Compliance Director

Word on Fire Catholic Ministries
Elk Grove Village, Illinois, US
Full-time

Compliance DirectorReports to Senior Operations Director

The Compliance Director will play a crucial role in ensuring that Word on Fire adheres to all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.

This position is responsible for conducting risk assessments and creating a strategy to mitigate risks across the ministry.

This position is responsible for overseeing compliance initiatives and implementing processes to ensure the organization's integrity and reputation.

All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.

Location : Elk Grove Village, IL

Employment Type : Full-time

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and update compliance policies and procedures

Prepare and present to the Word on Fire board on compliance matters, including providing recommended action items

Generate detailed reports on compliance status and offer strategic recommendations for continual improvement

Serve as the primary liaison with outside agencies and external auditors, facilitating audits and investigations as required.

Stay informed about emerging compliance trends and regulatory development, advising leadership on potential impacts and necessary adjustments

Assist with overseeing the contract lifecycle management process, including contract creation, execution, and renewal

Manage state registration and annual reporting filings

Ensure year-end tax compliance, including the timely filing of required tax forms and documents

Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, as necessary

Stay up-to-date on relevant laws and regulations, recommending appropriate compliance changes

Manage corporate insurance lines, ensuring appropriate coverage, and partnering with Word on Fire’s broker to ensure favorable renewals

Provide compliance training and education to employees

Assist with preparing for and responding to the annual audit

Prepare reports on compliance status and recommendations for improvement

Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability; implement corrective action plans to address identified risks

Requirements

  • Commitment to the mission of Word on Fire
  • 7+ years experience in a compliance role
  • Bachelor's Degree in business, public administration, or a related field or equivalent experience
  • Results-oriented, independent self-starter, and expert time manager
  • Creative problem solver
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with the work of Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire

Mission

Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into or back to the Catholic faith.

Word on Fire is founded upon and intent on prioritizing its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire's religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual's religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.

Employee Benefits

Word on Fire offers its team members a robust benefits package that includes :

Competitive compensation

Work-from-home Wednesdays and up to 20 additional work-from-home days throughout the year

Several 100% Word on Fire-paid insurance benefits : life, short-term disability, and long-term disability

Other insurance benefits : medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity

A retirement plan with a 3% target employer contribution

Generous paid time off and paid holidays

Paid parental leaves at 100% of base salary

Access to Word on Fire’s incredible wealth of content and resources and more!

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