Job Opening for Compliance Specialist – Financial in ADAPT Community Network (80 Maiden Ln, New York, NY 10038)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Compliance Specialist – Financial will include, but are not limited to the following:
Plans, and conducts audits to assess controls, operational efficiencies and compliance with policies, procedures. and regulations.
Reviews and provides written reports regarding agency financial systems including clothing allowances, household accounts, personal allowance, food stamps, and agency petty cash accounts.
Conducts announced and unannounced visits to program locations to review agency financial systems and adherence to regulations.
Provides training to staff regarding agency financial systems including clothing allowances, household accounts, personal allowance, food stamps, agency petty cash accounts and financial transactions.
Tracks and follows up on prior systems reviews to ensure adherence to agency policies and regulatory guidelines.
Participates in internal review process for all program types and departments.
Interfaces with Administration to review outcomes for agency systems reviews.
Assists as needed with policy development to meet agency needs or changes in regulatory requirements.
Drafts written reports and recommendations.
Assesses and works collaboratively with others to makes improvements in agency systems and information tracking.
Conducts investigations as needed.
Develops annual internal audit work plan.
Completes special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Good interpersonal skills are required in order to interact effectively with employees, coworkers, residents and their families.
Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively; and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Fully conversant with agency selected word processing, spreadsheet computer software programs and E-Mail system.
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Willing to travel to all programs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred but not required.

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.