Overview

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Senior Director, Internal Controls & Fiscal Compliance serves as MAOF’s senior authority for organization-wide fiscal risk management, internal control governance, and regulatory compliance across all programs, funding sources, and operational functions. This role provides strategic leadership in identifying, assessing, and mitigating fiscal, compliance, and operational risks; strengthening internal control frameworks; and leading organization-wide process improvement initiatives that safeguard public funds, ensure regulatory integrity, and support MAOF’s long-term sustainability and growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as MAOF’s organization-wide fiscal risk owner, responsible for identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and mitigating financial, compliance, and operational risks across all programs and functions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive fiscal risk assessment framework aligned with COSO Internal Control Framework and U.S. GAO Green Book principles.
• Establish fiscal risk escalation thresholds, corrective action protocols, and accountability mechanisms in coordination with executive leadership.
• Provide regular fiscal risk reporting to the CFO, CEO, and Audit Committee, including risk trend analysis, emerging risk indicators, and mitigation status.
• Develop and execute a multi-year, risk-based internal audit plan for approval by executive leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits across programs, departments, funding streams, and contracts.
• Present audit findings, systemic risk themes, root-cause analyses, and remediation progress directly to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Lead the design, assessment, and continuous enhancement of MAOF’s internal control environment across finance, procurement, payroll, grants management, human resources interfaces, and program operations.
• Evaluate organizational business processes and recommend redesigns to improve efficiency, control effectiveness, scalability, and audit readiness.
• Partner with Finance Systems, IT, and Operations leadership to embed controls into ERP systems, financial platforms, and automated workflows.
• Oversee MAOF’s subrecipient and subcontractor fiscal risk framework, including risk classification, monitoring frequency, and enforcement actions.
• Review subrecipient audits, financial reports, and corrective action plans to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200.331–333).
• Advise executive leadership on fiscal risk mitigation strategies for high-risk, high-dollar, or complex contractual relationships.
• Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership on fiscal compliance matters related to federal, state, and local funding requirements, including Head Start, Child Care, DOE, and other public funding sources.
• Interpret and translate complex regulatory requirements into clear internal policies, control standards, and operational guidance.
• Monitor changes in fiscal, audit, and compliance regulations and assess organizational impact; lead implementation of required updates.
• Ensure consistent, timely, and defensible responses to audit findings, management letters, and funder inquiries, as requested.
• Design and deliver training for key staff on fiscal risk awareness, internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance responsibilities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement by integrating risk management and internal controls into fiscal practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting or similar field required; master’s degree in business administration desired. CPA, CIA, CFE, or similar professional certification desired.
• Minimum twelve (12) years of progressive leadership experience in internal controls, fiscal compliance, internal audit, or enterprise risk management, preferably within large, complex, government-funded organizations.
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with Boards, Audit Committees, regulators, and external auditors.
• Proven ability to lead organization-wide control improvements and fiscal risk mitigation initiatives.
• Extensive experience with nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, government-funded programs, and multi-entity, multi-program operating environments.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, Federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), cost principles, and allowable versus unallowable costs.
• Experience preparing for and responding to federal and state audits, including Single Audits.
• Demonstrated experience with cost allocation methodologies, indirect cost structures, and grant financial reporting.
• Experience strengthening financial reporting frameworks and improving fiscal transparency and accountability.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and clearly communicate risks, trends, and recommendations to non-financial stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive-level reports and present to senior leadership and governing bodies.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive and protected information.
• Commitment to maintaining privacy and confidentiality standards, including safeguarding the integrity, availability, and appropriate use of Protected Health Information (PHI), when applicable.
• Demonstrated participation in and leadership of continuous quality improvement and performance management initiatives.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to the diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic characteristics of MAOF’s service populations.
• Valid California driver’s license, state-required auto insurance, and ability to drive as required to fulfill job responsibilities, including travel to MAOF sites, meetings, audits, and external engagements.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally and occasionally outside the immediate service area.
• Must be free from alcohol and substance abuse and meet all MAOF employment and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated understanding of MAOF’s mission, values, and community-focused philosophy, and ability to represent MAOF professionally and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

MAOF Sponsored Benefits

At MAOF, we are committed to supporting the overall well-being of our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package of benefits and perks for full-time employees, with select benefits also available to part-time employees.

• Personal Time Off (PTO) – Vacation/personal days or sick time.
• Paid Sick Time – 48 hours
• Paid Holidays per Calendar Year – 12 paid holidays.
• Bereavement Leave – 5 paid days.
• Jury Duty – 5 paid days.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid 100% by MAOF.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan – 5% employer match – 100% vested.
• Basic Life and Accidental Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance (EAP) – Counseling, legal assistance, financial planning, identity theft, etc.
• Supplemental Cancer, Disability, and Accident plans.
• Employee referral bonus (referring employee earns $500 for each new hire who completes 90 days).
• Discounts for AT&T wireless, movie tickets, amusement parks, and more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Credit Union Membership.

Contact information

Phone Number: (855) 755-6263

Fax Number: (323) 890-9632

Website: www.maof.org

Email: Jobs@maof.org

Equal Opportunity Statement

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
• Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

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