Vice President of Finance and Administration

The Greater Burlington YMCA is seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President of Finance and Administration to join our senior leadership team. This critical role is responsible for the financial health, administrative operations, and overall efficiency of our organization. The VP of Finance and Administration will work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and department leaders to oversee financial planning, budgeting, and compliance, while also leading administrative functions by overseeing  HR, IT, and risk management. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the long-term sustainability and impact of a mission-driven nonprofit organization.

Schedule and Location
This is a full-time, exempt position based out of the Greater Burlington YMCA’s admin building at 126 College Street in downtown Burlington, Vermont. Work is primarily conducted onsite during regular business hours, with occasional offsite meetings or responsibilities at other Y locations. We offer a hybrid work schedule that allows full-time administrative staff to work remotely up to two days per week, based on organizational needs and leadership responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA, CMA, or CPA strongly preferred
• At least 8 years of progressive financial management experience, ideally in a nonprofit setting
• Expertise in nonprofit accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis
• Demonstrated leadership in strategic planning and team development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High ethical standards and a deep commitment to the Y’s mission
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Why You’ll Love Working With Us
At the Y, you’ll be part of a passionate team committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We offer:

• A mission-focused culture that promotes teamwork, purpose, and impact
• Competitive compensation and meaningful leadership opportunities
• A hybrid work schedule for full-time administrative staff (up to 2 remote days per week)
• Comprehensive benefits, including:
  • Health, dental, and free vision insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) option
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Participation in the YMCA Retirement Fund, a fully funded 6% employer contribution (once eligibility requirements are met), with additional voluntary savings options.
  • Up to 20 PTO days in your first year, plus 6 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
  • A free family YMCA membership
  • Priority access to YMCA early childhood and afterschool programs through our childcare waitlist system

What You’ll Do

• Lead Financial Operations: Develop and manage the organization’s annual budget in collaboration with the CEO and department leaders.
• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, financial reporting, cash flow, investments, and audits. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local nonprofit regulations.
• Guide Strategic Planning and Decision-Making:
  Partner with the CEO and Board of Directors to support long-term planning and financial sustainability. Provide detailed financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling to inform strategy and organizational growth.
• Oversee Administration and Infrastructure:
  Supervise human resources, IT, compliance, and other administrative functions to ensure efficient and effective internal operations. Implement policies, systems, and procedures that support organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Build and Lead High-Performing Teams:
  Recruit, train, and mentor staff in finance and administration. Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. Provide professional development and leadership opportunities within the team.
• Support Organizational Leadership and Collaboration:
  Work cross-functionally with senior leadership to align financial and administrative operations with programmatic objectives. Serve as a trusted advisor to internal departments and ensure operational excellence across the organization.
• Manage Risk and Compliance:
  Oversee risk management strategies, including insurance policies, legal compliance, and internal controls. Ensure that the organization adheres to nonprofit governance best practices.
• Serve as a Key Liaison to the Board of Directors:
  Present financial reports and updates to the Board and relevant committees. Provide insights and recommendations on budgeting, cash flow, and strategic priorities.

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fundraising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change, models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.