Vice President of Finance and Accounting
- Seattle, WA
- $170,000-200,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.Job SummaryThe Vice President of Finance & Accounting provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the YMCA of Greater Seattle’s accounting, financial operations, and compliance functions. This role ensures strong internal controls, accurate financial reporting, and sound fiscal stewardship in alignment with the organization’s mission and strategic goals. The VP is a key leader in driving process improvements, strengthening treasury management, and optimizing the effectiveness of revenue and accounts receivable operations.This position oversees core accounting (audit, compliance, tax), financial operations (A/P, payroll, procurement/contracts), and treasury management, while also serving as a senior liaison to business units, executive leadership, and the Finance Committee of the Board. The VP plays a vital role in cross-functional planning, technology integration, and continuous improvement initiatives to support financial excellence.What You Will Get From Working at The Y
- Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- Retirement with generous employer contributions
- Free access to mental health resources
- Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
- Full-time employees qualify for a 50% discount, and part-time employees qualify for a 25% discount, on eligible Childcare Services.
- Serve as a key advisor to the CFO/COO, executive leadership team, and Board and its committees on financial strategy, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
- Provide leadership and oversight to a high-performing finance and accounting team through clear direction, coaching, and accountability.
- Support organizational decision-making by delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial analysis and reporting
- Oversee all general ledger accounting, monthly close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Ensure timely and clean audits, 990 preparation, and adherence to GAAP, federal and state regulations, and YMCA policies.
- Maintain and update fund accounting policies and develop technical accounting memos as needed.
- Lead the Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Procurement & Contracts teams with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and service orientation.
- Drive improvements in procurement and payroll processes, including evaluating outsourcing or automation options as appropriate.
- Ensure efficient and compliant purchasing and contract management aligned with organizational risk tolerance
- Strengthen revenue recognition and accounts receivable processes to reduce billing errors, improve collections, and support cash flow forecasting.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and funders to improve grant billing, receivables management, and restricted revenue tracking.
- Lead the organization’s treasury management strategy, including short- and long-term cash flow forecasting and reserve planning
- Provide strategic oversight and leadership of the Financial Planning & Analysis function, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and financial goals.
- Partner with senior leaders to assess financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and drive forward-looking strategies.
- Ensure robust variance analysis, reporting accuracy, and the integration of FP&A with accounting and treasury functions.
- Champion system integrations and process improvement initiatives to reduce manual workarounds and enhance data quality.
- Lead cross-functional efforts to improve data flow between source systems (e.g., TractionRec, Raiser’s Edge, NSPB, UltraCamp) and the general ledger.
- Partner with FP&A and IT teams to ensure alignment between financial operations and forecasting, reporting, and planning platforms
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of progressively responsible finance and accounting leadership experience.
- Deep knowledge of nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
- Experience implementing financial systems and improving cross-functional workflows.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, drive collaboration, and communicate financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
- Experience in a complex, matrixed nonprofit environment strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and present findings to senior management.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
- Commitment to upholding ethical standards, integrity, and confidentiality in all financial activities.
- Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
- The ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
- Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
- Are very adaptable.
- Have high ownership and strong work ethic.
- Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.
- Truly enjoy being of service to people.
- Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together.
- Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Honesty
- Caring
- Passion for Excellence