Fiscal Compliance Specialist

Children’s Advocacy Centers™ of Texas, Inc.

Position Description

Fiscal Compliance Specialist

Reports To: Director of Contract Compliance

Exempt Status: Salaried, Exempt

Commitment Type: Full-Time, On-Going

Base of Operations: 1501 W. Anderson Ln, B-1, Austin, TX 78757

Work Environment: Hybrid, 3 days in office required.

Travel Expectations: Candidates must reside in Texas with ability to travel 40% of the time.

PHILOSOPHY

Since 1995, Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas (CACTX) has led efforts to effectuate change, empower communities, and make the safety of children a top priority in Texas. CACTX and our network of children’s advocacy centers (CACs) have helped over one million children and their families impacted by abuse and crime achieve safety, justice, and healing.

Our dual approach—responding to crimes against children and preventing child sexual abuse—safeguards childhood, building a future in which Texas children can thrive and reach their full potential.

Description: Under the supervision of the Director of Contract Compliance, the Fiscal Compliance Specialist is responsible for monitoring local center compliance with all contractual requirements outlined in all passthrough contracts administered by CACTX to the local centers.  This includes monitoring the center’s compliance to Texas Grant Management Standards, select sections of the Texas Administrative Code and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).  With a working knowledge of Texas Standards for CACs and Chapter 264 Subchapter E of the Texas Family Code. 

Essential Job Functions:

• In collaboration with the Contract Management department, reviews annual applications for CACTX membership to determine if local centers meet minimum compliance standards to continue CACTX membership.
• Participate in the annual risk assessment process and development of local center monitoring plans.
• Assist in the annual enhanced fiscal monitoring activities.
• Conduct 10 to 12 site visits annually to CACTX network centers.
• Develop and manage annual site visit calendar with centers and monitoring partner.
• Plan and administer on-site monitoring activities in accordance with the annual monitoring plan to assess local center compliance against state and federal guidance in addition to exercising professional judgement.
• Compile, organize, and analyze data collected during fieldwork to prepare monitoring reports identifying areas of non-compliance timely and accurately.
• Present monitoring report and findings to center leadership.
• Work with Contract Compliance Manager to ensure that monitoring findings are resolved.
• Reviews CACTX Grant Management System performance to identify system improvements, cost savings, or other recommendations to optimize the local center experience and create CACTX Grant Administration efficiencies.
• Participates in the development and revision of department policies, procedures, guidelines, and grant management tools.
• Provides other grant management responsibilities as appropriate, necessary, and assigned.

Desirable Competencies and Skills:

• Critical thinker – demonstrates ability to quickly identify problems and propose solutions. Demonstrates ability to strategically prioritize and tailor communications to different audiences.
• Teamwork - effective working relationships with others, communicating effectively and exercising good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions.
• Good judgement – exercises good judgement in situations where grant guidance and organizational expectations may be unclear; easily identifies when to escalate to Director of Contract Compliance. Administration.
• Conscientious – prioritizes “getting it right” over “getting done”. Comfortable engaging in challenging conversations with local center leadership regarding compliance

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university. Preferably in finance/accounting, public administration, or similar field.
• Five years of grant administration and/or finance experience, preferably in managing public grants.
• Solid computer skills, including an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of UGMS/TxGMS and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• SalesForce Associate certification preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to make decisions with substantial latitude.
• Must have own transportation and ability to travel up to 40%.
• Must have own reliable transportation.

CACTX is an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.