Finance and Business Compliance Anlst I

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Secretary's Office

Job Classification Title

Finance and Business Compliance Anlst I (NS)

Position Number

60038004

Grade

NC10

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This position assists with the coordination, review, evaluation, and auditing of fiscal operations within the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) to ensure compliance, accuracy, and accountability in the administration of state and federal grant programs, including the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). The incumbent provides guidance and conducts reviews of procedures, statutory requirements, contracts, invoices, budgets, financial reports, and filings to ensure adherence to applicable local, state, and federal statutes, 2 CFR Part 200 uniform guidance, generally accepted accounting principles, and sound regulatory practices. Work includes preparing written findings, presenting recommendations supported by documented evidence, and reporting compliance determinations to management. Work is performed under supervision and reviewed for content and technical accuracy.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $43,267.00 - $75,718.00

Recruitment Range: $43,267.00 - $55,608.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Experience reviewing and monitoring federal grant expenditures for compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), including allowable costs, period of performance, and documentation standards.

• Experience preparing or auditing financial reports, budgets, or invoices associated with state or federally funded programs, with demonstrated ability to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective action.

• Experience working with subrecipient or contractor financial records, including reviewing budgets, reconciling expenditures, or conducting desk or on-site fiscal monitoring.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar financial tools for organizing, analyzing, and presenting financial data, including the ability to develop or work with tracking spreadsheets, pivot tables, or summary reports.

• Experience interpreting and applying federal, state, or local regulatory requirements in a compliance or financial oversight role, including documenting findings and communicating results in written reports or formal correspondence.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is 100% Federally Funded

About the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO)

The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) is dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families across North Carolina to achieve lasting self-sufficiency. Through strategic partnerships and targeted funding, OEO supports Community Action Agencies and Limited Purpose Agencies in delivering critical services that help residents secure employment, access housing, obtain food and healthcare, and care for their families. Rooted in a long-standing commitment to economic justice since its founding in 1966, OEO administers the federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program and continues to lead efforts that reduce poverty and strengthen the social and economic well-being of communities statewide.

Compensation and Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DHHS:  https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.  We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

              

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.

• Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM the day before the closing date.

• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.

• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. 

• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, public administration, or a related discipline from an accredited institution and one year of related experience

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Dreisa Yvonne Johnson

Email:

[email protected]