0000004410.Senior Program Monitor.Hhs-Fin Admin Grant

Dallas County•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Monitors the fiscal activities of Ryan White and HOPWA sub-recipients and service providers to ensure contractual compliance with grantor funding regulations. Maintains effective communication with staff, managers, supervisors, and other relevant stakeholders. The position conducts off-site monitoring visits, provides technical assistance and training, and contributes to financial reports and forecasting plans.

Requirements

Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a job-related field.
Three years of work-related experience conducting fiscal compliance site visits.
Thorough knowledge of the Single Audit Act and OMB circulars.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local HIV/AIDS health and social service agencies and grants related to the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program.
Ability to build cooperative relationships with diverse populations.
Ability to communicate concisely and demonstrate proficient writing skills.
Ability to resolve problems using sound judgment.
Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work products in a timely manner.
Ability to maintain effective communication with the manager.
Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record, maintain that record, and remain in compliance with Article II, Subdivision II of Chapter 90 of the Dallas County Code.
Requires use of a reliable personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting Ryan White sub-recipient monitoring.
Knowledge of HUD, DSHS, and HRSA legislative and fiscal requirements.

Responsibilities

Conduct financial and contractual compliance site visits for sub-recipients, review work papers, and prepare monitoring reports.
Coordinate and train staff involved in Ryan White and HOPWA program site visits.
Examine sub-recipient accounting and service delivery records using generally accepted accounting tests to verify compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures, and document findings.
Reconcile and verify program ledger entries against sub-recipient ledgers, bank statements, and other accounts.
Test internal controls of program functions and recommend improvements to safeguard program assets.
Ensure fiscal policies and procedures are implemented and comply with HRSA, Texas DSHS, and Dallas County requirements.
Conduct random sampling and analyze data.
Address site visit findings promptly and provide service providers technical assistance on fiscal aspects of contractual compliance.
Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with sub-recipients, supervisors, staff, and grantors.
Assist in developing, designing, and administering programs to ensure service-provider contractual compliance.
Serve as a technical expert and trainer to monitoring staff and sub-recipients in resolving procedural issues and ensuring grantor compliance.
Participate in preparing reports, forecasting plans, and other financial documentation required by management, the HIV-AIDS Planning Council, and federal, state, and local funding sources.
Serve as a liaison between the Department, County employees, and external entities on fiscal monitoring matters.
Perform other duties as assigned.