Compliance Manager (B2B SaaS)
Job Description:
Compliance Manager (B2B SaaS)
Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Compensation: $80,000 – $160,000 (base) + equity
Employment Type: Full-Time
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
About the Opportunity
HireNow Staffing is partnering with a fast-growing B2B SaaS startup seeking a seasoned, highly accountable Compliance Manager to take full ownership of the company's compliance and security operations.
This is a high-trust, high-impact role for a professional who thrives as the single point of accountability for compliance—someone who enjoys precision, consistency, and being the person leadership relies on when enterprise customers ask hard questions.
As the company continues to close larger, more sophisticated customers, compliance is no longer a back-office function—it's a revenue enabler. This role sits at the intersection of security, legal, IT, and sales, ensuring the organization maintains a strong compliance posture while responding quickly and confidently to customer and prospect requirements.
What You'll Do
Own the Compliance Function End-to-End
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Serve as the primary owner of the company's compliance program, with a strong focus on SOC 2 and ongoing readiness.
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Maintain continuous compliance using Vanta, ensuring controls, evidence, and monitoring remain audit-ready at all times.
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Act as the internal subject matter expert for security, risk, and compliance matters.
Support Sales & Revenue Growth
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Lead responses to security questionnaires, due diligence requests, and enterprise customer assessments.
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Partner closely with Sales to unblock deals by delivering clear, accurate, and timely compliance responses.
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Translate technical and compliance concepts into language customers can understand and trust.
Partner Cross-Functionally
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Collaborate with Legal on DPAs (Data Protection Addendums), security-related contract terms, and compliance language.
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Work with Engineering and Operations to ensure controls are implemented correctly and efficiently.
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Provide light IT oversight, including device provisioning, access controls, and user management as needed.
Maintain & Improve Existing Programs
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Manage and continuously improve current compliance frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA).
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Ensure policies, procedures, and documentation remain current and aligned with actual practices.
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Track and remediate risks, exceptions, and control gaps with a pragmatic, business-first approach.
Required Qualifications (Must-Have)
Candidates must meet these criteria to be considered for an interview:
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2+ years of hands-on experience with Vanta managing SOC 2 compliance
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Direct experience owning SOC 2 in a B2B SaaS startup environment
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Experience responding to customer security questionnaires and supporting sales cycles
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Background in compliance, audit, risk, or governance (2–6 years total experience)
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Experience working in a startup environment (not enterprise, not B2C)
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Strong attention to detail with a track record of reliability and follow-through
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U.S.-based and authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship now or in the future)
Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Emphasized)
Candidates with the following will stand out significantly:
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Experience at a mid-stage startup (100+ employees) where compliance scaled alongside revenue
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Hands-on experience reviewing or supporting DPAs and security-related contract terms
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Comfort operating as a solo compliance owner rather than part of a large compliance team
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Experience supporting GDPR and CCPA beyond surface-level familiarity
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Light IT or security operations experience (device management, access controls, internal tooling)
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Strong project management instincts with the ability to manage competing priorities independently
What Success Looks Like in This Role
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Sales cycles move faster because compliance questions are answered quickly and confidently
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SOC 2 remains continuously audit-ready—not a last-minute scramble
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Leadership trusts that compliance is handled without micromanagement
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Customers view the company as credible, secure, and enterprise-ready
Why This Role Is Compelling
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True ownership: You are the compliance function—not one voice among many
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Business impact: Your work directly supports revenue, trust, and enterprise growth
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Startup exposure: Work closely with leadership in a high-visibility role
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Flexibility: Fully remote within the U.S.
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Upside: Competitive salary plus equity in a growing SaaS company