Auditor & Fiscal Analyst

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Prince George, VA

1d•$95,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Richard Bland College (RBC), a distinguished two-year residential college seeks an experienced and analytical professional to serve as its Auditor & Fiscal Analyst. This unique position combines two complementary responsibilities: independent grants compliance monitoring and audit readiness and institutional financial planning and analysis (FP&A). Reporting under the functional authority of the President, the Auditor & Fiscal Analyst serves as the College's lead professional for risk-based compliance reviews, internal control assessments, fiscal forecasting, scenario modeling, and executive decision-support analytics. The position plays a critical role in promoting accountability, strengthening governance, ensuring audit readiness, and supporting long-term financial sustainability. This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional who enjoys working at the intersection of compliance, financial analysis, risk management, and strategic planning in higher education.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or related field required.
Considerable years of progressive experience in auditing, grants compliance, and/or financial planning and analysis.
Financial analysis and forecasting, preferably in higher education, public sector, or non-profit sponsored programs environment.
Demonstrated working knowledge of federal Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200, OMB Circulars, and Commonwealth of Virginia financial policies including CAPP Manual and Cardinal.
Demonstrated experience in financial forecasting, variance analysis, enrollment-driven modeling, and scenario-based financial modeling.
Proficiency with ERP financial systems, specifically Banner Finance, and advanced Excel/financial modeling tools.
Ability to communicate complex financial and compliance information clearly to non-financial stakeholders and executive leadership.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CIA, CGFM, or CGAP certification strongly preferred.
Master's degree in related field may substitute for certification.
Experience in public higher education or state agency audit/compliance environment.
Experience with DPB, DGS, SCHEV, and Commonwealth budget development processes.
Prior experience presenting independent financial analyses and compliance reports to executive leadership or a governing board.
Experience with Commonwealth Cardinal and RBC’s financial systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides ongoing compliance oversight and audit readiness support for the College's sponsored programs portfolio, ensuring adherence to Federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), Sponsor terms and conditions, Commonwealth of Virginia policies and requirements, and Industry best practices for internal controls and risk management.
Independently evaluates and reports on the effectiveness of internal controls while supporting institutional readiness for audits, monitoring visits, and compliance reviews.
Develops objective, data-driven forecasts and financial models that inform strategic decision-making by senior leadership and the Board of Visitors, including multi-year financial forecasting, enrollment-driven revenue projections, financial scenario modeling, ROI and sustainability analyses, and executive dashboards and strategic reporting.
Conducts independent reviews of grant-funded programs to ensure compliance with federal, sponsor, and Commonwealth requirements. Evaluates internal controls, identifies risks and control deficiencies, performs compliance testing of grant-related transactions, and maintains a risk-based monitoring plan.
Provides independent oversight of grant financial activities by reviewing budgets, expenditures, cost-share commitments, subrecipient monitoring, and sponsor financial reporting for compliance and accuracy.
Serves as the primary liaison for grant-related audits and monitoring activities, analyzes indirect cost recovery trends, and develops executive dashboards and reports.
Leads the College's annual grant portfolio risk assessment process and recommends process improvements and internal control enhancements.
Develops and maintains financial models, forecasts, and enrollment-based revenue projections to support institutional planning and strategic decision-making.
Analyzes the financial impact and long-term sustainability of initiatives and budget proposals, while identifying trends, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Develops and maintains comprehensive financial forecasts and analytical models to support strategic planning and fiscal decision-making.
Analyzes revenue and expenditure trends, performs variance and enrollment impact analyses, evaluates the return on investment and sustainability of major initiatives, and maintains forecasting tools and models.
Prepares and presents financial dashboards, forecasts, and analytical reports that provide leadership with actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
Supports executive leadership, the Board of Visitors, and accreditation processes through clear financial analysis, performance reporting, and data-driven recommendations.
Collaborates with stakeholders across the College to support compliance and fiscal planning initiatives.
Promotes organizational accountability and financial stewardship by delivering training and guidance on audit readiness, grant compliance, internal controls, budget analytics, and fiscal responsibility.