Compliance Officer at St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners – St. Augustine, Florida

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Compliance Officer for our well-established Office of Management and Budget whose headquarters are located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida.

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top-rated public-school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County!

The Office of Management & Budget (OMB) is housed within County Administration in the County’s Administration Building on San Sebastian View. Our priority is to ensure the County’s long-term financial stability while continually improving communication with our Citizens and County partners.

The OMB Compliance Officer will be responsible for mitigating risk through the design and implementation of a Countywide compliance program while maintaining the fiscal integrity, accountability, and transparency of the county’s budgeting and financial operations.

The ideal Compliance Officer candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of Dedication, Openness, Adaptability, Visionary, Fiscal Responsibility, Integrity, Humility and must work well in a collaborative team environment. Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain a county-wide compliance program focused on regulatory, grant, and policy adherence.
• Conduct internal reviews and risk-based compliance assessments across departments.
• Monitor adherence to financial management policies, internal controls, and applicable laws, including procurement and grant administration requirements.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on federal and state grant regulations (e.g., 2 CFR Part 200, Florida Statutes).
• Review and track departmental responses to audit findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure systems and processes are created and maintained as needed to track, trend and manage compliance notifications, issues, and audit results.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, procurement, and program staff to resolve compliance issues.
• Prepare reports for executive leadership, audit committees, and governing bodies summarizing findings, risks, and remediation status.
• Provide staff training on compliance obligations and ethical standards.
• Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, and funding agencies during audits or investigations.
• Position will report to the Deputy County Administrator for Internal Services.

Candidates for the Compliance Officer position are encouraged to apply if they meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance or related course of study to the occupational field. Preferred master’s degree in related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in regulatory compliance, internal audit, grants administration, or financial oversight, preferably in a government setting.
• Preferred certifications CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills to serve others.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:

Candidates may apply through St. Johns County’s Online Application System: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sjcfl

Applications must be submitted through St. Johns County’s Online Application System in order to be considered. Paper documents, emailed resumes or otherwise are not accepted in lieu of an application. All applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date.

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.