Vice President of Finance and HR

Overview

Come and join the Woodson YMCA in Wausau, WI for best-in-class facilities, teams and benefits!

POSITION SUMMARY: This position advances the mission of the Woodson YMCA, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Vice President of Finance and Human Resources will provide strategic leadership to ensure the Association’s financial and organizational sustainability. This role oversees finance, human resources, payroll, benefits, insurance, banking, and information systems.

It effectively does this by ensuring operations are carried out with integrity, accuracy, and accountability in compliance with GAAP and applicable employment regulations, enabling the Y to effectively serve its community.

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, human resources, finance or related field, or a minimum of 10 years relevant experience.
• Human Resources credentials of PHR, SPHR, SHRM, or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Prior non-profit accounting or non-profit auditing experience is helpful.
• Knowledge and understanding of general business matters including budget development, financial reporting, cash management, banking and payroll.
• Background using Daxko and Paycom is preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Drive and Teams.
• Knowledge, experience and proficiency in general administration, program management and development, long/short range planning and staff supervision/development
• Human relations skills with the ability to relate to staff, volunteers and members.
• Highly motivated, mission-driven person with strong leadership and management skills.
• Understand the importance of the financial stability of the association along with being a visionary in planning for short and long-term growth.
• CPR/First Aid Certification within 6 months of hire.

• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with YMCA members, participants, volunteers, donors, guests, and staff; model and uphold Y policies, philosophy, and core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring in all interactions.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all YMCA programs and services to effectively support departments, members and guests.
• Provide leadership and direct supervision to the HR/PR Coordinator and Finance & Membership Controller
• Oversee recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, and staff development.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture by monitoring workflow, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of work, meeting regularly with staff to improve operations, collaborating to offer crossover of tasks and providing support as needed.
• Demonstrate and uphold YMCA leadership competencies and support a safe environment for all.
• Actively participate in Board meetings, senior management team meetings, and assigned committees.
• Provide oversight and direction on cash reconciliation, and organizational cash-handling policies.
• Oversee the annual audit process, maintain ongoing communication with external auditors, and ensure compliance with current accounting standards and legal requirements.
• Partner with the CEO to establish financial objectives; lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning; review and present regular financial reports and analyses; and advise the CEO on financial matters.
• Coach and support department leaders in budget development, financial reporting, and financial analysis to promote operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Partner with the CEO, Operating Board, and Foundation Board to provide timely financial reporting, analyze trends, and recommend strategies to strengthen financial performance. Lead the preparation and presentation of financial statements and support special analytical projects as needed.
• Manage relationships with external professional service providers, including bankers, attorneys, accountants, insurance carriers and software vendors, ensuring high-quality services and reasonable fees.
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