Compliance Specialist

Description

As part of CRCD’s Fund Development & Grants Administration team, the Compliance Specialist monitors the organization’s public- and private-grant portfolio by ensuring every program, participant file, and cost adheres to contractual, regulatory, and audit requirements. Reporting to the Grants Manager, the role develops and updates compliance policies, conducts internal audits and external site-visit preparations, and trains staff on intake and documentation standards. By proactively surfacing risks and driving corrective actions, the Specialist helps steward revenue, maintain the compliance health of the organization, and helps ensure program teams focus on program impact and outcomes. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Position roles and responsibilities included, but are not limited to: 

• Develop & update compliance policies and procedures for every new or amended grant and ensure organizational practices stay aligned with grant requirements. 
• Attend grant kick-offs and capture regulatory obligations, eligibility criteria, and documentation standards that apply across multiple grants. 
• Collaborate with program staff to set up file-management protocols, run monthly file reviews, and verify eligibility documentation to prevent disallowed costs. 
• Perform internal compliance audits across all departments; write formal audit report findings and helps track corrective-action plans. 
• Produce compliance-health reports for leadership to demonstrate compliance growth and areas of improvement. 
• Design and facilitate training and materials on program and/or project specific compliance policies. 
• Ensure all programs and/or projects implement quality assurance plans. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• 2 or more years of experience in non-profit compliance. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of database management and quality control processes. Experience with Efforts-to-Outcomes (ETO), Salesforce, or other case management software, highly preferred.

SALARY 

$51,000.00 - $60,000.00 annually 

CRCD is in the top 10% for excellent benefits for non-profits with an array of benefits available including:

BENEFITS

14 Paid Holidays

On-Demand training memberships to bolster professional development

Dental/Vision/ 85% employer-paid & 40% dependent paid Medical Insurance

401k eligibility from day one & up to 3% matching after one year

529 Educational Savings Plan from Principle

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Short & Long Term Disability

Accident & Hospital Indemnity

Whole life insurance with cash benefits

Identity Theft Protection and Legal Services

Discount pet insurance through ASPCA

Generous work/life balance

All candidates are subject to pass background check conducted by Los Angeles County. CRCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the EEO/ADA Coordinator. EEO /ADA Coordinator contact: Stacey Cabling (213) 743-6193