The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America
Association Director of Finance and Budget
The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America, Bellingham, Washington, us, 98227
Bellingham, Washington, is a community of 90,000 with the advantages of a larger city and the charm of a coastal town. Bellingham amenities include a robust arts scene, a thriving local and sustainable food movement, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Association Director of Finance & Budget provides leadership in financial planning, organizational budgeting, audit oversight, and fiscal policy. This position works collaboratively across departments and with external partners to ensure transparency, efficiency, and alignment between financial systems and the Y’s mission and strategic goals. The association director serves as a strategic and detail-oriented finance leader to oversee all aspects of financial management, reporting, and sustainability for our $10+million organization. This position serves as a key leader on the senior leadership team and is responsible for strengthening financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and guiding long-term fiscal strategy.
LEADERSHIP STANDARDS:
Provides assistance and support in the creation of a healthy culture within the Association consistent with the culture of Living our Cause, fosters an atmosphere of teamwork, making the Y a desirable place to work. Promotes a professional working environment.
Demonstrates commitment to the total organization by understanding the mission, strategic goals, organizational structure, and character development values.
Incorporates changes into the programs in such a way as to maximize positive outcomes; takes constructive and timely action to correct problems while consistently meeting quality standards and deadlines.
Resolves conflict by constructive problem-solving; maintains productive working relationships while mediating or resolving differences; proposes win‑win solutions.
Projects integrity and personal values, building trust and evoking the highest standards of professional ethics.
Understands and communicates to all staff the importance of focusing on members.
Demonstrates objectivity in emotional situations; exercises impartiality in problem solving and maintains patience, confidence, and composure under pressure or adverse circumstances.
Uses team‑based management to enhance effectiveness. Exercise independent thinking and takes full responsibility for results.
Exercise effective problem‑solving techniques; tackles issues directly and makes timely decisions that are based on logical conclusions and reflect factual information.
Follows through on commitments and tasks until completion without prompting or direction.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY: Everything we do at the YMCA is based on the idea that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or identity, diverse abilities, age, religion, socioeconomic status, or any other statuses or identities. Our work is focused on eliminating barriers to access, eliminating disparities in health, providing educational support, supporting working families, and growing our next generation of changemakers for our country.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including at least 3 years of leadership in a nonprofit, public, or mission‑driven organization.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial policies.
Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, grant reporting, and audit management.
Proven ability to develop and manage complex budgets across multiple departments or sites.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.
Experience with accounting software and reporting systems (Daxko, SGA, MIP, etc.).
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners to build trust and accountability.
Prior supervisory experience.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
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This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Association Director of Finance & Budget provides leadership in financial planning, organizational budgeting, audit oversight, and fiscal policy. This position works collaboratively across departments and with external partners to ensure transparency, efficiency, and alignment between financial systems and the Y’s mission and strategic goals. The association director serves as a strategic and detail-oriented finance leader to oversee all aspects of financial management, reporting, and sustainability for our $10+million organization. This position serves as a key leader on the senior leadership team and is responsible for strengthening financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and guiding long-term fiscal strategy.
LEADERSHIP STANDARDS:
Provides assistance and support in the creation of a healthy culture within the Association consistent with the culture of Living our Cause, fosters an atmosphere of teamwork, making the Y a desirable place to work. Promotes a professional working environment.
Demonstrates commitment to the total organization by understanding the mission, strategic goals, organizational structure, and character development values.
Incorporates changes into the programs in such a way as to maximize positive outcomes; takes constructive and timely action to correct problems while consistently meeting quality standards and deadlines.
Resolves conflict by constructive problem-solving; maintains productive working relationships while mediating or resolving differences; proposes win‑win solutions.
Projects integrity and personal values, building trust and evoking the highest standards of professional ethics.
Understands and communicates to all staff the importance of focusing on members.
Demonstrates objectivity in emotional situations; exercises impartiality in problem solving and maintains patience, confidence, and composure under pressure or adverse circumstances.
Uses team‑based management to enhance effectiveness. Exercise independent thinking and takes full responsibility for results.
Exercise effective problem‑solving techniques; tackles issues directly and makes timely decisions that are based on logical conclusions and reflect factual information.
Follows through on commitments and tasks until completion without prompting or direction.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY: Everything we do at the YMCA is based on the idea that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or identity, diverse abilities, age, religion, socioeconomic status, or any other statuses or identities. Our work is focused on eliminating barriers to access, eliminating disparities in health, providing educational support, supporting working families, and growing our next generation of changemakers for our country.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including at least 3 years of leadership in a nonprofit, public, or mission‑driven organization.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial policies.
Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, grant reporting, and audit management.
Proven ability to develop and manage complex budgets across multiple departments or sites.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.
Experience with accounting software and reporting systems (Daxko, SGA, MIP, etc.).
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners to build trust and accountability.
Prior supervisory experience.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
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