Compliance Officer

Finance - Remote in North Dakota - Compliance Auditor

As a Compliance Auditor, you will provide comprehensive review of services to management across different departments and agencies. You will play a key role in improving operations and efficiencies by eliminating gaps and implementing audit recommendations. You will determine whether policies, procedures, and controls are compliant with state and federal regulations. You will also assess whether departments and programs operate economically and efficiently in accordance with statutory requirements. You will validate and implement recommendations made by external auditors. You will conduct testing, assist with internal reviews, gather information, and collaborate with program staff to develop and execute corrective action plans. You will complete Closing Packages for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Review. Additionally, you will play a big role in determining risk for the agency.

To thrive in this position, you should possess strong communication skills, a solid financial knowledge, and have a proactive, go-getter attitude. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to adapt to any situation., You are adept at shifting seamlessly between tasks and responsibilities, meeting deadlines consistently, and knowing when to seek guidance or support to ensure accuracy and timeliness. This position requires integrity, accountability, and transparency in all work, including owning errors and following through on commitments.

To be considered for this position, you are required to have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance AND two (2) years of accounting or audit experience.

This position requires a valid driver's license and successful completion of the assigned defensive driving course during new-hire orientation.

About HHS: ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2,800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.

Location: ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. Depending on the role, employees may work from home, onsite or both. This position is remote in North Dakota with some travel to Bismarck, ND.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verify

A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Angie Meidinger at AngiemMeidinger@nd.gov or at 701.253.6487.

Employing Unit: ND HHS - Finance

TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.