Sierra Club · 11 hours ago
Director of Compliance
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $180K/yr
3+ years expSierra Club is committed to environmental justice and is seeking a Director of Compliance to ensure the organization's integrity and compliance with legal standards. The role involves managing compliance operations, providing legal advice, and overseeing training and policy development within the organization.
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Responsibilities
Monitor and advise on compliance with federal, state, and local laws governing nonprofit organizations, including charitable solicitation, tax exemption, employment, privacy, and lobbying
Draft, review, and revise contracts, grant agreements, and related organizational policies
Conduct compliance audits and risk assessments; recommend and oversee corrective actions as necessary
Maintain the organization’s tax-exempt status by collaborating to ensure timely IRS filings and compliance with IRS rules and regulations
Make funding determinations for 501(c) activities based on IRS regulations and internal Sierra Club and fiscal sponsorship requirements
Act as point of contact for inquiries from the FEC, state agencies, regulatory bodies, and external counsel; manage responses to audits, investigations, and enforcement actions
Collaborate with the compliance team to provide guidance on advocacy, advertising, issue campaigns, and independent expenditures, including proper disclaimers, reporting, and compliance with federal, state, and local rules
Draft and review PAC governance documents, contribution solicitations, political communications, and related contracts and agreements
Oversee all legal and compliance matters associated with PAC registration, administration, contributions, expenditures, and reporting at the federal, state, and local levels
Review all required reports for the Federal Election Commission (FEC), LDA, IRS, and relevant state agencies, ensuring thorough and timely disclosure of PAC receipts, disbursements, and activities
Develop Sierra Club chapter political compliance support processes
Monitor legislative, regulatory, and enforcement developments related to campaign finance, election law, lobbying, and ethics and take action as needed
Develop and enforce written policies and procedures for program compliance rules in accordance with: IRS code, FEC regulations, State Election agencies, internal Sierra Club policies, The Sierra Club Foundation policies, industry practices, and donor intent
Oversee the program compliance training function, including the development, preparation, and distribution of compliance materials to board, staff, and volunteers on relevant legal and compliance topics
Provide guidance to board members, senior management, and staff regarding corporate governance, fiduciary responsibilities, and ethical conduct
Stay current with trends and changes in nonprofit law and regulations; proactively communicate potential impacts
Liaise with external counsel and regulatory agencies as needed
Ensure external regulatory and policy changes are tracked
Act as the principal liaison with outside counsel to prepare materials that interpret regulatory and policy changes and informs Sierra Club senior staff of impacts to existing or contemplated programs
Hire, train, and manage Compliance staff
Review staff work and provide feedback, coaching, and support; complete annual performance evaluations and goal setting
Qualification
Required
JD degree from an accredited law school; active and valid law license
Minimum of 3+ years' relevant legal and/or regulatory compliance experience working with a 501(c) organization or similar in-house (including non-profit or exempt organization) experience
Deep knowledge of nonprofit law, organizational compliance, and risk management
Strong knowledge of IRS regulations and tax laws regarding 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) funds administration and generally accepted accounting principles
Demonstrated experience in contract review, policy development, and regulatory filings
Ability to translate complex legal issues into practical guidance for staff and leadership
Demonstrated skill and effectiveness in preparing training and instructional materials and in delivering training programs
Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent attention to detail
Commitment to the mission and values of the nonprofit sector
Committed to evolution. You are committed to continuously deepening and evolving your own understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility. And you easily recognize your own relationship to privilege and power, examining and shifting your behaviors as appropriate
Uplifting and additive. You see mistakes as opportunities for growth; problems as catalysts for solutions, and inspire others along the journey. You carry a constructive approach, can-do attitude, a sense of humor, and authentic kindness wherever you go
Preferred
Experience with grant funding, lobbying compliance, and charitable solicitation regulations
Strong knowledge of FEC regulations and reporting requirements; experience in preparing campaign finance reports or similar
Familiarity with multi-state compliance issues and employment law
Collaborative approach, ability to work independently, and commitment to diversity
Experience with board training and governance
Understanding of fiscal sponsorship model c structure
Experience in a managerial role that includes staff management, establishing policy, and policy enforcement
Familiarity with engaging with volunteers on various matters
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings 401(k) plan
Company
Sierra Club
Sierra Club is now the nation's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Sierra Club has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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