Associate Vice President - Controller

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Controller stewards the Y’s cause, promoting and protecting the brand and reputation as a global, inclusive organization within the community. The Controller 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.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the 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: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Hires, trains, supervises, develops and manages all accounting staff and budgets, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, 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.
• Manage 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.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Fiscal Management
• Program/Project Management

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.

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.