Director of Accounting and Compliance

Position Overview

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice, dedicated to removing systemic barriers and fostering equity. The Director of Accounting and Compliance provides operational leadership for the YMCA of Greater Seattle’s accounting activities, cash and treasury operations, audit execution, and internal controls. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Accounting, this role supervises a team and partners with accounting, revenue, FP&A, branch leadership, and program teams to ensure a timely close, smooth audits, and sound compliance practices. Stewarding our financial resources is critical to sustaining our mission of building a community where all individuals can develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely completion of month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for general ledger accounts, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial schedules.
• Provide guidance on accounting policies, fund accounting standards, and internal control practices to staff.
• Support accurate revenue recognition and fund accounting in collaboration with related teams.
• Manage annual external audit and single audit fieldwork, including scheduling, auditor communication, and deliverable preparation.
• Maintain the compliance calendar for audits, tax filings, certifications, and regulatory deadlines.
• Coordinate preparation of PBC items and collaborate with staff to ensure accurate, well-documented submissions.
• Partner on revenue-related audit schedules, compliance documentation, and revenue-recognition considerations.
• Serve as a primary contact for auditors and grantor desk reviews, supporting corrective action plans and process improvements.
• Contribute to the preparation of Form 990 and other compliance filings.
• Oversee daily cash management activities, including reconciliations, investment and borrowing administration, and short-term cash forecasting.
• Maintain treasury-related controls such as investment policy, cash handling guidelines, and wire transfer safeguards.
• Support management of banking relationships and related cash management configurations.
• Promote strong cash stewardship and timely escalation of treasury-related risks.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of capital assets, including project accounting, additions, disposals, depreciation, and impairment considerations.
• Review and approve asset reconciliations and prepare audit schedules related to fixed assets and capital projects.
• Provide leadership to promote consistent financial practices across branches.
• Maintain branch internal controls, escalation paths, and guidance on receivables management.
• Support branch administrative capability through training, standardized guidance, and consistent practices.
• Maintain and apply accounting policies and ensure related processes are well documented and accessible.
• Serve as the operational lead for ERP modules and support system improvements that enhance accounting accuracy, internal controls, and efficiency.
• Drive simplification, automation, and improved visibility through dashboards and reporting enhancements.
• Recruit, supervise, and develop staff with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and service to program partners.
• Promote collaboration across Treasury, General Ledger, and Asset Accounting functions.
• Assume additional responsibilities as needed to support the mission and operational needs of the YMCA.
• Partner with finance and program teams on accounting questions, fund coding needs, and compliance considerations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA, CMA, or a related credential is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years supervising staff.
• Experience supporting external audits, single audits, and preparation of Form 990.
• Strong treasury or cash management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of asset accounting, capital project reporting, and fund accounting.
• Experience with ERPs and revenue systems such as NetSuite, Traction Rec, or Raiser’s Edge preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to the YMCA mission and values.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a nonprofit, human services, or grant-funded environment is strongly preferred, with familiarity in nonprofit cost allocation and fund accounting practices.
• Comfort working in a matrixed environment that collaborates with both branch operations and administrative departments.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations.
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: $85,000 - $103,000 per year
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM PST - 5:00 PM PST; may occasionally require evenings or weekends
• 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)
• Discounted childcare services for eligible employees