Fiscal Monitor

As a Fiscal Monitor, you will interact with program specialists at USBE, various local educational agencies (LEA), and third party service providers. The responsibilities include preparing summaries and reports, providing training and support services, conducting risk assessments, and making recommendations for improvement or corrective actions as appropriate. This is a hybrid position which requires the Fiscal Monitor to work 2 days a week in the Salt Lake City, UT office. Principal Duties Conducting fiscal monitoring activities (i.e., analyzing program funding information; collecting financial records; performing office reviews; identifying potential compliance issues; scheduling site visits with LEAs, public charter schools and third party service providers; inspecting fiscal operations; preparing written reports; and making recommendations based on findings). Determining the nature, scope and direction of financial examinations to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state requirements and USBE internal policies and procedures. Investigating inquiries of LEA, public charter school and third party service provider records and accounts. Preparing, compiling and writing fiscal monitoring summary reports. Assists in the interpretation of data and protects the confidentiality of materials and records when sharing any such information within applicable legal confines. Delivering training and support to LEAs, public charter schools and third party service providers in order to prepare for potential audits. Displaying the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with schools, agencies and administrators and serves as a role model for school staff and personnel in creating and further developing a strong culture of compliance.