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Join our mission-driven team at Muskegon Y! We’re hiring a Finance & Admin Director to help strengthen community on our beautiful lakeshore.
Job Description
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Finance & Administrative Director ensures the efficient operation of the Muskegon YMCA by providing financial oversight, administrative support, human resources management, and contributing to development initiatives.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in finance or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Skilled in developing and overseeing administrative systems, policies, and procedures to support efficient organizational operations.
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit financial management, including grant accounting, audit preparation and compliance with funding regulations.
- Proficiency in HR best practices, including employee relations, benefits administration and compliance with employment laws.
- Experience managing grant budgets, tracking expenditures, and preparing required reports, as well as identifying, developing and applying for new funding opportunities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level writing, editing, and proofreading for internal and external audiences.
- Proficient with current technologies and adaptable to learning new software and online content management systems. Knowledge of Quickbooks preferred.
- Professional, mature representation of the YMCA with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with participants, staff, volunteers, partners and community stakeholders.
Essential Functions
Financial Oversight: Manage budgeting, financial reporting, audit and accounting processes to maintain fiscal responsibility.
Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative assistance for senior leadership and board members, including scheduling, correspondence and document management to support organizational governance and strategic decision-making.
Grant Administration: Collaborate with program directors to create grant budgets, manage financial reporting, and ensure compliance with funding requirements and deliverables.
Human Resources and Policy Development: Oversee payroll, onboarding, training and performance evaluations, and develop and implement organizational policies.
Development: Identify and pursue future opportunities to grow and diversify revenue streams through innovative programs, events, partnerships and philanthropic support.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks to the organization, develop mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with safety standards to protect assets and individuals.
Mission Alignment: Serve as a representative and advocate for the YMCA’s values and mission within the community, ensuring all initiatives and interactions reflect the organization’s commitment to nurturing the potential of every individual.