Controller, YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City - Association Office

Description

The Controller supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Controller at YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City stewards the Y’s cause, promoting and protecting the brand and reputation as a global, inclusive organization within the community. The Controller supports development of the operating budget, manages all accounting functions, administers approved accounting policies and procedures, and ensures preparation of complete and accurate financial statements.

OUR CULTURE:

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Hires, trains, supervises, develops and manages all accounting staff and budgets, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll and general accounting areas.
• Designs practices, processes, and procedures for strong fiscal management.
• Maintains an accounting system to accomplish the proper recording and reporting of all operations, transactions, assets and liabilities of the YMCA for all funds.
• Maintains records, and prepares various internal and external reports, including reports for various federal and state agencies.
• Prepares the IRS Form 990 tax return.
• Prepares financial statements required by management, the board, and outside agencies.
• Serves as resource person to management and program personnel in all matters relating to accounting and accounts payable and navigates differing stakeholder perspectives when making decisions.
• Facilitates key functions such as annual independent audit. Conducts special internal audits, accounting studies, analyses and cost studies as required. Provides recommendations.
• Develops and maintains key relationships, including with banks and insurers.
• Supervises or prepares reconciliations of all YMCA bank accounts on a monthly basis.
• Coordinates and supervises operating cash flow management.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be PR/CPR, AED, O2, First Aid certified. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Experience supervising an accounting department preferred.
• CPA license required.
• Knowledge of and experience with not-for-profit accounting, computerized systems and PC computing software also required.
• Knowledge of banks, banking systems and cash management.
• Ability to develop and use spreadsheets and standard business software systems.
• Ten-key by touch, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills also required.