Position: Director of International ComplianceReports To: Chief Financial OfficerSoles4Souls Mission: Soles4Souls turns shoes and clothing into educational and economic opportunities.Our CORE values: Transparency, Entrepreneurial, Accountable, Meaningful – represent who we are!Summary: Soles4Souls is looking for a Director of International Compliance who will be responsible for designing, overseeing, and continuously strengthening Soles4Souls’ global compliance framework. This role ensures adherence to international, U.S., and local regulations; donor and grant requirements; and financial and ethical standards across all global operations. Serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, the Director proactively identifies and mitigates compliance risks while promoting a culture of transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct. The position partners closely with all teams and departments to support compliant, mission-driven impact worldwide.Primary Responsibilities:Global Compliance Strategy & LeadershipDesign, implement, and continuously improve the organization’s international compliance program.Establish enterprise-wide compliance policies, procedures, and controls aligned with best practices.Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and the Board on international compliance risks and mitigation strategies.Regulatory, Legal & Governance OversightEnsure compliance with international, U.S., and local laws.Oversee compliance for international entities, branches, affiliates, and fiscal sponsorships.Coordinate with legal counsel on regulatory filings, audits, and investigations.Monitor evolving regulatory environments and assessing impact on global operations.Donor, Grant & Contract ComplianceProvide executive oversight of donor compliance for government, foundation, and institutional funders.Review and interpret complex grant and contract requirements.Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant reporting of donor-funded activities.Partner with program and finance teams to ensure restricted funds are managed in accordance with donor intent.Financial Compliance & Risk ManagementOversee compliance with international financial regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions screening, and anti-terrorism regulations.Ensure robust internal controls for cross-border transactions and financial reporting.Lead global compliance risk assessments and remediation plans.Support internal and external audits related to international operations.Ethics, Investigations & Internal ControlsMaintain and enforce codes of conduct and ethics policies.Recommend corrective actions and ensure effective implementation on any violations.Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct organization wide.Training, Capacity Building & CommunicationDevelop and deliver compliance training for staff, leadership, and international partners.Provide guidance to country offices on compliance standards and expectations.Ensure consistent compliance messaging across regions and departments.Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities:Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or International Affairs strongly preferred.10+ years of progressive experience in compliance, international finance, legal compliance, or risk management.Demonstrated experience leading compliance programs in multi-country or global organizations, with international subsidiaries, affiliates, or fiscal sponsors.Deep knowledge of international donor compliance, sanctions laws, AML regulations, and nonprofit governance.Strong leadership, judgment, and stakeholder management skills.Experience working with executive leadership and BoardsStrategic thinking and executive presenceHigh ethical standards and sound judgmentRisk assessment and mitigationCross-cultural leadershipClear and persuasive communicationCompensation: To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from what is listed.S4S is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color and other diverse backgrounds. Competitive salary. Benefits include medical insurance with 80% employer coverage, HRA account, 100% dental insurance & vision coverage, long-term disability, life, 401K with up to 6% employer match, professional development benefits, open FTO and paid parental leave.
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