Finance and Business Manager in Oskaloosa, Iowa at Mahaska County YMCA

The Finance and Business Director leads the YMCA’s financial operations and human resources functions, ensuring accurance, transparency, and compliance with all accounting standards, legal requirements, and YMCA policies. This position oversees budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, benefits administration, audits, and financial planning, and serves as a strategic advisor to the CEO and YMCA Board of Directors. This role ensures that the Y maintains a sound financial position to support its mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Essential Functions:
1. Direct and oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, fixed assets, grants, and bank reconciliations.
2. Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
3. Implements appropriate systems and internal controls to adequately safeguard the YMCAs financial resources and to provide a solid basis for accurately reporting financial data.
4. Lead the annual budget development process and provide budgetary guidance to departments.
5. Manage payroll processing and related tax filings, benefits enrollment, and retirement plan submissions.
6. Administer and ensure compliance with all human resources policies and labor laws, including onboarding, personnel records, background checks, and compensation systems.
7. Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and YMCA finance standards.
8. Coordinate the annual financial audit and preparation of the IRS 990 tax form. Maintain accurate records and serve as liaison with external auditors.
9. Support grant administration including financial tracking and reporting for federal, state, local, and private funding sources.
10. Ensure timely submission of all financial reports to YMCA of the USA and governmental entities.
11. Support the YMCA’s fundraising and campaign efforts through financial reporting, donor stewardship, and audit documentation.
12. Monitor cash flow and develop financial forecasts and analysis for strategic planning.
13. Provide technology and systems oversight for financial operations in collaboration with IT support vendors.
14. Serve as a member of the leadership team and provide financial insight to support decision-making.

The successful candidate will possess a high attention to detail, commitment to cleanliness and the ability to work independently. Dependable, punctual, and flexible with scheduling. Ability to lift, move, and carry supplies or equipment as required.
The YMCA has a mission-driven team environment and this position has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

YMCA Benefits include:
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan once vested
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Leadership and Professional development opportunities
• YMCA Program discounts
• YMCA membership

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required. CPA or MBA preferred.
2. Minimum of 5 years of financial management experience, preferably in a nonprofit or YMCA environment.
3. Proven knowledge of accounting software, budget preparation, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
4. Strong knowledge of GAAP, audit preparation, and grant reporting.
5. Experience managing HR systems and understanding of employment law preferred.
6. Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
7. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with integrity.