Compliance Specialist

National Wildlife Federation•RESTON, VA

26d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Compliance Specialist is a member of the Restricted Revenue Team in the Finance Department and will serve as a main contact for U.S. Government (USG) funded restricted revenue and grant award compliance for their assigned program portfolio. The position is responsible for effectively providing federal compliance, federal grants financial management, subrecipient monitoring and screening, support for federal grants proposals, grants management training, grants financial analysis, and communication for National Wildlife Federation (NWF) grants through a collaborative effort with the Philanthropy Department, Conservation and Education Programs, Office of General Council, Finance and other internal staff throughout the organization. Program assignments and terms may vary depending on priorities.

Requirements

B.S. or B.A. in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
Minimum five years of experience in financial management of USG funded grants, subrecipients monitoring and financial nonprofit experience, preferably in Finance or Philanthropy related to grant operations and compliance, with some overlap in program work.
Prior experience with federal subrecipient monitoring
Demonstrated experience working on federal grants, working knowledge of Uniform Guidance, 2CFR 200.
Demonstrable skill in creating and tracking budgets and expenses for grants and organizational projections;
Ability to collaborate with diverse groups of people around a purpose, and can also work well independently;
Knowledge of nonprofit financial reporting and strong financial analysis and presentation abilities;
Understanding of donor/nonprofit relationships;
Strong verbal and written communication and customer service skills in English;
Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial professionals;
Attention to detail, strong organizational skills and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy;
Must consistently meet deadlines;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel capabilities and knowledge of databases, preferably Airtable and Essbase or willingness to learn.
Must be a U.S. citizen or have valid work authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience with environmental education, conservation issues, Infor CloudSuite Financials or other financial software a plus.

Responsibilities

Screening all NWF’s subrecipients that are included in the federal proposals or currently engaged with current federal grants.
Provide review for subrecipient risk assessments, debarment check and monitoring plans before the execution of the subawards.
Providing annual risk assessments, overseeing subrecipient financial compliance, monitoring and training.
Submitting FFATA reports on sam.gov.
Review and approve monthly or quarterly subrecipient invoices for accuracy and compliance.
Review, analyze and support the subrecipient’s periodic financial reports and expenditure forecasts.
Provide training if needed for all related subgrantees for proper management of USG funds.
Financial management issues for assigned USG funded grant awards.
Providing ongoing financial compliance related guidance and training for staff.
Monitors all revenue and expenses, including reviewing allowable costs, related to federally funded grant programs.
Manages the restricted revenue portion of the new budget by communicating with Philanthropy, Finance and program managers to accurately reflect known and anticipated restricted revenue sources.
Monitors appropriate financial and reporting systems, such as Infor Cloud Suite Financials, iBudget (a web-based budget and reporting system) and Airtable, to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
Serve as point person to review, code, and track grant revenue and monitor such expenses for programs.
Manages year-end process of recording and reconciling revenue with program staff and Finance.
Coordinate with the Senior Director of Finance and other team members to ensure year-end journal entries are prepared accurately and timely.
Produce and submit financial reports for USG-funded projects to minimize organizational risk and ensure financial compliance.
Ensure that reporting adheres to 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance and other funder requirements both in content and deadlines as well as that it matches financial information tracked in various systems within NWF.
Serve as the point person for assigned NWF Program area interactions and communications about restricted revenue.
Serve as liaison between Conservation and Education programs, Philanthropy, and Finance in addition to any other departments regarding tracking, compliance, and information flow related to USG grant funded programs.
Serve as a liaison between partners and subgrantees to insure the proper spending of the USG grants.
Review and maintain a variety of NWF policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with Federal regulations.
Produce journal entries as needed for restricted revenue.
Assist the Senior Director of Finance with preparation of annual Single Audit schedules.
Occasional work on special projects.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling
Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual based on a full-time schedule
Unlimited wellbeing time (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets)
11 holidays
Paid winter break between December 25 to January 1
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options
All outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management