Financial Compliance Manager
hace 5 días
Denver
Job Description Job Details: Reports To: Senior Director of Collections Compliance and Chief Financial Officer Directs/Supervises: N/A Exemption Status: Exempt Hybrid Schedule: 3 days/week in-office in Denver, CO; 2 days/week remote Relocation Package Available: No Job Summary: The Financial Compliance Manager safeguards the integrity and accountability of Beef Checkoff funds by overseeing the compliance of QSBCs with the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985, the Beef Promotion and Research Order, and CBB policies and guidelines. This position conducts compliance reviews, evaluates internal controls, analyzes financial and operational data, and provides guidance to QSBCs. The Financial Compliance Manager communicates the results of each review through a formal report written to the QSBC and a report to CBB’s Executive Committee. As the Financial Compliance Manager gains experience in the position, responsibilities are expected to expand to include compliance reviews of Checkoff contractors and collecting persons. The Financial Compliance Manager collaborates with internal staff, external auditors, QSBC staff, contractor staff, and industry stakeholders to identify risks, resolve compliance issues, strengthen financial stewardship, and promote consistent application of regulatory and organizational requirements. Success in this role requires strong auditing and financial analysis skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex compliance matters effectively to diverse audiences. Competencies: • Compliance auditing and risk assessment., • Financial analysis and reporting., • Internal controls evaluation., • Regulatory compliance monitoring., • Project management., • Relationship building and stakeholder engagement., • Executive and Board-level communication., • Technical report writing, • Critical thinking and problem solving., • Attention to detail and accuracy., • Documentation and records management. Job Requirements: Education, Licensure, Certifications Required • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field., • Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting and/or auditing experience. Preferred • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)., • Experience with nonprofit, governmental, or quasi-governmental organizations., • Experience with compliance auditing and regulatory oversight., • Experience applying governmental or nonprofit auditing standards., • Familiarity with agricultural or commodity checkoff programs. Technical Proficiencies • Highly organized with strong attention to detail., • Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines., • Proficient with MS Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)., • Skilled in PDF creation and manipulation., • Experience managing electronic records in a shared-drive environment using consistent filing and naming conventions. Business Skills Program Coordination • Coordinate timelines and deliverables across projects., • Work closely with QSBCs and national partners., • Help ensure consistency across all compliance procedures. General • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities., • Ability to establish credibility and rapport with producers, contractors, and industry partners., • Advanced technical proficiency in auditing, financial reporting, and compliance management., • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines., • Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and accountability., • Consistently advocates for and supports organizational objectives., • Respond to inquiries, both by phone and email., • Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem-solving situations. Physical Functions • Travel is up to 20% to 25%, including overnight travel to QSBC offices for on-site compliance reviews., • Occasionally lift up to forty pounds., • Usual office environment., • Heavy computer/typing usage., • Normal vision range; continuous communications in person or by phone., • Frequent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity are required., • Regular communication in person, virtually, and by telephone Job Responsibilities: QSBC Oversight (Primary Focus): • Track receipt of QSBC Marketing Plans (due 45 days after the QSBC fiscal year begins) and Annual Financial Reports (due 120 days after fiscal year end), and initiate the escalation process for late submissions., • Review QSBC marketing plans, audited financial statements, compliance certifications, and other financial and operational reports to assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and CBB policies., • Conduct periodic compliance reviews of QSBCs and prepare formal written reports of findings and recommendations using CBB’s standard report structure and conventions., • Present the results of QSBC compliance reviews to CBB’s Executive Committee., • Analyze and resolve accounting, internal control, and compliance issues affecting QSBCs., • Develop and implement QSBC corrective action plans when necessary to ensure compliance with the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985, the Beef Promotion and Research Order, and CBB policies and guidelines., • Monitor QSBC responses to compliance review findings within the required 30-day response period and maintains a tracking process through resolution of findings., • Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks across QSBCs. Documentation and Program Administration: • File all compliance documentation on CBB’s shared drives according to established locations and naming conventions., • Report work status regularly to the supervisor and upper management., • Develop and maintain compliance monitoring procedures and controls. Expanded Compliance Reviews (As Assigned): • Assist in monitoring Checkoff contractor compliance with CBB standards, policies, and contractual requirements., • Assist with compliance reviews of designated Beef Checkoff collecting persons. Communication and Reporting: • Prepare findings, recommendations, and reports., • Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders., • Provide guidance and consultation to QSBCs and contractors regarding current compliance requirements and CBB policies., • Communicate sensitive compliance and financial matters professionally and objectively., • Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining regulatory integrity., • Facilitate collaboration and consensus among stakeholders to achieve compliance objectives and organizational goals., • Perform other duties as assigned. Success in this role requires a combination of technical compliance expertise, financial acumen, effective communication skills, and the ability to develop collaborative relationships while maintaining impactful standards of accountability and regulatory compliance. Behavioral Skills: Detail-Oriented: • Maintains exceptional accuracy and attention to detail., • Produces high-quality work in deadline-driven environments. Methodical: • Approaches work in a structured, organized, and disciplined manner., • Consistently follows policies, procedures, and internal controls., • Maintains complete, organized documentation of work performed Approachable: • Demonstrates a service-oriented mindset., • Builds cooperative, positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Driven: • Results-oriented with a strong commitment to achieving objectives., • Demonstrates initiative, persistence, and accountability., • Consistently delivers projects and assignments on time. Additional Benefits Provided by Employer: • SEP Retirement Plan, • Paid Holidays\nCompany Description About the Organization: The Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board (referred to as the “Cattlemen's Beef Board” or “CBB”), is a beef producer and importer-funded national checkoff organization that was established as part of the 1985 Farm Bill. CBB currently consists of 99 Board members, representing domestic beef, dairy, and veal producers and importers of beef and beef products, as well as an office staff of nine employees, who conduct the day-to-day operations of the Board. CBB provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer-related or HIV/AIDS-related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. In addition, CBB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which CBB operates. About the Organization: The Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board (referred to as the “Cattlemen's Beef Board” or “CBB”), is a beef producer and importer-funded national checkoff organization that was established as part of the 1985 Farm Bill. CBB currently consists of 99 Board members, representing domestic beef, dairy, and veal producers and importers of beef and beef products, as well as an office staff of nine employees, who conduct the day-to-day operations of the Board.\r\n\r\nCBB provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer-related or HIV/AIDS-related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. In addition, CBB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which CBB operates.