YMCA Finance Director

CHANGE LIVES. INCLUDING YOURS.

As the Finance Director , you will provide leadership and oversight for all financial aspects of the organization. You will support development of the operating budget, manage all accounting functions, administer accounting policies and procedures, and ensure preparation of complete and accurate financial statements.

Tim Olson, YMCA Operations Director said, "I love my job because every day we make an impact in people's lives and help strengthen our community. Whether it's a large or small thing, I know that I am a part of making a difference and am proud of the work that the Y does in our community."

Full Time, Flexible Schedule, Hybrid Work Option Available

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Pay Range Negotiable Based on Experience

You'll enjoy a fun, rewarding work environment, EXCELLENT benefits package, and FREE YMCA Membership!

Up to 75% of health insurance cost is paid for you and your family! Earn paid vacation, sick and personal time off! Retirement plan available with 8% company match !

The YMCA is a powerful non-profit association of men, women, and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We offer a wide variety of programming and wellness opportunities to individuals and families of all kinds.

The Missouri Valley Family YMCA has more than 22,000 members, serving 1 in 5 households in the Bismarck-Mandan community. The Family Wellness location opened in Mandan near Raging Rivers Waterpark in January 2017.

We are proud recipients of the Prairie Business Magazine 50 Best Places to Work award from 2018 to 2023, which recognizes ND, SD and MN employers who are nominated by their employees.

We are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent required, CPA license preferred. Five or more years of related experience required. Accounting experience in a non-profit organization preferred. Knowledge of GAAP and single audit requirements is necessary. Previous staff supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of, and expertise with, computerized accounting systems and standard business software required. The ability to maintain confidentiality is crucial.

In this role, you can look forward to:

• Managing all functions of accounting association-wide, ensuring that legal and audit requirements are met and that best practices are applied.
• Monitoring monthly financial operations and preparing analysis and reports that provide financial guidance to senior leadership and board volunteers.
• Ensuring that monthly financial reports are delivered with the highest level of accuracy and are submitted on time to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Overseeing the hiring, training, development and supervision of accounting staff.
• Serving as a resource to management and program staff in matters relating to accounting and accounts payable.
• Under the direction of the Executive Director, managing the annual budgeting process including issuing guidelines and procedures, training staff, auditing budgets, overseeing data input and preparing projections and reports.
• Managing the cash flow, including collections and receivables to ensure proper liquidity and adequate return within the risk demand deemed acceptable by the organization.
• Ensuring financial records are properly maintained and internal controls are in place, communicated consistently and implemented across the organization. Implementing appropriate systems and internal controls to adequately safeguard the YMCA’s financial resources and to provide a solid basis for accurately reporting financial data.
• Overseeing and certifying the annual audit and contacting outside auditors periodically to maintain communication and keep them informed of changes.
• Overseeing preparation of tax returns including the IRS Form 990 and any other financial forms required from the state or federal government and/or reports required from grant funds.
• Performing all necessary banking operations including maintaining the checking balance, reconciling monthly account and transferring funds as needed.
• Preparing daily work including journal entries and adjusting entries. Reconciling all subsidiaries to general ledger.

Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.

Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.

Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.

Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

Y-USA Multi-Team Leader Certification preferred.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.