Compliance & Monitoring Analyst

BDO USA • United States,

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About The Position

The Senior, Compliance & Monitoring supports the Compliance and Monitoring team by analyzing, processing, and reviewing extensive grant compliance documentation required by federal and state regulations. The role conducts first-level compliance review and oversight to help ensure audit-ready program records and adherence to applicable regulations. It validates data integrity, works with program teams to resolve compliance issues, communicates regulatory requirements, and provides technical assistance. The position also prepares compliance reports and presentations and supports capacity building by reinforcing internal controls and monitoring practices that contribute to high-quality compliance audits.

The role assists with internal compliance reviews, contributes to improvements in compliance and monitoring processes, reviews reports and presentations, and maintains accurate program records. It also helps onboard and train staff, coordinates review activities and timelines, and promotes accountability and continuous improvement. The position requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, technology and data analysis proficiency, and the ability to work remotely, in an office, or at BDO offices as required. Travel to client meetings may be requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Law from an accredited university.
• At least three years of professional office experience, including finance, accounting, audit, and/or compliance.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Effective data analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to use program policies and procedures to solve problems and ensure program compliance.
• Willingness to ask questions, welcome feedback, and collaborate proactively with the team.
• Ability to meet daily and weekly production goals.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter dedicated to providing quality work in a timely manner.
• Ability to work in remote, office, or BDO office settings as required.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods and lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to travel to client meetings as requested.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in policy and compliance, emergency management, disaster recovery, mitigation, community planning, federally funded programs, housing, economic development, and/or infrastructure.
• Knowledge of federally funded programs.
• Knowledge of 2 CFR § 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
• Knowledge of rural healthcare initiatives.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist program and project analysts in planning and conducting internal compliance reviews of programs and functions, and prepare detailed reports.
• Perform first-level review of grant compliance documentation for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to federal and state requirements.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of compliance, monitoring, and internal control processes.
• Work with program teams to resolve identified issues through completion.
• Communicate applicable state and federal regulations to stakeholders in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Collaborate with internal teams, project staff, and consultants to identify and recommend training and technical assistance opportunities and share relevant insights and expertise.
• Review internal and external presentations and reports on an ad hoc, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Ensure accuracy of data entry, accumulation, and maintenance of program records.
• Support the subject matter expert team with other tasks and efforts as needed.
• Support onboarding and training of new compliance or program staff on regulatory expectations, documentation standards, and internal control practices.
• Assign or coordinate compliance review activities and timelines to support timely completion of monitoring deliverables.
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement through high standards for compliance review, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level