Director of Finance

Description This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direction and leadership for YMCA finance and business operations. Oversees the YMCAs accounting practices, the maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation of its financial reports. Ensures a system of strong internal controls and maintains fiscal soundness. Manages the annual external audit, the 990 tax return and the preparation of information for outside funders. May provide leadership for other functions, such as human resources and information technology services. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing that we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: more than anything else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: . Manages all functions of accounting and business operations, ensuring that legal compliance requirements and audit requirements are met and that best practices and maximum efficiency are obtained. . Analyzes and manage daily cash flows. Creates and establishes efficient and effective cash management practices, working as needed with the CEO and COO. Provides cash flow forecasting and projections as needed. . Hires, trains, and oversees assigned staff, providing direct supervision. Arranges or provides back-up for staff as needed. . Manages the annual independent audit, the preparation of financial statements and the IRS 990 tax form. Prepares or oversees the preparation of required audit schedules; maintains records; acts as liaison with audit team and YMCA Finance Committee. . Oversees and provides leadership to the annual budget process including: issuing guidelines and procedures; training staff, auditing budgets, overseeing data input and preparing reports. . Implements appropriate systems and internal controls to adequately safeguard the YMCAs financial resources and to provide a solid basis for accurately reporting financial data. . Prepares or supervises the preparation of Y USA, government and other agency reports and filings Oversees the month-end and year-end closings, the preparation and presentation of financial statements, variance and dashboard reports to management and the board. . May implement, manage and oversee personnel and payroll administration including maintaining records and related systems. Collects and maintains data on government contracts and grants. . Represents the YMCA with key community organizations and events as required. Performs other duties as required or assigned. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Team Leader): Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y's values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising. Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support. Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress. Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent. Three or more years of related experience in accounting. Accounting experience in a nonprofit organization preferred. Previous supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of, and expertise with, computerized accounting systems and standard business software. Completes Praesidium within 7 days of hire date. Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with disabilities Act (ADA). WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Created: 2026-03-04