Compliance Manager

California Community Foundation • Los Angeles, CA

5d • $132,000 - $144,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Compliance, the Compliance Manager leads the day-to-day operations of the Compliance Department, overseeing staff and ensuring effective execution of compliance functions across the organization. This role manages contract and grant monitoring, audit readiness, policy implementation, and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal and funder requirements. Serving as a subject matter expert, the Compliance Manager exercises independent judgment to resolve complex compliance issues, support grantees and subrecipients, and design efficient internal workflows. The position emphasizes strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and staff development to promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and alignment with the organizations mission and strategic goals.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in public administration, Business, Finance, Law, or related field minimum
• Minimum of five-seven (5-7) years of experience in compliance, grants management, contract administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of two-three (2-3) years of supervisory experience, managing staff and departmental workflows.
• Experience working with government contracts, grants, and funder requirements. Familiarity with Uniform Guidance, IRS regulations, state/local compliance standards.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to mentor staff, delegate effectively, and promote accountability and collaboration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex compliance concepts clearly
• Proven project management, organizational, and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Solid knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to grants, contracts, and nonprofit operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess risk and develop practical solutions
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners
• Experience designing and delivering training and capacity-building programs on compliance and grants management

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree (e.g., MPA, MBA, JD) or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with financial and grants management systems (e.g., Raisers Edge, Financial Edge, Salesforce, or similar platforms) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contract Compliance Policies and Procedures: Supports the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of policies and procedures related to contract compliance and budgeting. Ensures processes for grants and vendor subcontracts, financial reporting, monitoring, and auditing are followed. Maintains strong working knowledge of applicable State, Federal, and IRS regulations, as well as industry standards for public fund administration. Collaborates with Operations, Finance, Impact, and Donor Relations & Development teams to identify compliance risks and recommend improvements. Assist in updating internal policies and provides targeted training and compliance oversight.
• Contract Tracking and Financial Reporting: Monitors compliance with contract terms, including timely invoicing to funders and submission of required financial and programmatic deliverables. Coordinates provision of financial data for grant and loan reporting. Serves external audits and funder requests for information and reports related to government contracts and grants.
• Grants and Funds Management: Works with Program and the Grants Director to manage government-funded subrecipient solicitations and ensure compliant grantmaking structures. Oversees day-to-day procurement, application review, award issuance, agreement execution, reporting, and monitoring processes. Partners with Grants Management and Legal teams to ensure compliance for fiscal sponsorships.
• Grantee Training and Capacity Building: Coordinates and delivers training sessions for grantees to ensure understanding and adherence to contract compliance requirements. Assist in designing training materials and facilitates workshops tailored to the needs of subrecipients and external partners.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans are provided at no cost for all full-time staff.
• Life Insurance is covered at 100% of the employee's annual salary, plus $25,000.
• AD&D Insurance is covered at 100% of the employee's annual salary.
• CCF contributes 10% of all employee's salaries into our 403b retirement plan.
• CCF subsidizes monthly transit passes for staff who commute via public transportation.
• CCF also offers an assortment of snacks available to all staff in our breakrooms, and an on-site fitness center.
• After one year of service, all full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement of up to $15,000 for higher education.
• CCF also offers a student loan repayment program of $100/month for all full-time employees after one year of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees