Early Childhood Contract and Finance Specialist - Remote Opportunity!
KinderCare Learning Companies · Beaverton, OR · 2 mo ago
RemoteRemoteFinanceFull-time
Responsibilities
- Support budget development for government funded early childhood applications and annual contract renewals
- Communicate program funding details to implementation team
- Monitor budget spend downs for approximately 120 centers across 16 states
- Ensure program budgets are aligned with funder allowances and reporting requirements
- Create guidelines, processes, Standard Operating Procedures, tracking systems, and templates (budget, communication, etc.) to reduce errors and risks related to program funding, spend down, and budgeting strategies
- Develop pre-K budgets that align with contract requirements for applications (usually within tight deadlines) and transition to the implementation team following an award
- Align post-award budget modifications with contract requirements, KLC's goals, and child care center needs
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in pre-K/child care contract management (forms, agencies, processes, professional communication, and contract/budget language)
- Experience with accounting basics and financial planning, with a firm understanding of financial reports (such as profit & loss statements and balance sheets)
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines while working both independently and collaboratively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Benefits
- Discounted child care benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!)
- Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth
- Health and wellness programs
- Paid time off
- Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones