Controller

Grow Early Learning Corp; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Life and Disability insurance

403(b) retirement savings

Flexible Spending Plans

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Grow Early Learning Corp in Raleigh, NC, seeks an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations in-office. The role ensures accurate financial records, timely reporting, and strong internal controls while complying with GAAP and federal grant requirements.

The ideal candidate has a accounting background with nonprofit/grant experience and supervisory leadership to guide a team through the monthly close, audits, and grant administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field and seven years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Three years of supervisory experience and knowledge of federal grant requirements.
• Preferred: Master’s degree and nonprofit accounting experience with Head Start programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual financial close.
• Ensure accurate, timely financial records and reporting.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain chart of accounts and consistent accounting practices.
• Monitor internal controls and ensure GAAP compliance for grants.
• Oversee cash management processes and banking activities.
• Coordinate accounts payable, receivable, and payroll accounting.
• Support grant, subrecipient monitoring and related reports.
• Coordinate audits, inventory, and special projects.
• Supervise and develop staff; conduct evaluations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Federal grant requirements

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational abilities

Supervisory experience

Financial-system skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Seven years of progressive accounting experience

Three years of supervisory experience

Knowledge of federal grant requirements

Tools

Enterprise accounting systems

Job description

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Controller

Salary Range: $101,296.00 To $125,819.00 Annually

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 seekingan experienced Controller to join our team in our Raleigh, NC corporate office. This is an in-office position.

Purpose

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.

Education and Experience

Accepted Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; seven years of progressively responsible accounting experience; three years of supervisory experience; and knowledge of federal grant requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field; five years of accounting experience; experience with nonprofit accounting, federal grants, Head Start programs, and enterprise accounting systems.

Desired Skills, Knowledge and Ability

Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), nonprofit accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, and federal grant requirements. Advanced Excel and financial-system skills; sound judgment; strong analytical, leadership, communication, and organizational abilities and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Supervisory experience desired.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a professional office environment, with periodic travel to program locations and other business-related sites. Occasional overnight and out-of-state travel may be needed. Physical requirements will be performed with or without reasonable accommodation per applicable law.

Essential Functions

Accounting and Financial Reporting:

• 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.

Internal Controls and Compliance:

• 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.

Cash Management and Banking:

• 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.

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll Accounting:

• 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.

Federal Grant, Delegate Agency, and Subrecipient Support:

• 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.

Audit, Inventory, and Special Projects:

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate annual inventory and record validation.
• Develop fiscal procedures, systems, and related training.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting matters.
• Participate in meetings, training, and special projects.

Staff Supervision and Development:

• 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 with
• Deliver presentations and training as requested.

We offer:

• Individualized professional development plans and opportunities for growth
• Medical, Dental & Visioninsurance
• Life and Disability insurance
• 403(b)-retirement savings account
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Personal Leave Time
• 16 paid Holidays
• Consideration of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or have a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities needed by the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Grow Early Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.