DESCRIPTION

Join us as a Compliance Manager in creating a supportive and enriching environment for our community. If you are passionate about community development and possess the required skills, we invite you to apply.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in business, administration, political science or related field and five years of experience working on local, state and/or federally funded projects, with background in compliance and/or risk management is required.
• Demonstrated success implementing compliance-focused system and providing compliance-related training required.
• A Master’s degree is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of federal, state and local laws related to grant management.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Flexibility, initiative, and ability to work in a team required.
• Ability to deal sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.

In the capacity as Compliance Manager, this position will:

• Maintain the electronic contract management system; review all contracts for risk and legal sufficiency, ensuring that entities meet regulatory and contractual requirements; and develop a strong understanding of the requirements set forth in agency funding contracts.
• Maintain a central compliance tracker across departments to monitor major agency-wide deadlines and documentation needs.
• Assist departments in continuing to implement systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of the funding contracts and grants that fund their operations.
• Be available, and, as appropriate, attend monitoring and audit visits from agency funders.
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations and guidance.
• Train and educate agency staff on applicable compliance-related subjects, including new compliance requirements.
• In conjunction with General Counsel, perform regular audits of agency procedures and processes to ensure compliance; investigate compliance violations; and, recommend corrective action.
• Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.