Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The VP of Finance & Accounting (VPFA) at the Eugene Family YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while also overseeing the internal control, compliance, and improvement of YMCA finances and business functions.
Manage and monitor financial operations. Prepare financial reports and analyses including forecast scenarios and proforma development; ensure that all accounting reports and transactions are prepared on a timely basis
Complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly tactical financial responsibilities such as personally processing AR/AP, updating and reconciling the balance sheet, closing the month and fiscal year, and completing and submitting financial reports
Manage, respond to, and ensure accurate completion of key annual compliance and risk mitigation reports; including the audit, 990, and various grant financial reports, etc.
Establish, oversee and maintain an internal control system to ensure that financial transactions are based upon established policies and procedures as required by various regulatory agencies
Work closely with leadership on issues that affect financial outcomes and provide guidance and recommendations to executives and leadership staff
In conjunction with organizational leaders, oversee the drafting and completion of timely and thorough budgets and forecasts
Ensure financial management of grants and timely submission of their financial reports
Review, update, and/or develop internal controls and financial policies
Oversee the operations of the finance/accounting and information systems and platforms
Supervise and provide leadership to assigned finance and accounting staff (including recruitment, retention, performance management and disciplinary action as appropriate); and their core functions, such as collections, third-party billing, and finances
Develop performance indicators for tracking strategic objectives
Oversee the Y’s PCI compliance
Work closely with the CEO, and other senior leaders, to achieve the Y’s strategic financial and operational goals
Interpret financial statements and reports; identify potential liabilities
Create previously unknown, strategic, or original financial approaches that allow the Y to elevate its financial sophistication, solve complex problems, and increase understanding in relation to best practices. These strategies and approaches could have a critical financial impact on the Y’s overall performance and future
Ensure organizational finance and accounting functions are consistent with the Y’s policies and procedures
Oversee the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) in accordance with Y policies
Responsible for maintaining the Y’s procurement schedule for various vendors, and suppliers to ensure alignment with documented timeframes, policies, and procedures
Requires frequent interactions to create, negotiate, and enact strategically important agreements in ways that require tact, timeliness, and trustworthiness. These relationships and interactions entail work with key vendors, partners, volunteers, and department leaders. Relationships will include banks, lenders, funders, partners, and auditors
Must possess a genuine and authentic ability to engage with a very wide and diverse group of key Y stakeholders, partners, and members in ways that are caring, honest, respectful, and responsive
Provide excellent customer service and care for all including but not limited to internal and external customers, members, residents, visitors, clients, patrons, vendors, suppliers, members of the public, volunteers, and staff
Participates in various standing committees and temporary task forces as needed
Complete and maintain all required or supervisor-requested trainings by requested deadlines
Must maintain a current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability throughout entire term of employment
Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential always
Provide support to CEO and other Y employees and completes other duties as assigned
The Eugene Family YMCA is committed to creating an environment of mutual recognition where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Y believes that diversity, inclusion, and a sense of purpose and belonging in the workplace are critical to the achievement of our mission. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
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