Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Finance and Business Operations Administration (FBOA)
1789 West Jefferson Street Phoenix Arizona 85007

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Salary: $21.1449 - $ 32.2597/ hourly ($43981.39 - $67100.17 annually)

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received

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The Department of Economic Security Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Fiscal Monitor with the Finance and Business Operations Administration (FBOA). The Senior Fiscal Monitor (SFM) is responsible for assisting the Financial Manager with all fiscal compliance monitors providing extensive technical assistance to the team and stakeholders ensuring fiscal compliance per grant specific requirements uniform guidance and federal regulations. The SFM will also assist with drafting and formulating grant specific fiscal policies and procedures.

Travel will be required forState employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate drivers licensecomplete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neitherrevoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorilyrequired liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R.11).

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Complete fiscal monitors of sub-recipients for various federal programs and provide extensive technical assistance to all stakeholders.
Review all federal regulations and guidance issued from time to time and evolve into an SME for all grants being supported.
Identify research and review possible impacts of proposed/pending federal and state legislation policy changes or funding modifications for assigned areas.
Monitor budgets track expenditures complete federal reports and assist with annual allocation of funds to sub-recipients.
Recommend and implement processes to improve internal control efficiency and cost saving.

A broad base of technical knowledge related to the financial management of federal grants.
Knowledge of internal and external auditing concepts techniques and methods.
Detail-oriented with excellent verbal written and interpersonal skills.
Skills in auditing and monitoring processes.
Ability to research and interpret complex federal regulations.
Ability to learn and comprehend multiple program laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelors degree in accounting finance statistics economics or business administration from an accredited college or university OR a masters degree in business or public administration from an accredited college or university or three (3) or more years of complex financial/budgetary work. Some experience in federal grant management.

Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Affordable medical dental life and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On or shortly after your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans enrollment instructions submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity please contact Theresa Sumner at or email

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting or emailing Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.