CACFP Fiscal Compliance Specialist
CACFP Fiscal Compliance Specialist
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Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .
Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado residents. Our mission is to advance Colorados health and protect the places we live work learn and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobaccofree campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines Glendale City Set and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding meaningful work we offer:
Employee wellness programs and facilities
Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
Bike to work programs including access to storage lockers and bike racks
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Strong yet flexibleretirement benefitsincluding a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus optional 401K and 457 plans
Paid life insurance
Short and longterm disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
Tuition assistance for collegelevel courses including Masters degree programs
Excellent worklife programs such as flexible schedules and
A variety of employee resource groups
(This posting may be extended and used to fill multiple openings.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to:https://studentloans/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch
Description of Job
The Work Unit
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) advances Colorados health and protects the places we live work learn and play to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive. Our staff use evidencebased best practices in public health and environmental fields and play a vital role in educating Coloradans to help them make informed choices. In addition to strengthening our core programs the department actively identifies and addresses emerging public and environmental health issues across the state.
Within PSD the Nutrition Services Branch (NSB)promotes access to healthy food for eligible Coloradans by providing information and resources that support breastfeeding and nutritious food in homes and care settings to realize a world in which every Coloradan has consistent access to nutrition information and healthy food to thrive. Colorado WIC provides these services in home settings while theChild and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) also known as the Colorado Food Program (CFP) delivers them in care settings.
The Prevention Services Division (PSD) partners with public and private organizations throughout Colorado to improve the health and wellbeing of all residents through health promotion prevention efforts and expanded access to care. PSD professionals develop implement and evaluate public health initiatives designed to encourage healthy living prevent chronic disease reduce injury risk and ensure access to health care and opportunities for a healthy lifestyle.
CFP administers the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) CACFP by reimbursing providers for serving nutritious meals to children and adults in child care centers afterschool programs Head Start Centers emergency shelters family child care homes and adult day care centers. The program also offers nutrition education training and support in areas such as food service menu planning and program regulations. Our work ensures that children and adults in care settings across Colorado have reliable access to healthy food.
Many Coloradans face challenges in accessing nutritious food due to factors such as poverty unemployment limited affordable housing barriers to healthcare and the scarcity of fresh healthy and affordable food in their communities. We recognize that historical and systemic obstacles have further intensified these issues. With this in mind we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and working to ensure that all individuals have the opportunity to lead healthy lives.The Position
This position performs fiscal monitoring and compliance per the divisions statutory and regulatory requirements by verifying the soundness of fiscal audit reviews during recertification maintaining fiscal records creating fiscal processes and procedures for ensuring compliance of fiscal requirements and reconciles payments during the federal fiscal year.
This position independently develops auditing review procedures through site visits desk reviews and other duties for ensuring compliance with fiscal requirements. This position can work jointly with the Colorado Food Program Fiscal Administrator and Fiscal Compliance Specialist on audits evaluating internal controls and prepares reports and followup on findings for PSD leadership with recommendations for strengthening operations. In addition this position works with division staff on concerns related to fiscal technical guidance.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.
ExperienceOnly:Six 6 years of relevant experience inauditing fiscal compliance monitoring bookkeeping or accounting.
OR
Education and Experience:A combination of related education graduation from an accredited college or university inbusiness finance accounting administrationor closelyrelated field AND relevant experience in auditing fiscal compliance monitoring bookkeeping or accounting equivalent to six 6 years.
Substitution:Current valid licensure as a CPA from the Colorado Board of Accountancy or current valid CIA certificate will substitute for five 5 years of the requirement
Preferred Qualifications and Essential Competencies
The preferred experience competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:Experience working with Child and Adult Care Food Program or other federal grant programs
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and adapt to changing priorities
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP)
Excellent relationship management skills
Experience with Excel Word and the Google Suite including Gmail Google Calendar Google Docs and Google Sheets
Ability to explain complex concepts in simpler terms
Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently
Conditions of Employment:- Pursuant to CDPHE policy a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.
- Must be willing to travel 10 of the time as the position requires.
- Must be willing to work a hybrid schedule.
- If using transcripts to earn credit towards minimum qualifications for education you must attach transcripts to be considered.
APPEAL RIGHTS:If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered 1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203 or faxed 303.866.5038 within ten 10 calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the departments action. For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go tospb.colorado; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 8011 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atspb.coloradounder Rules.
Supplemental Information
A complete application packet must include:
A completed State of Colorado application.
Unofficial transcripts if using to verify educational requirement
If you are a veteran a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado/jobs application.
The Selection Process
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.Part of or all of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
A top group of up to six candidates will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
EVerify: CDPHE uses eVerify an Internetbased system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutEVerify including your rights and responsibilities.
You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor nonresidents of the United States.
ADAAA Accommodations:
The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any preemployment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator Dan McKenna at or calloption 5.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
