Why Manchester Youth Development Center
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedNurtures children's academic, social, and emotional growth in a safe learning environment.
- The Center operates a daycare Center, after-school, and summer program which provides educational, recreational and cultural experiences to at risk minority Youth and families.$1.3M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenWe are conducting a confidential search for a client South of Pittsburgh for an Assistant Controller.
Job Summary
The Assistant Controller is a vital strategic and operational leader within the finance organization, partnering directly with the VP of Finance to oversee comprehensive accounting operations, financial reporting integrity, and internal control frameworks. This role encompasses management of general ledger accounting, complex monthly financial closes, high-level balance-sheet reconciliations, executive management reporting, and detailed variance analysis.
In addition, the Assistant Controller provides strategic oversight and mentorship for Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) operations, leads manufacturing and operational accounting workflows and drives continuous process improvement, ERP optimization, and departmental leadership development. Essential Responsibilities Oversee and direct the monthly financial close process, general ledger accounting, and complex journal entries to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Direct complex balance-sheet and account reconciliations, variance investigations, and comprehensive analyses of unusual or non-standard transactions.
Prepare, review, and analyze comprehensive financial statements and executive management reporting packages for leadership and stakeholders. In partnership with the VP of Finance, lead the continued centralization, standardization, documentation, review, and approval governance for global AP and AR functions. Provide high-level accounting mentorship and technical guidance for support personnel and direct reports. Manage and advance competency in manufacturing and operational accounting flows, including advanced inventory accounting, raw material and finished-goods activity, cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) analysis, and production-related transactions.
Implement the improvement of robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls around AP, AR, inventory, billing, and financial reporting. Execute strategic opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate finance workflows and ERP system improvements. Lead and develop existing personnel, providing professional guidance, rigorous review, and establishing deep organizational redundancy and cross-functional capability. Act as the primary, operational and strategic backup to the Vice President of Finance, learning to advance as part of succession planning. Support corporate budgeting, strategic forecasting, cash flow modeling, and advanced financial analysis.
Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field required; CPA certification or ability to obtain CPA preferred. Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, with a strong foundation in corporate accounting environments required. Proven track record of progressive career growth, leadership promotions, and prior experience serving in an Assistant…
About Manchester Youth Development Center
From its Form 990- Budget $2.2M · Education
- Staff 74 · founded 1975
- Pays its leaders $130K (1 reported)
- Open jobs 41 · Jobs at Manchester Youth Development Center · Full 990 report