Director of Compliance
Boys And Girls Clubs Of North Central Illinois
3 hours ago
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Job Summary
- The Director of Compliance ensures that the Boys & Girls Club operates in full alignment with grant, contract, and regulatory requirements. Acting as a collaborative partner, this role supports staff in meeting compliance expectations, coordinates accurate and timely reporting, and fosters open communication with funders and stakeholders. The Director of Compliance plays a key role in monitoring funded programs such as 21st Century, Teen Reach, RPSA, and CACFP, ensuring accountability, data accuracy, and program impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all matters related to grant/contract compliance and reporting.
- Partner with Finance and Program teams to ensure timely, accurate submission of reports to funders, including financial and programmatic outcomes.
- Monitor spending and ensure funds are allocated in accordance with funder guidelines and organizational policies.
- Conduct site visits to monitor CACFP compliance, provide staff support, and document findings.
- Administer and track 21st Century surveys, supporting program staff with data collection and analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborate with program teams on reporting requirements for Teen Reach, RPSA, and other state and federal grants.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in compliance systems, databases, and reporting trackers.
- Use Salesforce (MyClubHub) to gather data for reporting and ensure accurate documentation of services and outcomes.
- Provide training, resources, and coaching to staff on compliance requirements, reporting expectations, and documentation standards.
- Support staff preparation for audits, site visits, and reviews by funders or oversight agencies.
- Foster strong relationships with funders, auditors, and oversight agencies through timely communication and professional engagement.
- Identify compliance risks and work collaboratively with staff to recommend and implement corrective actions.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret and clearly communicate compliance requirements to staff at all levels.
- Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills; able to build trust and support teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while supporting staff in doing the same.
- Proficiency with databases and reporting systems; Salesforce experience strongly preferred.
- High level of integrity and professionalism; able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
- Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in compliance, grants/contracts management, auditing, or related field.
- Direct experience with compliance in 21st Century, Teen Reach, RPSA, and/or CACFP strongly preferred.
- Experience conducting compliance monitoring visits and preparing reports required.
- Previous nonprofit experience strongly preferred.
- Background in compliance training, systems development, or internal process improvement a plus.