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Finance Manager

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Pittsfield, MA, USA
Full-time

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 Manager at Berkshire Family YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is team driven, humble and engaging. The Finance Manager also ensures a system of strong internal controls and fiscal soundness and assists in providing direction and leadership for YMCA finance and business operations.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Translates organizational goals into executable plans with accountable staff and volunteers by defining tasks, milestones, and priorities for programs or projects; manages all functions of accounting and business operations, ensuring that legal and audit requirements are met, and that best practices and maximum efficiency are obtained.
  • Assists in overseeing and providing leadership to the annual budget process including: issuing guidelines and procedures; training staff, auditing budgets, overseeing data input and preparing reports.
  • Writes clearly and concisely, using correct grammar, vocabulary, and appropriate tone for the message or audience.
  • Hires, trains, and oversees assigned staff, providing direct supervision. Arranges back-up for staff as needed.
  • Assists in managing the annual independent audit, the preparation of financial statements and the IRS 990 tax form. Assist in preparing or overseeing the preparation of required audit schedules; maintains records; acts as liaison with audit team and YMCA Finance Committee.
  • 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 the preparation of outside reports and filings.
  • Prepares the month-end and year-end closings and the preparation of statements and reports.
  • Assists in managing and overseeing personnel and payroll administration including maintaining records and related systems.
  • Collects and maintains data on government contracts and grants.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Two or more years of related experience in accounting.
  • Experience in human resource functions a plus.
  • Knowledge of, and expertise with, computerized accounting systems. 
  • Ability to develop and use spreadsheets and standard business software systems.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00

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: 
May 2 2019
Active Until: 
Jun 2 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit