Finance Compliance Officer

Rural Health Transformation - Remote in ND - Finance Compliance Officer

North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Finance Compliance Officer to ensure taxpayer dollars are used appropriately. This person will play a critical role in safeguarding public funds while making sure the agency is compliant with state & federal regulations.

As a Finance Compliance Officer, you will ensure Rural Healthcare Transformation funds are used appropriately, rules are followed, and risks are kept to a minimum across all programs. You will review contracts and documents to make sure they are aligned with federal and state laws, including rules 2 CFR Part 200 and OMB circulars. You will also help with accurate FFATA reporting, request corrective action plans when needed, and provide guidance to those who receive grant money. In addition, you will review spending, provide training on compliance rules, and explain grant policies and procedures.

To thrive in this position, you should be mission-driven and committed to maximizing the impact of grant funds while maintaining strict compliance. You must have strong financial knowledge, be a clear communicator, and able to think critically and adapt when needed. Being highly organized, paying attention to details, and working both independently and with others are important. Integrity, accountability, and follow-through are also essential to your success.

To be considered for this position, you must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field and at least two (2) years of professional experience in accounting or auditing.

Location: ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position may work from home anywhere in North Dakota with the ability and willingness to work during regular business hours. Occasional travel to Bismarck, ND will be required.

About the Office of Rural Health Transformation: ND HHS is launching an ambitious Rural Health Transformation Project, guided by a simple but powerful belief: when we lead with light, we create systems rooted in hope, clarity, and possibility. This work is about strengthening access to care, improving health outcomes, and building sustainable, people-centered health systems for rural communities across our state. Through deep collaboration across private, public, and community partners, we are reimagining how rural health services are designed, delivered, and supported-so that where someone lives never limits their opportunity to be healthy.

The Rural Health Transformation Project has four goals:

• Rebuild and retain a rural health workforce
• Prevent chronic disease, restore health and reduce costs
• Bring high-quality care closer to home
• Gain efficiency with modern technology and data

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 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.

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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 Rosann Pudwill at RPudwill@nd.gov or at 701.328.8978.

Employing Unit: ND HHS - Rural Health Transformation

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.