Fiscal Compliance Officer

Finance - Remote in North Dakota - Fiscal Compliance OfficerNorth Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Fiscal Compliance Officer to ensure taxpayer dollars are used appropriately. This person will play a critical role in safeguarding public funds while making sure the agency is compliant with state & federal regulations.As the Fiscal Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for reviewing closing packages to ensure all required documents are complete and accurate, including bank statements, cost estimates, account reconciliations, amortization schedules, and other financial reports. Through these reviews, you will help strengthen operational efficiency by identifying gaps, recommending improvements, and supporting audit readiness. You will also act as a liaison between external auditors and department leaders to verify that programs comply with state and federal regulations and to help implement corrective action plans when discrepancies arise. Most importantly, your work will play a critical role in identifying and minimizing risk for the agency.To thrive in this position, you should bring strong communication skills, solid financial knowledge, and a proactive, solutions-driven mindset. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in fast-changing situations. You can shift seamlessly between tasks, manage competing priorities, and complete tasks timely while knowing when to seek guidance to ensure accuracy and efficiency. This role also requires integrity, accountability, and transparency in all aspects of your work, including taking ownership of errors and following through on commitments.To be considered for this position, you are required to meet the following qualifications:a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or closely related fieldAND two (2) years of accounting, financial auditing, fiscal compliance or related experienceORA bachelor's degree in an unrelated field AND four (4) years of accounting, financial auditing, fiscal compliance or related experienceExperience with state structure is preferred but not required.About HHS: ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2,800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources. Location: This position is based in North Dakota. The candidate selected must reside in North Dakota, or bordering communities, or be willing to relocate to the state. If not located in the Bismarck area, the candidate will need to travel to Bismarck periodically. About Team ND "Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team memberswith a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate. Application Procedures Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST). Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships. This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview. For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Angie Meidinger at [email protected] or at 701.253.6487. Employing Unit: ND HHS - Finance TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice) If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact [email protected] or (701)328-3290. Equal Employment Opportunity The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10. Apply tot his job