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Association Manager of Business Risk

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St. Louis, MO, USA
Full-time

The Gateway Region YMCA is looking for a motivated and energetic candidate to fill the role of Association Manager of Business Risk.

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.Responsible for evaluating business risk at the branch and at the association level, using such tools as data analysis, reviews of systems, controls, policies and procedures; performing branch revenue audits and corporate department audits, as needed. The position also investigates matters of suspected financial irregularities and works with law enforcement in cases of fraud.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Use Association’s data resources and sound analytical skills to identify business risk issues and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Review association’s compliance practices and participate in compliance review of new and existing processes and contracts.
  • Develops a plan to evaluate business risk areas and implement best practices to mitigate risk.
  • Review Association’s policies and procedures, risk management and system of internal controls, and provide recommendations for improvement working directly with operating departments to create and implement change.
  • Evaluates compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and develops a risk mitigation plan for activities that present higher than average risks.
  • Review practices and procedures safeguarding YMCA assets and, as appropriate, validate the existence and tracking of Y assets.
  • Issues Business Risk Reports annually and maintains a follow-up tracking mechanism regarding the resolution status of issues identified in reports published by manager.
  • Communicates with Association management and employees at all levels, as well as with Audit Committee, as needed and as appropriate.
  • Application of a sound knowledge of GAAP.
  • Apply good analysis and audit techniques such as reconciliation, sampling, verification, data mining research, etc.
  • The generation and modification of reports using various personal computer software products such as Word, Excel, Stock, Garber & Associates General Ledger, Daxko membership system and Planning Maestro (data analysis tool).
  • Maintain strict confidentiality as appropriate.
  • Interact and communicate professionally with people at all levels both within and external to the organization.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or management; coursework in data analytics preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum 3 years internal or external Audit experience and 2 years of financial analysis experience
  • Should have significant experience with Word, Excel, databases and report writing/query software.
  • Time management skills
  • Strong analytical skills and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
  • A high level of oral and written communication skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $68,000.00

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: 
Aug 18 2019
Active Until: 
Sep 19 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit