This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/524702800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
A Fiscal Compliance Analyst works in the Office of Compliance & Enforcement (OCE) and plans and conducts various types of investigations and reviews, including fiscal and internal controls. The incumbent serves as the team leader or team member depending on project and staffing needs. The incumbent reports to, and is under the supervision of, the OCE Director and/or his or her designee.
Learn more about this agency02/15/2019 to 04/30/2019
$86,244 - $111,411 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
None
No
No
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524702800
This position is included in a collective bargaining unit represented by the International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers, Local 135.
Major Duties
1. Serves as a team leader or team member in developing and executing work plans to conduct fiscal and internal controls reviews and assessments of LSC grantees. Fiscal and internal reviews include performing on-site compliance and technical assistance reviews to ensure LSC grantee compliance with the LSC Act, laws and regulations, appropriations riders, special grant terms, the Accounting Guide for LSC Recipients and OMB Circulars. Grantee program reviews and assessments seek to improve efficiency and effectiveness of LSC grantee operations, and to flag and address, as appropriate, practices that suggest possible fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement of LSC funds.
2. Evaluates fiscal program performance through the review of findings included in recipient audited financial statements and makes recommendations for follow-up corrective action to be taken.
3. Identifies significant findings, makes authoritative recommendations and resolves a wide range of fiscal oversight issues; devises techniques to analyze and evaluate evidence and results; and develops analytical opinions, findings, and recommendations.
4. Provides technical guidance to LSC grantees on program fiscal matters and internal controls and promotes fiscal management best practices. Participates in web-based and in-person Executive Director Orientation Trainings.
5. Participates in on-site capability assessment reviews.
6. Cultivates and maintains productive working relationships with all levels of program staff while conducting program reviews.
7. Assesses and evaluates program accounting policies and procedures, fiscal policies, and employee handbooks and accounting guides for adequacy.
8. Prepares preliminary findings and delivers to program staff while on-site or by telephone during exit conference.
Major Duties, continued
9. Prepares written reports and related correspondence to memorialize findings of reviews and assessments.
10. Participates in on-site investigations of complaints and inquiries received from the public, LSC's Office of Inspector General (OIG) and other sources regarding recipients of LSC funding.
11. Reviews and follows-up on findings referred by the OIG regarding program compliance with the LSC Act, Appropriations Act and regulations, including interpretation of regulations consistent with LSC's Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) opinions. Oversees the development of, and compliance with, corrective action plans by grantees, as appropriate.
12. Evaluates program performance by reviewing proposals for funding and related documents and makes recommendations regarding funding terms and special grant conditions.
13. Develops and maintains a working knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to LSC specifically, and on nonprofit corporations, generally; as appropriate, recommends revisions to the Accounting Guide for LSC Recipients.
14. Conducts research and helps OLA staff develop policy relating to the fiscal responsibilities imposed on LSC grantees by LSC regulations and industry best practices adopted by LSC.
15. Works with OLA regarding review and revision of current regulations and development of new regulations, as appropriate.
16. Works directly with the Director and/or his or her designee on various special projects, and performs other related duties as assigned.
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, and at least five (5) years of progressive fiscal experience, or at least eight (8) years of progressive fiscal experience for a Fiscal Compliance Analyst III position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "Next Steps" section.
Resume and Cover Letter.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit a complete application (provide ALL of the information requested and answer ALL of the questions) and attach a résumé and cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Apply directly on our website at: www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/careers
Questions can be sent to:
jobs@lsc.gov
jobs@lsc.gov
.The qualifications of all applicants will be reviewed and selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/524702800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Established by Congress in 1974, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the country's single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. LSC currently funds 132 independent, nonprofit legal aid organizations with nearly 800 offices throughout the nation. LSC's mission is to promote equal access to justice and provide grants for high-quality civil legal assistance.
Basic Function:
A Fiscal Compliance Analyst works in the Office of Compliance & Enforcement (OCE) and plans and conducts various types of investigations and reviews, including fiscal and internal controls. The incumbent serves as the team leader or team member depending on project and staffing needs. The incumbent reports to, and is under the supervision of, the OCE Director and/or his or her designee. Travel (25%) is required. This position is included in a collective bargaining unit represented by the International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers, Local 135.