Approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial schedules Audit, Compliance & Risk Management + Lead annual external and single audits; serve as primary liaison with auditors and Audit Committee + Oversee preparation and submission of IRS Form 990 and other compliance filings + Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal and state regulations, and internal policies + Design, implement, and monitor internal control systems and risk mitigation practices Budgeting, Treasury & Cash Management + Support annual budget development in partnership with FP&A, including guidance, review, and reporting + Maintain treasury controls, oversee cash management activities, and support banking relationships + Partner with Revenue and FP&A teams on cash flow and financial planning Leadership & Team Development + Lead and develop the accounting organization, providing supervision, coaching, and performance management + Ensure that all key functions can be performed by more than one staff member + Directly manage key accounting leadership roles (e.g., Sr Accounting Director, GL, Accounting staff, Admin Director) and oversee Payroll, A/P, and Procurement functions through delegated leaders + Automate o r streamline finance and accounting processes whenever possible + Drive staff development and succession planning to support organizational growth Systems & Process Improvement + Lead ERP and accounting systems optimization and automation efforts + Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures + Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen controls Strategic Partnership + Collaborate with FP&A and Revenue leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial insights + Provide financial analysis to support operations and strategic decision-making + Support due diligence, audit readiness, and organizational initiatives as needed + Support finance leadership in reporting to the organization's Board committees Supervisory Responsibility + Direct oversight of core accounting team members including General Ledger, accounting staff, and administrative support + Indirect oversight of Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Procurement functions through functional managers + Total team oversight includes ~15+ accounting-related staff across multiple functions + Code of Conduct for Applicants (https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=191063&hashed=999166779) What you'll get from working at The Y + 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) available immediately upon hire + Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs Hiring Range: $120,000 - $140,000/year Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Close + Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes + Ensure timely , accurate , GAAP-compliant financial statements and disclosures + Oversee consolidations and preparation of financial reports for leadership and the Board + Support financial reporting to Finance and Investment Committees Accounting Operations + Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, procurement, and contract administration functions + Ensure accurate revenue recognition, fund accounting, and cost allocation practices + Manage fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, and reconciliations + Oversee all banking operations including the timely preparation of all bank reconciliations.