Director of Compliance

Company: Home Franchise Concepts, LLC
Location: Flower Mound
Posted on: October 27, 2024

Job Description:

Hybrid - Flower Mound, TX 777 International Parkway 3rd Floor Flower Mound, TX 75022, USA DescriptionAbout The CompanyHome Franchise Concepts is one of the largest franchising systems in the home improvement goods and services space. The Company's brands: Budget Blinds, PremierGarage, AdvantaClean, Kitchen Tune-Up, Bath Tune-Up, Two Maids, Aussie Pet Mobile, The Tailored Closet, Lightspeed Restoration and Concrete Craft are consistently rated at the top of their categories and supported by more than 2,600 franchise territories in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Home Franchise Concepts is a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, a family-owned, professionally managed diversified automotive company. To diversify their portfolio, JM Family acquired Home Franchise Concepts in 2019 as their first non-automotive acquisition. The Company fit JM Family's key investment criteria: asset-light with strong free cash flow characteristics and a track record of growth in an industry with long-term tailwinds. Since the acquisition, the Company has doubled the number of brands under management and is committed to continued, rapid profitable growth.About The JobThe Compliance Director is responsible for ensuring that the franchisor and its franchisees adhere strictly to the franchise agreement requirements, as well as applicable federal and state franchise laws. This role is responsible for building a high-performance team that helps ensure compliance through conducting franchisee audits, implementing policies and procedures, measuring and tracking department activities, and liaising with internal departments to ensure maximum effectiveness of the function in support of maintaining the integrity and reputation of our brands.Essential Job Functions

• Oversee and provide strategic direction to the franchise compliance function, focusing on adherence to franchise agreements, and relevant federal and state regulations.
• Develop an annual compliance plan aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. Ensure that resources are effectively allocated to address key risks and priorities.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing internal compliance team. Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to staff members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
• Oversee the execution of franchisee audits in accordance with professional standards, policies, and procedures. Ensure that compliance audits are conducted efficiently, objectively, and with due professional care.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize key franchise compliance risks facing the organization. Provide assurance and recommendations to management on the adequacy of risk management practices and subsequent agreements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal associates, the leadership team, and other key stakeholders. Communicate audit findings, recommendations, and insights in a clear and concise manner.
• Establish and maintain a quality assurance and improvement program for the compliance function. Ensure that processes, methodologies, and deliverables meet professional standards and best practices.
• Stay abreast of regulatory requirements, industry trends, and emerging risks that may impact the organization. Ensure that compliance activities remain in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the compliance function. Identify opportunities to enhance audit methodologies, tools, and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare and present audit reports, findings, and recommendations to senior leadership to ensure that results are communicated timely and that appropriate action plans are developed to address any identified issues.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.HOME FRANCHISE CONCEPTS IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERHome Franchise Concepts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified associates without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law.DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONSIf you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact HFC's Talent Acquisition department at HR@gohfc.com for assistance. If you have an accommodation request for one of our recruiting events, please notify us at least 72 hours prior so that we may provide assistance.At Home Franchise Concepts, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package tailored to your needs and those of your family. Beyond base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as well as participation in our robust retirement plans including 401k. We offer medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts. We also provide access to emergency backup care and family support services, supplemental life insurance, a lifestyle spending account, parental leave, and paid time off. During your interview process, our talent team can fill you in on the details of our benefits and career development opportunities.
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