Fiscal Compliance Analyst (Open and Promotional) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/newprint/5006306) Apply  Fiscal Compliance Analyst (Open and Promotional) Salary $115,481.60 - $144,393.60 Annually Location County of San Mateo, CA Job Type Full-Time Job Number D181AAG Department Human Services Agency Opening Date 07/17/2025 Bargaining Unit 50B + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The County of San Mateo's Human Services Agency (HSA) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Fiscal Compliance Analyst (Management Analyst). The current vacancy is in the Human Services Agency's (HSA) Financial Services Branch and reports to the Claiming and Audit Manager. The Fiscal Compliance Analyst functions as a central point of contact for departmental local, state, and federal audit communications. This position is a liaison between cognizant organizations that fund department social service programs and important internal stakeholders. Programs include but are not limited to Child Welfare Services, Welfare to Work, Economic Self-Sufficiency programs for Medi-Cal, CalWorks, Childcare and other programs; Housing and Homelessness, Department of Rehabilitation, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) claims. This position plans, oversees, and coordinates significant auditing functional areas; performs audit consultation work related to accounting procedures and records. May assign, direct, review and evaluate the work of accounting, professional, and support staff; and perform complex accounting work. YOUR IMPACT The Fiscal Compliance Analyst will analyze programmatic and financial requirements for planning and potential process improvements. Provides leadership for the department's audit and compliance requirements. YOUR ROLE Financial Accounting & Reporting: + Possess principles and practices of business data, accounting processing, and be familiar with general, fund, and governmental accounting. + Audit and verify accuracy of internal documents, procedures, and reports to comply with principles and methods of auditing, financial, and accounting reconciliation and calculations. + Review financial statements, general and subsidiary ledgers, supporting schedules and bank statements. + Review claims for grants and claims for reimbursement from State and other funding agencies for compliance. + Direct the preparation of clear, concise and complete financial reports and statements, audit reports and audit work papers. + Interpret and apply complex financial procedures. + Make accurate mathematical and statistical calculations. Audit & Compliance: + Possess principles, practices and terminology of auditing standards and procedures and principles of public finance. + Review audit reports of department and private firms contracted with the County. + Examine supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with funding agreements, state contracts, and state and federal regulations. + Review and analyze departmental and County accounting practices; recommend improvements to procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. + Coordinate and provide guidance for internal controls and quality improvements. + Coordinate critical audit communications to ensure the Agency remains in compliance and good standing with funding requirements. + Ensure time sensitive audit requirements are met. + Implement new or modified systems and procedures. + Support continuous audits for programmatic and fiscal reviews agencywide. + Provide administrative support to outside auditors and governmental program auditors. + Meet audit entrance and exit meetings, and reviews. General Support & Administration + Review and analyzes All County Letters (ACLs), County Fiscal Letters (CFLs) and other relevant state regulations to determine policy and operational impacts. + Address state, federal, local and internal audits, and public records act requests. + Coordinate, track, respond, and compile associated audit reports and responses. + Work with agency administration, county counsel, and other stakeholders to address public records act (PRA) requests. + Partner with stakeholder to ensure the highest levels of best practices, programmatic standards, benchmarks, accountability and service transparency through the internationally recognized Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). + Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and related materials to remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas. + Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures. + Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures. + Assist in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department for compliance. + Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods for compliance. + Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written guidance. + Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations for financial audits. + Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; set priorities and meet critical time deadlines. + Effectively represent the department and the County in meetings with governmental professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings. + Provide direction, supervision, training, and review the work of others. + Exercise sound independent judgment. WHO YOU ARE + Self-motivated, highly analytical, and strategic thinker with the ability to solve business problems and deliver insights that enable timely and operational decision-making. + Work collaboratively with Agency Leadership and key operational units. + Experienced working with a wide variety of stakeholders within the County, the Department, and is expected to network with Statewide stakeholders. + The position works with cross-functional teams of the organization to coordinate the development, execution, and monitoring of programmatic, administrative, and technological areas related to compliance. + Perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations accurately. + Superior interpersonal and presentation skills. + Direct and participate in the analysis of moderate to complex administrative problems and make effective recommendations. + Strong writing, analytical, and mathematical skills. