Role Overview

Design, implement, and continuously improve the organization’s international compliance program.
Establish enterprise-wide compliance policies, procedures, and controls aligned with best practices.
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and the Board on international compliance risks and mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with international, U.S., and local laws.
Oversee compliance for international entities, branches, affiliates, and fiscal sponsorships.
Coordinate with legal counsel on regulatory filings, audits, and investigations.
Monitor evolving regulatory environments and assessing impact on global operations.
Provide executive oversight of donor compliance for government, foundation, and institutional funders.
Review and interpret complex grant and contract requirements.
Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant reporting of donor-funded activities.
Partner with program and finance teams to ensure restricted funds are managed in accordance with donor intent.
Oversee compliance with international financial regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions screening, and anti-terrorism regulations.
Ensure robust internal controls for cross-border transactions and financial reporting.
Lead global compliance risk assessments and remediation plans.
Support internal and external audits related to international operations.
Maintain and enforce codes of conduct and ethics policies.
Recommend corrective actions and ensure effective implementation on any violations.
Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct organization wide.
Develop and deliver compliance training for staff, leadership, and international partners.
Provide guidance to country offices on compliance standards and expectations.
Ensure consistent compliance messaging across regions and departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or International Affairs strongly preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in compliance, international finance, legal compliance, or risk management.
Demonstrated experience leading compliance programs in multi-country or global organizations, with international subsidiaries, affiliates, or fiscal sponsors.
Deep knowledge of international donor compliance, sanctions laws, AML regulations, and nonprofit governance.
Strong leadership, judgment, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working with executive leadership and Boards.
Strategic thinking and executive presence.
High ethical standards and sound judgment.
Risk assessment and mitigation.
Cross-cultural leadership.
Clear and persuasive communication.

Benefits

medical insurance with 80% employer coverage
HRA account
100% dental insurance & vision coverage
long-term disability
life insurance
401K with up to 6% employer match
professional development benefits
open FTO
paid parental leave

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Director of International Compliance