Finance Director

Family YMCA of Black Hawk•Waterloo, IA

188d•$49,000

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Finance Director at the Family YMCA of Black Hawk County serves on the leadership team; oversees and manages financial matters (w/ direction from Auditors), payroll, development activities, investments and information systems; and provides strategic direction and leadership for YMCA business operations and initiatives. The Finance Director also positions the Y as a community convener and collaborator to address critical social issues.

Requirements

BA/BS in business, accounting, human services, or related field or similar experience.
3-5 years of substantial experience in accounting and fiscal management
Knowledge and understanding of general business matters required including budget development, financial reporting, cash management, business taxes, banking and debt financing
Demonstrated fundraising success
Demonstrated success in communications, training, and conflict management
Experience in effectively managing a staff team
Experience creating and managing donor tracking and stewardship systems
Work towards obtaining Multi-Team Leader Certification.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred
Non-Profit experience a plus, but not required
Volunteer management experience a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Support the mission of the YMCA.
Incorporate the YMCA character development Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in our daily routine and incorporate these character traits interacting with staff and members.
Ensure that the Fiscal Strength of the YMCA is a priority
Provide balanced reports daily of all income and expenses.
Maintain files for both accounting and personnel.
Process childcare payments for Third Party Billing including HHS, Head Start, CACFP, and other childcare related agencies.
Process membership payments for Third Party Billing to include Optum, Tivity, AshLink, Molina, and others as needed (Corporate Partners)
Responsible for accounts receivables and accounts payable.
Reconcile bank accounts monthly in conjunction with outside accountant
Prepare adjusting, reversing and closing journal entries with outside accountant
Oversee Payroll management functions with 3rd party vendor including validating payroll files, quarterly payroll taxes, W-2’s, and processing paychecks.
Administer insurance and employee retirement fund.
Lead accountability with ALL staff through Purchase Orders and Paid Time Off
Prepare and submit annual reporting to YMCA of the USA. Coordinate annual grant reporting and metric tracking with assistance from department directors.
Prepare materials and oversees annual audit process and meets periodically with auditors to update any changes within the YMCA. Ensures fidelity of all accounting standards and legal requirements are met.
Coordinate with CEO, Volunteers, and Staff for all special fundraising events
In conjunction with the Executive Assistant, maintain current, accurate files for all prospects, donations and grants
Follow procedures/practices regarding payroll, invoices, payments, credit cards, tracking PO’s and PTO
Educates staff on employee policies and procedures of handling money, budgets, and forecasts
Implements procedures for the maintenance of permanent payroll/invoices/tax preparation
Monitor income and expenses and stay within budget of all programs. All variances must be reported to CEO with explanations, in conjunction with appropriate staff by stated deadline
Develop Annual Budget, with detailed explanations/data/metrics to support budget assumptions
Prepare monthly financial reports by department and branch. Distribute according
Conduct monthly finance committee meetings for corporate and branches.
Prepare to answer questions regarding variances from budget.
Weekly reports for payable, receivable, credit card statements
Monthly reports indicating cash-flow and balance
In cooperation with CEO and Finance Committee, develop, monitor, and implement annual budget.