Director/Principal- RCI

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Director/Principal - RCI

Department: Regulatory Compliance & Investigations 

Supervises:  Senior Managers and staff below

Role Type: Full-time

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Anchin is a New York City based Certified Public Accounting and Consulting firm with a Long Island and Florida presence that provides expert financial advisory to companies across a diverse range of industries. We offer a full range of integrated accounting, consulting and business management services from tax planning and audits to the most detailed analysis of acquisitions and financial restructuring.

Anchin is consistently recognized as one of the "Best of the Best" accounting firms in the country, a Best Place to Work in New York City and New York State, and a Best Accounting Firm to Work For Nationwide.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished Director or Principal here at Anchin to expand our Regulatory Compliance and Investigations (RCI) practice. This individual will play a key role in expanding our advisory services by driving strategic growth initiatives, leading high-impact client engagements, and mentoring a team of professionals. The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge in regulatory compliance, corporate investigations, and forensic accounting. A strong track record in business development and client relationship management is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage complex RCI engagements, including internal investigations, regulatory response, fraud risk assessments, compliance program development, and forensic accounting.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients across various industries, providing insights on evolving regulatory environments and government enforcement trends.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables, adherence to deadlines, and client satisfaction on all projects.
• Drive new business opportunities through networking, relationship development, and participation in industry events and thought leadership.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to develop go-to-market strategies and service offerings aligned with client demand and market trends.
• Expand the RCI practice's footprint by cultivating long-term client relationships and cross-selling firm-wide capabilities.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of consultants and senior professionals within the RCI group while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture that values diversity, integrity, and innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, JD, or CFE certification required.

Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, forensic accounting, investigations, or related advisory work.
• Prior experience working in government agencies is required.
• Proven success in a business development.
• Strong knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulatory frameworks (e.g., DOJ, SEC, OFAC, FCPA, AML, DOL, MWBE, NYS 421-A, 485-X white collar defense, etc.).
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and complex investigations across industries.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong commitment to delivering client value and growing practice areas.

Compensation :

• Competitive annual salary in the range of $175,000 to $275,000+ based on the individual's experience level. 

Anchin provides comprehensive benefits, which you can view here . 

Attributes:

• Accountability: Follows through on commitments, does what you say you will do, even requiring some personal sacrifice.
• Communicates Effectively: Delivers messages in a clear and concise manner, listens attentively.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Relates comfortably to all levels of people, both internally and externally.
• Nimble Learner: Learns quickly when facing new situations, willingly takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
• Technical Proficiency: Deals with technical issues comfortably and can complete work at a high level of proficiency.
• Being Resilient: Shows confidence under pressure, maintains a positive attitude despite adversity.
• Action Oriented: Proactively seeks out new and challenging work.
• Trustworthiness: Keeps confidences and develops a reputation for being honest and ethical.

Anchin is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant irrespective of race, color, creed, alienage, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Anchin is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Anchin Recruitment Team at View email address on us.fitly.work