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YMCA of Greater Seattle · 7 hours ago

Director of Accounting and Compliance

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$85K/yr - $103K/yr

5+ years exp

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is committed to equity and social justice, and they are seeking a Director of Accounting and Compliance to provide operational leadership for their accounting activities. This role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing audits, and maintaining compliance while supervising accounting staff and partnering with various teams.

Association

Responsibilities

Oversee daily accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely completion of month-end and year-end close processes

Maintain audit-ready documentation for general ledger accounts, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial schedules

Provide guidance to staff on accounting policies, fund accounting standards, and internal control practices

Support accurate revenue recognition and fund accounting in partnership with the Senior Director of Revenue & A/R and FP&A

Manage annual external audit and single audit fieldwork, including scheduling, auditor communication, and preparation of deliverables

Maintain the compliance calendar for audits, tax filings, certifications, and regulatory deadlines

Coordinate PBC items and collaborate with staff to ensure accurate, well-documented submissions

Partner with the Senior Director of Revenue & A/R on revenue-related audit schedules, compliance documentation, and revenue-recognition considerations

Serve as a primary contact for auditors and grantor desk reviews; support corrective action plans and process improvements

Contribute to the preparation of Form 990 and other compliance filings

Oversee daily cash management activities, including reconciliations, investment and borrowing administration, and short-term cash forecasting

Maintain treasury-related controls, including investment policy, cash handling guidelines, and wire transfer safeguards

Support management of banking relationships, including signatory administration and related cash management configurations

Promote strong cash stewardship and timely escalation of treasury-related risks

Oversee the full lifecycle of capital assets, including project accounting, additions, disposals, depreciation, and impairment considerations

Review and approve asset reconciliations and prepare audit schedules related to fixed assets and capital projects

Provide leadership to the Association Administration Director to promote consistent financial practices across branches

Maintain branch internal controls, escalation paths, and guidance on receivables management and write-off thresholds

Support branch administrative capability through training, standardized guidance, and consistent practices

Maintain and apply accounting policies established by Finance leadership and ensure related processes are well documented and accessible

Serve as operational lead for relevant ERP modules and support system improvements that enhance accounting accuracy, internal controls, and efficiency

Drive simplification, automation, and improved visibility through dashboards and reporting enhancements

Recruit, supervise, and develop staff with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and service to program partners

Promote collaboration across Treasury, General Ledger, and Asset Accounting functions

Assumes additional responsibilities as needed to support the mission and operational needs of the YMCA

Partner with VP Finance, FP&A, Revenue, and program teams on accounting questions, fund coding needs, and compliance considerations

Qualification

CPAAccounting experienceTreasury managementERP systemsForm 990 preparationAsset accountingFund accountingSupervisory skillsNonprofit experienceCultural competencyAttention to detailCollaborationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

Minimum 5 years' progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years supervising staff

Experience supporting external audits, single audits, and preparation of Form 990

Strong treasury or cash management experience preferred

Knowledge of asset accounting, capital project reporting, and fund accounting

Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality

Commitment to the YMCA mission and values

Preferred

CPA, CMA, or related credential preferred

Experience working in a nonprofit, human services, or grant-funded environment is strongly preferred, and familiarity with nonprofit cost allocation and fund accounting practices

Comfort working in a matrixed environment with both branch operations and administrative departments

Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.)

Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful

Experience with ERPs and revenue systems such as NetSuite, Traction Rec, or Raiser's Edge preferred