Business Manager (YMCA of Greater NY)

The Business Manager will provide direction & leadership to the day-to-day business functions of YMCA branches within the 5 boroughs of NYC.

Job Description

Salary: $72,000 Annually

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking Business Managers. The Business Manager will provide direction and leadership to the day-to-day business functions of YMCA branch(es) located within the five boroughs of NYC (exact location to be determined). Major responsibilities include procurement, accounts payable, receivables, budgeting, payroll, human resources, and managing various projects plus the general ledger. In addition, the Business Manager will track the financial performance of all fee-based and government-funded contracts. The Business Manager will supervise and manage an average budget of $5 - $10 million annually.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience. Bachelor’s degree in accounting is a plus.
• Minimum of Five (5) years of experience in Business Financial Management. Prior management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of staff and volunteers.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) skills required.
• Experience using Oracle and Hyperion is a plus.
• Experience in the Not-For-Profit field is a plus.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Manage business functions of the Branch.
• Develop, track, and control the branch budget in accordance with Association guidelines.
• Ensure financial performance indicators are being met.
• Perform regular analysis of branch performance by department to identify cost savings or untapped revenue opportunities.
• Cash management, including daily reconciliation, bank deposits, and credit card reconciliation.
• Develop and implement effective revenue collection procedures.
• Resolve government and other grant billing reconciling items timely.
• Provide support with strategic planning activities and competitive market analysis.
• Enforce organizational policies to ensure internal controls are maintained.
• Ensure contractual compliance with government and other funding sources.
• Enforce the Association's purchasing and procurement policies.
• Supervise the branch's Human Resources Functions. Will handle HR responsibilities in the absence of staff.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate all business staff and department staff.
• Participate as an active member of the Senior Management Team.
• Assist in providing leadership to branch-wide efforts, including the Annual Support/Capital Campaigns.
• Staff liaison to the Branch Finance Committee and the Association Business Cabinet.