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Finance Manager

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Binghamton, NY, United States
Full-time

We offer a great working environment and competitive pay. Our excellent benefits for full-time staff include medical and dental insurance options, retirement, paid vacation, sick and holiday time, Y membership, paid time for training and many opportunities for career and personal growth.

The Finance Director will assume full responsibility for the finance department overseeing and executing all financial and accounting reporting, analytics, auditing and growth strategies for the organization. Confidentiality, attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is essential. The Finance Director will need to have managerial, communication and mentoring skills to effectively work alongside multiple department heads with the goal of enhancing financial processes and procedures.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Maintain a complete and systematic set of financial records for all aspects of the organization. Prepare and analyze financial and statistical reports and statements as required. Verify and invoice local, state and federal agencies for monthly allocations.
  • Establishes and maintains bank relationships, monitors all Association business transactions, projects monetary needs of the Association. Supervises Cash Management, cash receipts and disbursements.
  • Annually maintains, investigates and negotiates with vendors for the organization-coordinates the Association purchase order system
  • Active member of management/leadership team and responsible for the development and implementation of short and long term strategic planning
  • Responsible for all lease arrangements for the Association.
  • Serves as the financial liaison with Local, State and Federal agencies.  Prepares and submits all financial external reports of the Association within determined deadlines.
  • Ensure that all reconciliations are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Accurately post income and expense data to ensure that the fiscal year is properly encumbered.
  • Reconcile all accounts, correct entries and run trial balances on a monthly basis.
  • Prepare and distribute payroll on a bi-weekly basis, W-2’s annually and meet all IRS requirements.
  • Ensure that all accounts payable are managed in an appropriate manner in conjunction with the organizations finances.
  • Responsible for all quarterly payroll reports for New York State, Department of Labor and the Federal government in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Coordinate the preparation of annual budget, working with department heads and the Executive Director, verify and collate expenses and income projections.
  • Report all monthly requirements to the United Way to ensure monthly stipend is received in a timely manner.
  • Prepare required materials for annual audit, respond to the requests for information by the auditors.
  • Close the general ledger at year-end and prepare all required financial reports.
  • Attend the Support Services Committee meetings and Board meetings, answering questions concerning financial statements, financial transactions and policy.
  • Hire, train, supervisor and evaluate additional staff to assist with accounting procedures as required.
  • Participate in all corporate initiatives, while following the direction set forth through the Strategic Plan.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or a related field.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 5 years’ experience with public accounting firm or performing broad based accounting preferably for a non-profit organization.
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting and business principles and procedures. Knowledge of fund accounting preferred.
  • Self-starter who must meet deadlines.
  • Ability to understand the YMCA’s overall financial position and financial systems; ability to prepare and analyze complex financial and statistical records and statements.
  • Experience working with computerized accounting systems.
  • Analytical ability, flexibility, able to communicate effectively with people on all levels. Initiative, honesty and good judgment.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $48,000.00 - $53,000.00

Job Function: 

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Dec 4 2017
Active Until: 
Jan 3 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit