Sr. Compliance Manager

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compliance & Internal Audit
• Compliance leadership and risk management: Lead World Relief’s finance compliance function, ensuring adherence to Uniform Guidance, GAAP, donor requirements, certification standards, state and local filing requirements, and organizational policies; maintain a compliance calendar; identify emerging financial, operational, and regulatory risks; and coordinate practical mitigation plans with Finance, Operations, Programs, and office leadership.
• Internal audit and investigations: Develop and maintain a risk-based audit philosophy and annual audit plan; supervise internal audit staff; plan, conduct, and oversee financial, operational, and compliance audits and investigations for Home Office, domestic, and international offices; ensure entrance and exit conferences are effective; and issue clear reports with well-supported findings, recommendations, management responses, and follow-up expectations.
• Corrective action and office support: Provide structured support to offices after each audit or investigation through a follow-up plan that identifies root causes, corrective actions, owners, timelines, coaching needs, and system or process enhancements needed to help offices return to compliance and operate sustainably.
• Policy, procedure, and systems alignment: Lead development, review, revision, and retirement of finance policies and related procedures, ensuring each policy is supported by practical procedures that align with Cyrus and other relevant systems of record; review existing policies for appropriate linkage, consistency, or updates; and partner with system owners to promote coherent workflows, accurate documentation, and smooth operations. 
• Training, capacity building, and stakeholder support: Develop and deliver finance compliance, internal control, audit readiness, and policy/procedure training for the Compliance team, Finance, Program, Home Office teams and Affiliates; provide practical guidance on financial operations, grant activity, documentation standards, and corrective action implementation; and promote a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Finance systems, documentation, and external reporting support: Oversee Finance SharePoint governance and documentation accuracy; support grant fund, project, and FQA setup processes in Cyrus; recommend process and system improvements; support annual external audit and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, complete, and reliable information.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Mature and personal Christian faith
• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
• Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
• Four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.  
• CPA, MBA, or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is preferred but not required
• 2-5 years of accounting experience
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Working experience with automated accounting systems and financial report writing systems
• High level of office software skills, particularly Excel; database experience is helpful.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong knowledge, skills, and abilities in accounting, accounting cycle management, financial statements and analysis, and the financial audit process.
• General knowledge of non-profit and fund accounting principles is helpful.
• Knowledge of federal grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and audit standards (GAAS, GAGAS). 
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and develop internal audit staff and manage cross-functional audit or compliance projects.
• Ability to work with a multi-dimensional accounting system, such as a fund accounting system. 
• Skill at managing a workload with a high volume of transactions and completing numerous tasks on a deadline despite interruptions.
• Ability to work diplomatically with managers to obtain support for change and to work with staff without an accounting background to request information and give directions.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, coaching, and change-management skills, with the ability to support offices in implementing corrective actions and strengthening systems after audits or investigations.