Compliance Specialist, Finance & Banking

Statement of General Purpose:

The Compliance Specialist is a member of the Restricted Revenue team in the Finance department and will serve as a main contact for our U.S. Government (USG) funded restricted revenue and grant award compliance for their assigned Program portfolio. The position is responsible for effectively providing federal compliance, federal grants financial management, subrecipient monitoring and screening, support for federal grants proposals, grants management training, grants financial analysis, and communication for National Wildlife Federation (NWF) grants through a collaborative effort with the Philanthropy department, Conservation and Education programs, Office of General Council, Finance and other internal staff throughout the organization.

Program assignments and terms may vary depending on priorities.

Principal Duties (major areas of responsibility):

Monitor Subrecipients compliance and provide screening for all Federal Grants:

Responsible for screening all NWF's subrecipients that are included in the federal proposals or currently engaged with current federal grants. Provide review for subrecipient risk assessments, debarment check and monitoring plans before the execution of the subawards. Responsible for providing annual risk assessments, overseeing subrecipient financial compliance, monitoring and training. Responsible for submitting FFATA reports on sam.gov. Review and approve monthly or quarterly subrecipient invoices for accuracy and compliance.

Review, analyze and support the subrecipient's periodic financial reports and expenditure forecasts. Provide training if needed for all related subgrantees for proper management of USG funds.

Manage and track assigned USG grants within the assigned Program portfolio, which includes:

Responsible for financial management issues for assigned USG funded grant awards. Responsible for providing ongoing financial compliance related guidance and training for staff. Monitors all revenue and expenses, including reviewing allowable costs, related to federally funded grant programs. During the annual budgeting process, manages the restricted revenue portion of the new budget by communicating with Philanthropy, Finance and program managers to accurately reflect known and anticipated restricted revenue sources.

Monitors appropriate financial and reporting systems, such as Infor Cloud Suite Financials, iBudget (a web-based budget and reporting system) and Airtable, to ensure accurate and up-to-date information. Serve as point person to review, code, and track grant revenue and monitor such expenses for programs. Manages year-end process of recording and reconciling revenue with program staff and Finance. Coordinate with the Senior Director of Finance and other team members to ensure year-end journal entries are prepared accurately and timely.

Ensure accurate and timely reporting to donors and analysis for Program portfolio and management:

In coordination with program directors, Philanthropy, and Finance, produce and submit financial reports for USG-funded projects to minimize organizational risk and ensure financial compliance. Ensure that reporting adheres to 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance and other funder requirements both in content and deadlines as well as that it matches financial information tracked in various systems within NWF.

Communications:

Serve as the point person for assigned NWF Program area interactions and communications about restricted revenue. Serve as liaison between Conservation and Education programs, Philanthropy, and Finance in addition to any other departments regarding tracking, compliance, and information flow related to USG grant funded programs. Recognizes informational needs for each department at various stages in the grants process (from budget creation to report submittal).

Serve as a liaison between partners and subgrantees to insure the proper spending of the USG grants.

Other duties as assigned:

Review and maintain a variety of NWF policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with Federal regulations. Produce journal entries as needed for restricted revenue. Assist the Senior Director of Finance with preparation of annual Single Audit schedules. Occasional work on special projects.

Minimum Experience:

B.S. or B.A. in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience. Minimum five years of experience in financial management of USG funded grants, subrecipients monitoring and financial nonprofit experience, preferably in Finance or Philanthropy related to grant operations and compliance, with some overlap in program work.

Experience with environmental education, conservation issues, Infor Cloud Suite Financials or other financial software a plus.

Minimum Skills:

• Prior experience with federal subrecipient monitoring
• Demonstrated experience working on federal grants, working knowledge of Uniform Guidance, 2
  
  CFR 200.
• Demonstrable skill in creating and tracking budgets and expenses for grants and organizational…