Fiscal Compliance Specialist

Position Summary

The Fiscal Compliance Specialist performs day-to-day fiscal monitoring, transaction testing, grant and contract compliance reviews, documentation, and corrective-action follow-up. Working under the direction of the Director of Fiscal Compliance, this position supports compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), organizational policies, and funding requirements.

Essential Functions

• Monitor and review financial transactions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, grant requirements, and funding guidelines.
• Perform detailed testing of expenditures, budgets, cost allocations, procurement records, and supporting documentation.
• Review supporting documentation to verify that expenditures are allowable, properly approved, accurately allocated, and charged to the correct grant, contract, funding source, and reporting period.
• Conduct routine fiscal monitoring and compliance reviews of grants, contracts, and fiscal processes in accordance with the annual monitoring plan.
• Analyze grant and contract budget-to-actual results, expenditure trends, and variances, and identify potential overspending, underspending, or unallowable costs.
• Apply relevant federal and state requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), grant terms, cost principles, and organizational policies.
• Draft monitoring reports, findings, and recommendations for review and approval by the Director of Fiscal Compliance, Management and regulatory agencies.
• Support external audits and funding-agency reviews by compiling documentation and responding to assigned inquiries.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and financial policies.
• Identify potential compliance risks and exceptions, document findings, recommend corrective actions, and escalate significant matters to the Director.
• Train staff in fiscal policies, grant requirements, and compliance procedures.
• Maintain complete, audit-ready documentation for grants, contracts, monitoring activities, and funding agreements, and track corrective actions through closure.

Requirements

Education/Professional Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field with at least 3 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and financial compliance.
• Experience with grant management or government funding preferred.
• Or any combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, governmental accounting principles, and financial reporting standards
• Understanding of internal control framework and risk management principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems
• Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and automated accounting systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment and critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff, subcontractors, vendors, and government agencies

Pay

$75,000 - $80,000