Subrecipient Single Audits and GATA Compliance Coordinator (PSA, Opt 2)

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), Division of Finance, Bureau of Accountability and Compliance, is hiring a Subrecipient Single Audits and Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Compliance Coordinator. The role manages the subrecipient audit review process and monitors the receipt and distribution of subrecipient single audits. It ensures agreements are executed and close-out packages are received, processed, and approved in compliance with federal and GATA requirements. The coordinator reviews audit findings and approves corrective action plans through the GATA Audit Report Review Management System, serves as a technical expert on grants, HFS subrecipient audit procedures, and OMB and GATA regulations, and provides funding letters to subrecipients and their CPA audit firms. The position also serves as a working supervisor. The role is based at HFS headquarters in Springfield, Illinois, with a hybrid schedule of 1 to 5 days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; overtime, including evenings and weekends, may be required. This is a union position, and the applicable collective bargaining agreement governs the position. The employee must complete a background check and criminal history self-disclosure, use and maintain state-issued equipment such as a laptop, and file required Statements of Economic Interest.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in fiscal management, accounting, budgeting, internal auditing, finance, and/or grants management.
Three years of experience working with the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA).
Three years of experience with financial or audit reporting and preparation of complex financial spreadsheets.
Complete a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Ability to utilize and maintain state-issued equipment such as a laptop.
Ability to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, and evenings and weekends when requested or required.

Nice To Haves

Three years of professional accounting work experience with extensive knowledge of accounting principles, methods and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
Three years of experience developing and managing a major program for a public or private organization.
Three years of experience analyzing administrative problems and adopting an effective course of action.
Three years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the subrecipient audit review process.
Monitor receipt and distribution of subrecipient single audits to ensure agreements are executed timely and close-out packages are received, processed, and approved in compliance with federal and GATA requirements.
Review audit findings and approve corrective action plans in accordance with the GATA Audit Report Review Management System.
Serve as a technical expert regarding grants, HFS subrecipient audit procedures, and OMB and GATA regulations.
Provide grant award information and funding letters to subrecipients and their CPA audit firms.
Serve as a working supervisor.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Pension plan
Paid parental leave
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs for medical and daycare expenses
12 paid sick days annually
10 paid vacation days in the first year, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 paid vacation days annually
3 paid personal days annually
13–14 paid holidays annually, based on start date
Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas; remote work may be an option for certain positions