Finance Director

The YMCA of the Fox Cities is hiring a Finance Director with a track record of supervising teams and preparing financial statements, ready to advance into a higher-impact leadership role.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

In this role, you’ll join a dedicated team and supervise individuals responsible for preparing accurate monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

As our chief accountant, you will assist the VP of Finance in managing all financial accounting, internal controls, and budgeting operations to ensure the fiscal health and stability of one of the largest nonprofits in northeastern Wisconsin.

• Recruit, hire, train, and develop a high performing staff.
• Review and evaluate staff performance for four positions within the team covering accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general accounting.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities and schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely completion of deliverables.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and other financial transactions while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Review internal financial statements for accuracy and readiness for final presentation.
• Support the annual independent audit and 990 preparation by coordinating requests, preparing documentation, and facilitating information gathering.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting & finance, including 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with nonprofit fund accounting.
• Previous leadership experience developing and managing a finance team.
• Strong ability to delegate to and motivate team members.
• Proven project management skills and advanced experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to prepare financial statements for leadership, governance, and outside agencies.

Come join us at the Y, work that matters!

Full-time benefits of joining our team:

• Free Family YMCA membership
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off, holiday and sick time off
• Discounts on programs, classes, child care, and more!
• Y Retirement Plan and 403(B) Retirement Option

Click here to view a summary of our Full-Time Benefits.

At the Y, you will have the opportunity to grow in a professional, supportive environment.

Here, you can apply your experience, knowledge and abilities, while discovering new talents within yourself as you affect positive change in the lives of those around you.

The benefits of working at the YMCA stay with you for a lifetime.

Discover your passion at the Y!

The YMCA is for all.

We make sure that everyone, no matter their age, gender, race, ability, or any other identifier, is welcomed as part of the YMCA family.

We are proud to celebrate diversity as an equal opportunity workplace.