Compliance Manager

The Center for People is a dynamic non-profit organization that provides innovative services and programs to the low-income community in Lincoln, Nebraska, addressing basic needs and providing opportunities to achieve economic independence for our clients.


We are currently looking for a Compliance Manager. This position is a full-time, 40 hour per week, onsite position.

I. GENERAL FUNCTIONS

The Compliance Manager plays a critical cross-functional role in ensuring the Center for People operates with strong financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and internal accountability. This position leads the development, documentation, and implementation of organizational policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), supports finance operations, and serves as a key partner in audit readiness, risk management, and internal controls.

Working closely with the Executive Team, Finance, and Program Leadership, the Compliance Manager ensures compliance with grant requirements, contracts, government regulations, and nonprofit best practices while strengthening systems, documentation, and staff understanding across the organization.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, documentation, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of organizational policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure policies and SOPs are aligned with federal, state, and local regulations, grant requirements, contracts, and nonprofit best practices.
• Regularly review and update SOPs and policies to reflect regulatory changes, organizational growth, and operational improvements.
• Provide training, guidance, and technical support to staff to ensure consistent understanding and adherence to policies and SOPs.
• Act as an internal compliance resource and liaison across departments, supporting consistent and compliant operations.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of contracts, grant agreements, and compliance documentation.
• Assist the Finance Manager in preparing financial schedules, documentation, and reports for audits, reviews, board packets, and funder compliance.
• Coordinate and support the Finance Manager in the annual audit process with external auditors, including implementation of corrective actions or process improvements.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining strong internal controls to promote financial accountability and transparency.
• Manage and maintain financial and compliance databases, records, and systems to ensure accuracy, integrity, and accessibility.
• Support and promote effective use of financial systems, including Blackbaud Financial Edge, and contribute to system optimization and staff adoption.
• Develop standardized documentation and workflows that improve efficiency, consistency, and audit readiness.
• Identify compliance and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies, controls, and contingency plans.
• Collaborate with leadership and the Board to define, maintain, and regularly test the organization's Business Continuity Plan.
• Support strategic initiatives related to financial health, program optimization, and organizational sustainability.
• Work closely with Executive Leadership to align compliance, finance support, and operational practices with the organization's mission and strategic goals.
• Provide clear, timely, and actionable guidance to leadership on compliance risks, findings, and improvement opportunities.
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
• Maintain flexibility to support organizational needs, including occasional evenings or weekends for Center for People events.
• Perform other duties as assigned

III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Must be flexible and a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities while also being highly detail-oriented
• Strong understanding of nonprofit compliance, internal controls, and financial processes.
• Demonstrated ability to write, implement, and train on policies and SOPs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and ethical judgment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across departments and leadership levels.
• Proficiency with accounting software and advanced Excel skills.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in accounting, compliance, or financial management.
• Prior experience in nonprofit accounting and grant compliance strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory reviews.

V. WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with recognized disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus when operating a computer, and working with numbers. Work is primarily in an indoor setting. Occasional local travel for networking and community events. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Center for People is an Equal Opportunity Employer