Compliance Manager

Summary

Join Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE) as their Compliance Manager, leading all regulatory compliance efforts related to lobbying, advocacy, and charitable registration across states. Ensure the organization's adherence to federal, state, local, and international laws governing nonprofit operations, lobbying activities, and charitable solicitations. Serve as the internal authority for compliance protocols and the primary liaison to regulatory agencies. This role reports to the CFO and involves monitoring and interpreting federal and state lobbying laws, managing multi-state charitable solicitation registrations and filings, developing and communicating internal compliance policies and procedures, implementing systems to track lobbying activity, training staff on regulatory compliance, conducting internal compliance audits, overseeing general liability and D&O insurance, staying informed on evolving regulations, and advising senior leadership on compliance risks. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The position is remote and open to candidates anywhere in the US.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in nonprofit compliance, especially related to multi-state lobbying and charitable registration
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks for 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations
• Strong understanding of the Lobbying Disclosure Act, IRS lobbying limits, and state lobbying/charity registration laws
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and communication skills
• Ability to develop practical policies, training materials, and compliance infrastructure
• Demonstrated integrity, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret federal (e.g., IRS §501(h), Lobbying Disclosure Act), state, and local lobbying laws
• Manage multi-state charitable solicitation registrations and required filings—including initial submissions, annual, and renewal reports
• Develop, update, and communicate internal compliance policies and procedures
• Implement and maintain centralized systems to track lobbying activity, expenses, documentation, and filings
• Coordinate with internal finance, operations and programmatic team members on all filing requirements and ensure timely submissions to appropriate authorities
• Train staff and board members on regulatory compliance, internal controls, and filing protocols
• Conduct internal reviews and compliance audits to identify risks or gaps
• Ensure the internal reporting in systems is aligned with the externally filed reports
• Serve as the point of contact for regulatory audits and examinations, facilitating documentation and responses
• Oversee general liability and Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance—monitor coverage adequacy and align policies with organizational growth, employee inclusion, and state indemnification rules
• Coordinate insurance renewals, claims, broker relationships, and inquiries
• Stay informed on evolving federal, state, and local regulations relevant to lobbying, charitable compliance, and insurance
• Advise senior leadership on compliance risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in fast-paced or mission-driven nonprofit environments is a plus

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403b retirement savings plan
• Vacation
• Sabbatical
• Paid Parental Leave
• 2 Floating Holidays
• 2 Community Service Floating Holidays
• Sick time
• Two weeks of full-staff time off (July 4 week and Christmas-New Years week)
• 13 observed holidays