Director of Corporate Compliance

Director of Corporate Compliance

The Director of Corporate Compliance works with the in-house legal team and is involved in the entire spectrum of the business' compliance needs. Serves as the compliance lead responsible for enhancing the National Church Residences Compliance & Ethics Program to ensure compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining systems and processes that demonstrate the principles of an effective Compliance program and promote a culture of compliant and ethical behavior in our organization. This role has significant impact organization-wise as it is responsible to protect the integrity of the organization by identifying risks and vulnerabilities and ensuring they are appropriately corrected or mitigated. This position will be responsible for the development / deployment of compliance programs including all eight elements of the OIG recommended program.

This role requires extensive knowledge of federal and state laws and experience implementing suitable policies tailored for compliance with these laws. A solid understanding of industry best practices for ethics and compliance risk within either the healthcare industry or the affordable housing industry is necessary. Proven track record in driving awareness and deploying risk mitigation strategies is essential. A non-alarmist, pragmatic approach to risk assessment and mitigation is required. Experience conducting internal investigations and audits is a must.

Essential functions include leading compliance staff, communicating and enforcing values, policies, and procedures to colleagues and other stakeholders. Collaborate with specialized compliance staff embedded within the operating divisions of the organization to ensure appropriate auditing, monitoring, and executive reporting is occurring. Establish compliance standards and design improvements to internal control structures. Minimize legal risks by understanding current and proposed legislation, enforcing regulations, recommending new procedures, and complying with legal requirements. Protect assets by maintaining and tracking current and accurate knowledge of existing and emerging trends, enforcement actions, industry best practices, laws and regulations regarding healthcare and housing compliance, including cybersecurity. Develop compliance organizational strategies by contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction, establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives. Establish compliance operational strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements, accumulating resources, resolving problems, and implementing change. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations. Knowledge of privacy laws (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.) is a plus. Drafts, implements and maintains relevant policies, procedures, work instructions, and training plans related to risk areas. Establish compliance audits and recommends ongoing training for organization adherence; assists in the creation of compliance training programs. Assist with internal investigations, as required.