Compliance & Audit Manager

Compliance & Audit Manager

Flynn Hospitality is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Compliance Manager to oversee regulatory compliance, audit coordination, documentation, and issue resolution across a growing hospitality portfolio.

This position will not be responsible for preparing tax returns, filing returns, or providing tax planning services. Instead, the Compliance & Audit Manager will partner with Finance, Operations, and external advisors to ensure required filings and payments are completed accurately and timely, compliance obligations are properly documented, and the company is prepared for internal and external audits.

The ideal candidate will have a strong audit background, experience managing compliance across multiple entities and jurisdictions, and the ability to identify risks, improve controls, and drive issues through resolution.

Audit Management and Regulatory Compliance

• Lead and coordinate federal, state, and local audits, including gathering documentation, responding to information requests, tracking deadlines, and managing follow-up items.
• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for regulatory audits, agency inquiries, notices, and compliance reviews.
• Review audit findings, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective action plans with appropriate internal departments.
• Maintain organized audit files, supporting documentation, correspondence, and resolution records.
• Track open audit items and compliance issues through final resolution.
• Assist with internal compliance reviews to identify potential risks before they result in penalties, assessments, or operational disruption.
• Monitor regulatory requirements affecting the company and communicate relevant changes to business partners.

Multi-State and Hospitality Compliance

• Oversee compliance requirements across multiple legal entities, properties, and jurisdictions.
• Monitor compliance related to sales and use tax, occupancy tax, gross receipts tax, business licenses, and other applicable regulatory obligations.
• Confirm that required filings and payments prepared by internal teams or external providers are completed accurately and timely.
• Review supporting documentation and reconciliations for completeness, accuracy, and audit readiness.
• Coordinate compliance requirements associated with new property acquisitions, management transitions, openings, and dispositions.
• Research jurisdictional requirements and work with internal teams and external advisors to resolve complex compliance questions.
• Maintain a centralized compliance calendar of filing deadlines, renewals, audit dates, and regulatory obligations.

Internal Controls and Risk Management

• Evaluate existing compliance processes and internal controls for effectiveness and consistency.
• Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, checklists, and documentation standards.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, and property leadership to strengthen controls and reduce compliance risk.
• Establish procedures to ensure supporting records are accurate, complete, accessible, and retained in accordance with company requirements.
• Assist leadership with compliance risk assessments and status reporting.
• Escalate significant compliance concerns, recurring issues, and unresolved risks to appropriate leadership.

Notices, Assessments, and Issue Resolution

• Review and coordinate responses to government notices, assessments, penalties, and agency correspondence.
• Research discrepancies and work with internal departments, external advisors, and government agencies to resolve issues.
• Track notices and assessments from receipt through final resolution.
• Identify recurring compliance issues and recommend corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Maintain documentation supporting abatements, appeals, corrections, and other resolution efforts.

Systems, Reporting, and Process Improvement

• Maintain accurate compliance records within financial, tax, and reporting systems.
• Develop dashboards, trackers, and reports to communicate compliance status, audit activity, open risks, and corrective actions.
• Support system implementations and configuration reviews related to regulatory compliance.
• Partner with internal teams to improve data integrity, documentation, workflow, and reporting processes.
• Assist with the implementation and ongoing administration of compliance technology, including Avalara and related systems.
• Promote consistent compliance practices across corporate departments and hotel properties.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Compliance, or a related field required.
• Five or more years of progressive experience in compliance, audit, accounting, regulatory oversight, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience managing or supporting federal, state, or local audits required.
• Experience responding to agency notices, assessments, and regulatory inquiries required.
• Multi-state and multi-entity compliance experience strongly preferred.
• Hospitality, real estate, property management, or franchise experience preferred.
• Experience working with external accounting firms, auditors, consultants, or regulatory agencies preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of audit processes, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and documentation requirements.
• Working knowledge of sales and use tax, occupancy tax, property tax, gross receipts tax, business licensing, and related compliance obligations.
• Ability to interpret regulations, identify risks, and translate requirements into practical business processes.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple audits, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Finance, Operations, property leadership, and external advisors.
• Ability to communicate compliance concerns clearly and professionally to all levels of the organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive information.
• Familiarity with Avalara systems, configurations, and reporting preferred.
• Familiarity with ProfitSword or similar hospitality financial systems preferred.

Work Environment

• Corporate office environment with occasional travel to hotel properties or other business locations.
• Ability to work extended hours during audits, regulatory deadlines, property transitions, or other peak periods.

Role Details

• Location: 6363 North State Highway 161, Suite 265, Irving, Texas
• Work arrangement: Primarily onsite, with the ability to work from home one day per week
• Travel up to 25%

What You'll Love About Working Here

We believe great work deserves great rewards. Our benefits are designed to support your career, health, and life outside the hotel:

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
• Supportive culture + career growth opportunities

Let's Build Something Great – Together

At Flynn Hospitality, we're committed to your success. Join a company where your work is valued, your voice is heard, and your growth is a priority.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Flynn Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any protected characteristic. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.