YWCA Nashville & Middle TN

Vice President, Controller

YWCA Nashville & Middle TN

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Job Summary

Oversees the financial, operational, and technological activities of the YWCA. These functional areas include accounting, billing, financial planning and forecasting, IT/ technology, treasury management, risk management, property/facilities management, and administration.  This position supervises the Accounting and Operations/Facilities Management team.

Relationships and Contacts

Within the organization: Initiates and maintains close working relationships with the Chief Operating Officer & SVP of Compliance, Leadership Team, and staff.

Outside the organization: Initiates and maintains close working relationships with board members, vendors, donors, and volunteers. 

Job Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities

  • Oversees the daily operations of the Finance department, ensuring accurate, GAAP-compliant, and timely fiscal administration.
  • Hires and supervises accounting and administrative staff and designated vendors (IT/technology and facilities management, and others as specified by CFO & SVP of Compliance, providing performance management in a consistent and timely manner.
  • Assists the Chief Financial Officer & SVP of Compliance and other appropriate staff in developing budget forecasts and in long- and short-term financial planning including capital expenditure budgets for the agency.
  • Develops or assists in the development of performance measures that support the YWCA’s strategic direction.
  • Manages cash flow and forecasting and directs all financial and project-based accounting.
  • Oversees the daily operations of the administration functions, ensuring efficient, maximum usage of all administrative outcome areas (i.e. technology, property, and designated administrative staffing and coverage).
  • Ensures that accurate monthly financial reports are prepared and presented per established schedules.
  • Ensures financial activities of the organization are conducted according to generally accepted accounting principles for not-for-profit corporations.
  • Assists independent auditors with the annual A-133 organization audit.
  • Assists independent auditors with the preparation of the organization’s annual 990 return.
  • Ensures the Indirect Cost Plan is prepared and submitted in a timely fashion.
  • Ensures the organization’s Charitable Solicitation renewal is prepared and submitted in a timely fashion.
  • Manages all grant billing processes, ensuring that invoices are generated in compliance with relevant grant agreements.
  • Ensures that the organization is in compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements related to financial information and reports.
  • Manages organization’s capital projects by negotiating with vendors, managing vendors to budget and timelines, and assisting in funding projects as designated by the CFO & SVP of Compliance.
  • Responsible for the organization’s Treasury Management including line of credit borrowings.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Prepares, implements, and monitors monthly and annual budgets.
  • Reviews present internal controls and implements internal control procedures.
  • Ensures that the organization’s physical facilities are operating at maximum efficiency and usage, with minimal operational deficiencies or compromises.
  • Develops and revises financial and managerial accounting policies and procedures.
  • Performs other related duties assigned by the Chief Operating Officer & SVP of Compliance.
  • Provides backup support for facility-related emergencies during and after normal business hours.
  • When necessary, responds to IT-related issues during and after normal business

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

The position requires at least 10 years of experience, with a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a similar area of focus (Master’s degree preferred). Minimum 5 years of nonprofit fiscal management and operations experience including supervisory experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit for extended periods working on a computer.

Other Requirements

  • The position requires the incumbent to have a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and a clean driving record for the last three years.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, when needed.

Skill Competencies

  • High proficiency with Financial Edge NXT accounting software, Questica budgeting software, and Microsoft Office Products; demonstrated experience with other accounting/general ledger software may be substituted for Financial Edge NXT.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in budget development, particularly budgets with a high percentage of grant funding.
  • Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
  • Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with success in presenting information with clarity and precision to a wide variety of audiences.
  • (Already stated above.) High follow-through.
  • Demonstrated respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. 
  • Willingness to support the mission of the YWCA and ability to convey its importance both verbally and in writing 

Additional Information

Benefits

Work with us and receive:

  • 10 Paid Holidays.
  • Employer Paid Medical.
  • Employer Paid Long Term Disability.
  • Parental Leave.
  • 2 Floating Holidays.
  • Employer Paid Vision.
  • Employer Paid $25K Life.
  • Health Reimbursement.

How to Apply

For faster consideration, please use the link below to apply:

https://apply.appone.com/job/669ea59e28437ed2c4b9e95a

Details

  • Date Posted: July 23, 2024
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Accounting / Financial Management
  • Service Area: Social / Human Services
  • Start Date: 07/22/2024
  • Salary Range: $95,000-$100,000
  • Working Hours: 40 hrs/wk