Ilene Klement

About Ilene Klement

An accounting and finance professional with experience in Sales/Use tax, State/Federal tax, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Section 3, FFATA & CDBG grant programs. Efficient in performing accounting, auditing and financial duties. Pays clear attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to learn new software quickly. Specialties: Accounting, Financing, Budgeting, CDBG grants, Training, Collections, Reconciliation, Auditing, DRGR (HUD Reporting System), State/Federal tax, Sales and Use tax, Corporate Governance, highly organized, process implementation, compliance and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Registered Scrum Master. Tech Experience: Proficient in Excel, Word, Visio, Powerpoint, Quickbooks, Salesforce, ADP, SQL, CRM, MS Dynamics, and some SAP and Tableau experience.

Experience

1. Monitoring and Compliance Specialist

   Mpact Strategic Consulting Llc

   Jun 2019 — Present · TX, US

   In partnership with KPMG, provide compliance and monitoring expertise to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts’ Broadband Development Office (BDO) for statewide broadband initiatives under the CPF, DEA, and BIF programs. Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, enhance fiscal accountability, and drive broadband expansion and digital equity across Texas.• Tailor monitoring documents, including checklists, notification letters, document request lists, BDO-facing reports, and grantee-facing CAPs.• Maintain comprehensive documentation of program updates, rationale for changes, and risk assessment findings to support audit readiness and internal compliance.• Conduct risk-based monitoring, including desk reviews, on-site inspections, and subrecipient audits for up to 500 subgrantees, ensuring compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and other federal and state standards.• Prepare and deliver regular monitoring reports, including daily pipeline updates, monthly compliance summaries, and annual performance assessments for BDO leadership and federal agencies.• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews to verify financial and programmatic compliance, detect risks, and identify potential fraud, waste, and abuse.• Collaborate with BDO contract managers, CPA divisions, and KPMG teams to coordinate compliance reviews, training, and reporting activities.• Provide technical assistance and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), job aids, and training materials to strengthen the state’s broadband grant management and oversight capabilities.

Education

• St.Edward's University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

• St.Edward's University

  Master's