Chief Financial Officer/VP of Finance, YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City

Description

The CFO/VP of Finance supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Chief Financial Officer at the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City serves on the CEO’s senior leadership team; oversees and manages financial matters, investments and information systems; and provides strategic direction and leadership for YMCA business operations and initiatives. The Chief Financial Officer also positions the Y as a community convener and collaborator to address critical social issues.

The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading non-profit organizations strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities across the country, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver lasting personal and social change. The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City engages more than 250,000 men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the community’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors across central and western Oklahoma. YMCA of the USA website: ymca.org, YMCA OKC website: ymcaokc.org

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.

OPERATIONAL BUDGET AND PROJECTS:

The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City operates with an annual budget of $37 million. We are currently undergoing a significant capital campaign, collaborating with strategic partners to replace 4-5 branches and make substantial updates to our resident camp, with total constructions costs between $30 million and $37 million per branch and $4 million in resident camp updates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitors monthly financial operations, prepares analysis and reports, and gives guidance to executive and operating staff. Works closely with operations staff on issues that affect financial outcome. Secures and allocates program or project resources so that strategic objectives can be achieved. Prepares specific recommendations. 
• Reviews, updates, and/or develops internal control systems for the YMCA and oversees internal
  audits which check for compliance on a variety of policies and standards. Provides recommendations for improvement.
• Manages the staff and oversees the operations of the accounting/finance, information systems and other assigned departments.
• Oversees and certifies the annual audit and meets periodically with the outside auditors to maintain communications and keep them informed of changes in the YMCA. Ensures that current accounting standards and legal requirements are met.
• Actively engages the board in challenging conversations and decision making to advance the Y's impact. Works directly with assigned committee(s) of the board (e.g., Finance, Insurance, Investment, Audit) to build volunteer relationships, develop policies, monitor their implementation and meet the related needs of the board.
• Anticipates trends and their implications on the future of the organization. Manages investments, under the direction of the Investment Committee, and within the risk tolerance expressed by the Board via the asset allocation policy.
• Develops performance indicators and measurement systems for tracking strategic plan objectives. Evaluates current business models and leads efforts to modify or redesign business models where necessary.
• Oversees preparation of reports to United Way, YMCA of the USA and governmental agencies. Oversees preparation of tax returns including IRS Form 990.
• Oversees the development of the annual operating budget, including all branch budgets. Guides the organization to make tough choices about what to stop, start, and continue. Works closely with operations staff to ensure that branch budgets are well-planned, realistic, and prepared in a timely manner.
• Manages tax-exempt bond transactions and files all necessary reports. Establishes, maintains and/or monitors all banking and financing relationships.
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