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: + Successful completion of a minimum of twelve semester units of college level accounting coursework. + Have working knowledge of basic accounting, cost accounting, finance, auditing principles and practices, claiming and financial reporting and associated principles and practices. + Knowledge of principles and functions of public assistance and welfare programs; applicable Federal, State, County rules, regulations, laws, policies and guidelines; and applicable data systems and programs. + Ability to review, interpret, and provide guidance on County Fiscal Letters (CFLs), All County Letters (ACLs), All County Information Notices (ACINs), and All County Welfare Director Letters from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and other communications, as needed. + Ability to provide guidance for implementation of Federal (OMB) grant compliance and reporting requirements, A-87 regulations, uniform guidance and 2 CFR 200 standards and other governmental, and GAAP and GASB accounting standards. + Possess strong analytical skills to assist in the branch and executive level management leadership with planning and to operationalizing policy changes. + Ability to create special analyses, projections, and reports. + Ability to be creative, innovative, and proactive in coordinating positive process changes. + Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing and can communicate all financial aspects. Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra help/ limited term prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. The examination will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. At this time, interviews will be conducted virtually using MS Teams. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date: Continuous until filled Application Screening (tentative): TBD Combined Panel Interviews (tentative): TBD San Mateo County San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. As an employer, the County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels. Analyst: Arlene Cahill (Management Analyst - D181) We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance (https://www.smcgov.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/Benefits%20at%20a%20Glance%204.29.25.pdf) page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.) In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you. As a County employee, you’ll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service. 01 IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will provide additional information about your background and experience related to this position. This information will weigh heavily in the Application Screening and will also be used in the selection process. This is a competitive process so please answer the questions completely, paying attention to all parts of the multi-part questions. While being thorough and detailed, also be concise. Your strategic use of language will be considered. Neatness, clarity of expression, attention to detail, proper use of grammar and the ability to follow instructions will also be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions. I have read and understand this information. + Yes + No 02 Describe your work experience providing technical financial/accounting/auditing assistance and guidance to staff in audit/review policies and protocols in a specialized welfare and public assistance area. Be specific and complete in your response. 03 Describe your experience in cost accounting for welfare and public assistance programs. Describe your experience, the automated systems, accounting interface used, cost accounting work, where you gained the experience, and your role. Be clear, specific, and complete in your response. 04 Describe your experience with a comprehensive departmental audit of claiming and accounting records by a cognizant organization. Describe the review, your role, any challenges encountered, your solutions, and actions you took to resolve the situation. Be clear and specific in your response. 05 Describe your work experience coordinating a large project or resolving an organization problem with multiple stakeholders across disciplines. Describe any control or inherent risks detected, the steps you took to resolve it, the challenges you encountered, and the outcome. Be clear, specific, and complete in your response. 06 How did you learn about this position? + County of San Mateo Website + County of San Mateo Job Interest Card Notification + County Hosted Virtual Event + County Hosted Job Fair + CalOpps.org + College/University Career Center + Community-based Organization Posting + Facebook/Instagram + Friend or Relative + GovernmentJobs.com + Indeed + Job Fair + LinkedIn + Professional Publication/Website (Please specify in next question) + X (formerly called Twitter) + Zip Recruiter + Other (Please specify in next question) 07 If you answered, "Professional Publication/Website" or "Other" to the above question, please indicate below how you learned about this position. Your response to this question will help us in better marketing County jobs. Type NA if not applicable. 08 How did you learn about this position? + County of San Mateo Website + County of San Mateo Job Interest Card Notification + County Hosted Virtual Event + County Hosted Job Fair + CalOpps.org + College/University Career Center + Community-based Organization Posting + Facebook/Instagram + Friend or Relative + GovernmentJobs.com + Indeed + Job Fair + LinkedIn + Professional Publication/Website (Please specify in next question) + X (formerly called Twitter) + Zip Recruiter + Other (Please specify in next question) 09 If you answered, "Professional Publication/Website" or "Other" to the above question, please indicate below how you learned about this position. Your response to this question will help us in better marketing County jobs. Type NA if not applicable. 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