Director of Enterprise Risk & Compliance

Hively•Dublin, CA

1d•$152,000 - $168,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hively is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Enterprise Risk & Compliance to join their team. This role is critical for safeguarding the organization's integrity, managing risk, and ensuring adherence to contractual obligations. The Director will report to the Chief Financial Officer, collaborate with IT and Program leadership, and work closely with the Controller on fiscal compliance and internal controls. This position will also support compliance for major public initiatives, including the First 5 Alameda County Measure C Subsidized Child Care and Minimum Wage Floor Administration. The role leads the internal compliance team, liaises with external legal counsel, and ensures compliance across all operational, technical, and financial functions.

Requirements

At least 7–10 years of progressive experience in compliance, risk management, grant oversight, or audit, preferably in a complex nonprofit or public-agency environment managing large-scale federal, state, or municipal public funding streams.
Strong expertise in fiscal compliance, financial reporting requirements, federal regulations (OMB Circulars, 2 CFR 200), ECE subsidy structures (CAPP, CCTR, CSPP), HIPAA, PII/PHI standards, and cybersecurity governance frameworks.
Demonstrated track record managing large-scale public grant/contract administration, application lifecycles, and subcontractor agreements.
Proven experience supervising staff and managing complex contract portfolios.
Demonstrated capability to work cross-functionally with Finance, HR, IT, Program leadership, external public agencies, and external legal partners.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex regulatory and financial compliance concepts to non-technical stakeholders and public entities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with deep attention to detail.
Proficiency in Google Suite, grant/compliance management software, automated data extraction tools, and enterprise accounting systems (e.g., Intacct, MIP, QuickBooks).
Passion for Hively’s mission and commitment to maintaining organizational integrity, community equity, and proper stewardship of public resources.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or Juris Doctor (JD) in Law, Healthcare Compliance, Financial Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Certified Healthcare Compliance - CHC, Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional - CCEP, Certified Public Accountant - CPA, or Certified Grants Management Specialist - CGMS) are a strong plus.
Deep familiarity with nonprofit financial accounting standards, public grant administration, and API-driven data collection databases.

Responsibilities

Lead organizational risk assessments, compliance frameworks, and internal control structures in alignment with executive leadership and the ACER Committee.
Work in close partnership with the Controller to maintain fiscal compliance, ensuring all grant expenditures, budget allocations, financial reporting, and tax/audit filings strictly align with federal, state, and local donor requirements.
Support team in designing regulatory oversight and compliance workflows for Measure C Subsidized Child Care and Minimum Wage Floor Operating Grants.
Establish partnerships with IT and Program Department Heads to ensure operational alignment with regulatory mandates, IT security frameworks, and program deliverables.
Supervise the contract lifecycle managed by the Senior Contract Coordinator and Contract Coordinator. Oversee organizational insurance portfolios, including general liability, and contract-specific insurance.
Partner with IT leadership on data protection standards (HIPAA, PII, PHI). Manage IT security incident reporting workflows, oversee API/system data integration protocols, and conduct periodic access and privacy audits.
Serve as the primary operational liaison to contracted legal counsel on regulatory compliance, conflict of interest protocols, legal disputes, contract reviews, and governance matters.
Design and conduct internal compliance reviews, manage corrective action plans, and support preparations with the Controller and Program Leads for external financial, programmatic, and single audits.
Directly supervise, mentor, and evaluate the Senior Contract Coordinator and Contract Coordinator, building team capacity in grants and contract administration.
Translate complex federal, state, and local regulations into clear internal policies. Conduct staff training to foster a proactive culture of compliance, equity, safety, and fiscal integrity.
Other projects or work as assigned.