Advisor, Finance and Operations – Head Start
Save the Children US
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Lexington • Kentucky • United States
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Salary
💰 $74,800 - $102,600 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Oversee the preparation and submission of bank reporting and reconciliation, ensuring compliance with federal regulations
- Prepare detailed monthly reconciliation of the Head Start bank account
- Draft wire payments through Head Start bank account as necessary
- Oversee other various bank activities such as monthly interest payments, cash flow forecasting, analyze fraud alerts, coordinate with internal Treasury team, etc.
- Manage the Award Management Systems for all assigned areas of financial oversight
- Assist in reviewing financial reports for federal grants
- Manage, review, monitor and approve timely submission of expenses, employee advances, credit card reconciliations and vendor invoices for payment
- Monitor census information for vacancies
- Perform necessary accounting and financial analysis/reporting tasks
- Prepare Gift in Kind entries for accounting
- Lead in monitoring reviews and audits
- Manage the self-audit process for all programs
- Share best practices and knowledge within the Head Start functional areas, especially in relation to federal regulations
- Identify opportunities for process improvement throughout the organization and lead special projects
- Review and edit standard operating procedures annually for changes
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience
- Proficiency with financial systems/ERPs and reporting tool
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulations relevant to federally funded programs
- Professional proficiency in MS Office suite with advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, data validation)
- Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Experience supporting or leading audits, monitoring visits, and compliance reviews, including documentation gathering and corrective action follow-up
- Demonstrated experience managing month-end reconciliations, banking activity, and payment processing
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive financial and program information.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, and hybrid working opportunities
- Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
- Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
- Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
- Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
- Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually, mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
- Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
- Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
bank reportingreconciliationfinancial analysisaccountingfinancial systemsERPspayment processingmonth-end reconciliationsGift in Kind entriesaudits
Soft Skills
analytical skillsprocess improvementconfidentialitysound judgmentcommunicationleadership