Compliance Supervisor (Grant Supervisor)

About This Role

This Compliance Supervisor position assists in managing the DCHS fiscal compliance team, overseeing the annual risk assessment process and fiscal monitoring site visits, and ensuring financial and programmatic compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Compliance Officer in providing department-wide guidance in financial management of grants (federal, state & local) and contracts and assure proper internal controls are in place
• Establish and maintain policies and procedures around grant and contract management as it relates to the Compliance Team
• Provide leadership and guidance in the day-to-day operation of grant management, including standards and regulations governing federal, state, and other grants
• Develop a work plan for subrecipient fiscal monitoring and support the site visit process
• Provide guidance to programmatic and fiscal staff on complex and sensitive compliance issues
• Supervise Compliance Specialists (Grant Administrator), providing coaching, mentoring, coordinating assignments, and facilitating performance improvement
• Perform fiscal monitoring site visits and complete risk assessments as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or equivalent
• 10 years of progressive responsibility in finance, audit, and grants management
• Demonstrated experience in grant management as it relates to compliance and reporting of government funding
• Knowledge of grant management principles and best practices
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local grant regulations/guidelines and laws, including 2 CFR 200
• 2 years of supervisory experience with management principles and techniques

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, or equivalent combination of business experience and education
• 10 years of progressive responsibility in finance, audit, and grants management, with at least 2 years of supervisory experience

Nice to Have

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent designation
• Experience coordinating external and internal audit activities
• Experience leading audit engagements with a public accounting firm or equivalent

Benefits