Compliance Financial Review Monitor (School Operations)
COMPLIANCE FINANCIAL REVIEW MONITOR
(School Operations)
(Auditors/Financial Compliance/Grant Management/Accounting)
Salary Information: $5,800.00- $6,394.00/MO. – B23
State Classification: Auditor III - 1048
FLSA Status: Exempt
Posting Number: 26-57515-1
Location: Austin, Lubbock, Houston, and Waco, TX.
Telework Option: TDA does not offer telework, and all employees are required to be physically present for work.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online via CAPPS. Applicants applying through Work In Texas (WIT) will be required to complete additional supplemental questions, optionally provide EEO information including how you heard about the job, and provide an electronic signature in the CAPPS Career Section to be considered for the position.
WHO ARE WE
The Texas Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Division administers 12 federal child and special nutrition programs and more than $2.5 billion in federal money annually. These programs aim to reduce hunger, encourage strong nutrition, and support local economies across Texas.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Compliance Financial Review Monitor will work in a fast paced, multi-faceted environment conducting highly complex financial and procurement compliance reviews of Contracting Entities (CEs) participating in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Program(s) (CNP) administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Food and Nutrition (F&N) Division to ensure program integrity, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness. You will work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform all assigned aspects of compliance reviews (inclusive of Single Audit reviews and high-risk reviews ), in compliance with the applicable TDA F&N processes and procedures, of CEs approved for participation in one or more of the TDA F&N administered CNPs by evaluating the CEs financial and procurement performance for compliance with applicable state and federal program financial and procurement management standards, including (but not limited to) the review of management operations, internal control systems, and accounting records/systems, utilizing standard compliance audit/review standards, tools, procedures and processes in an efficient, accurate and timely manner.
Evaluate and assess compliance review results and make recommendations to hold CEs’ reimbursement, place reimbursement claims into the validation process, and/or the terminate CEs’ contracts. Prepare correspondence to inform CEs of findings/concerns based on the compliance review results; and support and justify.
Provide technical assistance for complying with program rules and regulations and recommendations for corrective action to internal and external customers.
Ensure all corrective action plans (CAPs)/corrective action documents (CADs) and close out processes are performed timely, completely, and accurately following established guidelines and policies in written and via verbal testimony, all appeals and hearings resulting from individual work performed on compliance reviews.
Communicate compliance review findings and the status of resolution to the Lead AFRS and other stakeholders associated with the review assignment, during team meetings and compliance debriefs, identify, and communicate problem areas or potentially controversial concerns and apparent trends, risk-adverse behaviors, and potential risk mitigation processes.
Provide input in the development and implementation of TDA F&N policies and procedures (P&Ps), materials and tools related to financial and procurement compliance review functions to improve the compliance review P&Ps, materials, and tools, as well as the performance analysis function.
Assist with performing maintenance updates and testing for TXUNPS and/or TANS, as assigned.
Assist with special projects, as assigned.
Follow all TDA policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION (The application must state how each of the following qualifications are met - resumes do not take the place of the required state of Texas application which must be completed in CAPPS or WIT.)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (one year of work experience related to the primary responsibilities may substitute for one year of college).
Four (4) years of work audit/accounting/financial work experience with an emphasis on financial compliance or financial grant management.
Valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
PREFERRED
Work experience in governmental auditing/accounting/financial compliance/financial management.
Work experience in sub-recipient monitoring for a governmental entity.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of accounting and auditing methods and systems; generally accepted auditing standards and procedures; computer technology principles, terminology, programming, and automated systems; and federal and State regulations pertaining to program audit requirements.
Skill in providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers; and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
Ability to compose clear and concise audit reports; gather and analyze accurate and relevant audit information; evaluate documents for accuracy and legal conformance; interpret and accurately apply the regulations of applicable federal and state programs; interpret and accurately apply the regulations of applicable federal and state programs; to exercise sound judgment and discretion; and to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal office work environment and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. Mostly sedentary in nature but may involve walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to work extended periods at a computer and may require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed. May involve travel (up to 20%*), occasionally overnight.
