Chief Compliance Officer

Job Title

Compliance Manager

Responsible for completing review of citywide functions to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, and City of Denton policies, procedures, and contracts. This position is also responsible for ensuring risks are identified and minimized, resources are used economically and efficiently by assisting department directors in planning and preparing for initial and follow-up audits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. DUTIES

• Collect, analyze, and evaluate policies, practices, and operational information to assess compliance with City policies, procedures, and contracts; and lead updates that advance the City of Denton's mission and core values.
• Strengthen and modernize internal processes by refining protocols, policies, and templates in compliance with professional and industry standards.
• Develop compliance review plans and methodologies, including but not limited to, creation of standardized internal control tools, templates, and educational material.
• Lead compliance reviews to identify risks or non-compliance, determine root cause, and document findings.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create and manage effective action plans resulting from audits or compliance issues discoveries and/or compliance violations; ensure plans are compliant with applicable laws, internal policies, and terms, and influence best practice implementation Citywide.
• Aid with the promotion and communication of the compliance program; work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve non-compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, processes, and directives.
• Participate in the development and implementation of compliance training, including but is not limited to, creating an environment where employees are empowered and feel safe to raise compliance concerns, appropriate responds for individuals who raise concerns, and expectations on retaliation and the behaviors that may be perceived as retaliation.
• Conduct training that follows developed education and training plans.
• Monitor and assess contract compliance by the City of Denton and its vendors, service providers, and consultants.
• Assist in the preparation of information, reports, analysis, and presentation for City management, City Council, committees, or internal or external auditors, as appropriate.
• Perform both assigned and independent work; assist with department administrative duties.
• Facilitate information flow and follow-up between internal and external stakeholders, as needed.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

• None.

OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Ethics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, or related field; and,
• Five (5) years' experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or related field; and,
• Three (3) years' experience in management or supervisory capacity;

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The list below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to perform this job successfully:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local Government laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Knowledge of effective research-based strategies, theories, techniques, and methodologies.
• Skill in analyzing, researching, interpreting, and understanding policies, laws, and regulations and providing workable recommendations and solutions that maintain compliance.
• Skill in complex problem…