VP of Corporate Compliance & Risk Management

VP OF CORPORATE COMPLIANCE
&
RISK MANAGEMENT (VPCCRM)

THE OPPORTUNITY
EDI is proud to partner with Heritage Christian Services (HCS) in search of its Vice President of Corporate Compliance and Risk Management (VPCCRM). This inclusive strategic leader will play a pivotal role in HCS's focus on advancing its financial well-being to enhance an inclusive organizational culture and climate.

Heritage Christian Services seeks a dynamic, collaborative, innovative, diverse, and/or inclusive leader with strategic compliance and risk management responsibilities.

If you are an exceptionally experienced and/or certified professional with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, then this is the right opportunity for you to join an organization with deep social justice roots to match your interests.

POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the SVP of Finance, the VP of Corporate Compliance and Risk Management will lead and oversee the Agency’s compliance and risk management programs. This includes ensuring adherence to financial policies and regulations, identifying compliance risks, and developing policies to maintain legal and regulatory compliance. The role involves educating staff on compliance, managing an internal reporting system, and collaborating with leadership to integrate compliance into operations.

Additionally, the VP will manage the Agency’s insurance and risk management program, including assessing risks, developing risk models, and ensuring effective controls to support the organization’s operational and financial success. The VP of Corporate Compliance and Risk Management will also be responsible for contract management.

Pay rate for this position: $132,965 - $ 177,000/year

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above range represents the organization's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Corporate Compliance

• Lead and execute the Compliance Program implementation, ensuring integration with agency systems and processes.
• Develop and manage compliance strategy, governance, and program scalability in alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement compliance measures, handle audits, inspections, and ensure regulatory changes are addressed.
• Oversee internal and external compliance audits and maintain centralized regulatory processes for engaging with regulators.
• Manage contracts, including reviewing and tracking existing and proposed contracts.

Risk Management

• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework, including financial impact analysis and risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify and analyze current and potential risks, establishing acceptable risk levels and business continuity plans.
• Ensure effective communication of risks to Management and the Board, while promoting risk awareness and accountability across staff through training.
• Oversee insurance management, review contracts, support project management teams, and assist in developing the Annual Operational Budget.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or other relevant degree required 
• MBA or advanced degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or relevant discipline preferred
• CPA, CMA desirable
• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience is required in overall risk management, including 10 years of experience in compliance or related risk disciplines.

SKILLS:

Consensus building, interpersonal, leadership, presentation, strategic planning, and verbal and written communication skills. Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, along with the ability to apply those skills across a variety of business processes.

REPORTING: Senior Vice President of Finance

BENEFITS: Refer to Employee Handbook

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY:

EDI is assisting Heritage Christian Services in this search. All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a DEI Statement, a CV or resume, and a cover letter addressing the themes in this profile. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received as soon as possible. Application materials should be submitted via EDI’s website, and inquiries can be directed to EDI at ([email protected]).

Heritage Christian Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity program provider and employer and complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VI”) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Learn more about Title VI here.