Assistant Controller

JOB TITLE: Controller

DEPARTMENT: Finance

REPORTS TO: VP of Finance

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

LOCATION: Hybrid

Propel Education Overview

Ed Farm was launched in February 2020 in Birmingham. AL to create a suite of signature programs designed to engage students, educators and adult learners in innovative digital skills experiences that better prepare them for the 21st century workforce. In February 2021, Ed Farm, in partnership with Apple and

Southern, announced plans to launch the Propel Center, a physical and virtual hub based in Atlanta, GA that will partner with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to provide powerful learning experiences for HBCU students and staff and increase the pool of HBCU graduates entering and leaving the innovation economy. In 2025 Propel Education launched Modiv EDU, an innovative and engaging all-in-one professional learning platform, designed to encourage future-focused conversations that inspire an immediate educational impact. Together the three organizations are Propel Education

Role Overview

Propel Education is seeking a Controller to manage accounting transactions, further develop accounting policies and review monthly budget to actual performance. We are looking for someone who can both establish accounting systems and processes for today as well as prepare the organization for scale. To be successful in this role, you should have in-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). You are a seasoned financial professional with a high bar for excellence and a demonstrated commitment to Propel Education's mission to expand the pipeline of successful black talent in the innovation economy. You will report to the Propel Education CEO and ensure that the organization has the financial processes, systems, and policies necessary to support our strategic and financial goals.

EXPECTATIONS:

The day-to-day job responsibilities will fluctuate depending upon business needs. Below is a list of the job responsibilities overall:

• Coordinate with VP of Finance to establish and maintain corporate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure conformance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Coordinate the creation and monitor the execution of the quarterly and annual budget processes across departments and entities
• Ensure accurate & timely preparation of the organization's monthly and annual financial statements.
• Evaluate current financial policies and practices to drive continuous improvement in order to achieve greater efficiencies and accuracy in the level, and timeliness of reporting.
• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting against various Statements of Work.
• Lead the annual audit process with an outside accounting firm driving clean and timely audit results.
• Manage collection of data and other resources for various grant requests and obligations
• Research and analysis in all accounting matters.
• Develop and monitor business performance metrics.

• Ensure that appropriate accounts payable processes, including vendor maintenance, invoice processing and expense reimbursements are performed in accordance with current policies.

• Manage accounts receivable billing and collection processes.

• Provide management with information vital to decision-making.
• Manage Accounting Clerk, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.