Job
Associate Vice President of Compliance
| Location | Seattle, WA 98125 |
| Date Posted | May 08, 2026 |
| Job ID | 14331 |
| Employment Type | Retained |
Scion Executive Search has been retained to identify the incoming Senior Director of Compliance on behalf of our client, Akin, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children and families across Washington state strengthen and grow together. Akin accomplishes this mission by building a brighter future together, rooted in family. We are seeking a proactive, systems-oriented leader with a proven track record of leading compliance programs within growing and evolving organizations.
This individual will serve as the organization’s subject matter expert in compliance, trusted by leadership and staff alike to provide guidance, insight, and practical solutions. The ideal candidate is a strategic architect who thrives in a collaborative environment, translating regulations, and policy into actionable strategies that integrate seamlessly across operations. They are intellectually curious, adaptable, and comfortable turning underdeveloped or disparate processes into structured, scalable systems. This full-time, hybrid opportunity is located in Seattle, Washington.
ABOUT AKIN:
Akin exists to support and strengthen families in Washington state through a broad range of tailored child and caregiver services. With the primary focus on families with young children, its programs and services are built upon more than a century of experience in fostering nurturing environments and driving systemic improvements for families. Akin’s core values include 1) advocating for and alongside families, 2) cultivating relationships that foster belonging, 3) committing to their work and their communities, and 4) believing in audacious change and intentional transformation.
With compassion and care, Akin meets families where they are, providing immediate support while equipping them with tools for long-term success and growth. Time and time again, it has been seen that what benefits children and families ultimately strengthens communities. As the organization looks to the future, it remains steadfast in its commitment to keeping families together. To learn more, visit https://akinfamily.org/.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Senior Director of Compliance is responsible for designing, building, and leading Akin’s enterprise-wide compliance program. This role ensures the organization operates in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, contractual requirements, and internal policies.
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this position serves as a key enterprise leader in strengthening regulatory readiness and protecting Akin’s integrity, financial sustainability, and reputation. The Senior Director of Compliance establishes a compliance infrastructure that is proactive, scalable, and integrated across all functions, supporting both current operations and future growth.
The Senior Director of Compliance partners closely with Finance, Clinical and Program Leadership, People Services, Quality Improvement (CQI), IT, Development and Grants, and Executive Leadership. The role may also serve as a liaison to Audit Committee or Board-level governance bodies to ensure independent compliance oversight.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Compliance Program Management
KEY OUTCOMES
A fully implemented, scalable enterprise compliance program and ERM framework
Strong Medicaid billing and grant compliance practices with reduced audit exposure
Clear and consistent compliance reporting for leadership
Increased organizational readiness for growth, audits, and regulatory oversight
A sustained culture of compliance, accountability, and ethical practice
QUALIFICATIONS:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
In addition to a competitive base salary of $140,000 to $165,000, Akin also provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes access to robust health, vision, and dental insurance; 401(k) with up to 3% employer contribution; Employee Assistance Plans (EAP); Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Health Savings Account (HSA); Voluntary Long-Term Care Plan; Voluntary Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance; short-term disability insurance; Critical Illness, Hospital, and Accident Insurance; Financial Wellness & Identity Protection; Voluntary Long-Term Care; and 14 days of vacation accrued in the first year, 12 days of sick pay accrued per year, 2 Employee Appreciation days, as well as 14 observed paid annual holidays per year.
APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS:
Akin has retained the services of Scion Executive Search, a national executive search firm specializing in nonprofit recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. For immediate consideration, please apply with your resume and cover letter, formatted in Microsoft Word, via: https://scionexecutivesearch.com/job/14331.
Please address applications to:
Ex Hopson, Senior Executive Search Principal
Scion Executive Search
(888) 487-8850 Extension 142
Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Executive Search is an award-winning retained executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.
Scion Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Executive Search proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
This individual will serve as the organization’s subject matter expert in compliance, trusted by leadership and staff alike to provide guidance, insight, and practical solutions. The ideal candidate is a strategic architect who thrives in a collaborative environment, translating regulations, and policy into actionable strategies that integrate seamlessly across operations. They are intellectually curious, adaptable, and comfortable turning underdeveloped or disparate processes into structured, scalable systems. This full-time, hybrid opportunity is located in Seattle, Washington.
ABOUT AKIN:
Akin exists to support and strengthen families in Washington state through a broad range of tailored child and caregiver services. With the primary focus on families with young children, its programs and services are built upon more than a century of experience in fostering nurturing environments and driving systemic improvements for families. Akin’s core values include 1) advocating for and alongside families, 2) cultivating relationships that foster belonging, 3) committing to their work and their communities, and 4) believing in audacious change and intentional transformation.
With compassion and care, Akin meets families where they are, providing immediate support while equipping them with tools for long-term success and growth. Time and time again, it has been seen that what benefits children and families ultimately strengthens communities. As the organization looks to the future, it remains steadfast in its commitment to keeping families together. To learn more, visit https://akinfamily.org/.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Senior Director of Compliance is responsible for designing, building, and leading Akin’s enterprise-wide compliance program. This role ensures the organization operates in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, contractual requirements, and internal policies.
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this position serves as a key enterprise leader in strengthening regulatory readiness and protecting Akin’s integrity, financial sustainability, and reputation. The Senior Director of Compliance establishes a compliance infrastructure that is proactive, scalable, and integrated across all functions, supporting both current operations and future growth.
