Manager, Transaction Controls & Compliance

Slate Auto

Sales Controls & Compliance Manager responsible for sales compliance framework in automotive transactions. Collaborating across teams to embed governance and operational integrity throughout processes.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $108,877 - $136,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sales compliance and audit processes, with a strong focus on developing and maintaining governance frameworks. Proficient in project management and cross-functional collaboration, particularly within direct-to-consumer automotive environments.

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Sales ComplianceAudit Framework DevelopmentProject ManagementAdvanced Excel SkillsDirect-to-Consumer OEM Experience

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Hard Skills

Sales ControlsGovernance FrameworksForecasting ModelsAudit StandardsTransaction OperationsRegulatory RequirementsSOP DevelopmentOperational IntegrityDealer OperationsLicensing Requirements

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationExecutive Presentation SkillsCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Direct-to-Consumer AutomotiveOEMDealership OperationsSales JourneyAudit FindingsOperational ProcessesCorrective ActionGoodwillsCreditsReturns

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and evolve the sales controls framework, setting audit standards across the end-to-end sales journey.
Establish and continuously improve SOPs for transaction operations and partner performance, conducting audits and driving corrective action to strengthen compliance and operational integrity.
Ensure adherence across all paperwork, operational processes, and partner or service work.
Embed controls and checkpoints throughout the sales journey to meet regulatory and internal standards.
Maintain governance around goodwills, credits, returns, buybacks, and other sales adjustments.
Own dealer operations standards within the sales journey.
Manage dealer and salesperson licensing requirements across applicable team members and partners.
Develop forecasting models and reporting to track trends and audit outcomes.
Collaborate cross-functional finance, accounting, IT, and operational partners to align controls across the business.
Present executive-level updates, audit findings, and governance reports to senior leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in sales compliance, audit, dealer operations, or related fields within direct-to-consumer automotive or OEM environments.
Direct-to-consumer OEM experience required.
Dealership operations experience strongly preferred.
Proven project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives from design through execution.
Advanced Excel skills, including experience building audit frameworks, forecasting models, and reporting.
Strong understanding of sales controls and regulatory requirements across the sales journey.
Experience with governance frameworks for adjustments such as goodwills, credits, returns, and buybacks.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with finance, accounting, IT, and operational partners.
Excellent executive presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly to senior leadership.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
401(k) matching
flexible work arrangements
professional development opportunities