Fast Facts

Seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Manager of Subcontracts for Shine Early Learning to oversee budgeting and compliance for subcontracting operations, ensuring alignment with organizational mission.

Responsibilities: Manage subcontract budgets, collaborate on proposals, ensure compliance with funding regulations, lead re-forecasting, and support fiscal health of subcontractor relationships.

Skills: Strong financial analysis, contract management, cost allocation, and familiarity with public funding streams; intermediate to advanced Excel skills and knowledge of Google Suite and NetSuite Planning & Budgeting are beneficial.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; Master's, MBA, or MPA preferred. 3-5 years’ experience in budgeting, planning, and forecasting, preferably in contract or grants management.

Location: Remote with up to 10% travel required for work-related meetings.

Compensation: $80000 - $105000 / Annually

Bring Your Financial Expertise to a Mission That Matters

At Shine Early Learning, we believe that strong fiscal stewardship is essential to supporting high-quality early childhood programs. As part of Acelero, Inc., we partner with state and local governments to improve outcomes for children and families nationwide. We’re seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Manager, Subcontracts, Public Systems to ensure that our subcontracting operations are financially sound, fully compliant, and aligned with our mission.

About The Role:

As the Manager of Subcontracts, you’ll oversee the budgeting, compliance, and management of pass-through expenses to subcontractors across Shine’s Public Systems contracts. You’ll serve as a key connector—working across Finance, Public Systems, Community Partnerships, and Strategy and Growth—to align budgets, manage risk, and support sustainable financial operations for our subcontracted services.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop, manage, and maintain subcontract budgets and pass-through expense tracking.
• Collaborate with business leads on budget development for new proposals and existing operations.
• Ensure accurate updates and reporting within NetSuite Planning & Budgeting (NSPB).
• Advise on the financial health of subcontractor relationships, tracking risks and identifying solutions.
• Lead re-forecasting and reporting efforts across contract and unit-level budgets.
• Build capacity and understanding of budget management among Shine’s subcontractors and leaders.
• Support fiscal compliance by aligning tools and systems with FP&A best practices.
• Interpret and implement policies related to subcontractor payments and compliance with federal, state, and local funding regulations—including Uniform Guidance.
• Contribute to the creation of scalable, strategic financial processes that support program goals.

Who You Are:

• A strategic financial professional with a Bachelor's degree (required); Master's, MBA, or MPA preferred.
• Experienced in budgeting, planning, and forecasting (3–5 years), ideally in contract or grants management.
• Skilled at working cross-functionally with senior leaders and implementing new strategies or systems.
• Familiar with public funding streams and compliance requirements (federal, state, municipal).
• Strong in contract management, cost allocation, and financial analysis—education or social services experience is a plus.
• Technologically adept, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills and comfort with Google Suite; experience with NetSuite Planning & Budgeting is a bonus.

When/Where/How Much?

• When: Fall 2025
• Where: Remote (Travel required up to 10% of the time for work related meetings)
• How Much: $80,000 - $105,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Why Shine Early Learning?

We’re more than a support partner—we’re changemakers. At Shine, you’ll work with a mission-driven, collaborative team that values transparency, growth, and impact. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring our fiscal systems and subcontracting operations help us deliver on our promise to children, families, and communities nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.