Controller

Grow Early Learning Corp•Raleigh, NC

23d•$101,296 - $125,819•Onsite

About The Position

Grow Early Learning is a Head Start organization that provides high-quality early childhood education services to children and families of migrant and seasonal farm workers. We are currently seeking an experienced Controller to join our team in our Raleigh, NC corporate office. This is an in-office position. The Controller is to provide leadership and oversight for Grow Early Learning’s accounting operations, to ensure accuracy, prompt, and compliant financial records and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
Seven years of progressively responsible accounting experience
Three years of supervisory experience
Knowledge of federal grant requirements
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting
Strong knowledge of internal controls
Strong knowledge of financial reporting
Strong knowledge of federal grant requirements
Advanced Excel skills
Advanced financial-system skills
Sound judgment
Strong analytical abilities
Strong leadership abilities
Strong communication abilities
Strong organizational abilities
Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field
Five years of accounting experience
Experience with nonprofit accounting
Experience with federal grants
Experience with Head Start programs
Experience with enterprise accounting systems
Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Lead monthly and annual financial close.
Ensure accurate, timely, and complete financial records.
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Prepare and review financial reports and account analyses.
Maintain chart of accounts and consistent accounting practices.
Perform financial research and analysis as requested.
Monitor internal controls and segregation of duties.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, Uniform Guidance, grant requirements, and agency policies.
Review costs for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and documentation.
Maintain fiscal procedures, cost allocation methods, and control documentation.
Monitor accounting-related corrective actions and audit recommendations.
Review accounting-system access and user roles.
Ensure secure retention of financial records.
Monitor cash receipt, deposit, recording, and reconciliation processes.
Ensure monthly reconciliation and review of bank and balance sheet accounts.
Review and approve ACH payment batches with supporting documentation.
Oversee Positive Pay submissions and verification.
Support cash flow forecasting as assigned.
Monitor accounts payable for proper approval, coding, and documentation.
Review invoices and checks over $10,000.
Coordinate accounts receivable activity and collections.
Review and post biweekly payroll journal entries.
Coordinate payments to delegate agencies and subrecipients.
Monitor program revenues, expenditures, and budget variances.
Review required financial information from delegate agencies and subrecipients.
Support grant, delegate agency, and subrecipient monitoring documentation.
Assist with federal reports, non-federal share, and administrative cost monitoring.
Provide technical accounting assistance to program staff.
Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
Coordinate annual inventory and record validation.
Develop fiscal procedures, systems, and related training.
Develop accounting processes for special projects.
Provide guidance on complex accounting matters.
Participate in meetings, training, and special projects.
Assist with recruiting and interviewing direct reports.
Train, coach, and mentor direct reports.
Assign and review work and ensure adequate cross-training.
Complete performance evaluations.
Deliver presentations and training as requested.