Chief Compliance Officer

Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) St. Charles Health System is seeking an experienced Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to lead the organization’s enterprise compliance program, including regulatory compliance, HIPAA privacy, and internal auditing. This executive role is responsible for promoting ethical conduct, safeguarding patient and caregiver rights, and ensuring compliance is embedded across all levels of the organization.The CCO works collaboratively with executive leadership, caregivers, and the Board to identify risk, investigate concerns, and proactively address regulatory and compliance challenges in alignment with Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidance and healthcare industry best practices.Reporting & GovernanceThe CCO reports to the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal & Risk Officer and has direct access to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Board of Directors’ Audit & Compliance Committee. This role provides direct leadership to compliance, audit, and privacy caregivers.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the Compliance Department, including budget oversight and supervision of compliance analysts, internal auditors, and privacy officers.Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive healthcare compliance program aligned with OIG guidance and regulatory standards.Create and execute an annual compliance work plan informed by enterprise risk assessments and Compliance Steering Committee input.Oversee the system-wide HIPAA Privacy Program in collaboration with Legal and Information Security leadership.Develop and manage risk-based internal audit plans and coordinate external audits and consultants.Lead investigations of compliance concerns and regulatory inquiries, including responses to OCR, OIG, and DOJ investigations.Establish corrective action plans for verified compliance violations and ensure appropriate regulatory reporting.Oversee conflicts of interest disclosures and compliance-related policy development, education, and training.Collaborate on the organization’s Enterprise Risk Management Program with Legal and Finance leadership.Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability across the health system.Required QualificationsEducationMBA, JD, MHA, or MHCDS (required)Certification & LicensureCertified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) (required)Ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving requirementsExperienceMinimum 10 years of experience in healthcare compliance, audit, accounting, or legal functionsMinimum 5 years of people management experience within a healthcare organizationDemonstrated success leading system-wide compliance programs in complex, multi-entity environmentsStrong analytical skills evaluating business processes, workflows, and internal controlsPreferred QualificationsMBA with a concentration in Forensic Accounting, Data Analytics, or HealthcareClinical experienceCertifications such as CFE, CRMA, CPC, or CHPC