Audit Compliance Specialist

Position Summary 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor with government audit experience to provide independent objective analyses of closeout activities for a federally funded project. This role is responsible for assessing compliance with established Master Grant Agreements pertaining to federally funded projects, evaluating operational effectiveness, identifying risks, appropriate cost reconciliation, and  ensuring that programmatic internal controls are implemented and functioning appropriately. 

The ideal candidate will possess strong auditing expertise, regulatory compliance knowledge and experience preferably in a federal grant oversight environment, critical thinking skills, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to stakeholders and leadership. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Conduct independent close-out audits and assessments of payment systems, grant management processes and test internal controls in connection with a specific project. 
• Evaluate adherence to procurement and grant management policies, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. 
• Review project management monitoring methodologies, documentation, reports, and evidence to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable government procurement standards for contract closeout. 
• Identify deficiencies, control gaps, operational risks, and opportunities for process improvement. 
• Prepare detailed audit reports outlining findings, recommendations, corrective actions, and risk assessments. 
• Monitor implementation of corrective action plans and validate remediation effectiveness. 
• Collaborate with program leadership and operational teams to clarify audit findings and recommend improvements. 
• Maintain comprehensive audit documentation and supporting workpapers. 
• Analyze trends, recurring compliance issues, and identify systemic weaknesses for escalation to management. 
• Support external audits, regulatory reviews, and stakeholder reporting requirements. 
• Provide oversight recommendations to strengthen integrity monitoring frameworks and governance practices. 
• Ensure confidentiality and objectivity throughout all audit activities. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in:  Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Compliance, Auditing, or related field. 
• Minimum Qualifications: [5] years of accounting, auditing, financial management or compliance oversight program experience. 
• Strong knowledge of: 
  • Accounting  
  • Internal control frameworks 
  • Generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) 
  • Audit methodology and documentation standards 
  • Risk assessment principles 
  • Regulatory compliance requirements 
  • Program oversight and governance structures 
• Experience conducting independent assessments and preparing formal audit reports 
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Attention to detail and organizational capacity 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit/reporting systems 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Professional certifications such as: 
  • CIA - (Certified Internal Auditor) or; 
  • CPA - (Certified Public Accountant) or; 
  • CISA - (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or; 
  • CFE - (Certified Fraud Examiner). 
• Experienced with government grant oversight, or large-program oversight environments 
• Familiarity with integrity monitoring frameworks and compliance monitoring systems 

Core Competencies 

• Integrity and professional objectivity 
• Critical analysis 
• Risk identification 
• Regulatory interpretation 
• Independent judgment 
• Documentation excellence 
• Stakeholder communication 
• Process improvement mindset