Greater Burlington YMCA Looking for Director of Finance at Burlington, VT

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Greater Burlington YMCA

Job details

Salary

$90,000 – $110,000 a year

Job Type
Full-time

Qualifications

    • Accounting: 5 years (Required)

    • Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Full Job Description

The Greater Burlington YMCA provides a diverse organization of people of all ages joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of youth, healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. As a Y employee, you’ll be inspired to make a difference each day in a position that matters. With a strong mission and core values, we offer a cause you can participate in.

Join the Y Movement!

We are currently hiring a Director of Finance to oversee financial, accounting and business operations. This position is pivotal in developing the annual budget, forecasting and understanding the financial performance of the organization and assists to carry out strategies to improve performance.

Responsibilities:

  • Translatesorganizational goals into executable plans with accountable staff and volunteers by defining tasks, milestones, and priorities for programs or projects.
  • Manage all functions of accounting and business operations, ensuring that legal and audit requirements are met, and best practices and maximum efficiency are obtained.
  • Oversee and provide leadership to the development and monitoring of the annual budget process including development of key assumptions and scenario analysis, issuing guidelines and procedures to departmental managers, training staff, preparing, and monitoring budget to actual results monthly and communicating with budget managers about significant variances. Preparing forecast results periodically.
  • Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
  • Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to, and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
  • Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices.
  • Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors.
  • Hire, train, and oversee assigned staff, providing direct supervision.
  • Manage the annual independent audit, the preparation of financial statements and the IRS 990 tax form. Prepare or oversees the preparation of required audit schedules; maintain records; act as liaison with external audit firm and YMCA Finance Committee.
  • Implement appropriate systems and internal controls to adequately safeguard the YMCA’s financial resources and to ensure accurate reporting of financial data.
  • Prepare or supervise the preparation of outside reports and filings.
  • Oversee the month-end and year-end closings and the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
  • Collects and maintains data on government contracts and grants to ensure compliance with such agreements.
  • Works with the Development to ensure appropriate recognition, monitoring, and spending of restricted and unrestricted donor gift arrangements.

Requirements:

  • A minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
  • Five (5) or more years of accounting and finance experience.
  • At least two (2) years of management experience with the ability to lead, support, and delegate to a team of staff in various departments.
  • A strong understanding of accounting standards (GAAP) and reporting practices for a non-profit.
  • Familiarity with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills with effective and clear communication, both written and orally.
  • Ability to be a team player and collaborate over financial decisions, while leading the organization in a net positive direction.
  • Experience working with auditors, insurance agencies, development, and financial institutions.

Benefits & Perks

  • Free family membership to the Greater Burlington YMCA, along with discounts on programming, camps, child care and fitness classes.
  • Paid time off plan.
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance with funded HRA.
  • Company-sponsored Life Insurance.
  • Short and Long-Term Disability.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Retirement Savings Plan and Pension Eligibility.
  • National Training with Y of the USA.

Please submit a cover letter and resume for employment consideration.

Greater Burlington YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

  • Office

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Burlington, VT 05401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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