Compliance & Monitoring Supervisor

BDO USA • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

The Compliance & Monitoring Supervisor supports the Compliance and Monitoring team by analyzing, processing, and reviewing grant compliance documentation required by federal and state regulations. The role performs second-level compliance review and oversight, verifies data integrity, and helps ensure program records are audit-ready and compliant with applicable requirements. It works with program teams to resolve compliance issues and communicates regulatory requirements to support consistent implementation.

The position provides technical assistance, prepares compliance reports and presentations, and supports capacity-building initiatives. It contributes to improving compliance, monitoring, and internal control processes, and provides functional oversight and guidance to staff or program liaisons performing second-level reviews. The role also coordinates review activities, oversees corrective action plans, supports onboarding and training, and contributes feedback on staff development needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Law from an accredited university.
• At least four 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 questions to inform policy, welcome feedback, and collaborate proactively.
• Ability to meet daily and weekly production goals.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter dedicated to producing 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 and prepare detailed reports.
• Perform second-level reviews of grant compliance documentation for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to federal and state requirements.
• Contribute to 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.
• Review internal and external presentations and reports on ad hoc, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly schedules.
• Support capacity-building initiatives such as 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 additional tasks and efforts as needed.
• Provide functional oversight and guidance to Compliance & Monitoring staff and/or program liaisons conducting second-level reviews.
• Oversee corrective action plans to support timely resolution of findings and document progress and outcomes in the system of record.
• Support onboarding and training of new compliance or program staff.
• Assign or coordinate compliance review activities and timelines to ensure monitoring deliverables are completed on time.
• Identify strengths, gaps, and training needs related to compliance documentation and monitoring, and provide weekly feedback to career advisors or line managers.
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement through high standards for compliance review, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• BDO describes its Total Rewards offerings as including traditional benefits and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) that gives participants beneficial ownership in the firm and is an addition to its compensation and retirement benefits offerings. Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

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