ATF Regulatory Compliance Director

Country Supplier is looking for a highly motivated, personable, knowledgeable, and dedicated professional with extensive experience in firearms regulatory compliance who will lead a team of regulatory compliance specialists overseeing all firearms compliance operations for fifty-five store locations in six states (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Nevada and Arizona).

The ATF Regulatory Compliance Director will lead the way for their team and partners by instilling a compliance mindset and focus, adherence to all regulations and inspiring a vision of compliance and continuous learning with the team, stores, and company leadership. The ATF Regulatory Compliance Director will model continuous improvement, a calm demeanor and focused leadership style.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Lead the ATF Compliance team in establishing and maintaining the Country Supplier firearms compliance program for state and federal firearms regulations.
• Develop the ATF Compliance team through identification of goals, setting expectations, providing learning opportunities, and performing effective follow-up with team members.
• Oversee a team of five compliance specialists and the continuous auditing process for all stores.
• Train store personnel on compliance-related topics at new and future store locations.
• Provide direction and support for ongoing training program development for stores working in conjunction with the Training Director for Country Supplier.
• Provide oversight and guidance for ATF inspections at any store location.
• Frequent travel to existing and new store locations to spot check audit results, provide guidance and training and develop relationships with Store Managers, District Managers and Sporting Goods staff.
• Oversee the Gun Store Master and Cloud 4473 programs for the Company; determine guidelines and procedures for company-wide use of the compliance programs.
• Continuous review of the electronic compliance programs used by Country Supplier to ensure they are the best options available for the company and the firearms compliance program.
• Lead, communicate, and collaborate effectively with members of the store management team, company leadership, and Support Center/Home Office teams.
• Review state and federal laws continually to ensure compliance at all store locations.
• Continuously review new and proposed legislation related to firearms in the states Country Supplier operates in.
• Attend industry seminars and other events promoting lawful trade in the firearm industry.
• Extensive written and verbal correspondence with ATF, legal counsel, consultants, and store personnel.
• Review all internal audit reports to ensure store compliance with ATF and state regulations.
• Maintain and expand on all current policies and procedures, guidelines, and procedural manuals with Country Supplier.
• Demonstrated excellence with organization and delegation.
• Other duties as needed.

Skill Set Requirements:

• Comprehensive knowledge of GCA/NFA/BATFE, and all NIC’s mandated FFL programs, processes, and procedures and the ability to translate complex regulations into understandable and workable policies/procedures and guidelines.
• Comprehensive knowledge of firearms, best practices for firearms compliance operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of ATF Zero Tolerance violations and additional critical level violations that can have an impact on FFL License holders.
• Know and understand the most common firearms compliance violations commonly encountered during firearms audits.
• Ability to engage in/develop and foster positive working and interpersonal relationships with ATF personnel.
• Positive attitude and demonstrated practice of continuous learning and improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate a large-scale compliance program and the ability to enhance, improve and expand that program when necessary.
• Able to handle multiple tasks, take decisive action and provide concrete direction and guidance to the compliance team and store personnel.
• Excel in a fast paced, evolving work environment
• Strong communication (written, oral, and interpersonal) skills.
• Effective leadership skills
• Ability to be detail-oriented, concise, contextual, and clear in verbal, written and electronic communications.
• Demonstrated ability to explain complex ideas or issues in ways that are meaningful and understandable to others.
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Strong Windows-based computer skills – especially with Microsoft products
• Strong understanding and knowledge of Gun Store Master Electronic Compliance Program (or similar programs) 4473 Cloud (digital storage platform) and other required compliance programs.
• Proven ability to network, recruit, interview, train, motivate, grow, and have purpose driven approach to their team.

Of course, working at Country Supplier has its perks, such as:

• Medical, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• An employee purchase program that is second to none!
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Frequent bonus opportunities
• 401K plan

1355 Goldfish Farm Rd SE
Albany, OR 97322

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Visit https://www.coastalcountry.com/about/jobs-and-career-opportunities to submit an online application. Coastal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.