Overview
This Senior, Compliance & Monitoring role supports the Compliance and Monitoring team by performing tasks related to the timely analysis, processing, and review of extensive grant compliance documentation required by federal and state regulations. Responsibilities include first-level compliance review and oversight to ensure audit-ready program records and adherence to applicable federal regulations.
The role reviews and validates data integrity, collaborates with program teams to resolve compliance issues, and communicates regulatory requirements to support consistent implementation. The incumbent also provides technical assistance, prepares compliance reports and presentations, and strengthens internal controls and monitoring practices to support high-quality compliance audits.
Responsibilities
- Assist program and project analysts with planning and conducting internal compliance reviews of programs and functions; prepare detailed reports
- Perform first-level review of grant compliance documentation to verify completeness, accuracy, and adherence to federal and state regulatory requirements
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of compliance, monitoring, and internal control processes that support high-quality grant oversight
- Work closely with program teams to resolve identified issues to conclusion
- Communicate applicable state and federal regulations to key stakeholders in collaboration with subject matter experts
- Collaborate with internal teams, project staff, and consultants to identify and recommend training, technical assistance opportunities, and other relevant expertise for policy, compliance, and staff/stakeholder training
- Review internal and external presentations and reports on an ad hoc, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
- Accept responsibility for accuracy of data entry, accumulation, and maintenance of program records
- Support subject matter expert teams with other tasks and efforts as needed
- Perform other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Support onboarding and training of new compliance or program staff by reinforcing regulatory expectations, documentation standards, and internal control practices
- Assign or coordinate compliance review activities and timelines to ensure timely completion of monitoring deliverables
- Model high standards for compliance review, documentation, and issue resolution to promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Law from an accredited university, required
- Three (3) or more years of professional office experience including finance, accounting, audit, and/or compliance, required
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel), required
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance
- Experience in policy and compliance, emergency management, disaster recovery, mitigation, community planning, federally funded programs, housing, economic development, and/or infrastructure
- Knowledge of federal funded programs
- Knowledge of 2 CFR § 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
- Knowledge of rural healthcare initiatives
- Proficiency in data analysis tools
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
- Effective data analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Ability to utilize program policies and procedures to quickly solve problems and ensure program compliance
- Willingness to ask bold questions, welcome feedback, and proactively collaborate
- Ability to meet daily and weekly production goals as set by the program
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Self-starter dedicated to providing quality work in a timely manner
- Ability to work in remote, office, or BDO offices as required
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods and lift up to 15 pounds at times
- Ability to travel to client meetings as requested
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation varies by geography and experience.
National Range: $62,000 - $70,000
Maryland Range: $62,000 - $70,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $62,000 - $70,000
Individual salaries offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
Location
Remote, office, or BDO offices as required, with travel to client meetings as requested.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.