Director of International Compliance

Position: Director of International Compliance

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Soles4Souls Mission: Soles4Souls turns shoes and clothing into educational and economic opportunities.

Our CORE values: Transparency, Entrepreneurial, Accountable, Meaningful – represent who we are!

Summary: Soles4Souls is looking for a Director of International Compliance who will be responsible for designing, overseeing, and continuously strengthening Soles4Souls' global compliance framework. This role ensures adherence to international, U.S., and local regulations; donor and grant requirements; and financial and ethical standards across all global operations. Serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, the Director proactively identifies and mitigates compliance risks while promoting a culture of transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct. The position partners closely with all teams and departments to support compliant, mission-driven impact worldwide.

Primary Responsibilities:

Global Compliance Strategy & Leadership

• Design, implement, and continuously improve the organization's international compliance program.

• Establish enterprise-wide compliance policies, procedures, and controls aligned with best practices.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and the Board on international compliance risks and mitigation strategies.

Regulatory, Legal & Governance Oversight

• Ensure compliance with international, U.S., and local laws.

• Oversee compliance for international entities, branches, affiliates, and fiscal sponsorships.

• Coordinate with legal counsel on regulatory filings, audits, and investigations.

• Monitor evolving regulatory environments and assessing impact on global operations.

Donor, Grant & Contract Compliance

• Provide executive oversight of donor compliance for government, foundation, and institutional funders.

• Review and interpret complex grant and contract requirements.

• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant reporting of donor-funded activities.

• Partner with program and finance teams to ensure restricted funds are managed in accordance with donor intent.

Financial Compliance & Risk Management

• Oversee compliance with international financial regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions screening, and anti-terrorism regulations.

• Ensure robust internal controls for cross-border transactions and financial reporting.

• Lead global compliance risk assessments and remediation plans.

• Support internal and external audits related to international operations.

Ethics, Investigations & Internal Controls

• Maintain and enforce codes of conduct and ethics policies.

• Recommend corrective actions and ensure effective implementation on any violations.

• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct organization wide.

Training, Capacity Building & Communication

• Develop and deliver compliance training for staff, leadership, and international partners.

• Provide guidance to country offices on compliance standards and expectations.

• Ensure consistent compliance messaging across regions and departments.

Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or International Affairs strongly preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in compliance, international finance, legal compliance, or risk management.

• Demonstrated experience leading compliance programs in multi-country or global organizations, with international subsidiaries, affiliates, or fiscal sponsors.

• Deep knowledge of international donor compliance, sanctions laws, AML regulations, and nonprofit governance.

• Strong leadership, judgment, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience working with executive leadership and Boards  

• Strategic thinking and executive presence

• High ethical standards and sound judgment

• Risk assessment and mitigation

• Cross-cultural leadership

• Clear and persuasive communication

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

There may be times when you are working at our warehouse or in a capacity outside of your physical office space. Please note that these physical requirements are not exhaustive, and Soles4Souls may add additional job-related physical demands to these if the need arises:

Lifting: The ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds if necessary.

Standing: Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

Sitting: Sit for long periods while working at a desk or computer.

Walking: Walk or move around the work area as needed.

Bending and Stooping: Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch to access equipment or perform tasks.

Reaching: Reach overhead, horizontally, and down to access materials or equipment.

Vision: Must have clear vision, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Hearing: Hear and communicate effectively in person and over the phone.

Manual Dexterity: Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls.

Repetitive Motion: Perform repetitive tasks, such as data entry, for extended periods of time.

Work Environment: Be able to work in various environments, including indoor and outdoor settings, and be exposed to varying weather conditions if applicable.

Compensation: To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the listed below.

S4S is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color and other diverse backgrounds. Competitive salary. Benefits include medical insurance with 80% employer coverage, HRA account, 100% dental insurance & vision coverage, long-term disability, life, 401K with up to 6% employer match, professional development benefits, open FTO and paid parental leave.