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 Controller at the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg 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.
Areas of Responsibility:
- 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.
- 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.
- Facilitates key functions such as annual independent audit. Conducts special internal audits, accounting studies, analyses and cost studies as required. Provides recommendations.
- Develops and maintains key relationships, including with banks and insurers.
- Supervises or prepares reconciliations of all YMCA bank accounts on a monthly basis.
- Coordinates and supervises operating cash flow management.
- Works closely with IT provider to ensure that computer and software systems provide accurate information and adequate internal controls.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
Skills/Experience:
- YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.
- Five years of experience or more in a supervisory accounting role.
- Possess or working towards an Accounting Designation, such as Certified Management Accountant preferred.
- Understanding of and experience in SGA.
- Experience in a nonprofit environment preferred.
- Knowledge of banks, banking systems and cash management.
- Knowledge of and expertise with computerized accounting systems.
- Ability to develop and use spreadsheets and standard business software systems.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 15 2019
Active Until:
Jun 15 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit