Compliance Manager
Missouri Valley Community Action Agency • Marshall, Missouri • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Jul 18, 2026
Overview
MVCAA is seeking a Compliance Manager to join our leadership team in Child & Family Development. This senior-level role ensures compliance with program standards, licensing regulations, and agency policies while overseeing requisitions, expenditures, and reporting. The Compliance Manager works closely with the Program Director and senior staff to support effective operations that align with MVCAA’s mission: “To Engage Communities and Coordinate Resources to Improve the Lives of People Experiencing Poverty.”Key Responsibilities
- Oversee compliance with Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards and state licensing regulations.
- Review and verify requisitions, inventories, vendor charges, and billing.
- Conduct compliance monitoring, classroom observations, and self-assessment activities.
- Support Policy Council activities, community needs assessments, and volunteer recruitment.
- Ensure accurate reporting, recordkeeping, and data entry into Child Plus.
- Provide guidance to staff and foster a positive, mission-driven work environment.
Qualifications
- Education: Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree in nonprofit/business management, education, or related field preferred.
- Experience: Head Start or licensed childcare program experience is a plus.
- Strong organizational, reporting, and computer skills (Child Plus, Microsoft Office).
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Must pass background checks, drug testing, and health screenings.
- Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
What We Offer
- Full-time, exempt senior management role.
- Competitive pay
- Mileage reimbursement and paid travel for trainings/meetings.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- A mission-driven workplace where your work makes a difference in the community.
Equal Opportunity Employer
MVCAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.