Vice President of Finance/Controller

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.

Be part of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, a vibrant nonprofit with a rich history of nearly 165 years of community service! With a budget of $45 million and multiple revenue streams, including grants and earned income, we’re committed to making a difference in both Kansas and Missouri.

When you join our team of approximately 1,200 associates, you’ll have the opportunity to impact lives in the greater Kansas City area.

Provides overall leadership for the organization by analyzing, interpreting and controlling the organization’s daily accounting and financial records.

Manage the department by providing information, primarily financial in nature, about all company activities that will assist management and other users in making educated economic decisions about the company’s future.

Hiring Range : $89,000 $98,000

Benefits :

• Professional development training
• FREE Y family membership
• Medical / Vision / Dental
• Y Retirement Fund

OUR CULTURE :

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day.

We are cause-driven : We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. We are welcoming : we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine : we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful : we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing : we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined : above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Oversee the activities of the Finance Department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, annual audits and annual budgets.
• Lead the activities of the Finance Department, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, petty cash, expense reports and cash control.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable to ensure the accurate and timely management of all Accounts Receivable aging components including billings and cash receipts to ensure systems reflect accurate financial data.
• Recruit, coach, develop and evaluate associates.
• Lead the annual budget process organization-wide.
• Facilitate financial and budget training for associates to ensure understanding of financial statements, concepts, financial systems and other tools necessary to manage day to day operations.
• Assist Chief Financial Officer with fiscal analysis.
• Serve as a member of the organization’s leadership team.
• Prepare / Oversee preparation of reports required by regulatory agencies and partnership agreements including bank ratio reporting.
• Oversee all month end and year end closing processes and preparation of corresponding month end and year-end financial reports.
• Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective internal controls.
• Responsible for working with CPA firm on annual financial statement audit.
• Oversee and / or prepare Annual Form 990 for all entities of the Organization.
• Serve as liaison to Finance Committee and prepare reports and attend meetings.
• Responsible for working in conjunction with IT to ensure that all systems are tracking, recording, and reporting accurate financial and statistical data.
• Respond to Chief Financial Officer as assigned with accurate and timely work to facilitate their financial needs.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports.
• Participate and attend special events and fundraising activities in support of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university.
• Seven years of accounting managerial experience.
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and monitoring department budget.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to analyze, organize, summarize and articulate complex legal and financial information.
• Able to make independent and sound decisions in a fast paced environment.
• Able to exercise high levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Exceptional computer skills in the operation and functioning of all programs used by the organization, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; and accounting software.
• Credibility, ethical and full disclosure.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• MBA or Professional Designation of CPA or CMA.
• Demonstrated accounting leadership experience in a complex multiple location organization.
• Experience with managing a $30 million or more accounting system for an organization.

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