Grant Compliance Supervisor – Public Funds

King County, Washington; 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 (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