SCN Financial Compliance Analyst

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, youll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Education (DOE):

The Indiana Department of Education provides innovative support to Indiana schools, teachers, students, and parents. We proactively work with educators, policymakers, business leaders, and community-based organizations to build student success. Our strategic priorities include:

• Delivering quality, purposeful educational opportunities for each student.
• Elevating and supporting Indiana's educators.
• Increasing partnerships and delivering aligned, effective, and efficient support.

Role Overview:

The SCN Financial Compliance Analyst provides advanced financial oversight and analytical expertise to ensure the integrity, accountability, and long-term sustainability of Child Nutrition Programs (CNP). This position assesses the financial viability of program sponsors, investigates potential fraud, waste, and abuse, and supports compliance efforts through detailed financial analysis, risk identification, and technical guidance. The role is critical to safeguarding public funds and ensuring program operators meet federal and state financial requirements. The incumbent will be expected to actively participate in the development of training resources and presentations regarding financial regulations. The incumbent's extensive knowledge of business principles, including GAAP, forensic accounting, and financial analysis will also be a resource to other staff members in the division, including evaluation of audits received, and assisting in sponsor compliance reviews when requested.

Role Responsibilities:

Financial Oversight and Viability Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive financial viability reviews for new and existing CNP sponsors.
• Analyze budgets, audits, financial statements, cost allocations, internal controls, and cash flow data.
• Identify financial instability indicators and recommend corrective actions or heightened oversight.
• Maintain financial risk profiles and assist in the development of risk-based monitoring strategies.
• Review audits conducted by other entities, assess findings, and determine if corrective action is satisfactory for the organization.

Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Investigation

• Lead investigations of complaints related to compliance and financial operations.
• Perform advanced financial reviews and forensic-style analyses when irregularities are detected.
• Trace expenditures, revenue streams, and supporting documentation to validate allowable costs.
• Prepare investigative summaries, findings, and evidence to support enforcement actions.
• Collaborate with internal auditors, legal counsel, and oversight agencies when necessary.

Compliance Monitoring and Support

• Conduct regulatory compliance reviews and financial examinations for large, complex institutions and for high-risk institutions, using off-site monitoring tools and occasional on-site examinations to identify risks and trends.
• Assist program staff with financial components of administrative reviews and compliance assessments. Determine fiscal action, including disallowances and fines.
• Develop, improve, and maintain financial review tools, templates, and procedures.
• Provide technical assistance and training to sponsors regarding financial compliance requirements.
• Ensure state processes align with federal regulations, guidance, and best practices.
• Work with other state agencies to ensure our policies align with other auditing agencies and ensure consistent guidance.

Program Integrity and Reporting

• Maintain accurate documentation of financial analyses, evidence, and review results.
• Recommend policy or procedural changes to strengthen financial accountability.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and data summaries for leadership and external stakeholders.
• Support initiatives that protect program integrity and promote responsible use of public funds.
• Periodic review of CNPWeb claims and payment systems to assess risks and update business rules in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Establish, monitor, and implement long-range objectives and specifying the strategies, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
• Analyze operations to evaluate performance of the specific program or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
• Interpret and explain in-depth and complex policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.
• Prepare and present reports for approval, including those for funding or implementation of services to executive leadership.
• Develop and oversee program financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
• Develop and monitor program requirements to ensure it meets federal and state policies and grants compliance.
• Develop and supervise training of employees and consultants on program requirements and usage.
• Develop, coordinator, and deliver communication plans and communications.
• Preside over, or serve on, boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What Youll Need for Success:

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either

• Mastery knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education.
• Broad knowledge of provider agencies and their programs and services.
• Broad knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs.
• Ability to adapt new statues and guidelines to create and implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications.
• Ability to present and represent the agency to both internal and external customers, the public, government officials, and other stakeholders.
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze and prepare monthly finance and accounting reports to maintain program budget and grants.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

A degree is not required. However, at least 10 + years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered. Completion of relevant education degree(s) may substitute for equivalent years of experience.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.