Job Title: Finance Manager
The Organization: Acelero Learning, South Carolina
Who We Are: Acelero, Inc. is a for-profit, mission-driven company that aims to improve school readiness for low-income children, by both directly operating Head Start programs and offering programmatic support to other Head Start grantees.
Established in 2001, Acelero, Inc. is made up of two divisions - Acelero Learning and Shine Early Learning. Acelero Learning provides direct Head Start services to more than 5,000 children and families in four states (delegates) – New Jersey, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Acelero Learning’s programs have been identified as a national exemplar, a model to the nation for early childhood education, and most significantly, has demonstrated best-in-class child outcomes gains, even during the pandemic.
Shine Early Learning (Shine), established in 2009, was created to scale the dissemination and utilization of Acelero Learning’s proven tools and approaches through partnerships to other Head Start programs nationally. In the past three years, Shine has further diversified its offerings through training, technical assistance, and consultation to publicly funded early childhood systems, including the launch of SPARK Learning Labs.
Our diverse employee workforce is made up of more than 1500 employees, comprising dedicated teachers, passionate family advocates, dynamic Center Directors and Coordinators, visionary senior leaders, and strategic executive leaders. Shine boasts partnerships across a wide expanse of states and territories throughout the country, ranging from Head Start grantees to comprehensive statewide systems. Together, we form a vibrant community committed to making a difference, fostering growth, and nurturing the potential in every child we serve.
The Current Landscape: At the forefront of educational innovation, Acelero Inc. is navigating a pivotal phase of strategic transformation, commenced in June 2021, with a clear vision to expand exponentially and dismantle inequities. Guided by the insights and leadership of a diverse and representative national Design Team, the company has meticulously crafted a new vision, mission, and core values, underpinned by a robust theory of change. This strategic evolution involves a deliberate restructuring of the organizational framework, positioning Acelero Inc. to achieve its objectives, and to surpass them significantly. Central to the company's ethos is an unwavering commitment to recognize and nurture every child's potential, ensuring no child is left behind due to systemic inequalities. Acelero Inc. is steadfast in its mission to empower families, fostering their ability to advocate effectively for their children and themselves. This period of transformative growth and commitment to equity presents a unique opportunity to contribute to Acelero Inc.'s journey towards shaping a more inclusive and empowering educational landscape.
The Purpose of the Role:
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Finance Manager for our South Carolina Head Start facilities. The Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring company policies and procedures are being adhered to as they pertain to Accounting/Finance, and financial administration of Federal and State granting sources. The position aids in the review and analysis of multiple funding sources and expense allocations, and budget monitoring to actual expenses for all contracts. The Finance Manager will participate in financial audits, program reviews, and various general Accounting/Finance tasks.
What You’ll Work On
• Participates in the preparation and review of vouchers, which includes processing invoices for payment and inputting data into the Accounting System software
• Payment processing and reconciliation
• Monthly employee expense review and processing
• Prepare and file quarterly taxes
• Payroll processing
• In collaboration with Director of Finance work to meet contractual requirements and deliverables as required by state contracts
• Periodic contract reviews and financial audits
• Manage expense allocations
• Support preparation and submittal of budgets to contracted funding sources
• Supervise, mentor, and collaborate with assigned department personnel. Including the following responsibilities, but are not limited to hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and the completion of all work performed by direct reports
• Represent the team and/or department at meetings, events, and training as required
About You (Requirements/Competencies)
• Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Accounting or related field
• Minimum three (3) years related work experience in a general accounting department, required
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
• Travel required locally for work and work-related meetings and functions.
When/Where/How Much
Start Date: Fall 2024
Location/Travel: On-site at one of our South Carolina delegate locations. (Exact address to be provided at a later date)
Salary: $75,000 Annually
Please note that this hiring initiative is part of our strategic preparation for a potential new delegate in South Carolina. The continuation of the recruitment process is contingent upon the successful award of this grant. We commit to keeping final candidates informed of our progress and appreciate your interest in joining Acelero Learning.
It is expected that any hired employee for this potential new delegate be physically located in South Carolina. Tier relocation packages will be provided.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.