Vice President of Accounting

Vice President of Accounting
 
The YMCA of Greater Boston is seeking an outgoing, self-motivated, detail-oriented Vice President of Accounting for our Associate Office at the Huntington Ave YMCA.   In this position, you are responsible for managing the organization’s core accounting, reporting, and compliance activities. Working closely with the CFO and key internal partners, this role ensures accurate, timely financial data, maintains strong internal controls, supports budgeting and forecasting processes, and leads execution of critical finance operations. The Vice President of Accounting oversees daily accounting functions while actively contributing to financial analysis, problem-solving, and operational improvements. The Vice President of Accounting will have responsibility for the following key areas:

 

1.     Oversees the YMCA of Greater Boston’s (YGB) accounting and reporting practices, the preparation of its financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders, and the financial planning and forecasting of operating, capital, and overall cash flows.

2.     Manages the annual external audit and completion of tax and other reporting requirements. Ensures proper internal accounting controls and develops best practices for contract and grant compliance and reporting.

3.     Advises senior management on financial, tax, and business planning issues. Maintains continuous and proactive lines of communication, keeping the CFO and Executive team informed of all critical financial issues. Collaborates with the CFO in the management of Finance, Investment, Audit, and Risk committee meetings.

4.     Promotes a culture of high performance and continuous improvement around financial processes that values learning, commitment to quality, and customer service.
5.    Serves as a leader on the Senior Leadership team and manages and leads a team of 9 direct reports.