Compliance Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

USA Rice is recruiting for a Manager, Compliance & Grants Administration to serve as USA

Rice’s compliance and grant administrator for all USA Rice Federal and State agreements/grants

including but not limited to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural

Service (FAS), Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), Ducks Unlimited, and any other

partnership grants. Ensure program compliance with all regulations, policies, and practices of

partnership agencies and organizations and manage all financial records, accounting, and

program requirements for all programs. This position would report to the COO.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Working knowledge of FAS cooperator program requirements and International

Promotion (IP) department goals as described in the Unified Export Strategy (UES)

document.

Oversee financial and program compliance with FAS, NRCS regulations, USA Rice

Federation policies and procedures and any new funds that USA Rice receives from

either Federal, State, or private sector entities.

Serve as internal help desk for compliance questions. Take proactive steps to resolve

questions and issues related to compliance requirements, claims processing, and periodic

compliance reviews.

Review and approve all incoming IP vendor invoices and backup documentation.

Collaboratively work with IP Directors to streamline invoicing. Troubleshoot to ensure

accurate coding and compliance.

Assist with preparation and submission of detailed program budgets. Maintain IP budget

in accounting program and update and distribute as needed. Assist IP directors to monitor

budgets and report variances.

Serve as the lead for compliance reviews and assist the Finance Department in the annual

USA Rice audit including document submissions.

Ensure corporate policies are accurate, current and in compliance with federal and state

regulations and ensure compliance of all members and staff with USA Rice policies and

procedures; conduct training, including anti-fraud, as appropriate.

Ensure vendor compliance with USDA and USA Rice program policies and regulations

by conducting periodic audits of overseas contactors and/or offices.

Provide feedback to vendors and subcontractors to assist in their understanding and

familiarity with the rules and regulations and reporting requirements of FAS and USA

Rice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Position requires a self-directed individual with excellent:

Organization

Ability for flexibility and attention to detail

Communication and interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Technical Skills:

Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with USDA’s eAuthentication or similar databases

Experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting software

Experience with PN3, CRM or CRM-type databases a plus

Qualifications:

B.A./B.S., in accounting or finance; at least five years’ experience in compliance,

accounting, or finance.

Position requires a high-energy, self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong

organizational skills.

An interest in agriculture, and knowledge of USDA export promotion programs is highly

desirable.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements

Attendance at meetings in the office, in Washington, DC, and occasionally

internationally.

Physical ability to work on a computer at a desk for long periods.

To apply:

Send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: careers@usarice.com. Competitive

benefits package; Principals only; No Phone Calls; EEO.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal and financial background check, including a

soft credit pull.

It is the policy of USA Rice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color,

religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or

because he or she is a protected veteran.

In addition to federal law requirements, USA Rice complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in

employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,

including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and

training.