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YMCA of the USA · 1 day ago

Director of Finance

YMCA of the USA is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial strategies aligned with the organization's mission. This role requires exceptional accounting leadership, strategic planning skills, and effective communication to ensure financial transparency and fiscal health.

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Responsibilities

Oversees the operations of the accounting/finance information systems to accomplish the proper and consistent recording and reporting of all Operations, Capital, and Restricted funds, transactions, assets, and liabilities of the YMCA for all funds and other assigned departments
Performs all accounting activities. Preparation and recording journal entries, income statement and balance sheet account review; ensuring proper allocation of revenues and expenses to departments, programs, and grants; managing deferred revenues, restricted revenues; account payable/receivable monitoring; overseeing month and year-end closing; grant compliance monitoring, applications, and reporting; bank account and credit card reconciliations, prepare and book daily and/or monthly journal entries
Reviews, updates, and/or develops internal control systems and monitors compliance
Provides requested documentation and support for monthly closings, annual independent audit, tax return preparation, and National Reporting. Ensures that current accounting standards and legal requirements are met
Maintains records, and prepares various internal and external reports to YMCA of the USA and governmental and other outside agencies
Maintains a high level of confidentiality and dependability to include attendance at work. Must keep sensitive information relative to the organization, employees, and/or the people we serve confidential
Oversees the development of the annual and monthly operating budget and forecasts, including all department budgets. Works closely with the CEO to ensure that department budgets are well-planned, realistic, and prepared in a timely manner. Review monthly variances with department directors
Maintains good working relationships with contracted CPA, auditors, bankers, investment counselors, attorneys, and other professional advisors
Communicates with and provides support to the CEO and Department Managers, serving as a resource person to management and program personnel in all matters relating to accounting, budgeting & forecasting and financial reporting
Serves as resource person to program personnel in all matters relating to budget, accounting, collections, and accounts payable
Participates and provides annual campaign and fundraiser support
Ensures incidents/accidents are documented and reported
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

CPA certificationNonprofit accounting experienceGAAP applicationBudget developmentFinancial reportingCash managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyStrategic planningEffective communicationLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance
Minimum of 3–5 year of accounting experience
Knowledge and understanding of general business matters and accounting processes required including accrual and /or fund accounting, budget development, financial reporting, cash management, payroll, banking, investments, and debt financing instruments
Application of GAAP is required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, & Outlook), ability to develop and use spreadsheets and standard business software systems

Preferred

CPA certification preferred
Nonprofit experience preferred

Company

YMCA of the USA

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YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs. Located in Chicago, IL, YMCA of the USA exists to serve YMCAs.

H1B Sponsorship

YMCA of the USA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Suzanne McCormick
President & CEO
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