Compliance Specialist

About Maritz

At Maritz, decades of innovation and perseverance have built more than just a strong reputation — they’ve shaped a culture where human connection and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

Joining Maritz means becoming part of a workplace grounded in a critical truth; people and their potential is our greatest resource.

Maritz helps companies achieve their business goals by inspiring people to perform their best. We design experiences, incentives, and recognition programs that spark action and deliver measurable impact.

And we’ve brought this human-first design inward – intentionally building teams that care for each other and collaborate powerfully. In our most recent employee survey, nearly 90% of respondents said that their managers care about their concerns and 82% said they feel genuinely appreciated. We know that when employees feel seen, supported, and celebrated for who they are, they thrive and so does our business.

That’s why we’ve created a flexible, environment that empowers you to do your best work without sacrificing what matters most to you. In fact, in that same survey, nearly 90% of respondents said they have the flexibility they need to balance work and personal life and nearly 80% said Maritz does a great job prioritizing employee well being.

We have a passion for excellence and genuine care for the people making it possible.

Your Role as a Compliance Specialist

The Compliance Specialist will be the primary point of contact for all project related financial, HCP ToV and regional sponsorship functions. This includes establishing and maintaining project files, cost tracking, project forecasting/reconciliation, invoice preparation, project scope changes, monitoring cash flow, working with event management and account teams to monitor project performance by providing analysis of project data, ensuring compliance with client contracts, and providing accurate and timely final billing.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage project financials, including revenue and gross profit tracking, cost reconciliation, and updates within internal systems.
• Prepare and review complex client invoices, ensuring accuracy and alignment with agreements to support positive project cash flow.
• Reconcile project details in accordance with client/vendor agreements, internal policies, and HCP ToV requirements.
• Provide financial and compliance updates to Event Management and Account Managers, identifying opportunities to improve project profitability.
• Complete monthly closing tasks, including research, follow‑up, and detailed analysis of project data.
• Serve as a resource for contract compliance, offering guidance to Account Teams, Event Managers, and Sales teams on policy requirements.
• Maintain all required documentation for GAAP, internal audits, external audits, and client audit requests.
• Support enhancements to SOPs, ensure SLAs are met, and may lead internal initiatives or assist with onsite or remote client support as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Compliance, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of experience in financial analysis, compliance, project accounting, or related corporate financial environments.
• Strong understanding of financial practices, project financials, and HCP ToV guidelines.
• Proficiency in Excel with an ability to analyze, interpret, and reconcile financial data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to multitask and work independently on moderate to complex projects.
• Ability to adapt to evolving systems, tools, and processes.

Nice To Have

• Experience working with corporate auditors or supporting audit processes.
• Background in event, healthcare, or agency settings with compliance-heavy programs.
• Prefer Cincinnati or Raritan area

Working Logistics & Things You Should Know

• This is a Hybrid role (onsite expectations may be defined by team or business needs).
• Travel may be required occasionally to support onsite client operations or remote client meetings.

Key skills/competency

• Financial Analysis
• Compliance Management
• Project Accounting
• HCP ToV Guidelines
• Invoice Preparation
• Cost Tracking
• GAAP
• Audit Support
• Data Reconciliation
• Microsoft Excel