Compliance Analyst - San Bernardino, United States - Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino

Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino

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San Bernardino, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

ABOUT LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF SAN BERNARDINO

Summary

We're hiring a full-time Compliance Analyst to advise and aid program staff by assessing and mitigating risks from regulatory non-compliance and creating a regular program of risk review.

The position will also assist with and coordinate responses to regulatory audits, perform accounting transactions and functions for grants, and identify and assess audit and compliance risks relative to grants and programs administered by staff to create and/or modify compliance processes.

The Compliance Analyst serves as the primary grant writer, engages in compliance reporting, manages funder relationships, and supports special project initiatives.

This position requires strong writing, data analysis, program budgeting, and project management skills, with an emphasis on grant compliance and outcome measurement.

Qualifications

BA/BS degree and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a nonprofit environment in grants/project management, fundraising, or related field
Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience as well as superior editing skills, including the ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience
Strong administrative skills and selfmotivated with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under mínimal supervision in an effective and efficient manner
Demonstrated computer literacy, with very strong word processing, accounting spreadsheet, database, and internet research skills
Detailoriented, with strong organizational ability
Ability to collaborate effectively as a team player
Selfstarter with the initiative to overcome obstacles and recommend solutions to problems
Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality
Experience working in a nonprofit institution of comparable complexity and scale; experience working as part of a team to manage multiple projects with competing timelines successfully
Knowledge of priorities, trends, and requirements in the government funding arena, especially within San Bernardino and Riverside County and California

Examples of Duties

Develop and implement policies and procedures to effect programmatic compliance with all public and private funding contracts, including:
Working with the Office Manager, Executive Director, or designee on compliance and training
Working with the Finance accountant, Office Manager, Executive Director, or designee, to facilitate the appropriate allocation and timely invoicing of grant funds
Working with the Case Management Director, Office Manager, or Coordinator to generate case statistics and other outcome data
Submitting required financial and performance reports
Monitoring the performance of contractual partners
Monitoring payments of contractual partners
Meeting monthly to discuss grant progress
Serve as primary liaison to representatives of granting agencies and contractual partners, including negotiating contract terms with the assistance of the lead legal manager, ensuring timely and effective communication, and coordinating monitoring visits and presentations
Research new funding opportunities on local, state, and federal levels to expand existing programs and create new programs for funding in the advancement of LASSB's program priorities
Perform other related development activities as needed
Prepares periodic financial reports due to funding agencies; distributes monthly Grant Funds Report of all grantfunded projects to appropriate individuals reflecting the comprehensive understanding of grant requirements and financial and program reporting
Tracks grant budgets vs. expenditures
Ensure deliverables remain on track
Responsible for organizing and analyzing data to prepare and draft monthly, quarterly, and semiannual grant reports and invoices
Coordinate and manage monitoring visits and audits to ensure grant compliance
Works closely with grantors and funders to ensure administrative grant compliance
Manage subgrantee contracts to ensure grant compliance
Work collaboratively with other programs to develop and streamline centralized intake policies and procedures and improve client services overall