Finance Director

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• Free uniforms

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 Finance Director at the Family YMCA of Black Hawk County serves on the leadership team; oversees and manages financial matters (w/ direction from Auditors), payroll, development activities, investments and information systems; and provides strategic direction and leadership for YMCA business operations and initiatives.

The Finance Director also positions the Y as a community convener and collaborator to address critical social issues.

$49,000+ annually (salary commensurate with experience)

As the Finance Director, you are a critical component to leading the Y Association healthy fiscal accountability. Through engagement, accountability, and meaningful connections, you create the cornerstone of their success.

• Support the mission of the YMCA.
• Incorporate YMCA character development (Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility) into daily routine and interactions with staff and members.
• Ensure that the fiscal strength of the YMCA is a priority.

• Provide balanced daily reports of all income and expenses.
• Maintain accounts and personnel files.
• Process childcare payments for third‑party billing (HHS, Head Start, CACFP, and other childcare agencies).
• Process membership payments for third‑party billing (Optum, Tivity, Ash Link, Molina, and others as needed).
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly in conjunction with outside accountant.
• Prepare adjusting, reversing, and closing journal entries with outside accountant.
• Oversee payroll management functions with third‑party vendor (validate payroll files, quarterly payroll taxes, W‑2s, and process paychecks).
• Administer insurance and employee retirement fund.
• Lead accountability with all staff through purchase orders and paid time off.
• Prepare and submit annual reporting to YMCA of the USA; coordinate annual grant reporting and metric tracking with department directors.
• Prepare materials for the annual audit process; meet with auditors to update any changes within the YMCA and ensure all accounting standards and legal requirements are met.
• Coordinate with CEO, Volunteers, and Staff for all special fundraising events.
• Maintain current, accurate files for all prospects, donations, and grants in conjunction with the Executive Assistant.

• Follow procedures/practices regarding payroll, invoices, payments, credit cards, and purchase orders.
• Educate staff on employee policies and procedures for handling money, budgets, and forecasts.
• Implement procedures for permanent payroll/invoices/tax preparation.

• Monitor income and expenses; stay within budget for all programs. Report variances to CEO with explanations by the stated deadline.
• Develop annual budget with detailed explanations, data, and metrics to support budget assumptions.
• Prepare monthly financial reports by department and branch; distribute accordingly.
• Conduct monthly finance committee meetings for corporate and branches.
• Answer questions regarding variances from budget.
• Provide weekly reports for payables, receivables, credit card statements.
• Provide monthly cash‑flow and balance reports.
• In cooperation with CEO and Finance Committee, develop, monitor, and implement the annual budget.

• BA/BS in business, accounting, human services, or related field or equivalent experience (MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred).
• 3‑5 years of substantial experience in accounting and fiscal management.
• Non‑profit experience a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of general business matters: budget development, financial reporting, cash management, business taxes, banking, and debt financing.
• Volunteer management experience a plus but not required.
• Demonstrated fundraising success.
• Demonstrated success in communications, training, and conflict management.
• Experience effectively managing a staff team.
• Experience creating and managing donor tracking and stewardship systems.

Work towards obtaining Multi‑Team Leader Certification.