Organization Overview:

At Liberty Hill Foundation, we are at the forefront of social change, championing social justice and equity by supporting grassroots movements in communities most affected by systemic oppression. Our mission is to transform lives, communities, and policies, building a more equitable future for all. We are a dynamic team of passionate changemakers, committed to supporting community organizing through our programs: grantmaking, training and capacity building, and alliance building. 

Our staff represent a dedicated community of people who are committed to social justice and improving the material conditions in which we live. At Liberty Hill, we’re also committed to our organizational values of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI).  

We embrace the differences and characteristics that make us all unique, and we encourage collaboration as an essential element of our mission to reach our north star goal—to achieve justice and equity by building power in communities most impacted by systemic oppression.   

Position Overview: 

The Compliance Director at Liberty Hill Foundation ensures adherence to all federal, state, county, and municipal regulations, particularly those governing 501(c)(3) public charities. This role oversees compliance with government contracts, grants with significant compliance requirements, lobbying activities, and election-related prohibitions. The Compliance Director coordinates across teams to maintain a comprehensive Compliance Program that safeguards the organization’s reputation, assets, and nonprofit status while supporting its mission to reach our north star goal. 

Compliance Program Development: 

• Develop, implement, and maintain an organization-wide compliance program that addresses regulatory requirements and best practices for Liberty Hill Foundation as a 501(c)(3) public charity. 
• Ensure the program covers lobbying, donor advised funds, government contracts, and the appropriate use of charitable funds.

Government Contract Compliance: 

• Oversee compliance for all government contracts and grants, ensuring adherence to contract specifications, regulatory requirements, and best practices.  
• Ensure organizational policies align with current laws and regulations, including compliance with Uniform Guidance for federally funded contracts.  
• Provide pre-award support to ensure the organization has the necessary infrastructure for compliance with potential funding opportunities. 
• Manage the subrecipient monitoring program, from pre-award through post-award stages.  
• Review and approve monthly invoices submitted to funders, ensuring only allowable expenses are included and invoices are consistently submitted timely. 
• Monitor and manage payments to subrecipients and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with government policies and directives. 
• Facilitate close-out of each government contract and conduct intake and debrief meetings at the start and close of each contract.  
• Review and approve budget to actuals prior to distribution to contract leads.  
• Lead the annual Single Audit when required by Uniform Guidance, including related filing with the Federal Clearinghouse. 

Cross-Departmental Coordination: 

• Facilitate a cross-departmental compliance team to ensure organization-wide adherence to compliance standards. 
• Collaborate with all departments to ensure compliance in payroll allocations, grant management, and other activities involving funds with compliance requirements or considered lobbying activity. 

Training and Education: 

• Develop and lead tailored training sessions to ensure staff adherence to the Compliance Program, customized based on staff roles. 
• Ensure all staff are aware of the organization's code of conduct, conflict of interest policy, and best practices in the philanthropic sector as stewards of public donations. 
• Provide ongoing guidance and support to staff on compliance matters, fostering a culture of ethical practice and accountability. 

Monitoring and Auditing: 

• Conduct routine internal audits and evaluations to ensure adherence to the organization’s policies, procedures, and Compliance Program. 
• Monitor and adjust the Compliance Program as needed in response to the changing needs of the organization or regulatory landscape. 
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to rectify instances of non-compliance or audit findings, ensuring that all subsequent deliverables and reporting obligations are met. 

Regulatory Liaison: 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies and legal counsel, ensuring that all reporting and communication requirements are met. 
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations that affect 501(c)(3) public charity’s and implement necessary updates to the Compliance Program. 

Reporting and Advising: 

• Develop and present detailed compliance reports to the executive team and the Board of Directors, including risk assessments and recommendations for improvements. 
• Provide expert advice to the executive team on emerging compliance issues and best practices to maintain the organization’s integrity and public trust. 

Core Competencies: 

• Leads high-impact projects, mentors and promotes a culture of collaboration and innovation.  
• Communicates complex ideas clearly, drives inclusive practices within their projects, and demonstrate exceptional resilience under pressure.  
• Oversees multiple projects with strategic alignment, solving critical problems, and contributing to organizational strategy are essential.  

What you will have: 

• Education: Advanced Degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration preferred or combination of education and professional experience. 
• 5+ years’ experience in contract compliance in the nonprofit sector  
• 5+ years’ applying compliance requirements at the federal, state, county, and municipal level and related best practices. 
• Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or similar certification is highly desirable. 
• Strong understanding of Uniform Guidance. 
• High level of integrity and commitment to ethical standards. 
• Experience with Blackbaud (Raiser’s Edge, Granted Edge, Financial Edge) a plus. 
• Proficiency in Office365 and project management apps (Slack, Asana, etc.). 
• Commitment to social and racial justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.  

Physical Asks: 

• Ability to engage in a hybrid remote work environment in our shared downtown co-working space or working remotely. 
• Must live in Los Angeles County and be available for face-to-face collaboration when necessary.  

Benefits 

• Comprehensive coverage for employee healthcare, vision, and dental at 100%. 
• Employer contribution and match for 403b retirement savings. 
• Stipend to support remote work. 
• 10 Days of paid vacation time the first year, and 58 hours of sick time. 
• Generous benefit of 22 paid holidays. 
• 2 dedicated Volunteer Days. 
• Fridays off throughout August. 
• Summer Break is the first week in July, and Winter Break is the last two weeks of December.