Fiscal Compliance Auditor

Title: Fiscal Compliance Auditor

State Role Title: Auditor I

Hiring Range: $69,000 - $75,286

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Fiscal Compliance Auditor plans and conducts a variety of internal audits on VDH fiscal activities for federal pass thru entities. Characteristic activities include preparing draft audit reports of findings, making recommendations to management and following up to ensure that solutions are implemented. Assignments are well defined and require the application of existing principles, standards, policies, procedures, laws and federal compliance (CFR) regulations. Applies knowledge of applicable accounting, auditing, federal fiscal compliance, general business, and computer systems. Identifies program discrepancies and recommends solutions for review by State Office and local agency management. Responsible for tracking fiscal corrective action plans.

Performs multiple program evaluations of internal control and compliance in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations. Position interprets rules and regulations to perform assurance reviews that Federal money is spent correctly on program activities and in accordance with State fiscal policies. Provides policy and procedural interpretation to local agencies and State Office personnel within their assigned subject areas. Implements the Division's Process Plan for On-Site and Self-Conducted Auditing Reference Guide.

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Ryan White Care Act Title II grant. The agency receives this federal funding based on 5-year project periods, with annual budget periods of April 1 - March 31 for each of those 5 years. These funds are part of federal government appropriations. The availability of funding is reviewed annually. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave!

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles and professional internal auditing standards.
Knowledge and experience in Federal Fiscal Monitoring Standards for federal funding
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to conduct a variety of external audits on fiscal activities
Demonstrated ability to prepare audit reports of findings, make recommendations to management, and following up to ensure that solutions are implemented
Demonstrated skills in monitoring, reviewing, and reporting of fiscal data on a routine basis
Excellent written, oral, presentation, and communication skills
Ability to research, compile, and analyze data
Proficient skill in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of Ryan White grants’ program and compliance responsibilities/requirements
Experience serving as a compliance auditor/auditing experience.
Ability to attend out of state meetings and conferences.
Proficiency in use of tools for and knowledge about Federal Funding Accountability and Transparent Act (FFATA) reporting

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Porsha Lewis

Phone: N/A

Email: Porsha.Lewis@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.