The Senior Director of Compliance partners closely with Finance, Clinical and Program Leadership, People Services, Quality Improvement (CQI), IT, Development and Grants, and Executive Leadership. The role may also serve as a liaison to Audit Committee or Board-level governance bodies to ensure independent compliance oversight.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Compliance Program Management
- Design, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive, organization-wide compliance program, including policies, training, reporting mechanisms, and escalation protocols, aligned with regulatory expectations and organizational strategy.
- Maintain a formal compliance calendar documenting mitigation strategies, ownership, and monitoring cadence to ensure visibility and accountability.
- Provide regular, independent compliance reporting to executive leadership and Board governance committees.
- Ensure compliance is embedded in daily operations as a proactive, scalable operational system, not a reactive function.
- Serve as the organizational lead for HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification compliance, in partnership with IT and program leadership.
- Provide independent oversight of Medicaid billing compliance, including documentation standards, authorization requirements, and reimbursement regulations, in partnership with Finance, Billing, and CQI.
- Develop policies and controls to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse, in partnership with Finance.
- Conduct and oversee compliance audits of billing and documentation practices, in partnership with CQI, which leads performance improvement and quality monitoring.
- Identify trends in denials or audit findings and recommend corrective action plans.
- Ensure organizational readiness for payer audits, state reviews, and external investigations.
- Oversee breach investigation, mitigation, and reporting, in partnership with IT and relevant operational leaders.
- Ensure compliance with federal grant requirements, including Uniform Guidance, allowable costs, and reporting standards.
- Provide compliance oversight of grant-funded programs, in partnership with Finance, Development, and Program leadership.
- Support development of pre- and post-award compliance infrastructure and documentation standards.
- Monitor contractual obligations with government and funding partners to ensure compliance.
- Collaborate with CQI to ensure alignment between compliance requirements and program performance monitoring.
- Design and implement auditing and monitoring systems to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
- Conduct and oversee targeted audits, including billing, documentation, and operational practices, in partnership with CQI.
- Establish and manage internal and external complaint and reporting processes, including anonymous reporting mechanisms.
- Lead or coordinate investigations of alleged noncompliance, misconduct, or fraud, ensuring objectivity, confidentiality, and timely resolution.
- Develop and monitor corrective action plans, ensuring sustained remediation.
- Prepare reports and summaries for executive leadership and Board-level oversight.
- Monitor regulatory changes, Medicaid requirements, and grant guidance, and translate them into actionable organizational practices.
- Lead development and maintenance of compliance-related policies and procedures.
- Ensure effective records management and retention practices, including documentation readiness for audits, subpoenas, and regulatory review.
- Maintain systems that ensure compliance documentation is organized, accessible, and defensible.
- Develop and deliver compliance training programs across the organization, including role-specific content.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and program managers on regulatory interpretation and compliance implications of operational decisions.
- Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and shared accountability across all sites and functions.
- Ensure training participation and compliance activities are documented and tracked.
- Partner with executive and operational leaders to ensure compliance is integrated into strategic planning and growth initiatives.
- Conduct compliance readiness assessments for new programs, sites, service lines, and payer models.
- Ensure expansion efforts include scalable compliance controls, training, and audit readiness.
- Support evaluation of new partnerships, contracts, and collaborations from a compliance perspective.
- Collaborate closely with Facilities, IT, People Services, CQI, and program leadership to ensure alignment.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships that enable effective Continuous Quality Improvement efforts.
- Travel regularly across sites to support implementation, education, and adoption of compliance practices.
- Engage directly with teams to overcome operational and conceptual barriers to compliance integration.
KEY OUTCOMES
A fully implemented, scalable enterprise compliance program and ERM framework
Strong Medicaid billing and grant compliance practices with reduced audit exposure
Clear and consistent compliance reporting for leadership
Increased organizational readiness for growth, audits, and regulatory oversight
A sustained culture of compliance, accountability, and ethical practice
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, finance, public administration, law, or related field; Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in healthcare, Medicaid-funded services, or nonprofit/government compliance.
- Professional certification (CHC, CCEP, CIA, CPA, or equivalent), or ability to obtain within 12 months.
- Experience in multi-site operations and regulated service environments preferred.
- Demonstrated experience building compliance programs, policies, and audit systems.
- Strong knowledge of Medicaid billing compliance, HIPAA and federal grant requirements (Uniform Guidance).
- Experience conducting investigations and managing sensitive compliance matters.
- Experience supporting external audits, state reviews, and federal monitoring visits preferred.
- Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into actionable operational practices.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
- High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to operate independently.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
In addition to a competitive base salary of $140,000 to $165,000, Akin also provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes access to robust health, vision, and dental insurance; 401(k) with up to 3% employer contribution; Employee Assistance Plans (EAP); Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Health Savings Account (HSA); Voluntary Long-Term Care Plan; Voluntary Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance; short-term disability insurance; Critical Illness, Hospital, and Accident Insurance; Financial Wellness & Identity Protection; Voluntary Long-Term Care; and 14 days of vacation accrued in the first year, 12 days of sick pay accrued per year, 2 Employee Appreciation days, as well as 14 observed paid annual holidays per year.
APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS:
Akin has retained the services of Scion Executive Search, a national executive search firm specializing in nonprofit recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. For immediate consideration, please apply with your resume and cover letter, formatted in Microsoft Word, via: https://scionexecutivesearch.com/job/14331.
Please address applications to:
Ex Hopson, Senior Executive Search Principal
Scion Executive Search
(888) 487-8850 Extension 142
Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Executive Search is an award-winning retained executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.
Scion Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Executive Search proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
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