Financial Management Specialist

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The major duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Works with OSHA grantee management personnel to advise and audit the State Plan 23(g), State Consultation 21(d), and Susan Harwood training grant program.
• Plans, develops, administers and manages the financial side of the region's grant program.
• Coordinates negotiation of new grants, agreements and contracts at the beginning of the fiscal year.
• Conducts on-site audits and aids in the final preparation of the grant, agreement or contract.
• Monitors grantee recipients on financial and administrative management requirements.
• Identifies weaknesses and deficiencies in grantee's systems while working with grantee staff to correct problems and enhance accountability of their financial management system.
• Participates, consults, and advises auditors during on-site audits performed by DOL auditors.
• Follows up on audit team recommendations and initiates policy to correct deficiencies.
• Prepares formal report at audit's conclusion for management personnel.
• Reviews, analyzes and edits budget estimates of Area Offices.
• Provides guidance to regional and area office management analysts regarding the formulation, presentation and execution of the annual regional operating budget.
• Negotiates with the OSHA National Office, regional managers, and area directors to determine the amount of funding and staffing allowances for the regional operating budget.
• Exercises budget controls through review, analysis and approval of the obligation and expenditure of funds for management and administrative purposes.
• Provides formal and informal fiscal training to managers, staff and grant recipients to help them better fulfill their financial responsibilities.
• Makes recommendations in response to changes in programs, emergencies, staffing level or available funds.