Audit Coordinator Specialist – Government Grants Compliance

About the role

The Audit Coordinator Specialist supports compliance, monitoring, and risk management for the Louisiana Office of Community Development's disaster recovery grant programs. This position acts as the central liaison between program staff and oversight entities such as the Louisiana Legislative Auditor and HUD Office of Inspector General.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external audits, monitoring reviews, and compliance assessments across multiple grant programs.
• Serve as primary contact for oversight agencies, including LLA, HUD‑OIG, HUD‑ODR, and the U.S. Treasury.
• Assist program departments in audit preparation by evaluating documentation, assessing internal controls, and identifying compliance risks.
• Develop and track responses to audit requests and findings.
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, legal, grants management, and other stakeholders to ensure adherence to federal and state regulations.

Required profile

• Baccalaureate degree plus at least two years of professional experience in auditing, accounting, grants management, compliance monitoring, finance, public administration, internal controls, or program administration.
• Six years of full‑time professional experience in disaster recovery, auditing, compliance, grants management, or financial oversight may substitute for the degree.
• Strong analytical abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and knowledge of federal grant compliance requirements.
• Ability to coordinate complex audit activities across multiple programs and funding sources.

Required skills

• Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 and 24 CFR Part 570 regulations.
• Familiarity with HUD monitoring guidance and grant agreement requirements.
• Experience conducting audit coordination and internal controls assessments.