Under the supervision of the Vice President, this position will provide oversight, guidance, knowledge and expertise to DLH Danya Compliance and Monitoring Review Leads, Follow Up Leads, Field Operations/Follow Up Managers, Fiscal Specialists, Directors and the OHS as requested.The Fiscal Manager will support field & follow up leads with clarification and guidance on the intent of the HSPPS, Head Start Act and Uniform Guidance. In addition, the Fiscal Manager will supervised DLH fiscal specialists in partnership with Field Operation Managers and provide oversight and guidance as necessary.The Fiscal Manager will be responsible to develop fiscal content for any reviewer orientations and/or staff trainings and work on refinements of the Focus Areas protocols with the OHS. As requested, the Fiscal Manager will participate in onsite Focus Area reviews as a shadow or conduct “Special Revews” as needed. Content of all findings for both Focus Area reviews and special reviews will be reviewed for clarity and alignment with HSPPS, the Head Start Act, and the Uniform Guidance.
Other duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provide support, outreach and subject matter expertise to DLH Danya staff and consultants, Federal and program clients and others involved in the AMS 2.0 process.
- Supervise and provide guidance and oversight to the Fiscal Specialists.
- Plan and execute projects and tasks.
- Attend and participate in meetings with the COTR, POP team members, or other OHS staff as required.
- Development of fiscal training materials and other documents as needed for reviewers and other stakeholders.
- Assist with changes or refinements to FA1 and FA2 protocols and methodology.
- Collaborate with Field Operation Managers and other key staff on WebEx sessions, calls with fiscal reviewers and fiscal specialist.
- Anticipate and respond to client requests.
- Create presentation materials including charts, graphics, slides etc.
- Develop work plans for “Special Reviews” based on fiscal issues and provide oversight of the team in the field in collaboration with Review Lead/Program Specialist or DLH Managers.
- Conduct “Special Reviews” when requested by OHS.
- Review Special Review Report fiscal narratives developed by DLH or OHS staff Participate in onsite FA1/FA2 reviews as a “Shadow” when requested.
- Participate as a replacement reviewer on FA2 reviews when required.
- Participate in OHS meetings/Workgroups as assigned.
- Work with Field Operations managers/Fiscal Specialists on fiscal narrative to ensure content is clear and concise.
- Assist with field testing of AMS 2.0 protocols and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Assist and support the Monitoring Disallowance Review Board consultant.
- Participate in Monitoring Disallowance Review Board meetings when requested.
- Assist with ERSEA questions/reviews as needed.
- Provide clarification when requested to DLH Danya Fiscal Reviewers.
- Assist Reviewer Management with interviewing and selection of DLH Fiscal Reviewers.
- Assist with presentation of training and/or orientation materials when requested.
- Provide weekly and monthly status updates to VP and OHS.
- Support the production of grantee fiscal reports as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills
Required Experience
Education/Education: Bachelor's degree in related field and 8+ years relevant experience in nonprofit or for profit, local/state/federal government, and/or school system in an accounting and/or financial management level. Specific experience includes 5+ years related experience as a professional in fiscal/accounting work and solid understanding of General Accounting Principles.
Other Unique Job Requirements/Characteristics:
- Up to 40% travel is required
- Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required
- Understanding of federal accounting cost policies and principles
- Familiar with Uniform Guidance
- Familiar with the Head Start Act and the Head Start Program Performance Standards and Regulations
- Government contracting experience preferred
- Experience working in a virtual/remote environment is a plus
- Experience supervising a virtual/remote team is a plus
- Team oriented/collaborative
- Experience presenting material to all levels of staff in a clear and concise manner