Senior Financial Compliance Specialist

7 days ago


Austin, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Compliance Specialist to join our team at the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis and compliance, with the ability to lead financial monitoring reviews of government, educational, non-profit, and for-profit entities throughout Texas.

Key Responsibilities:

Leads financial monitoring reviews of government, educational, non-profit, and for-profit entities throughout Texas that are contracted to administer various programs for the HHSC.
Identifies financial non-compliance issues by researching specific topics through interviews; analysis and review of backup documentation relevant to review; analysis of independently audited financial statements; and analysis of financial and/or programmatic reports submitted to HHSC; and other research techniques.
Exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment in identifying the issues unique to specific contractors and designing specific review procedures to address those issues based on analysis of input from program personnel, complaints or allegations from 3rd parties, contractors' past history, and preliminary review of documentation submitted by contractors prior to the financial reviews.
Identifies areas of non-compliance and/or deficiencies in contractors' internal controls and financial management systems and recommends changes in policies and/or procedures as needed to comply with relevant federal and state laws and/or regulations, HHSC policies, and procedures, and contract provisions.
Gathers, prepares, and organizes all working papers related to financial monitoring reviews in accordance with established HHSC standards.
Develops necessary financial summaries, schedules, and attachments needed to determine areas of compliance and/or non-compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, policies and/or procedures, or needed to support the findings of the review.
Prepares comprehensive formal financial monitoring reports that detail the conclusions, findings, and recommendations of the reviews.
Responsible for all necessary follow up activities related to the reviews including preparing formal correspondence necessary to further explain, clarify findings and/or rebut responses to findings, requesting additional documentation required of contractors, and issuing final reports and associated transmittal letters.
Works closely with Program staff on contracting issues. Keeps manager informed of the status of the reviews.
Provides technical assistance (either verbally or in writing) to contractors and HHSC program personnel relating to financial compliance with federal and state laws and/or regulations, HHSC policies and/or procedures; provisions of the contract; allowability of costs; adequacy of financial system; or adequacy of internal controls over financial transactions.
Acts as mentor and assists in the training of recently hired fiscal monitors.
Participates in the development and/or modification of financial compliance policies and procedures relating to HHSC contractors.
Participates in the maintenance of TeamMate procedures (Audit Steps, etc.) to keep fiscal reviews based on current needs and criteria used in examining financial documentation.
Participates in the research and interpretation of relevant federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Participates in the development and/or modification of HHSC financial reporting forms.
Performs other related work as assigned.

Requirements:

Knowledge of complex accounting systems, journals and source documentation required for compliance with contract language, state and federal regulations.
Knowledge of financial analyses and examination procedures for regulated entities, of financial and industry terminology and practices, and of statistical analysis.
Skill in computer operations, in applicable software, and in data modeling.
Skill in Microsoft Office products, Superior skills in Excel and/or other data base programs.
Ability to administer financial processes and systems; Ability to perform and interpret numerical analyses; Ability to interpret statutes, state and federal rules and regulations; Ability to analyze, evaluate, and summarize financial and management records for accuracy and conformance to procedures, rules, and regulations; Ability to prepare reports and correspondence regarding findings; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; and Ability to assign and/or supervise the work of others.

Working Conditions:

This position works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Must be able to lead a monitoring team, oversee the work of others, and train new staff.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for financial compliance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you

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