Compliance Manager

Sierra Health Foundation Overview

Sierra Health Foundation is a private philanthropy with a mission to invest in and serve as a catalyst for ideas, partnerships, and programs that improve health and quality of life for all Californians. The foundation is committed to improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities through convening, educating, and strategic grant-making. Visit our website.

Commitment to Diversity

Sierra Health Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer; we value employees with diverse backgrounds, expressions, and experiences. The more diverse our team is, the stronger we’ll become. With the common goal of forging a new path to promote health, racial equity, and racial justice in our communities, we want and need a team that can bring their unique perspectives and stories to the table to best support our communities. Watch our video.

Position Overview

The Compliance Manager oversees policies and standards to ensure Sierra Health Foundation and The Center follow all ethical and legal requirements. The Compliance Manager will ensure that Sierra Health Foundation and The Center follow the relevant laws, regulations, and standards for our business activities. The Compliance Manager will perform audits, develop procedures, and assess potential risks. They will champion the legal and ethical integrity of the organization by enforcing our policies and standards.

Highly Desirable Experience

The Center is an intermediary between government and philanthropic funders and the organizations that receive those funds. The ideal candidate has comparable experience with:

• Multi-million-dollar government and philanthropic funding contracts, comprehending and communicating all compliance and contractual requirements.
• Developing and managing the compliance program for hundreds of sub-recipients receiving pass-through funds.
• Federal Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200, with a thorough understanding of and monitoring adherence to these regulations.
• Compliance monitoring for hundreds of sub-recipients, including desk audits, reviewing financial reports for allowable and unallowable costs, and addressing non-compliance issues.
• Compliance training, developed and delivered to both internal staff and external sub-recipients.
• Developing and documenting a comprehensive compliance program for the intermediary funding model.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards.
• Provides subject matter expertise on all issues related to compliance management.
• Manages compliance requirements for many large federal, state, and local government contracts and grants.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Liaises with department heads to ensure all business operations are in line with business policies.
• Assists in monitoring subcontractors, sub-recipients, independent contractors, and grantees’ compliance with Foundation and Center policies and applicable law.
• Establishes metrics and key performance indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of the compliance program and communicates compliance performance to key stakeholders.
• Assists in managing non-compliance issues from investigation to communication and resolution.
• Develops programs and training to ensure employees follow compliance rules and regulations.
• Reviews efficacy of desk audits or reviews, developing procedures to assess potential risks of sub-recipients’ non-compliance.
• Conducts quarterly and annual internal reviews to investigate compliance issues.
• Develops risk mitigation strategies.
• Works with leadership to address ethical violations or compliance issues, reports findings, and proposes solutions.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position may supervise lower-level compliance staff.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred with 5+ years of experience in the legal, regulatory, or compliance field.
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other US government procurement regulations.
• Deep understanding of risk and control concepts related to business.
• 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards) and grant administration experience is a plus.
• Strong analysis and administration capability; effective interpersonal skills, sound decision-making, and the ability to successfully prioritize conflicting demands.
• Previous experience working in or with philanthropy or the public sector in a compliance role is a plus.

Language Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking, presentation, and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to effectively articulate risks and mitigation proposals and link common themes to stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret standard financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or Board of Directors.

Computer Skills

Must be proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook, database software, online meeting software, and internet use. Experience with Salesforce CRM and contract lifecycle management software (e.g., Conga, Coupa, Ariba) is highly desirable.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Passion for the Foundation’s mission is essential.
• A commitment to prioritizing a DEI lens in their work and/or lived experience.
• Exceptional people skills and demonstrated ability to communicate process/controls and audit objectives in a collaborative and complex environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively and manage multiple priorities.
• Broad knowledge of public health, including federal, state, and county policy issues.
• Demonstrates the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Team orientation and skilled at working collaboratively with co-workers and organizational partners (i.e., effectively applying active listening, diplomacy, and consensus-building skills, negotiating roles and responsibilities with internal and external colleagues).
• Firm understanding of processes and procedures for compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to perform in a fast-paced organization.
• Demonstrates effective leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to multitask and to meet deadlines, as well as demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, strong organizational skills, and exceptional attention to detail.

Work Schedule

Sierra Health Foundation currently operates on a hybrid work schedule with core in-office days of Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and optional teleworking days on Mondays and Fridays.

Compensation

Sierra Health Foundation offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The hiring range for this position is $112,300.00 – $135,000.00. As part of the Foundation’s commitment to compensation equality and transparency, our practice is not to consider salary counters above this hiring range.

Benefits

Sierra Health Foundation provides a generous benefits package, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, as well as an Employee Assistance Program, Student Loan support, and discount program. Employees receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Retirement benefits are provided through our 401(k), which includes employer matching up to 6%. Additionally, we prioritize employee wellness by offering a Wellness Reimbursement program and wellness-paid days off throughout the year, including half-day summer Fridays. Further details can be shared during the hiring process.

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