<p>The Compliance Analyst/Lead is a senior accounting professional responsible for overseeing tax, regulatory, and financial compliance across a multi-entity organization. This role supports accounting, audit, and financial management functions while ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP and evolving federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on CPA who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages multiple priorities, and drives continuous process improvement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead preparation, review, and filing of complex regulatory and tax filings, including LM-2, IRS Form 990, sales and use tax, partnership returns, and local regulatory submissions.</li><li>Manage audit preparation and serve as a key liaison with external auditors.</li><li>Analyze financial statements, benefit plan structures, financial systems, and business practices.</li><li>Monitor emerging accounting and regulatory developments and implement required actions.</li><li>Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals, as needed.</li><li>Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, and systems.</li><li>Promote accountability, accuracy, and timeliness in financial reporting across stakeholders.</li></ul><p><br></p>