Director of Fiscal Compliance

Director of Fiscal Compliance

Philadelphia, PA | Hybrid
$115,000–$120,000+ Base Salary

A mission-driven organization in the Philadelphia area is seeking a Director of Fiscal Compliance to join its finance leadership team. This is a highly visible, technically focused position responsible for strengthening fiscal oversight, ensuring compliance across complex funding sources, and maintaining strong financial controls throughout the organization.

The ideal candidate combines a strong accounting and audit foundation with hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector. This individual should be comfortable navigating complex financial requirements, identifying risk, working through audit and compliance matters, and translating technical financial information into practical solutions for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Provide leadership and oversight of the organization's fiscal compliance activities across multiple funding sources, grants, contracts, and financial processes.
  
• Monitor financial activity to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, funding requirements, internal policies, and accounting standards.
  
• Support and coordinate internal and external audits, monitoring reviews, and other fiscal compliance activities.
  
• Evaluate internal controls, identify financial or operational risks, and help develop corrective actions when necessary.
  
• Review financial transactions, budgets, reports, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
  
• Track audit and monitoring findings through resolution and ensure appropriate documentation is maintained.
  
• Partner across departments to address fiscal compliance issues and provide guidance on financial policies, procedures, and funding requirements.
  
• Develop and maintain effective compliance processes, reporting tools, and financial documentation.
  
• Utilize accounting systems and Excel to analyze financial information, identify trends, and support reporting and decision-making.
  
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, auditors, funding partners, and other stakeholders.
  
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
  

The underlying intake specifically emphasizes fiscal compliance oversight, internal controls/risk management, audit management, financial documentation, and organizational training as the major components of the position.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
  
• Approximately 3–4+ years of relevant accounting, audit, and/or fiscal compliance experience
  
• Big 4 audit experience strongly required
  
• Nonprofit accounting or finance experience required
  
• Experience working with audits, internal controls, financial compliance, and complex funding requirements
  
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
  
• High level of technical aptitude, including strong Excel skills and experience working within accounting/ERP systems
  
• Ability to analyze complex financial information and identify risks, discrepancies, or compliance concerns
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical financial matters clearly
  
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing deadlines
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across different levels and functions
  
• Independent, solutions-oriented approach with sound judgment and decision-making ability
  

The Ideal Fit

This opportunity is best suited for someone who is technically strong but equally effective with people. You should be comfortable digging into the details, troubleshooting complex fiscal issues, and operating independently while also serving as a trusted partner to colleagues and leadership.

The successful candidate will be polished, collaborative, highly accountable, and able to remain composed when managing deadlines, audits, and sensitive financial matters.

Compensation & Schedule

Base Salary: $115,000–$120,000
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Schedule: Hybrid — approximately 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire