Compliance Specialist

Title: Compliance Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments for subawards, reviewing audits, tax returns, corporate documentation, policies, and financial procedures.
• Evaluate grant disbursement requests, ensuring alignment with award agreements and verifying expense eligibility.
• Support subrecipient monitoring by coordinating audits, gathering required documentation, and assisting with reporting.
• Track monthly compliance reports, escalating subawards that fail to meet compliance benchmarks.
• Work with program staff to resolve compliance issues, applying sound judgment and escalating concerns when necessary.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives to strengthen internal controls and reduce non-compliance risks.
• Collaborate with the Director of Compliance on refining policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Perform additional compliance-related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, nonprofit management, or a related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in grants management, federal compliance, or award administration.
• Experience with Uniform Guidance requirements and federal cost principles preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of federal compliance regulations for grants and subawards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and apply critical thinking skills to compliance challenges.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with professionalism in handling compliance matters.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex compliance concepts into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Office365 (Excel, Word, etc.); familiarity with Salesforce, Workday, SharePoint, or LogicGate is a plus.