VP of Finance and Administration

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Greater Burlington YMCA is seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President of Finance and Administration to join our senior leadership team. This critical role is responsible for the financial health, administrative operations, and overall efficiency of our organization. The VP of Finance and Administration will work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and department leaders to oversee financial planning, budgeting, and compliance, while also leading administrative functions by overseeing HR, IT, and risk management. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the long-term sustainability and impact of a mission-driven nonprofit organization.

Schedule and Location

This is a full-time, exempt position based out of the Greater Burlington YMCA’s admin building at 126 College Street in downtown Burlington, Vermont. Work is primarily conducted onsite during regular business hours, with occasional offsite meetings or responsibilities at other Y locations. We offer a hybrid work schedule that allows full-time administrative staff to work remotely up to two days per week, based on organizational needs and leadership responsibilities.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At the Y, you’ll be part of a passionate team committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We offer :

• A mission-focused culture that promotes teamwork, purpose, and impact
• Competitive compensation and meaningful leadership opportunities
• A hybrid work schedule for full-time administrative staff (up to 2 remote days per week)
• Comprehensive benefits, including :

Health, dental, and free vision insurance

What You’ll Do

Develop and manage the organization’s annual budget in collaboration with the CEO and department leaders. Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, financial reporting, cash flow, investments, and audits. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local nonprofit regulations.

Partner with the CEO and Board of Directors to support long-term planning and financial sustainability. Provide detailed financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling to inform strategy and organizational growth.

Supervise human resources, IT, compliance, and other administrative functions to ensure efficient and effective internal operations. Implement policies, systems, and procedures that support organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

Recruit, train, and mentor staff in finance and administration. Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. Provide professional development and leadership opportunities within the team.

Work cross-functionally with senior leadership to align financial and administrative operations with programmatic objectives. Serve as a trusted advisor to internal departments and ensure operational excellence across the organization.

Oversee risk management strategies, including insurance policies, legal compliance, and internal controls. Ensure that the organization adheres to nonprofit governance best practices.

Present financial reports and updates to the Board and relevant committees. Provide insights and recommendations on budgeting, cash flow, and strategic priorities.

Requirements : Qualifications

Work Environment and 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.