Vice President of Finance & Administration
About The Position
Job Details Job Location: Branch Resource office - Lexington, SC 29072 Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $135,000.00 Salary/year Essential Functions Financial Leadership & Strategy: Oversee monthly financial operations, analyze performance, prepare reports, and provide guidance to executive and operating staff. Lead development of key performance indicators and measurement systems to track strategic plan objectives. Evaluate and redesign business models to ensure long-term sustainability and effectiveness. Oversee preparation of the annual operating budget, including all branch budgets, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with organizational goals. Maintain banking and finance relationships and manage cash flow and liquidity. Governance & Board Engagement: Serve as staff liaison to Board committees including Finance and Audit. Build strong volunteer relationships, support policy development, and ensure effective implementation. Manage investments in coordination with the Investment Committee and Board-approved asset allocation and risk tolerance. Audit, Compliance & Risk Management: Oversee internal controls and internal audit processes; recommend improvements. Manage the annual external audit and maintain ongoing communication with auditors. Ensure compliance with current accounting standards, legal requirements, and regulatory reporting. Oversee preparation and submission of tax returns and reports to YMCA of the USA and governmental agencies. Human Resources Leadership: Provide executive oversight of human resource systems, employee records, and compliance reporting (EEOC, DOL, YMCA of the USA, etc.) Oversee compensation and benefit programs, including job classification, salary structures, and benefit plan administration. Assess competiveness of HR programs and recommend enhancements. Lead performance management and appraisal systems; support managers and staff with workplace and employee relations issues. Operations & Administration: Manage, lead, and develop staff within finance, accounting, HR, information systems, and other assigned departments. Ensure timely and accurate financial records and reporting. Maintain productive relationships with auditors, bankers, attorneys, investment advisors, and other professional partners. Represent the YMCA of Columbia at community organizations and events as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive leadership experience in finance and administration, preferably in a nonprofit or mission driven organization.
- Demonstrated experience with budgeting, audits, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Strong understanding of HR systems, compensation and benefits, and employment compliance.
- Proven ability to work effectively with Board of Directors and Volunteer Committees.
Nice To Haves
- CPA, MBA, or other advanced degree.
- YMCA or nonprofit association experience.
- Experience overseeing multi-site or branch-based organizations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee monthly financial operations, analyze performance, prepare reports, and provide guidance to executive and operating staff.
- Lead development of key performance indicators and measurement systems to track strategic plan objectives.
- Evaluate and redesign business models to ensure long-term sustainability and effectiveness.
- Oversee preparation of the annual operating budget, including all branch budgets, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Maintain banking and finance relationships and manage cash flow and liquidity.
- Serve as staff liaison to Board committees including Finance and Audit.
- Build strong volunteer relationships, support policy development, and ensure effective implementation.
- Manage investments in coordination with the Investment Committee and Board-approved asset allocation and risk tolerance.
- Oversee internal controls and internal audit processes; recommend improvements.
- Manage the annual external audit and maintain ongoing communication with auditors.
- Ensure compliance with current accounting standards, legal requirements, and regulatory reporting.
- Oversee preparation and submission of tax returns and reports to YMCA of the USA and governmental agencies.
- Provide executive oversight of human resource systems, employee records, and compliance reporting (EEOC, DOL, YMCA of the USA, etc.)
- Oversee compensation and benefit programs, including job classification, salary structures, and benefit plan administration.
- Assess competiveness of HR programs and recommend enhancements.
- Lead performance management and appraisal systems; support managers and staff with workplace and employee relations issues.
- Manage, lead, and develop staff within finance, accounting, HR, information systems, and other assigned departments.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial records and reporting.
- Maintain productive relationships with auditors, bankers, attorneys, investment advisors, and other professional partners.
- Represent the YMCA of Columbia at community organizations and events as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
