The Vice President of Compliance & Ethics will oversee and ensure adherence to contractual and regulatory obligations associated with diverse government grants and contracts and other funding sources, including but not limited to federal, state, county, local, and other funders. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive formal compliance program that ensures adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines, including the United States’ OMB Uniform Guidance, White House Compliance Supplement, and any other applicable guidance. The VP of Compliance & Ethics will work closely with senior leadership, staff, and external stakeholders to promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct, including incorporating required and updated compliance measures into Association Policies and Procedures as necessary. 

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• Develop and Lead Compliance Program and Organizational Compliance Structure: Design and oversee the implementation and maintenance of a formal, effective and efficient compliance program, including policies, procedures, and training to ensure compliance with federal, state, county, and local regulations, terms and conditions, and guidelines. In collaboration with other internal stakeholders and external consultants, ensure technology, platforms, and systems are effectively aligned with compliance and risk mitigation needs. Manage and oversee the development of the compliance structure for the organization in accordance with requirements. Develop and monitor key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of the compliance program, including internal controls. The Audit Committee shall have oversight of the Compliance & Ethics Program.
• Ethics Program Responsibilities: Oversees the organization's ethics program to ensure compliance with OMB Uniform Guidance and the County of San Diego HHSA Code of Ethics for contractors, and any other regulations related to the Ethics Program. Maintaining and enforcing the Code of Conduct and ethics training programs. Ensuring staff and contractors complete required certifications and training per requirements. Managing confidential reporting systems and investigating ethical violations. Embedding ethical standards into operations, risk management, and strategic planning. Serving as the primary ethics liaison with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Monitor and Provide In-Depth Analysis and Interpretation of Regulatory Changes: Stay informed about changes in relevant laws and regulations and update the compliance program accordingly and/or develop and monitor compliance improvement initiatives to ensure alignment with changing regulations. Including monitoring proposed updates within the Federal Register and providing comments as appropriate. Consult with other department leaders to ensure compliance.
• Internal Controls: Establish and maintain effective internal controls to ensure compliance with the OMB Uniform Guidance and other applicable regulations.
• Risk Assessment: Oversee and manage grant compliance risk assessments and grant compliance improvement plans to identify potential compliance issues and develop strategies to promptly document and mitigate risks within regulation, contract requirements, and Association Policies and Procedures.
• Audit and Reporting: Oversee internal and external contract compliance audits, as well as partnering with the Association Controller/VP of Accounting to ensure related compliance backup for our Single Audit, while ensuring timely and accurate reporting of compliance activities and findings. Provide updates and reports to the Audit Committee per schedule or as needed.
• Training and Education: Develop and deliver compliance training programs for Association and department leadership and staff to ensure understanding and adherence to compliance requirements.
• Investigations and Corrective Actions: Lead investigations into compliance violations and partner on a remediation plan of action with the relevant department or function, including overseeing the creation, implementation and monitoring of a corrective action plan as necessary. This includes reputational, legal, and regulatory risk(s).
• Policy Monitoring: Oversee monitoring of compliance policies and procedures to reflect best practices and regulatory requirements throughout the organization. Monitor, document, and ensure Compliance Improvement Plans and Corrective Action Plans are completed and fully implemented. Work collaboratively with internal departments to ensure compliance and adherence to regulatory requirements. Ensure policies and procedures are documented appropriately, accessible to appropriate audiences, and oversee full implementation and adherence throughout appropriate departments and operational units.
• Supervision of Compliance Team: Supervise compliance team members throughout the organization, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous quality improvement
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational change
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate compliance requirements to diverse audiences
• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex compliance issues and develop effective solutions
• Excellent interpretation skills and abilities; ability to interpret regulations, guidelines, etc. and identify requirements, obligations, and potential risks
• Extremely self-directed and strong critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of program/funder databases, and appropriate documentation, data analysis, and reporting practices

•  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Public Administration or a related field. Advanced degree preferred (MBA, MPA, JD, etc.)
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) (from SCCE/CCB), preferred
• 10+ years' of progressive experience in the following, including 8+ years' of leadership experience within a large, government-funded non-profit:
• Type of Experience:
  • Compliance or regulatory role within a non-profit, social services organization, or government required
  • Compliance Program Development and/or monitoring/auditing; proven experience maintaining a formal compliance program, including internal controls, risk assessments, compliance improvement plans/initiatives, and training 
  • Active experience and knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance required; extensive knowledge and experience with OMB Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for non-profits
  • Experience with specific funder guidelines preferred: experience with California Department of Social Services, California Department of Education, HUD, SAMHSA, County of San Diego HHS/BHS, United States Health and Human Services Administration (any combination of these) o California Attorney General’s Guidance for Charities experience preferred
• Setting/Environment:
  • Experience in a large, California-based non-profit organization or institution with federal awards/contracts/funding required OR 
  • Experience in monitoring/auditing a large, California-based non-profit organization or institution with federal awards/contracts/funding required
• Licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute 

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.