About Tides!
Tides is a nonprofit and philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing social justice. We work across the social sector to shift power to leaders, communities of color, and other historically excluded groups who face systemic barriers. Applying our equity-centered lens and leveraging our vast network of changemakers, we work to strengthen the impact of our partners by offering services like fiscal sponsorship, donor advised funds, impact investing, and grantmaking. For more information, please visit www.tides.org.

The Role:

The Compliance Manager – Internal Audit & Investigation role will be an integral part of Tides’
Compliance team, with responsibilities related to the development and maintenance of Tides’ internal audit and internal investigation functions and ensuring that compliance inquiries are addressed in an effective and efficient manner. Reporting to the Senior Director of Compliance, the Compliance Manager– Internal Audit & Investigation role will be primarily responsible for working cross-departmentally to create and manage internal audits and investigations, acting as a primary point of contact for inquiries related to Tides Network’s compliance operations, and supporting the overall administration of creating and maintain a compliance culture at Tides.

What you will do:

• Internal Investigation Management
  • Assist in the management and maintenance of the Ethics Point platform as a system expert and point of contact.
  • Assist in the evaluation and management of reports raised, triage to the appropriate department or function and develop investigation work plans, ensuring internal investigation policies and procedures are followed.
  • Working across departments to ensure investigation of concerns raised are conducted promptly, thoroughly, and consistently.
  • Assist in conducting internal investigations, including investigation plan, document review and analysis, interviews, investigation summary of findings.
  • Work closely with the Senior Director of Compliance to identify trends or other opportunities to develop best practices and raise awareness of key compliance risks based on an analysis of reports raised.
  • Develop and maintain a speak-up program designed to encourage employees to raise reports either via the Ethics Point Helpline or through other reporting options.
• Internal Audit Management
  • Assist in the management, maintenance, and operationalization of Tides’ internal audit program.
  • Participate in and lead audit engagements from planning, to analyzing, to testing, and to reporting.
  • Support, as needed, with the annual risk assessment process, responses to external requests from regulators and/or external auditors.
  • Finalize and communicate audit recommendations in a clear and concise manner and find opportunities for improvement in the design and effectiveness of key controls.
  • Stay up to date with evolving industry and regulatory changes impacting Tides.
  • Maintain metrics and quarterly presentations to communicate on the status of internal audits and investigations to provide input and continuous improvement of Tides’ internal audit and internal investigation programs.
  • Proactively identify training opportunities and improvements to existing policies, procedures, and practices related to internal audits and investigations.
  • Serve as the point of contact for Tides Network operational staff, answering questions about compliance matters and responding to training requests.
  • Other duties to support the compliance function as assigned.

What you will bring:

• Detail-oriented, with ability to understand and appreciate and integrate larger goals and objectives.
• Flexible, with ability and commitment to hold self and others accountable for high-quality, timely, effective results.
• High-level and consistent work ethic.
• Team player, with ability to collaborate cross-departmentally and with internal and external stakeholders.
• Appreciation and understanding of Tides’ vision, mission, approach.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of related work experience can be substituted for a college degree.
• 6 years of relevant experience including experience with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) and other affiliate relationships and with substantive input related to internal audits and investigations.
• Experience with creating, leading, managing, and/or maintaining internal audits and internal investigations.
• Experience with developing and maintaining reporting systems procedures and practices Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Life at Tides

Working at Tides connects you with world-class teammates, enduring relationships, and an inspired sense of purpose - while our employee benefits support our team’s talent and well-being. This is an exciting time to join Tides. In the past, Tides staff have worked predominantly from our offices in San Francisco and New York. Today, our hybrid work model supports staff with remote work from anywhere in the United States.

Salary Range
Tides is committed to providing a competitive compensation package. The starting salary for this role ranges from $104,938 to $157,386 based on geographic location, years of experience, and ensuring pay equity within the organization. The recruiting team is committed to sharing more details regarding compensation based on the candidate's experience and location during the interview process. Tides offers a generous benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, life and disability insurances, retirement plan, educational assistance, confidential counseling, and life balance resources designed to support the passion, commitment and energy that is vital to our team members.

Important Information

Any Tides Network employee who wishes to use the office or travel to the office must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and boosted. You are required to submit prooSf of vaccination to the Human Resources Department at least 2 days before your first visit to the office. Employees who do not have vaccination information on file will not be permitted in the building.

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume and a thoughtful cover letter online. Your cover letter should express your interest in working for Tides and your qualifications for the role. You may also share your detailed LinkedIn profile with us. Tides is an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion, and we look forward to reviewing applications from all who are qualified to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Tides is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions. Also pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we encourage and will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants with Disabilities

Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. If you seek an accommodation, please advise in writing at the time you apply.