Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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…