PUBLIC SECTOR CONSULTANTS

Compliance Manager

Lansing, MI

Full-time

$63,086-$94,629

About This Job

TITLE Compliance Manager CLASSIFICATION Full-time employment; exempt from overtime REPORTS TO Director, Operations SUMMARY The compliance manager leads internal compliance initiatives, manages vendor onboarding and monitoring, manages the contract life cycle, and ensures grant and regulatory compliance for the nonprofits that the firm supports. This role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work across multiple teams and jurisdictions.

Essential Duties

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Monitors and tracks the firm’s compliance with regulations, policies, and client obligations, including preparing and submitting reports to federal/state agencies and grantmaking institutions

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Develops, implements, and maintains internal compliance tools, templates, and policies aligned with best practices

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Drafts, coordinates, tracks, and reviews client and vendor contracts, subcontracts, and agreements to ensure alignment with firm policies and compliance

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Maintains accurate compliance documentation, including training logs, vendor records, and policy updates

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Leads and collaborates across the firm to ensure compliance and risk management by implementing policies, managing procurement and contracting procedures, and delivering staff training

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Manages compliance activities for nonprofit clients receiving services from PSC, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, and organizational policies—particularly in financial reporting, grant compliance, tax-exempt status, governance practices, and funder restrictions

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Tracks compliance deadlines and coordinates internal and external efforts to ensure timely and accurate submissions

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Collaborates with leadership to assess compliance risks and implement appropriate controls

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Leads internal compliance audits, including coordinating with external auditors during compliance reviews, maintaining accurate documentation of compliance activities, and implementing corrective actions in response to audit findings

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Utilizes compliance management tools and software to streamline reporting, documentation, and monitoring efforts

Competency Profile

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Adaptability: Adjusts effectively to changing circumstances, embraces new ideas, and remains resilient under pressure; demonstrates flexibility and problem solving, including taking on new or evolving job duties as assigned

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Attention to Detail: Applies thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small; monitors and checks work or information; plans and organizes time and resources efficiently

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Written Communication: Creates complex documents (memos, reports, strategy documents, etc.) that achieve desired results; tailors writing style to the audience and organizes and expresses ideas in a clear and compelling manner

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Curiosity: Seeks new knowledge to enhance personal and professional development; asks thoughtful and focused questions and listens sincerely to the answers; maintains a growth mindset to support the mission of PSC.

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Problem Solving: Identifies constraints and solves problems by analyzing situations and applying critical thinking to decide on courses of action; implements the solutions developed

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Planning and Prioritization: Manages time effectively to complete required tasks, follows schedules as needed, prioritizes important deliverables, estimates timetables for deliverables, and completes tasks within a well-defined time frame; pivots when time frames change; works on multiple projects concurrently

Expectations of All PSCers

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Collaborates and communicates well with staff and clients in a fast-paced environment with diverse people and projects, fostering a supportive, creative working environment for all PSC colleagues

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Demonstrates initiative, critical thinking, and sound judgment to generate ideas, work approaches, presentation of information, and issue resolution

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Manages workload effectively while engaged in multiple projects concurrently with high accuracy and attention to detail, seeking clarification when appropriate

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Adheres to PSC’s quality assurance processes

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Seeks areas of personal growth and identifies steps toward success, including mentorship, ongoing learning, and professional development opportunities

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Is occasionally available beyond regular work hours as necessary to respond to staff and firm needs

Qualifications

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Associate’s degree in public administration, business, legal studies, or a related field; professional certifications such as certified regulatory compliance manager, certified compliance and ethics professional, or other relevant compliance certifications are preferred but not required

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Minimum of five years of experience in compliance management, legal support, or contract administration; experience in a nonprofit or government environment is a plus

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Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks, especially in public-sector or grant-funded contexts; knowledge of federal regulations related to nonprofit organizations, including federal procurement standards, the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund under the Inflation Reduction Act, Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, and the Build America, Buy America Act

Compensation

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Salary range of $63,086–$94,629 commensurate with education and experience

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Competitive medical, dental, life, disability, voluntary vision, and voluntary legal insurance plans

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Company 401(k) contribution

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Paid time off granted upon start date

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Nine paid holidays per year and office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day

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Paid parking

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