Compliance & Monitoring Supervisor

BDO USA•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Experienced Senior, Compliance & Monitoring supports the Compliance and Monitoring team through timely analysis, processing, and review of grant compliance documentation required by federal and state regulations. The role provides second-level compliance review and oversight, validates data integrity, collaborates with program teams to resolve compliance issues, and communicates regulatory requirements to support consistent implementation. It also provides technical assistance, prepares compliance reports and presentations, and strengthens capacity-building efforts by reinforcing internal controls and monitoring practices that support high-quality compliance audits. The position provides functional oversight and guidance to Compliance & Monitoring staff and/or program liaisons conducting second-level reviews. It coordinates review activities and timelines, oversees corrective action plans, supports onboarding and training, and contributes feedback on staff strengths, gaps, and training needs. The role promotes accountability and continuous improvement in compliance review, documentation, and issue resolution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Law from an accredited university.
Four or more 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 quickly and ensure program compliance.
Willingness to ask bold questions to inform policy, welcome feedback, and proactively collaborate with the team.
Ability to meet daily and weekly production goals set by the program.
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 offices 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 QA/QC reviews of programs and functions, and prepare detailed reports.
Conduct second-level reviews of grant compliance documentation to verify completeness, accuracy, and compliance with federal and state requirements, ensuring audit-ready records.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of compliance, monitoring, and internal control processes for grant oversight.
Work with program teams to resolve identified issues through conclusion.
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 provide relevant policy and compliance expertise.
Review internal and external presentations and reports on ad hoc, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly schedules.
Support capacity-building initiatives, including web-based seminars, printed manuals, group sessions, and training videos.
Ensure accuracy of data entry, accumulation, and maintenance of program records.
Support the subject matter expert team with other tasks and efforts as needed.
Provide functional oversight and guidance to Compliance & Monitoring staff and/or program liaisons conducting second-level compliance reviews.
Oversee corrective action plans (CAPs) to ensure timely resolution of findings and document progress and outcomes in the system of record.
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 ensure timely completion of monitoring deliverables.
Contribute to performance feedback by identifying strengths, gaps, and training needs related to compliance documentation and monitoring processes; provide feedback to career advisors or line managers weekly.
Promote accountability and continuous improvement by modeling high standards for compliance review, documentation, and issue resolution.
Perform other duties as required.