LV Petroleum is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Risk & Compliance to lead and strengthen the company’s risk management, compliance, licensing, tax, and insurance functions. This role is critical in overseeing multi-state regulatory requirements in the fuel and retail petroleum industry while building scalable processes that support continued growth and acquisitions.
The ideal candidate will serve as the primary trusted leader for all risk-related matters, bridging corporate strategy with field execution.
Key Responsibilities
Fuel & Sales Tax Compliance
Oversee multi-state fuel tax (IFTA and state-specific) and sales tax compliance
Ensure all filings are accurate, timely, and audit-ready
Identify and mitigate tax exposure, classification issues, exemptions, and reporting gaps
Licensing & Permitting
Manage and maintain all company licenses and permits (fuel, retail, food service, environmental, etc.)
Track renewals, ensure compliance, and centralize visibility across the entire portfolio
Prevent lapses and streamline processes
Insurance Program Management
Own the full insurance portfolio including General Liability, Environmental, Property, Workers’ Compensation, and others
Manage broker relationships, policy renewals, claims, and coverage optimization
Balance cost efficiency with appropriate risk transfer
Transactions & Due Diligence
Provide risk-focused support for acquisitions and new transactions
Conduct or coordinate due diligence on environmental, tax, licensing, and insurance exposures
Develop mitigation strategies pre- and post-acquisition
Internal Risk & Controls
Design and implement practical internal controls for fuel operations, cash handling, and compliance
Create clear, enforceable processes for both corporate and site-level teams
Proactively monitor risks, escalate issues, and drive continuous improvement
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
8–12+ years of progressive experience in risk management, compliance, audit, or related fields
Strong working knowledge of fuel tax (IFTA) and multi-state sales tax compliance — highly preferred
Experience managing corporate insurance programs
Background in multi-site operations (fuel/petroleum, retail, logistics, or hospitality preferred)
Exposure to M&A due diligence and transaction support is a strong plus
Proven ability to operate independently and influence across corporate and field teams
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Business, or related field required
Professional certifications (CPA, ARM, CRISC, or similar) are a plus
Benefits
What We Offer
Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
Opportunity to make a direct impact in a high-growth company with significant expansion plans.
Collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment based in Las Vegas.
Direct access to executive leadership.
If you are a proactive risk and compliance leader, enjoys being a trusted business advisor, and wants to help fuel the continued growth of one of the industry’s most dynamic companies, we encourage you to apply.