The Federal Compliance and Reporting Specialist ensures organizational compliance with applicable regulations related to federal grants and contracts and advances data collection and analysis for the organization.

The person in this position oversees government grant compliance and interpretation of relevant CFRs (e.g., 2 CFR 200) as well as other related federal and state regulations and legislation.
 

Reports to: Financial Analyst

Program FLSA status: Exempt 

Major responsibilities/accountabilities

• Assure the contractual integrity of all federal awards
• Work with finance and program staff to ensure an accurate, timely, efficient, and transparent process for the entire grant life cycle from proposal to close, including pre-award management, tracking payments, reviewing, and producing relevant reports, monitoring grant activity, post-award management, and records retention
• Assist in developing and preparing grant budgets, both for grant applications and reporting, and for the annual budget cycle
• Contribute to the development of grant proposals and ensure accountability throughout the process
• Prepare and promptly submit accurate compliance reports and surveys required by investors, funders, and regulatory agencies
• Provide technical assistance to staff in implementing and complying with administrative procedures to ensure compliance with regulations
• Research and monitor developments and changes in rules and regulations that may impact grant compliance
• Review internal policies and recommend changes as needed to maintain compliance with granting agencies’ requirements
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines including fair lending and ethical behavior
• Other special projects and duties as assigned 

Qualifications and Characteristics

• Knowledge of federal grant processes and related requirements, including but not limited to procurement, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Davis-Bacon
• Knowledge of climate solution funding is a plus
• Ability to interpret granting agency regulations and policies, monitor funded projects to prevent over-expenditure of funds and ineligible expenditures, and ensure awards are fully expended
• Familiarity with nonprofit or public agencies and programs
• Ability to handle multiple projects and complete high-quality detailed work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and across all departments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, systematic, and able to create new processes and efficiencies
• Strong analytical skills and diligence 
• Able to maintain confidential information   

Education and Experience

• Experience with statutory and regulatory analysis and implementation
• Knowledge of federal government regulations and reporting requirements
• We strongly encourage applicants and candidates from underrepresented groups as we continue to build our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hand to finger, handle, and reach with hands and arms above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Specific vision abilities required in this job include the ability to adjust focus between near and far.

• Ability to answer telephones and use standard office equipment (copier, fax, etc.)
• Ability to read, write, and understand and speak English clearly
• Ability to use a computer for Community Loan Fund business
• Ability to drive for Community Loan Fund business periodically
• Ability to lift at least five pounds

Work Environment

We are a team of creative thinkers and problem solvers. We love creating new opportunities and solutions for our neighbors to succeed. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in an environment with a noise level that is usually moderate.

About New Hampshire Community Loan Fund

We believe in a Neighbors-Investing-in-Neighbors philosophy. Since 1983, we have provided systematically excluded people and communities with loans, coaching, and guidance that enables them to become economically secure.

From helping people purchase manufactured homes, to strengthening small businesses and nonprofits, and supporting entire towns as they work to secure financing, our services support the security and growth of people and communities. We focus on five areas of community development finance:

• Affordable Homes
• Resident-Owned Communities
• Small Businesses & Nonprofits
• Small Towns & Municipalities

Our neighbors-investing-in-neighbors model is aimed at building stronger, resilient, and more self-reliant communities, improving the lives of people throughout New Hampshire, and serving as a model across the US. We specialize in seven service areas:

• Manufactured-Home Loans 
• Manufactured-home Owners: Buy Your Park
• Resident-Owned Community Support
• Small Business  and Nonprofit Loans
• Small Town and Municipal Grant Writing
• Affordable Housing Development Loans
• Energy Efficiency Solutions

If the description above is a good fit for your skills, abilities, and interests, we would love to hear from you! Please email us a resume with a cover letter. 

No phone calls, please.