What are the responsibilities and job description for the TDA - FND - Lead Compliance Financial Review Monitor (58603) position at DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE?
LEAD COMPLIANCE FINANCIAL REVIEW MONITOR
School Operations Section
(Financial Compliance/Accounting)
Salary Information: B24, $6800.00 - 7,000.00/MO.
State Classification: Auditor IV - 1050
FLSA Status: Exempt
Posting Number: 25-58603-1R
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at via CAPPS. Applicants applying in WIT must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/551/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en.
WHO ARE WE
The Texas Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Division administers 12 federal child and special nutrition programs and more than $2.5 billion in federal money annually. These programs aim to reduce hunger, encourage strong nutrition, and support local economies across Texas.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead highly complex and/or high-risk financial audits/reviews to manage the workflow, output and outcome of the entire audit process ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
Assist in the review and approval process of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), CE correspondence and close-out processes by verifying the accuracy and completion of all required tasks to ensure all criteria have been met and are conducted according to F&N policy.
Serve as the trainer for all new F&N Audit staff and conduct on-going training and technical assistance for the financial audit/review portion of the financial and procurement compliance audits/reviews and assist with the development/implementation/maintenance of the F&N Audit training program, including techniques, tools, and strategies to increase team productivity, provide guidance in the integration of new audit/review methods, rules and regulations, policies and procedures, promote excellent product quality, consistency and to enhance team morale.
Assist specialists, as needed, to review and analyze results from the financial audit/review portion of a financial and/or procurement compliance audits/reviews and support specialist recommendations for claim hold, validation, or CE termination; identify significant trends, problem areas or potentially controversial circumstances; provide assessments, justifications, and recommendations to improve processes, communication, and policies.
Ensure appropriate fiscal action is taken, as required per applicable program rules and regulations, federal and state, based on result(s) of the financial audit/review portion of the financial and procurement audits/reviews, and support of (via written and/or verbal testimony) all adverse action/appeals/hearings resulting from individual and/or F&N Audit staff work performed on compliance audits/reviews.
Identify, develop, and test system enhancements for functionality and accuracy (within the systems for financial and procurement audit/review functions and document storage), as needed.
Serve as the subject matter expert and provide technical assistance as needed to ensure management, staff, and stakeholders have the correct and current knowledge of all state and federal financial management standards.
Provide input in the development and implementation of TDA F&N policies and procedures, materials, and tools related to financial compliance audit/review functions to improve the compliance audit/review policies and procedures, materials, and tools, as well as the performance analysis function and communicate financial audit/review progress/status of the financial and procurement audits/reviews, as well as anticipated/established observations and findings to internal stakeholders.
Follow all TDA policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (one year of work experience related to the primary responsibilities may substitute for one year of college).
Five (5) years of audit/accounting/financial work experience with an emphasis on financial compliance or financial grant management in state regulatory and financial compliance.
Experience in conducting financial reviews, including auditing and testing.
Experience with corrective action implementation, statistical analysis, and report preparation.
Valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record*.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Five (5) years’ work experience in reviews which includes food and nutrition or child nutrition financial audits.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of accounting and auditing methods and systems; generally accepted auditing standards and procedures; computer technology principles, terminology, programming, and automated systems; and federal and State regulations pertaining to program audit requirements.
Skill in providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers; and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
Ability to compose clear and concise audit reports; gather and analyze accurate and relevant audit information; evaluate documents for accuracy and legal conformance; interpret and accurately apply the regulations of applicable federal and state programs; interpret and accurately apply the regulations of applicable federal and state programs; to provide guidance to others; to exercise sound judgment and discretion; and to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal office work environment and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. Involves periods of sedentary work alternating with periods of work that may involve walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Involves traveling by plane and/or car, frequently driving for long distances and frequent overnight travel – up to 30% travel. Must be able to complete individual travel, as well as traveling with a group, for assignments. Must be able to work extended periods at a computer and may require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed.
TELEWORK & WORK HOURS
TDA has a telework policy that will allow eligible positions to telework up to two (2) days per week after completing six (6) months of employment with the agency. The employee must meet eligibility criteria set forth by F&N Division and in the agency’s Telework Policy. This position will require a working schedule from Monday- Friday, 8am- 5pm CT.
H-1B Visa Sponsorship
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
BENEFITS
The State of Texas offers a variety of benefits for you and your family that are comprehensive and, on average, make up about one-third of total compensation. Benefits include:
Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center, you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.
- A valid government-issued driver’s license, which is recognized by the Texas Department of Public Safety and in good standing, and an acceptable driving record are required. TDA will verify this information with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Applicants with a driver’s license not issued by the State of Texas should obtain and be prepared to provide a copy of their current driving record on or before their first day.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): TDA is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military status, or protected activity. TDA provides accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act. If you need help with the employment process or require other accommodations, please contact the Human Resources office for assistance at (512) 463-7423.
TDA provides accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act. If you need help with the employment process or require other accommodations, please contact the Human Resources office for assistance at (512) 463-7423.
TDA participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Military and Former Foster Child Employment Preference: TDA complies with the provisions of the veterans and former foster child employment preference acts. Please contact our Human Resources-Veterans Liaison at (512) 463-7454 for assistance.
Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.
Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at Accounting, Auditing, Finance MOS Codes.
Salary : $6,800 - $7,000
