Compliance Supervisor (Grant Supervisor)

B Townblog; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) of King County is seeking a Compliance Supervisor to provide leadership and oversight of fiscal compliance monitoring for publicly funded grants and contracts. This role ensures programs meet financial requirements, maintains internal controls, and demonstrates accountability for public funds.

You will supervise Grant Administrators, guide site visits, and advise on corrective actions, while collaborating with program managers and fiscal

Qualifications

• A degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, public administration or equivalent.
• Five years of progressive responsibility in financial audit analysis and forensic investigation.
• Experience in public contract management related to compliance and reporting of government funding.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Compliance Officer in applying internal control and monitoring principles and GAAP, FASB, GASB guidance.
• Provide leadership in grant management, including standards and regulations governing federal, state, and other grants.
• Develop a work plan for grant recipient fiscal compliance monitoring and site visits.
• Guide Project Managers and staff on contract invoice reviews, corrective actions, and investigations.
• Supervise Compliance Specialist staff, provide coaching, manage performance, and perform secondary reviews.
• Conduct fiscal monitoring site visits and complete risk assessments of grant recipients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial auditing

Public contract management

Supervisory leadership

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/public administration or related field

Job description

The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.

King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.

The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is seeking a Compliance Supervisor to provide leadership and oversight of fiscal compliance monitoring for publicly funded grants and contracts. This position plays a key role in ensuring that programs receiving local, state, and federal funding meet applicable financial requirements, maintain effective internal controls, and demonstrate accountability in their use of public resources.

Working closely with the Chief Compliance Officer, the Compliance Supervisor will help develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and monitoring practices across the department. This position will supervise a team of Compliance Specialists (Grant Administrators), providing guidance, coaching, and oversight of their work. Key responsibilities include conducting fiscal risk assessments, coordinating compliance monitoring activities and site visits, reviewing grant recipient financial practices, and providing guidance on corrective action plans and financial compliance concerns.

The successful candidate will bring strong experience in financial auditing, fiscal analysis, public contract management, and compliance oversight, along with demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills. This position requires the ability to interpret complex financial regulations, identify and address compliance risks, and collaborate effectively with program managers, fiscal staff, grant recipients, and other stakeholders. The Compliance Supervisor will play an important role in strengthening financial accountability, supporting consistent compliance practices, and ensuring responsible stewardship of public funds.

WHO MAY APPLY:

This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 12/7/2026.

WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS:

This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.

MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS:

This position has been designated Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.

TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT:

DCHS works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building at 401 Fifth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

• Assist the Chief Compliance Officer in providing department-wide guidance in management of public grant contracts which use local, state, and federal funding sources by applying knowledge of internal control and monitoring principles and support from GAAP, FASB, and GASB rules.
• As a subject matter expert in Compliance, Fiscal Analysis and Contract Management, assist in:
  • Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures around grant and contract management as it relates to the Compliance Team; ensure consistency by interpreting regulatory guidance and applicable policies and procedures.
  • Providing leadership and guidance in the day-to-day operation of grant management, including standards and regulations governing federal, state, and other grants;
  • Developing a work plan for grant recipient fiscal compliance monitoring and supporting the site visit process.
• Providing guidance to Project Managers and fiscal compliance staff on contract invoice review processes, corrective action plans, and other grant recipient investigations.
• Supervision of Compliance Specialist staff (classification: Grant Administrator). Provide coaching and mentoring, supervise and coordinate work assignments, and facilitate performance management, etc. Provide secondary review and approval of work product which includes fiscal monitoring and fiscal risk assessments of grant recipients
• Perform fiscal monitoring site visits of grant recipients and complete risk assessments based on grant recipient internal fiscal controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, public administration or an equivalent combination of business experience and education, which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the work.
• Five years of progressive responsibility in financial audit analysis and forensic investigation.
• Demonstrated experience in public contract management related to compliance and reporting of government funding.

• Knowledge of public contract management principles and best practices.
• Demonstrated communication skills and experience with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated organizational skill to prioritize multiple work plans that may involve collaboration and facilitation with other staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative, and positive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to establish systems and practices necessary to fulfill and maintain high financial management standards.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills to manage through multiple priorities.
• Knowledge and awareness of federal, state, and local grant regulations/guidelines and laws, including the Code of Federal Regulations, 2 CFR 200.
• At least 2 years of demonstrated supervisory experience, including applying management and supervisory principles, methods, and techniques.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating audit activities.
• Experience leading financial forensic investigations
• The Certified Public Accountant or equivalent designation.

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

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King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page.

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