Financial Review Specialist - Child Nutrition

CN Resource LLC PO Box 31060 Mesa, AZ 85275 Mission Statement: CN Resource exists to promote responsible oversight of federal nutrition programs through system expertise, thoughtful and caring employees, forward-looking customer service, and overall concern for the health and well-being of America's children. Company Core Focus: Assist State Agencies with oversight of the USDA Child Nutrition Programs Job Title : Financial Review Specialist (FRS) Reports To : Program Director Management Position: No Position Type: Sub-Contractor, part-time Position Location: Remote Pay Structure: Hourly, starting at $30.00 per hour Availability: Flexible work schedule, approx. 10-30 hours per week Travel Requirements: No travel is required. Position Overview: The Financial Review Specialist will work within the finance team to complete resource management and procurement reviews for sponsors participating in NSLP, CACFP, and/or SFSP. The role will focus on conducting the management/financial portion of the USDA Administrative Review, in addition to completing the USDA Procurement Review Tool, based on supporting documentation received from School Food Authorities. The ideal candidate will possess a keen attention to detail, strong analytical skills, excellent customer service, and a deep understanding of financial principles and regulations. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct a conference call with the sponsor to validate the USDA resource management offsite review questions and determine the documentation needed for the procurement review. Complete the USDA Resource Management Risk Indicator Tool. Complete the USDA Procurement Review Tool, including validation, vendor selection, and review questions. Identify and document technical assistance and areas of findings within the reviews. Communicate daily during normal business hours with assigned sponsors and review team members. Examine and evaluate financial operations within USDA child nutrition programs to ensure compliance with all required local, state and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Complete all required forms and tools related to the financial areas of the Administrative Reviews with the USDA Child Nutrition Programs. Provide friendly, effective, and professional customer service to assist sponsors throughout the review process to ensure timely completion of all areas of review. Assist in designing resources, tools, and training as needed for state agencies and sponsors. Provide technical assistance to sponsors to aid in their understanding of program requirements and to implement effective corrective action. Collaborate with team members to ensure a consistent work product across all areas of review. Utilize the office website to maintain call logs, review specifics, and communicate with sponsors from a single location. Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned, when appropriate. Knowledge Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field. Knowledge of Federal and State Regulations pertaining to child nutrition programs. Ability to recognize program deficiencies and irregularities and recommend methods of correction. Position Metrics: Program compliance Internal process implementation Contribution to team projects Skill requirements: Self-initiative for project development and implementation Strong interpersonal skills Effective organizational skills Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 suite Additional Requirements: Fingerprint clearance (as applicable) will be required. Background check required Equal Employment Opportunity Clause (EEO): CN Resource does not discriminate; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, or disability.