends enhancements and contributes to ongoing process and tool enhancements within the compliance program. This role coaches audit & risk staff and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. The Compliance Analyst Lead will possess strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, have sound decision making abilities, and excellent communication capabilities. The ability to work independently and function as a trusted advisor to team members and stakeholders is essential. This role reports to the Senior Compliance Manager
What You Will Do:
- Provide expertise in IT risk management, governance, compliance, IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity, cloud security, and emerging technologies (AI).
- Work on dedicated projects assigned in IT audit and IT risk.
- Identify risks, evaluate controls, and recommend improvements.
- Work with other IT personnel to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards and compliance frameworks including HIPAA/HITECH, PCI, FISMA, GLBA, FDICIA, GDPR, NIST and others as required.
- Work in collaboration with IT Leadership, Compliance, Risk, Legal, & Business teams.
- Assist with the design and implementation of security awareness materials and information security training.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal laws & regulations and state privacy and security laws and accreditation standards, and monitor emerging technologies and trends (e.g. cloud, AI, BYOD) for audit implications to ensure organizational adaptation and compliance.
- Attend, present and/or participate in continuing professional education classes and training courses.
- Work independently and serve as a trusted advisor to team members and stakeholders.
- Report progress to the Senior Compliance Manager and contribute to process and tool improvement within the compliance program.
- Use metrics to report on GRC adherence and project progress.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Subject matter expert with 5 years of experience in information security audit/compliance.
- Expert knowledge with security and risk frameworks, standards, and best practices (i.e., PCI, HIPAA, ISO, NIST, COBIT, ITIL, etc.).
- Expert knowledge with regulatory requirements (e.g., GLBA, HIPAA, PCI, SOX, etc.).
- Expert knowledge with third-party and vendor assessments.
- Experience in performing multiple projects and collaborating with workforce
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10 years of relevant experience
- Two-year college (associate's degree)
- Trade or technical school
- Working knowledge of AI; experience with using it for audit work, experience in audit of AI, experience in evaluating the risk of AI.
- Advanced knowledge of Security frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT.
- Advanced data analytics experience.
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Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085)
Pursuant to Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range displayed is for the Colorado market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
Colorado Salary Range:
CO Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 107,500
CO Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 197,000
New York City Pay Transparency
Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances within the state including (but not limited to) New York City, the salary range displayed is for the New York markets. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
New York Salary Range:
NY Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 129,000
NY Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 215,000
California Pay Transparency
Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of California, the salary range displayed is for the California market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
California Salary Range:
CA Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 118,200
CA Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 215,000
Los Angeles County and City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County and City Fair Chance Ordinance", Forvis Mazars will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act." Please see the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance notice for more information.
Maryland Wage Transparency
Pursuant to Maryland's Wage Range Transparency Law, the salary range displayed is for the Maryland market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
MD Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 107500
MD Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 197000
Massachusetts Wage Transparency
Pursuant to the Massachusetts' Wage Transparency Act, the salary range displayed is for the Massachusetts market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
MA Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 118200
MA Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 197000
Illinois Wage Transparency
Pursuant to Illinois' Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
IL Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 107500
IL Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 197000
New Jersey Wage Transparency
Pursuant to New Jersey's Pay Transparency Law, the salary range displayed is for the New Jersey market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
NJ Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 129000
NJ Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 215000
Vermont Wage Transparency
Pursuant to Vermont Act 155, the salary range displayed is for the Vermont market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
VT Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 96800
VT Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 179100
Washington Wage Transparency
Pursuant to Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, the salary range displayed is for the Washington market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits such as medical, dental, vision, tax-savings plans, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, holidays, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
WA Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 118200
WA Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 215000
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