Chief Compliance & Governance Officer

Women of Color on the Move; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Women of Color On The Move is seeking a Vice President of Compliance to establish and maintain the organization’s compliance program across jurisdictions. You will lead risk management, policy development, and audits while partnering with the Board, CEO, and staff to protect mission and funding.

The role requires experience in nonprofit compliance, governance, and data privacy, with a focus on training and continuous improvement in regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or certification in compliance, nonprofit management, law, or related field preferred.
• Several years of experience in nonprofit compliance, risk management, grants management, or a related area.
• Working knowledge of nonprofit governance, tax-exempt compliance requirements, data privacy laws, and employment law across jurisdictions.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience developing policies, training programs, and audit-readiness systems.
• Ability to work effectively with Boards, executives, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure nonprofit compliance with laws, tax-exempt status, and reporting in all operating jurisdictions.
• Maintain compliance infrastructure, risk controls, tracking, and reporting; advise CEO and Board.
• Oversee grants and contracts compliance, policy adherence, and risk management.
• Develop policies; implement training, audits, and corrective actions.
• Educate staff and volunteers on compliance topics and donor requirements.
• Prepare compliance reports for leadership and Board meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree; advanced degree or certification preferred

Job description

Women of Color On The Move is seeking a Vice President of Compliance to establish and maintain the organization’s compliance program across jurisdictions. You will lead risk management, policy development, and audits while partnering with the Board, CEO, and staff to protect mission and funding.

The role requires experience in nonprofit compliance, governance, and data privacy, with a focus on training and continuous improvement in regulatory adherence.