Compliance & Financial Integrity

Compliance & Financial Integrity Officer (CFIO)
Status: Exempt | Schedule: 30 hours/week
Reports To: Board of Directors
Secondary Administrative Reporting: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Position Overview
The Whole Person (TWP) is seeking an experienced Compliance & Financial Integrity Officer (CFIO) to serve as the organization’s independent internal audit and compliance leader. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, this officer-level role ensures organizational transparency, regulatory and tax compliance, strong internal controls, accurate financial practices, and ethical operations across all departments.
Key Responsibilities (Abbreviated)
Internal Audit & Compliance Oversight

• Lead TWP’s internal audit plan and evaluate financial processes, controls, and documentation.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as grant and contract requirements.
• Identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.

Financial Integrity & Tax Compliance

• Ensure adherence to nonprofit accounting standards and internal control expectations.
• Monitor organizational compliance with IRS filings (Form 990), state charitable registrations, payroll taxes, and sales/use tax requirements.
• Report tax-related risks or irregularities to the Board.

Retirement Plan Oversight (403(b))

• Monitor payroll remittances, Form 5500 filing, and required disclosures.

Program & Documentation Integrity

• Audit program documentation, consumer files, and service records for compliance and accuracy.

 
Governance & Board Reporting

• Provide quarterly/annual updates to the Board on audit findings, risks, and corrective actions.
• Serve as the Board’s primary liaison for compliance, ethics, and financial integrity.

Investigations & Ethical Oversight

• Conduct or support investigations related to compliance or financial irregularities.
• Monitor and follow up on ethics and whistleblower reports.

Collaboration & Training

• Work with Finance, HR, Programs, and Executive Leadership while maintaining full independence.
• Provide training on internal controls, compliance, and documentation standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Compliance, or related field.
• 5+ years of internal audit, compliance, or financial integrity experience.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit financial operations, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated independence, confidentiality, and ethical judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Professional certifications (CIA, CFE, CCEP, CPA).
• Experience working with Board-level committees.
• Nonprofit or grant-funded organization experience.

Role Independence
This is an officer-level role independent from departments subject to audit. The CFIO may not perform or approve operational financial transactions and must remain objective in all assessments and reporting to the Board of Directors.