Job description
COMPLIANCE MANAGER
Location: Remote (Anywhere in the US)
OVERVIEW
The climate emergency is the defining challenge of our time, demanding an urgent and transformative response. The window for small, incremental action has closed; the moment for bold, emergency-level action is now.
Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE) operates at the intersection of clean energy advocacy, strategic media, and civic participation to accelerate global decarbonization. Through cutting-edge media strategies, ACE combats climate disinformation, flattens the curve of clean energy opposition, increases diverse participation in our democracy, and inspires meaningful action. Our programs engage tens of millions of people annually, mobilizing audiences that traditional climate efforts often overlook.
ACE’s dynamic and diverse team thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, united by a shared commitment to addressing the climate crisis. As we expand to meet this critical moment, we seek talented individuals eager to make an impact.
JOB SUMMARY
The Compliance Manager will lead all regulatory compliance efforts related to lobbying, advocacy, statutory and charitable registration across states. This role ensures that the organization adheres to federal, state, local and international laws governing nonprofit operations, lobbying activities, and charitable solicitations. The Compliance Manager will serve as the internal authority for compliance protocols and the primary liaison to regulatory agencies. This position reports to the CFO
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lobbying & Charitable Compliance
- 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.
Policy, Systems & Training
- 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.
Audit Preparation & Verification
- 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.
Liability & Insurance Oversight
- 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.
Regulatory Monitoring & Advisory Role
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience in nonprofit compliance, especially related to multi-state lobbying and charitable registration. Familiarity with compliance frameworks for 501©(3) and 501©(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.
- Experience working in fast-paced or mission-driven nonprofit environments is a plus.
This description reflects ACE’s assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. ACE retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position at any time. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, provided that such accommodations do not impose undue hardship. ACE has a zero-tolerance standard for abuse and inappropriate behavior by staff members.
POSITION DETAILS
- Annual salary range: $75,000 - 85,000, commensurate with experience
- Generous benefits include: 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) and 13 observed holidays
- ACE is an equal-opportunity employer that highly values staff diversity
- Location: Remote
