Director of Compliance at Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois – South Elgin, Illinois

Job Summary:

The Director of Compliance ensures that the Boys & Girls Club operates in full alignment with grant, contract, and regulatory requirements. Acting as a collaborative partner, this role supports staff in meeting compliance expectations, coordinates accurate and timely reporting, and fosters open communication with funders and stakeholders. The Director of Compliance plays a key role in monitoring funded programs such as 21st Century, Teen Reach, RPSA, and CACFP, ensuring accountability, data accuracy, and program impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all matters related to grant/contract compliance and reporting.
• Partner with Finance and Program teams to ensure timely, accurate submission of reports to funders, including financial and programmatic outcomes.
• Monitor spending and ensure funds are allocated in accordance with funder guidelines and organizational policies.
• Conduct site visits to monitor CACFP compliance, provide staff support, and document findings.
• Administer and track 21st Century surveys, supporting program staff with data collection and analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with program teams on reporting requirements for Teen Reach, RPSA, and other state and federal grants.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in compliance systems, databases, and reporting trackers.
• Use Salesforce (MyClubHub) to gather data for reporting and ensure accurate documentation of services and outcomes.
• Provide training, resources, and coaching to staff on compliance requirements, reporting expectations, and documentation standards.
• Support staff preparation for audits, site visits, and reviews by funders or oversight agencies.
• Foster strong relationships with funders, auditors, and oversight agencies through timely communication and professional engagement.
• Identify compliance risks and work collaboratively with staff to recommend and implement corrective actions.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and clearly communicate compliance requirements to staff at all levels.
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills; able to build trust and support teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while supporting staff in doing the same.
• Proficiency with databases and reporting systems; Salesforce experience strongly preferred.
• High level of integrity and professionalism; able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in compliance, grants/contracts management, auditing, or related field.
• Direct experience with compliance in 21st Century, Teen Reach, RPSA, and/or CACFP strongly preferred.
• Experience conducting compliance monitoring visits and preparing reports required.
• Previous nonprofit experience strongly preferred.
• Background in compliance training, systems development, or internal process improvement a plus.