Ywca - Vice President Of Financial Operations

Position Summary
The Vice President of Financial Operations is responsible for the overall management of the financial decision support and reimbursement functions including budget planning, evaluation and coordination, departmental budgeting, financial decision support/business plan evaluation, expense reimbursement, strategic business plan financial, state and advocacy compliance, management information planning and implementation, financial reporting and financial components of development services including cash engagement/education, and federal regulatory compliance/evaluation. In addition to the strategic components, the VP will be responsible for developing and implementing more policies and procedures both in the finance and general operational realms.
Accountabilities
Strategy, Vision and Leadership

• Serve as the management liaison to the board and audit committee; effectively communicate and present critical financial matters at select board of directors and committee meetings.
• Advise the president and other key members of senior management on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters.
• Contribute to the development of YWCA USA's strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization.
• Represent the organization externally, as necessary, particularly in banking and lease negotiations.
• Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the president informed of all critical issues.

Team Development/Leadership

• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals, and administer salary adjustments.
• Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the finance and operations teams.
• Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development.
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results.
• Establish an ongoing comprehensive training program to educate staff regarding finance tools, policies, and procedures.

Operations

• Improve administrative and operational accounting services such as treasury management, 403-b plan, grants payment processing, payroll, accounts payable, and purchasing.
• In this capacity, the VP of Finance reports to the Chief Operations Officer and collaborates heavily with senior leadership across the organization.
• Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures.
• Provide analytical support to YWCA USA's internal management team including development of internal management reporting capabilities.
• Ensure that the YWCA USA is adhering to the strategic plan, KPIs delivering status reports to the board.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute the annual budget process.

Requirements
You will be successful in this role if you possess the following experience and core competencies

• Ability to strategize, problem solve and make sound business decisions. Experience in developing budgets and financial plans.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational and written skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Demonstrated success in financial planning and analysis, tax planning.
• Familiarity with investment management and funding sources.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll and auditing.
• Experience
• A minimum of 6, preferably 8+ years’ experience in a senior role.
• Up to date knowledge of current financial and accounting computer applications.

• Values and Proficiencies
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve high performance and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to make sound business decisions and provide valuable insights to senior management.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute financial plans that align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate financial matters to stakeholders both internally and externally.

Nice to have

• Education
• CPA designation preferred.
• Master's degree in accounting, finance, or business.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Ability to attend events.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and via phone.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday during core hours and occasionally on nights and weekends as needed.
• The role may require long periods of sitting and using a computer and may also involve some light physical tasks, such as printing, filing, etc.
• This role is required to provide proof of COVID vaccination.
• Occasional travel for meetings, events, or site visits may be required (dependent on the nature of the position and organization).
• YWCA USA is a remote first office environment; you will collaborate with colleagues who are based across the United States. You should be prepared to either work from home or a location of your choosing.

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
In order to counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity, salaries are non-negotiable for new and current employees. YWCA USA salary bands for a given staff level are benchmarked to the 75th percentile for our sector, and all new employees are paid at the entry point of those bands. Employees then have the opportunity to progress through current salary bands through the annual cost of living increases and performance-based pay increases, and into new salary bands through promotions.
Benefits

• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Leave Benefits
• Retirement Plan
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave Benefits
• Worldwide Travel Assistance (WTA)
• Flexible Spending Account
• 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.
The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.