Director, Finance, West & South Regions

Mission Statement & Values: Acelero, Inc. designs and delivers research and evidence-based approaches to eliminate the gaps between young children’s inherent potential and their achievement in school and life. With our partners, we accelerate child and family outcomes that honor all of the aspirations and cultures of the communities we serve. Our values: Data-Informed Learning; Transparent & Open Communication; Growth Mindset; Championing Equality; Caring Teams & Communities. The Finance Director provides financial leadership and support to Acelero Learning West & South Regions delegates, ensuring compliance, accurate financial reporting, and effective budget management. This role also focuses on identifying and implementing strategies to improve financial efficiency and optimize resource utilization to enhance the overall financial performance of the Delegates. The Finance Director oversees the Finance Coordinator(s) and collaborates with Support Center teams to optimize financial operations and support programmatic goals. This role ensures fiscal integrity and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and OMB circulars through the implementation of sound internal controls and adherence with fiscal policies and procedures. Job Responsibilities: Ensure that all reports and records are maintained accurately and promptly Maintain proper documentation of all expenditures for reimbursements, petty cash, and purchase orders (e.g. receipts) Maintain fiscal documentation files for all required monthly and quarterly financial reports Provide fiscal data to Finance team to prepare monthly financial statements Compile documentation for all audits. Forward accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable records to Finance team for processing and track processing Assist in preparation of agency budgets prior to submission of individual program grant applications Maintain documentation of all insurance (e.g. liability) Review and understand all grant requirements (e.g. Dept. of Education, Dept. of Human Services, Head Start, etc.) Ensure that all procurement and accounting transactions are done properly and in accordance with Federal and State regulations Review all purchase requisitions, purchase orders and reimbursements from employees to ensure that they are completed accurately Process check requests with the Finance team and track completion of all requests to ensure that all invoices and employee requests are completed accurately and timely Manage petty cash system by distributing petty cash to employees as needed and ensuring sufficient funds for all requests in accordance with fiscal policies and procedures Ensure that all extended day funds are collected and submitted to Finance team in a timely manner Review all Extended Day documentation to verify accuracy and work with Site Coordinators to address discrepancies Maintain systems to ensure payments for Extended Day vouchers Oversee the fiscal integrity of the Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP) and ensure program compliance Complete monthly reconciliation of Corporate Credit Card Statement Job Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, fiscal management, or a related field required; CPA preferred 5 years of experience in a similar position Produce GAAP basis financials via financial software Experience with MIP or similar software and report generation preferred Microsoft proficient with an excellence in excel Ability to work with diverse groups of people Commitment to Acelero Learning’s mission and values Head Start experience preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Strong leadership and supervisory skills, financial analysis and reporting abilities, communication and presentation skills, and knowledge of Head Start regulations. Excellent financial analysis and reporting abilities, including the ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and implement process improvements. Ability to collaborate effectively with people from different backgrounds. Ability to think strategically and effectively synthesize information in order to make decisions and recommendations that improve financial performance and support the program's strategic goals. Ability to use financial software. Ability to effectively manage vendor relationships. Demonstrated record of success in supervision and capacity-building within and across teams. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Demonstrated computer literacy skills, especially using Google Suite apps; Excel spreadsheets, basic data management systems and internet navigation. Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines. Self-motivated and able to work independently. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit most of the time with some bending and reaching. Ability to stand, walk, and bend periodically. Ability to engage in repetitive movement of wrists, hands, and fingers – typing and/or writing. Ability to work frequently at close visual range (i.e. preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading). Ability to receive and respond to oral communication. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Work Environment: Work is generally performed remotely or in an office environment. Noise level in the work environment is moderate to occasionally loud (examples: business office with computers and printers, light to moderate traffic, human voices). Standard office equipment generally used includes: Smartphone/Telephone Personal Computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse), Laptop, or Tablet Printer/Photocopy Machine Calculator When, Where & How Much: When: Spring/Summer 2026 Where: Remote (Up to 10% for meetings and events) How Much: $105,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package Acelero Learning provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and is dedicated to maintaining a healthy and respectful work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace. Shine Early Learning is committed to proving that every child can succeed at the highest levels – and demonstrating that high-impact, evidence-based approaches can help early childhood programs truly make the difference in a child's life. Shine Early Learning offers dedicated resources and an integrated programmatic approach to help Head Start and early education programs reach their own ambitious goals. The Shine Early Learning approach is developed, implemented, and continuously refined at Acelero Learning, a high-performing Head Start and Early Head Start program serving more than 5,000 children across the nation. Acelero Learning was named an Exemplar Head Start provider by Bellwether Education Partners, a leading education research and consulting firm. Through the implementation of an integrated programmatic approach, Acelero Learning has produced some of the largest child outcome gains ever recorded at an individual Head Start program. Acelero Learning's evaluation study conducted by NIEER show children served for two years make twice the gain of average Head Start participants, as compared to the 2009 FACES data.