YMCA of the USA · 4 hours ago
Vice President of Finance and HR
Wausau, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expYMCA of the USA is a leading nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to community strengthening. The Vice President of Finance and Human Resources will provide strategic leadership to ensure financial and organizational sustainability while overseeing finance, human resources, payroll, and compliance with regulations.
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Responsibilities
Build and maintain meaningful relationships with YMCA members, participants, volunteers, donors, guests, and staff; model and uphold Y policies, philosophy, and core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring in all interactions
Maintain a working knowledge of all YMCA programs and services to effectively support departments, members and guests
Provide leadership and direct supervision to the HR/PR Coordinator and Finance & Membership Controller
Oversee recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, and staff development
Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture by monitoring workflow, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of work, meeting regularly with staff to improve operations, collaborating to offer crossover of tasks and providing support as needed
Demonstrate and uphold YMCA leadership competencies and support a safe environment for all
Actively participate in Board meetings, senior management team meetings, and assigned committees
Provide oversight and direction on cash reconciliation, and organizational cash-handling policies
Oversee the annual audit process, maintain ongoing communication with external auditors, and ensure compliance with current accounting standards and legal requirements
Partner with the CEO to establish financial objectives; lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning; review and present regular financial reports and analyses; and advise the CEO on financial matters
Coach and support department leaders in budget development, financial reporting, and financial analysis to promote operational efficiency and effectiveness
Partner with the CEO, Operating Board, and Foundation Board to provide timely financial reporting, analyze trends, and recommend strategies to strengthen financial performance. Lead the preparation and presentation of financial statements and support special analytical projects as needed
Manage relationships with external professional service providers, including bankers, attorneys, accountants, insurance carriers and software vendors, ensuring high-quality services and reasonable fees
Ensure through oversite, the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of all accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory, fixed assets, and general ledger activities, as well as financial record-keeping systems
Safeguard organizational financial resources by establishing and monitoring internal controls, managing cash flow, and making informed decisions related to banking and financial activities
Lead annual renewal of all general liability, workers’ compensation, cyber and auto policies
Oversee workers’ compensation, auto, and liability insurance claims
Lead annual benefit renewal to include seeking and review of quotes and presenting options to CEO for approval. Setting up annual benefit election in Paycom as well as doing all benefit enrollment and educational presentations
Ensure employee benefit plans are competitive, compliant, and effectively administered, including required reporting and employee questions
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in business, human resources, finance or related field, or a minimum of 10 years relevant experience
Knowledge and understanding of general business matters including budget development, financial reporting, cash management, banking and payroll
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive and Teams
Knowledge, experience and proficiency in general administration, program management and development, long/short range planning and staff supervision/development
Human relations skills with the ability to relate to staff, volunteers and members
Highly motivated, mission-driven person with strong leadership and management skills
Understand the importance of the financial stability of the association along with being a visionary in planning for short and long-term growth
CPR/First Aid Certification within 6 months of hire
Preferred
Human Resources credentials of PHR, SPHR, SHRM, or SHRM-SCP preferred
Prior non-profit accounting or non-profit auditing experience is helpful
Background using Daxko and Paycom is preferred, but not required
Company
YMCA of the USA
YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs. Located in Chicago, IL, YMCA of the USA exists to serve YMCAs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Suzanne McCormick
President & CEO
Recent News
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