Director Of Accounting

Director of Accounting - Crown Family YMCA

The Crown Family YMCA is seeking a Director of Accounting to provide strong financial leadership and ensure our operations run with accuracy and transparency. Reporting to the Vice President of Accounting and Controller, this role supports staff across the organization with exceptional financial service and guidance. The Director of Accounting also represents the Y in key external relationships, working with government agencies, auditors, and financial institutions.

As part of the YMCA, your work contributes directly to strengthening our community through responsible stewardship of our resources.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 annually, based on experience.

Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:

• Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
• Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
• Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Prepare month-end journal entries and review entries from other members of the team
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and year-end analyses via reports and account reconciliations. Will also be reviewing work prepared by other team members.
• Assist others to reconcile accounting inaccuracies or imbalances.
• Assist with internal audits by creating schedules and complying with requests from the auditors
• Assist with external reporting requirements such as the preparation/completion of financials statements, footnotes to the financial statements, surveys, and various tax forms
• Assist with ensuring that accounting practices are in compliance with GAAP and the Association's policies
• Maintain proper internal controls
• Identify solutions to discrepancies
• Collaborate with other departments and centers on behalf of the Accounting/Finance department
• Create how-to documents and guides
• Provide training and support to other YMCA staff members
• Other tasks as assigned

Minimum and Preferred Requirements:

• B.A. or B.S. in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years' experience in NFP accounting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Resourcefulness and quick-thinking nature to troubleshoot new and critical technical issues as they arise
• Willingness to adapt to an environment with a rapid pace of change
• Strong drive to provide excellent customer service and experience, with an awareness of prioritization of tasks and time
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills
• Positive and helpful attitude
• Interest in working in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must maintain confidentiality of all payroll, HR, and financial information
• Availability to travel to select YMCA locations as needed.
• Availability for evening and weekend hours as needed (40 hours per week total)