Grants and Contracts Compliance - Finance Analyst

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Academic Requirement: Required - Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or related field; Preferred - Master's and/or CPA . Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention Work Experience: Required - Five (5) plus years of hands-on financial experience, including: analyzing expenses and revenues, analyzing financial reports, budget vs actual analysis. Three years of accounting experience, including: recurring and ad-hoc journal entries, and reconciling balance sheet accounts. Audit experience is a plus. Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables: Review and monitor how employees’ time and cost allocations are created and maintained across all contracts and locations. Perform monthly, and as needed, internal audits to assess fiscal integrity. Utilizes systems to track and ensure level and regulatory compliance, as well as internal controls and financial procedures, followed at all levels of the division. Assist with the creation of divisional contracts, budget tracking documentation, and other tracking systems as needed. Reviews financial aging report, follows up with leadership staff, and submits written feedback and plan of action to obtain financial reimbursement. Other Responsibilities: Maintains timeline of divisional responsibilities organized by communicating situational awareness of events relating to program budgets, contract compliance, and contract deadlines. Acts as a liaison between the Compass Connections system financial department and the Compass Connections leadership team to provide clear and consistent communication to facilitate problem resolution. Assists with the development of budgets for new grant proposals, new contract awards, and contract renewals. Analyzing existing budgets on both division and departmental levels. Gather monthly or annual budgets and compare them to actual expenditures, income and costs and noting any significant deviation or excessive spending. Creation of/or review of reclassification journal entries as necessary. Establishes training for leadership and support staff on the Compass Connections system tools for fiscal management: ABM, Concur, Excel, general ledgers, financial summaries, etc. Provides oversight of all divisional financial contracts including fleet, equipment, and lease agreements. Assists program and financial leadership with administrative and management support. Provide training and consultation in the area of federal and state expenditure requirements. Maintains contract files and paperwork according to contract requirements and guidelines. Performs analysis of financial trends for locations and programs; flag identified variances for discussion with leadership team. Provides strategic oversight of the division’s uniform grant guidance processes to ensure compliance. Support Administrators/Program Directors to troubleshoot under-spending and overspending. Works with Grant Accountants to assist with timely and accurate monthly billing submission, plan changes and budget adjustments. Works with the Compass Connections system finance department on behalf of Compass Connections to elevate, follow up, and resolve any financial issues. Provide support in preparing for and undergoing internal and external audits. Execute other job-related responsibilities and assignments in alignment with organizational priorities. Contribute to team success through flexibility in handling other duties and cross-functional support as needed. Requirements: Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Ability to provide outcomes, results, recommendations, and solutions based on the review and creation of division-wide budgets and accounting reports. Ability to make decisions to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgement that is consistent with agency standards, practices, policies, and procedures. Skills to develop strong systems and business processes that improve performance and divisional impact. Excellent computer skills with experience assisting with the development, implementation, and maintenance of data collection. Demonstrates the ability to present and maintain professional appearance and demeanor as a member of the organization’s management executive team. Demonstrate the ability to: a. Work effectively with Compass Connections system leadership, state licensing representatives, and funding source entities. b. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics. c. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English. d. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals. e. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times. f. Organize and prioritize responsibilities and duties efficiently. g. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position. h. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. i. Participate and work effectively with an Incident Management Team, as needed. Demonstrate a working knowledge of local and applicable social welfare policies, to include Compass Connections policies and procedures, as well as any relevant regulations, guidelines, and standards. Ability to research accounting systems data. Skills with accounting software including but not limited to accounting general ledger systems, Excel, accounts payable systems, expense reporting systems, etc. Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof. English (United States) If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you! 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Guided by care and compassion, Compass Connections has been impacting and meeting the needs of the community’s most vulnerable children and families through residential care, community-based support, foster care, and adoption services. Leveraging more than a century of collective child welfare experience, Compass Connections, a Texas based non-profit organization, is a national leader in connecting, strengthening, and transforming families from around the globe. EEO Statement In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. #J-18808-Ljbffr 55 Compass Connections