About the role
Join a thriving Central New Jersey Association leading the Finance Department.
Job Description The Vice President of Finance is mission-driven, strategic, and an operationally strong partner who serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President of Finance will provide leadership, oversight, and stewardship of all financial operations for a multi-branch nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Vice President of Finance serves as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, Finance Committee, and senior leadership team while maintaining hands-on oversight of all accounting, financial reporting, compliance, audit, budgeting, forecasting, and treasury functions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- Seven or more years of progressive financial leadership experience.
- Strong experience in accounting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and reporting.
- CPA, MBA, or nonprofit experience preferred.
Essential Functions Executive & Strategic Leadership
- Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop and execute strategic and financial objectives.
- Acts as a strategic advisor to the CEO, Board and Finance Committee.
- Provides leadership, mentoring, training and coaching to the Finance Department team.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support organizational decision-making.
- Leads long-range financial planning and sustainability initiatives working closely with the CEO and COO.
- Participate in capital planning, and growth initiatives.
Financial Management & Analysis
- Direct all aspects of financial management and reporting.
- Lead annual operating and capital budgets.
- Assist with debt management and serve planning.
- Prepare monthly financial statements, dashboard and KPI reporting.
- Oversee financial reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
- Manage cash flow, investments, banking relationships, and financial risk management.
Accounting and Compliance
- Oversee General Ledger, AP, AR, Fixed Assets and Grant Accounting.
- Administration of YERDI fund contributions.
- Serve as primary liaison to external auditors.
- Coordinate annual audits and tax filings.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, YMCA standards and grants are adhered to.
Leadership and Team Developmen t
- Lead and develop finance staff.
- Foster accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Promote financial literacy and accountability throughout the YMCA.
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