Director of Finance

YMCA
Salary
$90,000.00
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The Valparaiso YMCA is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee accounting, money management and auditing procedures.
Job Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  Serves as a member of the Y’s leadership team over financial and information technology functions, including financial matters, investments, risk management and legal compliance.  Provides direction and leadership for the Y business operations and strategic initiatives, overseeing long-term information technology decisions and project implementation. 

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required, master’s degree preferred.
  • Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
  • Five or more years of accounting and finance experience required.
  • At least two years of management experience with the ability to lead, support, and delegate to a team of staff in various departments.
Essential Functions
  • Oversee the YMCA’s accounting practices, annual budgeting, maintenance of fiscal records, preparation of financial reports, tax returns and external audit, as well as business insurance and risk management.
  • Performs accounting functions, monitors monthly financial operations, prepares analysis, and gives guidance to operating staff on issues that affect financial outcomes.
  • Partners with Board Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Foundation Board concerning YMCA financial affairs.
  • Works closely with CEO and members of the senior leadership team, along with the Board of Directors, to provide financial reporting and information as scheduled and requested.
  • Conducts complex analyses, identifies financial trends, and makes recommendations to solve problems and enhance financial performance where possible. 
  • Manages workflow and daily activities of the accounting team, ensuring best practices and maximum efficiency are obtained.
  • Provides support and manages the directives for the finance department staff.
  • Acts as a backup to human resources for payroll processing.
  • Oversees and certifies the annual audit and meets periodically with the outside auditors to maintain communication and keep them informed of changes in the organization.  Ensures that current accounting standards and legal requirements are met.
  • Manages and provides leadership to the development and monitoring of the annual operating budget
  • Reviews all contracts and holds responsibility for record retention.
  • Responsible for key financial systems set-up, training of users and providing continual support to ensure that best practices and maximum efficiency is achieved.  
  • Assists with projects including but not limited to adhoc reporting, insurance renewals/claims, internal auditing, leases/contracts, and grant assistance.
  • Works with the Development Team to ensure appropriate recognition, monitoring and spending of restricted and unrestricted donor gifts and grants.
  • Follows emergency procedures and safety precautions. Follows procedures for reporting all accidents, incidents, and hazards.
  • Adheres to all policies, rules, and regulations as outlined in employee handbook and other communications.
  • Obtains and maintains required training(s).
  • Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations. Obtain and maintain required training(s).
  • Accepts additional assignments as deemed appropriate, within the scope of the job description.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.

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. 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. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change. Model’s 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.