Director of Compliance & Risk Management
York County Community Action Corporation
About the role
York County Community Action Corporation (YCCAC) is seeking an experienced and collaborative Director of Compliance & Risk Management to provide strategic leadership for the organization's agency-wide compliance and risk management program. This is a key leadership position that works closely with executive leadership, Department Directors, and the Board of Directors to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while strengthening organizational systems that promote accountability, transparency, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
The Director serves as YCCAC's Compliance Officer and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer, with independent reporting responsibilities to the Board Compliance and Personnel Committee.
Position Summary:
The Director of Compliance & Risk Management leads and coordinates agency-wide compliance and risk management efforts across all programs and departments, serving as a strategic partner to leadership on regulatory requirements, internal controls, audits, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Collaboration: Lead agency-wide compliance and risk management initiatives; partner with executive leadership and Department Directors; support corrective action planning.
- Compliance Management: Interpret federal, state, local, and funder requirements; monitor regulatory changes; coordinate policy reviews, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and complaint management; support audit and monitoring preparation.
- Risk Management: Develop compliance tracking systems, dashboards, and reporting tools; conduct risk assessments; coordinate incident reviews and corrective actions.
- Training & Organizational Development: Coordinate compliance training and certification tracking; facilitate readiness reviews and mock monitoring; develop training materials and resources.
- Governance: Serve as the agency's Compliance Officer; report to the Board Compliance and Personnel Committee; present updates at Board meetings.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in compliance, healthcare compliance, risk management, grant administration, or a related discipline. JD strongly preferred.
- Experience in compliance, risk management, program oversight, or related leadership roles within healthcare, nonprofit, human services, community action, or public sector organizations.
- Experience preparing for and supporting audits, monitoring visits, and regulatory reviews.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations, grant compliance, and funding requirements (e.g., Uniform Guidance, HIPAA, HRSA, CSBG, Head Start).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Must not have an active exclusion on the federal System for Award Management (SAM).
Benefits: Health, dental, vision and basic life insurance; HRA; Income protection; FSA; 403(b); PTO; Personal day; Paid holidays; Employee Assistance Program.
To be considered, please include a cover letter with your resume.
HOW TO APPLY
Please include a cover letter with your resume. Apply now via the York County Community Action Corporation Career Center: https://bit.ly/yccacjobs
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Posted
07/29/2026
Website
https://bit.ly/yccacjobs
City
Sanford
State
Maine
Functions
Compliance, Legal, Management
Industries
Community Service, Human and Family Services, Non-profit - NPO
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Who is hiring for the Director of Compliance & Risk Management role?
York County Community Action Corporation is hiring a Director of Compliance & Risk Management, based in Sanford, Maine, USA. The posting was placed by the organization hiring or the search firm it retained, not copied from another board.
Where is the Director of Compliance & Risk Management job located?
Sanford, Maine, USA. This position is on-site.
Is the Director of Compliance & Risk Management role remote, hybrid or on-site?
This role is on-site. The person hired is expected to work from the location named in the posting.
What does the Director of Compliance & Risk Management role pay?
The posting states $99,000 to $116,000. Where a range is given, the figure a candidate is offered inside it usually depends on experience.
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