Finance AVP - Controller

     
Job Description

The Finance AVP - Controller stewards the Y’s cause, promoting and protecting the brand and reputation as a global, inclusive organization within the community. This position supports development of the operating budget, manages all accounting functions, administers approved accounting policies and procedures, and ensures preparation of complete and accurate financial statements.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
    • Five years of experience or more in a supervisory accounting role.
    • CPA preferred.
    • Understanding of and experience in GAAP.
    • Experience in a nonprofit environment preferred.
Essential Functions
  • Hires, trains, supervises, develops and manages all accounting staff and budgets, including accounts payable and receivable, grants management and general accounting areas.
    • Designs practices, processes, and procedures for strong fiscal management.
    • Maintains an accounting system to accomplish the proper recording and reporting of all operations, transactions, assets and liabilities of the YMCA for all funds.
    • Maintains records and prepares various internal and external reports, including reports for various federal and state agencies. Prepares the IRS Form 990 tax return.
    • Prepares financial statements required by management, the board, and outside agencies.
    • Manages fixed assets list and depreciation calculation.
    • Serves as resource person to management and program personnel in all matters relating to accounting and accounts payable and navigates differing stakeholder perspectives when making decisions.
    • Manages various audits, including annual financial statement audits and various agreed upon procedures.
    • Develops and maintains key relationships, including with banks, auditors, tax preparers, counsel, and insurers.
    • Designs, establishes and maintains key financial internal controls. Ensures all processes are well-documented and operate effectively.
    • Coordinates and supervises operating cash flow management.
    • Works closely with IT staff to ensure that computer and software systems provide accurate information and adequate internal controls.
    • Provides staff training on accounting software as needed.
    • All other duties as assigned.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
  • Communication & Influence
    • Critical Thinking & Decision Making
    • Fiscal Management
    • Program/Project Management