Financial Review Specialist - Child Nutrition

CN Resource LLC 

PO Box 31060

Mesa, AZ 85275

Mission Statement: CN Resource exists to promote responsible oversight of federal nutrition programs through system expertise, thoughtful and caring employees, forward-looking customer service, and overall concern for the health and well-being of America's children.

Company Core Focus: Assist State Agencies with oversight of the USDA Child Nutrition Programs

Job Title : Financial Review Specialist (FRS) 

Reports To : Program Director

Management Position: No

Position Type: Sub-Contractor, part-time 

Position Location: Remote

Pay Structure: Hourly, starting at $30.00 per hour

Availability: Flexible work schedule, approx. 10-30 hours per week

Travel Requirements: No travel is required. 

Position Overview: The Financial Review Specialist will work within the finance team to complete resource management and procurement reviews for sponsors participating in NSLP, CACFP, and/or SFSP. The role will focus on conducting the management/financial portion of the USDA Administrative Review, in addition to completing the USDA Procurement Review Tool, based on supporting documentation received from School Food Authorities. The ideal candidate will possess a keen attention to detail, strong analytical skills, excellent customer service, and a deep understanding of financial principles and regulations. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Conduct a conference call with the sponsor to validate the USDA resource management offsite review questions and determine the documentation needed for the procurement review. 
• Complete the USDA Resource Management Risk Indicator Tool. 
• Complete the USDA Procurement Review Tool, including validation, vendor selection, and review questions. 
• Identify and document technical assistance and areas of findings within the reviews. 
• Communicate daily during normal business hours with assigned sponsors and review team members.
• Examine and evaluate financial operations within USDA child nutrition programs to ensure compliance with all required local, state and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Complete all required forms and tools related to the financial areas of the Administrative Reviews with the USDA Child Nutrition Programs.  
• Provide friendly, effective, and professional customer service to assist sponsors throughout the review process to ensure timely completion of all areas of review.
• Assist in designing resources, tools, and training as needed for state agencies and sponsors. 
• Provide technical assistance to sponsors to aid in their understanding of program requirements and to implement effective corrective action.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure a consistent work product across all areas of review.
• Utilize the office website to maintain call logs, review specifics, and communicate with sponsors from a single location.
• Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned, when appropriate.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field.
• Knowledge of Federal and State Regulations pertaining to child nutrition programs.
• Ability to recognize program deficiencies and irregularities and recommend methods of correction.

Position Metrics:  

• Program compliance
• Internal process implementation
• Contribution to team projects

Skill requirements:

• Self-initiative for project development and implementation
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 suite

Additional Requirements:

• Fingerprint clearance (as applicable) will be required.
• Background check required 

Equal Employment Opportunity Clause (EEO):

CN Resource does not discriminate; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, or disability.