Vice President of Finance

About the role

The VP of Finance supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Reporting to the COO, this role oversees all financial operations to ensure the YMCA's fiscal stability and mission-driven growth.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, and oversees assigned staff and departments.
• Maintains strong internal controls and supports organizational planning.
• Monitors monthly financial operations, prepares analysis and reports, and gives guidance to executive and operating staff.
• Works closely with operations staff on issues affecting financial outcomes.
• Reviews existing outsourced processes and builds in-house SOPs for the department.
• Manages the annual budget and forecast process, including issuing guidelines and procedures, training staff, auditing budgets, overseeing data input, and preparing reports.
• Oversees the annual independent audit, the preparation of financial statements, and the IRS 990 tax form, working directly with the audit firm to ensure timely completion.
• Ensures compliance with current accounting standards and legal requirements.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of outside reports and filings, including annual financial reports for YUSA.
• Implements appropriate systems and internal controls to safeguard the YMCA's financial resources and provide a solid basis for accurate reporting.
• Manages the month-end and year-end closings and the preparation of statements and reports, including regular cash flow projections for the CEO, COO, and board leaders as needed.
• Maintains all necessary records and accounting reports and records all transactions on a timely basis.
• Works directly with the development/fundraising team to ensure accuracy of all fundraising activities.
• May have direct responsibility for periodic deposits, recording journal entries, and bank and investment account reconciliations.
• Serves as the liaison for assigned committees, community partnerships, and banking relationships.
• Maintains good working relationships with auditors, bankers, investment counselors, attorneys, and other professional advisors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years of broad finance or accounting experience, ideally in a non-profit setting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and computerized accounting systems.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years of broad finance or accounting experience, ideally in a non-profit setting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and computerized accounting systems.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications may be required.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience in non-profit finance.

Benefits

• Free and discounted programs.
• Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Childcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly.

Pay

USD $100,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.

Schedule

N/A