Vice President of Organizational Risk and Assurance (2039)

Safeguarding Trust. Strengthening Mission. Advancing Impact.

BakerRipley is seeking a mission‑driven executive leader to serve as Vice President of Organizational Risk and Assurance - an essential role dedicated to protecting the integrity, accountability, and long‑term sustainability of an organization that serves thousands of individuals and families across our community.

Reporting directly to our CEO, this role is designed for a leader who values independence with purpose, builds strong systems that support people doing meaningful work, and brings clarity and confidence to complex, high‑responsibility environments.

Why This Role Exists

BakerRipley’s mission depends on trust—trust from funders, regulators, partners, staff, and the communities we serve.

This role ensures we can always answer two fundamental questions with confidence:

Are we doing what we said we would do—and are we doing it in compliance with our obligations?

How You’ll Make an Impact

Protect the Mission

• Establish and lead an independent Internal Audit function that provides objective assurance
• Identify risks early—before they impact programs, people, or trust
• Ensure controls and safeguards truly support mission delivery

Build Systems That Help People Succeed

• Design and oversee a clear, practical compliance framework
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, grant, and funding requirements without creating unnecessary burden
• Monitor regulatory changes and guide the organization through them thoughtfully

Lead With Courage and Clarity

• Provide honest, solution‑oriented insight to executive leadership and the Board
• Communicate difficult findings with respect, professionalism, and purpose
• Serve as a trusted advisor grounded in ethics, independence, and sound judgment

Strengthen Accountability

• Identify systemic risk and control gaps across the organization
• Establish KPIs and metrics to assess audit and compliance effectiveness
• Help leadership distinguish isolated issues from enterprise‑level exposure

What This Role Does Not Do

To preserve credibility and independence, this role:

• Does not manage programs or service delivery
• Does not execute corrective actions from audits
• Does not own operational budgets or transactions

 

Who You Are

You are a values‑driven executive who believes strong governance and thoughtful risk management enable organizations to serve people better.

You bring:

• Senior leadership experience in internal audit, compliance, risk, or governance
• Proactive analytical competencies and systems‑level thinking
• Comfort operating independently with confidence and humility
• A clear, direct communication style grounded in respect and collaboration

Why BakerRipley

• Mission‑centered work with real community impact
• Direct access to the CEO and Board
• Executive independence and trust
• Opportunity to strengthen an organization that serves with compassion and accountability

Preferred

• Experience in nonprofit, public sector, or complex multi‑funded environments
• CPA, CIA, CFE, or comparable credential (or equivalent experience)