Fiscal and Compliance Coordinator

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About Us

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.

The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation's top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The posting will close and stop accepting applications at 11:59 pm on the night prior to the closing date posted above.

***Recruitment range is $52,000 - $65,000**

This position is Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA) under G.S. 126-5 .

This is a full-time, time-limited position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, as well as retirement.  Based on the business need, this position may be eligible for a hybrid telework option.

Description of Work:

The Fiscal and Compliance Coordinator position will work independently and perform a wide variety of fiscal, accounting and data management functions within a fiscally complex organization with numerous funding allocations, grant programs and budgets. The position is responsible for tracking and reconciling revenue and expenditures within the division's CRM system, NCFS, E-procurement and other systems while ensuring that proper internal controls and accounting best practices are followed. The Fiscal and Compliance Coordinator will assist in the development of reports requiring advanced data management skills and analysis for both internal and external reports and publication. The position will assist in the implementation of the grantee payment system, including documentation review, budget analysis, and payment and account reconciliation. The position along with the program director, program officers and General Counsel will assist in identifying solutions to contracting, repayment, and other legal issues, and implements solutions and document updates as advised by the General Counsel. The Fiscal and Compliance Coordinator will provide exceptional service that supports the goals and objectives of the Rural Economic Development Division in a spirit of collaboration and continuous improvement.

A position in this class will assist with the coordination, review, evaluate, and audit for compliance, accuracy, and accountability of state and federal programs and business operations in a State Agency or Division within a State Agency. This position will assist in determining the financial or business condition and compliance of a work unit or governmental operating unit to business standards established within the respective agency and in compliance with the NC General Assembly and Statutes. This position will provide consultation regarding adherence to policies and standards, statutory requirements and filings, liability assessments, contracts, invoices, plans, reports and/or bids to ensure that these items maintain compliance with all applicable local, state and federal statues, sound regulatory practices and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles and standards in relation to business and financial administration.

About the Division of Rural Economic Development (REDD):

The Rural Economic Development Division, created in 2013 through GS 143B-472.126, was established to improve the economic well-being and quality of life of North Carolinians with particular emphasis on rural communities. The Rural Economic Development Division (REDD) offers targeted programs that provide grants, technical assistance, capacity building, and economic development support that help increase competitiveness and enhance the quality of life in rural communities.

The Rural Engagement & Investment Program (RE&I) within the Rural Economic Development Division is responsible for administering state and federal funds appropriated to the Rural Economic Development Division and awarded by the Rural Infrastructure Authority. The grant programs administered include the Rural Building Reuse, Rural Economic Infrastructure, Rural Demolition, Rural Downtown Economic Development, and the Rural Transformation Grant Fund (RTGF). RE&I also administers other federal and state special appropriate appropriations including legislatively directed grants, disaster recovery funds, rural housing recovery infrastructure grants, and other programs as authorized by the General Assembly or the Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Development.

Incentives of NC State Employment 

We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include:

• 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave 
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna 
• Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision 
• NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans
• WeSave Employee Discounts
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Learn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting the benefits link.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Please make sure you complete the application in full.  Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include all work experience, the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the graduation date, and certificates/licenses.  Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form.  Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.  We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below under Supplemental and Contact Information).

Applicants who possess the following qualifications may receive management preference:

• Demonstrated proficiency in financial management principles, GAAP, and related business practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in technical, regulatory, and administrative compliance within the field of finance, compliance, and business management.
• Proven experience communicating technical findings, industry issues, and research results to varied audiences.
• Ability to prepare written findings and present recommendations supported by facts and to prepare and analyze financial information involving existing issues pertaining to the subject area and to present it in oral and/or written form.
• Problem-solving skills to interpret compliance and report findings to management.

Supplemental and Contact Information:
The North Carolina Department of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  Commerce does not provide employment visa sponsorship.  Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process and throughout employment.  Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax by the vacancy closing date.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.  If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Our Agency uses the OSHR Recruiting and Posting of Vacancies Policy to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the Careers with the State of NC portal. 

**PLEASE NOTE** It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Please make sure you complete the application in full.  Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include all work experience, the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the graduation date, and certificates/licenses.  Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.  

***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGNATED EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY SECTION ON THE FORMAL APPLICATION***

Attached resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing this application and WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or “See Attachment" within the fillable application sections WILL NOT be accepted and will be considered an incomplete application and will not be processed.  Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form.   For additional information about applications and processes with the state of NC, please visit:  State Government Application Resources.

For consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an online application.  If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for consideration.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript.  If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

Re-Entry for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Our Agency supports the Governor's Executive Order 303 which seeks to re-employ individuals that were previously incarcerated.  Formerly incarcerated individuals are invited to apply for any vacant Commerce position(s) in which they believe they are qualified.

By providing the requested information, you certify that you have given true, accurate and complete information on this attachment to the best of your knowledge. In the event confirmation is needed in connection with your work, you authorize educational institutions, associations, registration and licensing boards, and others to furnish whatever detail is available concerning your qualifications. You authorize investigation of all statements made in this application and understand that false information or documentation, or a failure to disclose relevant information may be grounds for rejection of your application, disciplinary action or dismissal if you are employed, and(or) criminal action. You further understand that dismissal upon employment shall be mandatory if fraudulent disclosures are given to meet position qualifications (Authority: GS 126-30, GS 14- 122.1).

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.  To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status."  If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.  If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.  The processing of applications will take an average of five (5) business days due to the high volume of applications received.  It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application or possible interview.

If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification. Please visit: https://www.naces.org/members

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related discipline from an accredited institution and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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