Hively

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Who We Are Hively’s mission is to build meaningful connections with families and communities, ensuring access to resources every child in Alameda County needs to thrive. Our vision is to transform the lives of children and families to benefit all communities and ensure a promising future for generations to come. We believe that through subsidized child care, mental health support, and community services centered in families of all types and backgrounds, we can profoundly impact the communities we serve. If this resonates with you, we invite you to apply to join our team. Our Team & Culture Our Team at Hively is a passionate and diverse group of individuals from a wide range of different lived experiences, backgrounds and professional expertise. We strive every day to create an environment for families and staff that is inclusive and welcoming of different experiences and perspectives. We prioritize learning, listening, and growing together and to foster a culture of respect. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Enterprise Risk & Compliance to join our team at Hively, a growing nonprofit organization with an annual budget of $70 million and a diverse portfolio of complex contracts and funding sources. The Director of Enterprise Risk & Compliance serves as a critical guardian of Hively’s organizational integrity, risk defense, and contractual obligations. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and maintaining functional dotted-line partnerships with IT and Program leadership, this role will also work closely in partnership with the Controller to ensure rigorous fiscal compliance and internal controls. Additionally, this position will support the compliance design, monitoring, and regulatory fulfillment for major public initiatives, including responsibilities under the First 5 Alameda County Measure C Subsidized Child Care and Minimum Wage Floor Administration. This position leads the internal compliance team (Senior Contract Coordinator and Contract Coordinator), liaises with external contracted legal support, and ensures organizational compliance across all operational, technical, and financial functions. What you will do: Strategic Leadership & Risk Management: Lead organizational risk assessments, compliance frameworks, and internal control structures in alignment with executive leadership and the ACER Committee. Fiscal Compliance Partnership: Work in close partnership with the Controller to maintain fiscal compliance, ensuring all grant expenditures, budget allocations, financial reporting, and tax/audit filings (including Form 990 and annual independent financial audits) strictly align with federal, state, and local donor requirements. Measure C Initiative Administration: Support team in designing regulatory oversight and compliance workflows for Measure C Subsidized Child Care (Contracted Slots) and Minimum Wage Floor Operating Grants ($85M+ annual program portfolio). Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Establish partnerships with IT and Program Department Heads to ensure operational alignment with regulatory mandates, IT security frameworks, and program deliverables. Contract & Insurance Oversight: Supervise the contract lifecycle managed by the Senior Contract Coordinator and Contract Coordinator. Oversee organizational insurance portfolios, including general liability, and contract-specific insurance, Data Privacy & Security Governance: Partner with IT leadership on data protection standards (HIPAA, PII, PHI). Manage IT security incident reporting workflows, oversee API/system data integration protocols, and conduct periodic access and privacy audits. Legal & Regulatory Liaison: Serve as the primary operational liaison to contracted legal counsel on regulatory compliance, conflict of interest protocols, legal disputes, contract reviews, and governance matters. Audit & Internal Controls: Design and conduct internal compliance reviews, manage corrective action plans, and support preparations with the Controller and Program Leads for external financial, programmatic, and single audits. Team Management & Supervision: Directly supervise, mentor, and evaluate the Senior Contract Coordinator and Contract Coordinator, building team capacity in grants and contract administration. Policy & Training Development: Translate complex federal, state, and local regulations into clear internal policies. Conduct staff training to foster a proactive culture of compliance, equity, safety, and fiscal integrity. Other projects or work as assigned. What you should bring: At least 7–10 years of progressive experience in compliance, risk management, grant oversight, or audit, preferably in a complex nonprofit or public-agency environment managing large-scale federal, state, or municipal public funding streams. Strong expertise in fiscal compliance, financial reporting requirements, federal regulations (OMB Circulars, 2 CFR 200), ECE subsidy structures (CAPP, CCTR, CSPP), HIPAA, PII/PHI standards, and cybersecurity governance frameworks[cite: 1, 2, 3, 5]. Demonstrated track record managing large-scale public grant/contract administration, application lifecycles, and subcontractor agreements. Proven experience supervising staff and managing complex contract portfolios. Demonstrated capability to work cross-functionally with Finance, HR, IT, Program leadership, external public agencies, and external legal partners. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex regulatory and financial compliance concepts to non-technical stakeholders and public entities. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with deep attention to detail. Proficiency in Google Suite, grant/compliance management software, automated data extraction tools, and enterprise accounting systems (e.g., Intacct, MIP, QuickBooks). Passion for Hively’s mission and commitment to maintaining organizational integrity, community equity, and proper stewardship of public resources. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Master’s degree or Juris Doctor (JD) in Law, Healthcare Compliance, Financial Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Certified Healthcare Compliance - CHC, Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional - CCEP, Certified Public Accountant - CPA, or Certified Grants Management Specialist - CGMS) are a strong plus. Deep familiarity with nonprofit financial accounting standards, public grant administration, and API-driven data collection databases. \n \n $152,000 - $168,000 a year \n Benefits * Medical, dental, and vision plans covered at 100% for the employee * Health & Dependent Care FSA * 14 Paid Holidays + 4 flex holidays, including your birthday! * Generous paid time off policy (over 3 weeks per year) * Tuition Reimbursement ($1,000/year) * Employee Appreciation Program * Life & Long Term Disability Insurance covered 100% by Hively * 403(b) plan * SEP-IRA plan with an employer contribution of 5% of annual salary * Learning & Development Opportunities * Financial wellness program with unlimited access to personal financial advisors * Industry competitive salary ranges * Note: Benefits described apply to full-time, permanent positions only. Internships, temporary, part-time, or contract roles are not generally eligible for most benefits. Welcoming Candidates from All Backgrounds Hively is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of any educational background, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, disability, and veteran status. Please note that applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time