Compliance Manager

Remote-based in the US

Overview

GoodPower works globally to unlock the enormous economic potential of the energy transition—more affordable energy bills, better and more abundant jobs, healthier food, economic security for families and farmers, and a better economy that works for all of us.

We operate at the intersection of digital media, smart tech, civic participation, and advocacy to reach millions of people annually with our work to: lower costs and create jobs, shift culture to transform beliefs and behaviors, and accelerate the deployment of decarbonized technologies like: renewables, regenerative agriculture and electric vehicles—one individual, one neighborhood, one community at a time.

GoodPower is at an exciting, pivotal moment as we launch our new strategic plan through 2030 to level up all areas of our work–growing our organization 5x over the next five years and relentlessly honing our skills and expertise to be the best that we can be to transform our renewable energy economy.

Job Summary

The Compliance Manager will lead all regulatory compliance efforts related to lobbying, advocacy, statutory and charitable registration across states. This role ensures that the organization adheres to federal, state, local and international laws governing nonprofit operations, lobbying activities, and charitable solicitations. The Compliance Manager will serve as the internal authority for compliance protocols and the primary liaison to regulatory agencies. This position reports to the CFO.

Key Responsibilities

Lobbying & Charitable Compliance

• Monitor and interpret federal (e.g., IRS §501(h), Lobbying Disclosure Act), state, and local lobbying laws.

• Manage multi-state charitable solicitation registrations and required filings—including initial submissions, annual, and renewal reports.

Policy, Systems & Training

• Develop, update, and communicate internal compliance policies and procedures.

• Implement and maintain centralized systems to track lobbying activity, expenses, documentation, and filings.

• Coordinate with internal finance, operations and programmatic team members on all filing requirements and ensure timely submissions to appropriate authorities

• Train staff and board members on regulatory compliance, internal controls, and filing protocols.

Audit Preparation & Verification

• Conduct internal reviews and compliance audits to identify risks or gaps.

• Ensure the internal reporting in systems is aligned with the externally filed reports 

• Serve as the point of contact for regulatory audits and examinations, facilitating documentation and responses.

Liability & Insurance Oversight

• Oversee general liability and Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance—monitor coverage adequacy and align policies with organizational growth, employee inclusion, and state indemnification rules.

• Coordinate insurance renewals, claims, broker relationships, and inquiries.

• Regulatory Monitoring & Advisory Role

• Stay informed on evolving federal, state, and local regulations relevant to lobbying, charitable compliance, and insurance.

• Advise senior leadership on compliance risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in nonprofit compliance, especially related to multi-state lobbying and charitable registration. Familiarity with compliance frameworks for 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations.

• Strong understanding of the Lobbying Disclosure Act, IRS lobbying limits, and state lobbying/charity registration laws.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and communication skills.

• Ability to develop practical policies, training materials, and compliance infrastructure.

• Demonstrated integrity, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving.

• Experience working in fast-paced or mission-driven nonprofit environments is a plus.

This description reflects GoodPower’s assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. GoodPower retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position at any time. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. GoodPower has a zero-tolerance standard for abuse and inappropriate behavior by staff members.

Position Details

• Annual salary range: $75,000 - 85,000, commensurate with experience
• Generous benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b retirement savings plan, Vacation, Sabbatical, Paid Parental Leave, 2 Floating Holidays, 2 Community Service Floating Holidays, sick time, two weeks of full-staff time off (July 4 week and Christmas-New Years week) and 13 observed holidays
• ACE is an equal-opportunity employer that highly values staff diversity
• Location: Remote