Manager Board Governance and Compliance

Title: Manager Board Governance and Compliance

Location: 501 Madison Ave, 12A New York, NY 10022 (Hybrid/Remote will be considered, with travel to other Fedcap locations as needed)

Reports to: Managing Director and General Counsel

Salary Range: $85,000 - $115,000 Per Year

About The Fedcap Group

Founded in 1935, The Fedcap Group is a $425M global nonprofit organization focused on advancing economic well-being for individuals facing barriers to employment. Headquartered in New York City, Fedcap operates across 106 locations in 29 U.S. states, the U.K., Canada, and Australia serving nearly 332,000 people annually. Fedcap’s mission is to create opportunities for people facing barriers to achieve economic independence, dignity, and become contributing members of society. Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, workforce development initiatives, and community-based services, Fedcap helps individuals build sustainable pathways to employment and long-term success.

Position Summary

The Manager of Board Governance and Compliance serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership and the Boards of Directors across The Fedcap Group and the internal Compliance function, providing administrative leadership to board operations and internal compliance activities as part of the Risk Management Division.  Reporting to the Compliance Officer, this role is responsible for strengthening board administration practices and supporting board operations and driving engagement across a complex and growing nonprofit enterprise as well as improving the overall Compliance activities of the larger agency. It is expected that duties would be split approximately 50/50 between the two primary responsibilities, subject to Agency needs.

The ideal candidate brings significant experience supporting boards, and governance initiatives within complex organizations as well as experience with general administration.   Internal audit experience is a plus.  This individual will serve as a key liaison between executive leadership, board members, Executive Directors, and external stakeholders while ensuring seamless coordination of board activities, governance initiatives, executive priorities, and strategic engagement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Board Governance & Executive Affairs

• Lead the development and implementation of a centralized governance framework across The Fedcap Group and its affiliated organizations, driving consistency, operational efficiency, and governance best practices. 

• Ensure the complete and proper preparation, drafting, review, and distribution of board agendas, reports, presentations, resolutions, and governance materials, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery. 

• Support engagement strategies in partnership with Executive Directors and organizational leadership to enhance board effectiveness and long-term sustainability.

• Establish and manage an annual governance calendar that aligns Board and committee meetings, governance milestones, board development activities, and enterprise reporting requirements across the organization.

• Partner with Executive Directors and senior leadership teams to coordinate board reporting, communications, and supporting materials while ensuring consistency in messaging, branding, and governance standards.

• Develop and maintain a strategic cadence of board communications and engagement activities to strengthen participation and alignment among board members and organizational leadership.

• Establish and maintain centralized governance records, policies, board documentation, and historical archives to support compliance, organizational continuity, and institutional knowledge.

• Collaborate closely with the General Counsel and executive leadership to ensure governance practices, bylaws, policies, and board activities align with organizational requirements and governance best practices.

• Oversee board compliance, orientation, training, and ongoing director education programs to ensure adherence to governance standards and regulatory requirements.

• Manage board administration activities, including board portals, attendance tracking, committee participation, meeting minutes, action items, and governance follow-through.

• Provide executive-level administrator support for compliance, governance, and internal audit activities.

• Serve as the primary administrator liaison for internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance assessments.

• Monitor compliance and audit milestones, ensuring timely completion of documentation and executive action items.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen governance, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

• Coordinate compliance initiatives and assist in maintaining adherence to regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and governance standards.

• Support the planning, coordination, and administration of internal audits, including scheduling, documentation, issue tracking, and follow-up on corrective actions.

• Prepare executive reports, compliance updates, audit materials, and governance documentation for senior leadership and Board review.

• Support administrative operations related to Risk Management operations 

• Occasional evening or weekend availability and travel may be required.

Qualifications

Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 7–12+ years of progressive experience supporting executive leadership, board governance, compliance activities, database management, governance administration, or high-level organizational operations, nonprofit experience a plus.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Boards of Directors, executive leadership teams, governance committees, and board recruitment initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience preparing executive-level reports, governance communications, presentations, and board materials.
• Proven ability to influence and build credibility with Board members, Executive Directors, C-suite leaders, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, project management, and recordkeeping skills with exceptional attention to detail. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while exercising sound judgment and discretion. 
• Experience establishing governance processes, centralizing documentation, and driving operational efficiencies across multiple entities or business units preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams), and board management software (Board Effect preferred).
• Experience coordinating projects, programs, or administrative operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with audits, quality assurance, quality control, or internal controls.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

What Success Looks Like

• Establishes a scalable and centralized governance model that improves board operations, consistency, and effectiveness across the enterprise.

• Ensures timely, accurate, and high-quality board materials, reports, communications, and governance documentation.

• Creates a proactive governance calendar that drives effective planning and coordination of Fedcap and subsidiary board activities throughout the fiscal year.

• Builds trusted relationships with Board members, Executive Directors, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.

• Supports board engagement, participation, training, and governance compliance across affiliated organizations.

• Supports executive and organizational priorities through exceptional communication, influence, discretion, and organizational leadership.

• Compliance processes are continuously improved through stronger controls, streamlined workflows, and effective use of systems and tools.

• Internal teams and stakeholders receive timely guidance, coordination, and support related to compliance requirements.

• Potential compliance risks, gaps, or issues are identified, documented, escalated appropriately, and tracked through resolution.

• Measure the effectiveness of the compliance program by tracking areas such as training completion, policy adherence, audit results, risk management, issue remediation, and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Floating)
• Retirement plan 403(b)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Life/Accident insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are an EOE employer committed to diversity.