Controller

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent preferred.
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
• Five or more years of related experience in accounting.
• Accounting experience in a nonprofit organization preferred.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience required.
• Detailed knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Adobe and software applications.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, filtering, sorting and formatting.
• Perform and complete multiple tasks or projects in a timely manner.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral skills.

• Defines tasks, milestones, and priorities for programs or projects; manages all functions of accounting and business operations, ensuring that legal and audit requirements are met, and that best practices and maximum efficiency are obtained.
• Assists CFO with the annual budget process including: issuing guidelines and procedures; training staff, auditing budgets, overseeing entered data input and preparing reports.
• Hires, trains, and oversees assigned staff, providing direct supervision. Arranges back-up for staff as needed.
• Manages the annual independent audit under the guidance of the CFO with the preparation of financial statements. Prepares or oversees the preparation of required audit schedules; maintains records; acts as liaison with audit team.
• Implements appropriate systems and internal controls to adequately safeguard the YMCAs financial resources and to provide a solid basis for accurately reporting financial data.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of outside reports.
• Oversees the month-end and year-end closings and the preparation of statements and reports. Prepares financial statements required by management, the board, and outside agencies.
• Manages or supervises accounts receivable including billing statements, tracking, and depositing receivables (i.e. Monthly Rotary billing, Title XX, etc…)

• Leads or supervises communication with branches in regards to collection of old debt.
• Leads or participates with the Association wide Business Managers Focus Group.
• Serves as resource person to management and program personnel in all matters relating to accounting and accounts payable and navigates differing stakeholder perspectives when making decisions.
• Serves as primary point of contact for Accounting Software with internal users and software vendor.
• Reviews and approves of AP invoices.
• Maintains and updates the daily cash position tracking worksheet.
• Special projects as assigned to support financial objectives.

• Communication & Influence - Writes clearly and concisely, using correct grammar, vocabulary, and appropriate tone for the message or audience. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making - Gathers relevant data to make appropriate decisions. Interprets data, feedback, and information, differentiating among assumptions, anecdotal evidence, and facts. Anticipates risk, implications and possible outcomes before taking action.
• Fiscal Management - Prepares budgets and interprets balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements and forecasts. Identifies and mitigates significant business, financial, and operating risks and financial irregularities, and communicates information to management.
• Program/Project Management - Translates organizational goals into executable plans with accountable staff and volunteers by defining tasks, milestones, and priorities. Delegates responsibilities and monitors progress towards goals. Challenges inefficient or ineffective work processes and offers constructive alternatives. Follows through on commitments with appropriate sense of urgency.

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