Director of Compliance and Risk Management

The Director of Compliance and Risk Management is responsible for leading the organization’s corporate compliance, enterprise risk management, and governance support functions. This role ensures adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements while promoting organizational accountability, operational consistency, and proactive risk awareness.

The Director serves as a key strategic partner to executive leadership by identifying, assessing, and mitigating organizational risks and ensuring alignment between regulatory expectations, operational practices, and agency priorities. This position provides oversight of the Corporate Compliance Department, supports agency investigations and audits, and prepares compliance and risk‑related reports for executive leadership and Board committees.

Why Join Us

At Anderson Center for Autism, every role contributes directly to our mission to optimize the quality of life for the individuals we serve. The Director of Compliance and Risk Management plays a critical leadership role in advancing this mission by ensuring systems, practices, and decision‑making processes promote safety, accountability, and ethical service delivery.

This role supports the agency‑wide Quality of Life expectation by monitoring and strengthening structures that protect the well‑being, rights, and dignity of individuals in our care. Through proactive compliance oversight, risk mitigation, and strategic collaboration, the Director helps ensure that regulatory requirements are not just met, but meaningfully integrated into daily practice in a way that enhances program quality and organizational integrity.

Joining Anderson means contributing to a mission‑driven organization where compliance and risk management are viewed as essential tools for sustaining excellence, supporting staff, and improving outcomes for individuals and families.

Pay Rate: 102,670.00 - 107,870.00 Salary; Based on years of experience

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead the organization’s Corporate Compliance Program to ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations while supporting safe, high‑quality services
• Supervise compliance and risk management staff and ensure effective monitoring, investigations, documentation, and follow‑up
• Partner with department leadership to communicate compliance findings, risk trends, and corrective actions
• Provide training, guidance, and technical assistance to promote regulatory compliance, operational consistency, and continuous improvement
• Serve as the primary liaison with oversight and regulatory agencies, coordinating audits, surveys, investigations, and required reporting
• Oversee internal investigations, corrective action planning, and resolution of compliance concerns, including coordination with legal counsel and insurance carriers as needed
• Lead the organization’s Enterprise Risk Management program, including risk assessments and mitigation strategies integrated into planning and decision‑making
• Prepare and present compliance, risk, and governance updates for executive leadership and Board committees
• Oversee organizational policies, SOPs, records management, and contract review processes to support compliance and risk mitigation
• Support strategic planning initiatives by aligning compliance and risk management considerations with organizational priorities
• Chair or participate in agency committees related to compliance, risk management, quality assurance, and governance
• Serve as a member of the Executive Management Team and promote a culture of accountability, ethical practice, and quality of life

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Accounting, Law, or a related field required; Master’s degree or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred
• Seven to ten years of progressive experience in compliance, risk management, healthcare administration, nonprofit leadership, or a closely related field preferred, with demonstrated experience working in regulated environments
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to New York State, including the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the New York State Education Department, strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, governance, and enterprise risk management principles, with the ability to apply them in complex organizational settings
• Proven ability to analyze organizational, operational, and regulatory risks and translate findings into practical mitigation strategies
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience, including cross‑departmental collaboration and influence at the executive level
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex compliance and risk issues clearly and effectively
• High level of judgment, integrity, discretion, and professionalism

BENEFITS :

• Up to 6 weeks of paid time off in the first year (vacation, sick, holiday, etc.)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching
• Tuition partnerships and scholarship opportunities
• Professional development and agency‑wide training programs
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• And much more, see links below

Anderson Center for Autism offers our Employees a generous benefits package:

About Anderson Center for Autism
Anderson Center for Autism is dedicated to optimizing the quality of life (QofL) for individuals with autism across their lifespan. We provide educational, clinical, residential, and vocational services grounded in dignity, respect, and evidence‑based practice. Nearly 900 staff members work together to deliver person‑centered support that helps each individual learn, grow, and thrive. When you join Anderson, you become part of a mission‑driven community committed to compassion, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Keywords: Compliance Leadership, Enterprise Risk Management, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Governance, Internal Investigations, Audit & Monitoring, Policy & SOP Development, Regulatory Liaison, Quality Assurance, Nonprofit Healthcare Compliance

This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.

Anderson Center for Autism is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. Anderson Center for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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