Compliance Manager at indiGO Auto Group in Houston, TX

Job description

• indiGO Auto Group is seeking a full-time Compliance Manager to join our indiGO Auto Group Corporate team, reporting directly to the Director of HR. This role will support the indiGO organization in maintaining a strong culture of compliance across our dealerships. This is a great opportunity to work for an exciting company in a fast-paced environment, with an abundance of growth opportunities for our most talented team members.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between indiGO and the Pon Ethics and Compliance Team, ensuring alignment with broader corporate standards.
• Lead the indiGO Compliance Task Force (CTF) to drive awareness and alignment on compliance-related issues across the organization, reporting progress to executive leadership.
• Conduct internal audits and assessments based on priority areas identified by leadership.
• Partner with the Pon Tax Team to support state audits and related compliance needs.
• Track and report on training completion rates across dealerships, following up with locations as needed to close gaps.
• Monitor the compliance system, identifying and helping mitigate issues as they arise.
• Prepare and submit required compliance reports and filings to state and federal agencies.
• Manage the company's data retention and purging processes to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Support ad hoc compliance initiatives and projects as they arise.
• Build strong relationships with dealership general managers and operations teams to foster a culture of compliance.
• Provide training sessions and resources to help teams understand compliance requirements and best practices.
• Support dealership acquisitions by helping integrate compliance processes within 90 days of acquisition.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency within compliance-related processes.
• Assist in coordinating with external consultants when needed to meet compliance demands.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or a related coordination/project management role, preferably in the automotive, retail, or multi-unit industry.
• Working knowledge of industry-specific laws (i.e., federal and state laws focused on consumer protection, fair lending practices, data privacy, workplace safety) and a demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct and operational integrity.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives at once.
• Comfortable working with dealership management systems (e.g., Tekion, CDK, or similar).
• Proven ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization, from dealership staff to executive leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead training sessions and present to groups.
• Strong Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
• Extremely organized with dedicated attention to detail.
• A positive attitude and a clear focus on delivering work of the highest quality.
• Domestic and international travel required.
• Willing to submit to a drug test and criminal background check.
• Maintain professional appearance and demeanor at all times.

Skills

Required

• Compliance
• Risk management
• Project management
• Organizational skills
• Relationship building
• Written and verbal communication
• Training and presentation
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Attention to detail
• Positive attitude

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a cohesive and supportive team environment
• Comprehensive insurance plans - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings account, and flexible savings account
• 401(k) plus match
• Unlimited professional training opportunities
• Paid vacation days, sick days, and holidays
• Opportunity for advancement in a growing company
• Brand new, state-of-the-art facilities and equipment