Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

About Us

At The Challenge Program, we don't just connect businesses with schools—we connect purpose with opportunity. Every day, our team works to bridge the gap between high school students and the business community, creating pathways that transform young lives and strengthen our local economy.

We're a small but mighty nonprofit driven by a shared belief: that every student deserves access to real-world opportunities, and every business benefits from investing in the next generation.

If you're an accounting professional who wants your work to mean something, this is your opportunity.

The Role

We're seeking an Assistant Controller to join our mission-driven team and help steward the financial health of our organization. This isn't just about balancing books—it's about ensuring every dollar we manage goes further in serving students and strengthening our community partnerships.

Working directly with our CFO, you'll oversee day-to-day accounting operations, maintain strong internal controls, and play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation. You'll be the financial backbone that allows our team to focus on what we do best: creating opportunities for young people.

What You'll Do

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Manage daily accounting functions including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Reconcile accounts and ensure accuracy across all financial data
• Monitor cash flow and support treasury activities

Strategic Support

• Assist in developing annual budgets and forecasts
• Provide variance analysis and insights to guide decision-making
• Forecast and monitor grant budgets across programs
• Streamline accounting systems and improve processes

Compliance & Relationships

• Ensure compliance with all financial and contract reporting requirements
• Support internal and external audit preparation
• Maintain relationships with vendors, auditors, banks, and financial institutions
• Coordinate cross-departmental communication on financial matters

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

You'll Thrive Here If You

• Are detail-oriented with exceptional analytical skills
• Can work independently and take initiative
• Excel at building relationships across all organizational levels
• Have strong leadership and team-building abilities
• Can communicate complex financial information clearly
• Are comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Want to be part of something bigger than yourself

Why Join Us?

This is more than a job—it's a chance to apply your financial expertise to a mission that matters. You'll work alongside passionate colleagues who genuinely believe in the power of connecting students with opportunity.

Our small team means your impact is visible, your voice is heard, and your work directly contributes to changing lives.

Position Details:

• Full-time, exempt position
• On-site at our Johnstown, PA headquarters
• Occasional evening or weekend work for special events
• Reports to the CFO

Ready to Make Your Career Count?

If you're an accounting professional looking for more than just a paycheck—if you want to go home each day knowing your work helped create opportunities for the next generation—we want to hear from you.

Apply now and join a team where mission meets meaningful work.

Pay: $50, $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person