Vice President of Finance and Accounting

Position Overview

Our Commitment to Equity – The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism, and we will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments.

Job Summary: The Vice President of Finance & Accounting provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the YMCA of Greater Seattle’s accounting, financial operations, and compliance functions. The VP ensures strong internal controls, accurate financial reporting, and sound fiscal stewardship in alignment with the organization’s mission and strategic goals. This role oversees core accounting (audit, compliance, tax), financial operations (A/P, payroll, procurement/contracts), and treasury management while serving as a senior liaison to business units, executive leadership, and the Finance Committee of the Board.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a key advisor to the CFO/COO, executive leadership team, and Board on financial strategy, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Provide leadership and oversight to a high-performing finance and accounting team through clear direction, coaching, and accountability.
• Support organizational decision-making by delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial analysis and reporting.
• Oversee all general ledger accounting, monthly close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting while ensuring adherence to GAAP and relevant regulations.
• Direct audit preparations, 990 filings, and compliance with federal and state regulations as well as YMCA policies.
• Lead the Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Procurement & Contracts teams by driving process improvements and ensuring timely, accurate operations.
• Strengthen revenue recognition and accounts receivable processes to reduce billing errors, improve collections, and support cash flow forecasting.
• Lead treasury management strategies, including short- and long-term cash flow forecasting and reserve planning.
• Oversee the Financial Planning & Analysis function, partnering with senior leaders to assess performance, identify risks, and drive strategic initiatives.
• Champion system integrations and process improvement initiatives to enhance data quality and efficiency across financial systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible finance and accounting leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
• Experience implementing financial systems and improving cross-functional workflows.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and effectively communicate financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience in a complex, matrixed nonprofit environment is strongly preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing competing priorities with high accuracy.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards, integrity, and confidentiality in all financial activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• The ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

Benefits & Perks

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
• Retirement with generous employer contributions.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO).
• Full-time employees qualify for a 50% discount, and part-time employees qualify for a 25% discount on eligible Childcare Services.
• Compensation: $170,000 - $200,000 annually