Vice President, Risk & Compliance

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Develop and implement risk management strategies and programs to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor potential risks across the cooperative and subsidiary.
• Create, review, and update policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular internal audits to verify compliance with established policies and procedures and monitor key risk indicators.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on compliance requirements, risk management best practices, and ethical conduct.
• Prepare and present risk and compliance reports to senior management, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders and communicate potential issues and mitigation strategies.
• Investigate and manage incidents of non-compliance or potential risks and develop corrective action plans.
• Serve as a point of contact for regulatory bodies, internal departments, and other stakeholders on matters related to compliance and risk management.
• Keep abreast of changes in relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure ongoing compliance and effective risk management.
• Create and implement plans to address identified risks, including developing controls, procedures, and contingency plans.
• Promote and uphold the ethical integrity of the cooperative and subsidiary by ensuring that business activities are conducted in a responsible and compliant manner.

  Internal Audit:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Conduct independent assessments of all business areas of the cooperative and subsidiary and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present audit reports to senior management and the board of directors, highlighting areas of concern and recommending improvements.
• Track the implementation of audit recommendations and ensure that corrective actions are taken.
• Provide guidance to management on risk management and control practices.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure effective and efficient audits.

  Records Management:

• Lead the strategic and operational management of the Records Management Program.
• Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures for records retention, vital records, file management, and electronic document management systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to records management.

  Leadership:

• Actively participates with the Senior Leadership Team to develop, refine, and implement the strategic plan, while promoting strong, Cooperative-wide collaboration and requiring the same of all management within the division.
• Represent the company in civic and professional associations, acting as an ambassador to culture strong community relationships and partnerships.
• Develop and maintain relationships with federal, state, and local officials, fostering open communication and supporting positions held by the Cooperative.
• Uphold confidentiality and act with integrity in all aspects of leadership.
• Perform additional duties and projects assigned by the Chief Financial Officer
•  Receive directions from and report to the Cooperatives Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field
• Valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) license required.
• Minimum of 10 - 15 years of progressive experience in risk management, internal audit, and/or compliance, preferably within the relevant industry.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, manage complex projects, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws, relevant regulations, frameworks and industry best practices.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, assess risks, and develop effective solutions.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication, including the ability to prepare and deliver reports to senior management and the board.
• Work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.
• Satisfactorily pass GreyStone's pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, criminal and credit background check.

  Critical Thinking Skills

• Energetic, forward-thinking, and creative with high ethical standards.
• Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with individuals and organizations, with a strong commitment to fostering the professional growth of staff.
• Ability to be a team builder and leader committed to ethically and effectively representing GreyStone with professionalism, while cultivating a culture that embodies the company's core values
• Ability to set clear priorities, delegate, and guide investment in people and systems.
• Keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.
• Ability to work well in high-pressure situations while maintaining composure and objectivity.
• Ability to identify potential issues or constraints, develop methodologies and approaches to resolve, and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Ability to assimilate complex information and data from various sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the need.
• Ability to effectively comprehend and clarify concerns and issues expressed by stakeholders.

  Financial Management Skills

• Ability to understand financial statements and assess divisional impacts on expenses and the bottom line.
• Ability to understand and monitor variances in actual results to plan.

  Technology and Communication Skills

• Proficient command of Office Productivity Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills to prepare business correspondence, reports, and presentations with speed and accuracy.
• Skill in writing grammatically correct routine business correspondence such as letters, emails, meeting minutes, and other documents as required.
• Ability to make oral group presentations to persuade others to accept a specific opinion, action and/or provide information or explain procedures, policies, etc.
•  Ability to interact with individuals at all levels and experience in facilitation / resolving conflicts between different parties to a dispute.