Finance Director

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YMCA of the USA
Columbia, SC, USA
Full-time

Love what you do! The Columbia Y is seeking an experienced accountant to serve as Finance Director at the Association Office.

This position supports the work of the Columbia Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Finance Director intentionally fosters a culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. The Finance Director also ensures a system of strong internal controls and fiscal soundness and provides direction and leadership for YMCA finance and business operations.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manages and performs all functions of accounting and business operations, ensuring that legal and audit requirements are met, and that best practices and maximum efficiency are obtained.
  • Supports the annual budget process.
  • Hires, trains, and oversees assigned staff, providing direct supervision. Works cooperatively with all association office staff and branch staff.
  • Manages the annual independent audit, the preparation of financial statements and the IRS 990 tax form. Prepares or oversees the preparation of required audit schedules; maintains records; acts as liaison with audit team.
  • Implements appropriate systems and internal controls to adequately safeguard the YMCAs financial resources and to provide a solid basis for accurately reporting financial data.
  • Prepares or supervises the preparation of outside reports and filings.
  • Oversees the month-end and year-end closings.
  • Collects and maintains data on government contracts, contributions, and grants.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Three or more years of related experience in accounting.
  • Accounting experience in a nonprofit organization preferred.
  • Previous supervisory experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of, and expertise with, computerized accounting systems and standard business software.

Required Certifications

  • Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire (YMCA provided)
  • CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications within 60 days of hire (YMCA provided)
How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/40023

Job Function: 
Accounting / Finance

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
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: 
Aug 20 2019
Active Until: 
Sep 20 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit