Chief Nonprofit Compliance & Registration

FirstDay Foundation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstDay Foundation seeks a Director of Compliance and Registration to oversee legal, tax, and regulatory standing for the foundation and client entities. You will ensure state and federal registrations, tax withholdings, annual reports, and tax-exempt status compliance are filed accurately and on time.

The role requires CPA/EA credentials, multi-state tax experience, and strong governance skills to manage deadlines across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state laws governing tax-exempt organizations.
• Experience with multi-state employer registrations and tax filings.
• Ability to manage complex regulatory requirements across entities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee charitable registrations and good standing across states.
• Maintain state tax exemptions and sales/use tax statuses.
• Register and maintain state income tax withholding and SUI accounts.
• Hold powers of attorney and signing authority for client entities.
• Ensure compliance with charity rules, governance and tax requirements.
• Serve as primary contact for regulatory inquiries and audits.
• Maintain records, reports and calendars for all entities.
• Coordinate with agencies to file required documents and ensure timely submissions.
• Develop and monitor a compliance calendar and status reports.
• Identify compliance risks and take preventive actions.

Skills

Tax-exempt law

Multi-state tax

Regulatory awareness

Governance documents

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation

Job description

FirstDay Foundation seeks a Director of Compliance and Registration to oversee legal, tax, and regulatory standing for the foundation and client entities. You will ensure state and federal registrations, tax withholdings, annual reports, and tax-exempt status compliance are filed accurately and on time.

The role requires CPA/EA credentials, multi-state tax experience, and strong governance skills to manage deadlines across jurisdictions.