Chief Financial Officer

New York
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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides direction and leadership for YMCA finance and business operations. Oversees the YMCA’s accounting practices, the maintenance of the organization’s fiscal records, and the preparation of the organization’s financial reports. Ensures a system of strong internal controls and maintains fiscal soundness. Manages the annual external audit, the 990 tax return and the preparation of information for outside funders.

This role offers a hybrid work structure where the CFO can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on the demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Manages and develops the structure of a small Finance Department, consisting of a CFO, a Bookkeeper and a Controller, supported by a modern suite of integrated financial and productivity tools.
  • Ensure all legal and audit requirements are met and that best practices and maximum efficiency are obtained.
  • Hires, trains, and oversees assigned staff, providing direct supervision. Arranges back-up
  • for staff as needed.
  • 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 and YMCA Finance Committee.
  • Oversees and provides leadership to the annual budget process including: issuing guidelines and procedures; training staff, auditing budgets, overseeing data input and preparing reports.
  • Implements appropriate systems and internal controls to adequately safeguard the YMCA’s 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 and the preparation of statements and reports.
  • Critical role in determining proper levels of insurance for both liability and health insurance; including the review and negotiation of insurance.
  • Involved in the development and adherence of risk management policies and procedures.
  • Provide strategic data analysis.
  • Manages cash flow and forecasting to ensure the operational and capital needs can be met.
  • Manage and track the performance of the Y’s endowment fund in keeping with the policies and investment guidelines established by the Investment Committee.
  • Staff liaison with Finance, Investment and Audit Committee.
  • Treasurer of the organization

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FROST VALLEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
  • Ten or more years of related experience in accounting.
  • Accounting experience in a non-profit organization preferred.
  • Previous supervisory experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of, and expertise with, computerized accounting systems and standard business software (Paylocity, Blackbaud NXT, Raisers Edge NXT)

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 10 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.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: December 1, 2024

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