Title: Compliance Specialist

Reports To: Director of Finance 

Location: US-Based Home Based 

Status: Full-Time; Exempt

Start Date: Immediate 

Facing History and Ourselves is a global education non-profit organization that challenges teachers and students to use lessons of history to stand up to bigotry and hate. 

Role Description: The Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring organizational policies are current, complete, and reflect best practices and applicable regulations. This role also manages  day-to-day  finance compliance activities. This position will review, revise, develop, and implement financial policies while creating metrics to track compliance and perform compliance audits; will inventory all policies, ensuring  Facing History has all necessary and recommended policies; serve as liaison with other departments such as Technology and HR to ensure policies are developed and updated; will help draft policies as needed; and will stay current with regulations and laws impacting policies.

Specific Responsibilities Include: 

• Develop compliance policies and protocols on behalf of the organization or work with appropriate departments to develop policies

• Develop and implement a compliance program to ensure the organization operates in accordance with state and federal laws

• Determine compliance metrics and establish a system for tracking them

• Remain up to date on federal and state laws related to the organization and update policies accordingly

• Perform compliance audits to determine whether establish protocols are being followed and where they can be improved

• Maintain up to date written documentation and policies related to the organization's business activities; work with the Finance team to keep these updated.

• Create compliance resource library for staff members to reference when they have questions

Essential Skills and Qualities:

Facing History understands that restrictive job requirements may exclude historically marginalized groups from applying to jobs for which they are qualified. We take an equitable and holistic screening approach. If you feel you have demonstrated experience and expertise relevant to perform this role, please don’t hesitate to apply!

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field

• 4-5 years’ experience in risk management or compliance roles

• Must have or be willing to obtain, a compliance certification

• Or a combination of education and work experience to meet the above qualifications

• Analytical – able to analyze and interpret complex policies and regulatory documents

• Driven – must possess an insatiable curiosity and determination to deliver on high impact goals. Able to move forward with imperfect information

• Articulate – able to distill complex topics and communicate them clearly to a variety of audiences

• Persevering – able to maneuver through a complex organization and understand the need to begin every project plan with the change management roadmap.

• Collaborative – able to work with numerous stakeholders and lead projects without official authority

• Affable and Adaptable – able to meet resistance with good humor and a back-up plan

Benefits Summary: In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, Facing History provides an excellent and competitive compensation and benefits package including medical with a health reimbursement account, dental, vision, life & AD&D, long-term & short-term disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with a discretionary organizational contribution, generous paid time off, an employee assistance program, travel assistance plan, pre-tax commuter spending accounts, flexible spending accounts, voluntary Colonial Life group plans, robust wellness programs through Welnys TV, aHealthyMe & weekly virtual yoga and meditation, WellCents 403(b) advisement, and a friendly hybrid work environment.

Facing History values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Facing History’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. At Facing History, we honor and value the uniqueness of each and every human being. Our strength as an organization that provides and distributes educational content and pedagogy to teachers across the globe is directly tied to our diversity of staff, leadership, educators, students, scholars, and volunteers. Our commitment is to treat individuals with dignity and to build and maintain a community of full participation, inclusive of the voices, needs, and contributions of all. As an organization, we are deeply aware of the legacies of injustices that persist in society and in the workplace, and we value and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in their association with excellence.

Hybrid Work Model (For HQ): Facing History and Ourselves operates in a hybrid work model, allowing staff flexibility in both schedules and work locations. This particular position is home-based.  Some travel will be required.  

Covid Protocol at Facing History: At Facing History and Ourselves, we require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including any boosters required to be “up-to-date” per current CDC guidelines. All new employees must provide proof of vaccination on their first day of employment. Requests for medical or religious exemptions should be directed to our Sr. Director, Human Resources. 

Essential Skills and Qualities:

Facing History understands that restrictive job requirements may exclude historically marginalized groups from applying to jobs for which they are qualified. We take an equitable and holistic screening approach. If you feel you have demonstrated experience and expertise relevant to perform this role, please don’t hesitate to apply!

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field

• 4-5 years’ experience in risk management or compliance roles

• Must have or be willing to obtain, a compliance certification

• Or a combination of education and work experience to meet the above qualifications

• Analytical – able to analyze and interpret complex policies and regulatory documents

• Driven – must possess an insatiable curiosity and determination to deliver on high impact goals. Able to move forward with imperfect information

• Articulate – able to distill complex topics and communicate them clearly to a variety of audiences

• Persevering – able to maneuver through a complex organization and understand the need to begin every project plan with the change management roadmap.

• Collaborative – able to work with numerous stakeholders and lead projects without official authority

• Affable and Adaptable – able to meet resistance with good humor and a back-up plan

About Facing History and Ourselves

Facing History and Ourselves is a global education non-profit organization that challenges teachers and students to use lessons of history to stand up to bigotry and hate.

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