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Governance Director(Virginia Headquarters or Home Office)

​The Governance Director will manage the review, development, implementation, and improvement of policies, procedures, processes, programs, and practices to guide EO toward continuous compliance with industry laws, regulations, and frameworks. This employee will work with the IT, Finance and Operations teams by facilitating and assisting in implementing process enhancements, assisting with process mapping and development, education and training of personnel, and developing and maintaining appropriate records related to governance, risk, and compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·         Act as the primary liaison to the Governance Committee, including coordinating and attending meetings.

·         Establish and maintain a record of operational procedures manuals, and analyzing monthly reports.

·         Carries out the purpose, authority and responsibilities as identified in the Bylaws and approved by the EO's CEO and Board.

·         Develops, monitors, and promotes enforcement of policies and procedures, governance processes and methodologies according to regulatory standards and internal requirements.

·         Identifies gaps and develops plans to reduce deficiencies.

·         Prepares agenda and meeting materials for Governance meetings.

·         Remains current on new developments and stays abreast of industry knowledge and laws and regulations related to the EO's industry.

·         Participates in various IT process improvement projects, activities and programs to maintain effective process controls.

·         Functions as a subject matter expert in SOX and SSAE-16.

·         Manage the Governance Coordinator, including delegation of duties, professional development & growth, and constructive feedback regarding performance.

·         Performs other duties and special projects as assigned

 

Qualification Requirements:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Essential Duty and Responsibility (the "Essential Duties") satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties.


Education and/or Experience: 

Required

·         Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University

·         3-5 years' experience of legal, governance or business experience

·         3+ years working with a Board of Directors and Committee members

·         Strong online and verbal communications skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff and members from around the world

·         Strong experience working with Microsoft Office

·         Excellent organizational and time management skills

Preferred

·         International experience a plus

·         Law Degree or Legal Background

·         Experience working at a non-profit membership organization preferred

 

Other Skills and Abilities:

·         In addition to the above, the following may also be required of the successful candidate:

·         Excellent organizational skills

·         Ability to interact with entrepreneurs with tact diplomacy and poise

·         Excellent attention to detail

·         Promote quality through continuous performance improvement

·         The use of good judgment and good interpersonal communication skills

·         Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills

·         Works harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team

·         A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job

Exercises confidentiality and discretion

Entrepreneurs’ Organization is an equal opportunity employer.


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