Vice President of Finance
About the role
The Vice President of Finance is mission-driven, strategic, and an operationally strong partner who serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President of Finance will provide leadership, oversight, and stewardship of all financial operations for a multi-branch nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Vice President of Finance serves as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, Finance Committee, and senior leadership team while maintaining hands-on oversight of all accounting, financial reporting, compliance, audit, budgeting, forecasting, and treasury functions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Seven or more years of progressive financial leadership experience
- Strong experience in accounting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and reporting
- CPA, MBA, or nonprofit experience preferred
Essential Functions
Executive & Strategic Leadership
- Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop and execute strategic and financial objectives
- Acts as a strategic advisor to the CEO, Board and Finance Committee
- Provides leadership, mentoring, training and coaching to the Finance Department team
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support organizational decision-making
- Leads long-range financial planning and sustainability initiatives working closely with the CEO and COO
- Participate in capital planning, and growth initiatives
Financial Management & Analysis
- Direct all aspects of financial management and reporting
- Lead annual operating and capital budgets
- Assist with debt management and serve planning
- Prepare monthly financial statements, dashboard and KPI reporting
- Oversee financial reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis
- Manage cash flow, investments, banking relationships, and financial risk management
Accounting and Compliance
- Oversee General Ledger, AP, AR, Fixed Assets and Grant Accounting
- Administration of YERDI fund contributions
- Serve as primary liaison to external auditors
- Coordinate annual audits and tax filings
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, YMCA standards and grants are adhered to
Leadership and Team Development
- Lead and develop finance staff
- Foster accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
- Promote financial literacy and accountability throughout the YMCA