Controller, Accounting

We’re Looking for a Numbers Wizard: Controller Wanted!

Do spreadsheets make your heart sing? Do you secretly love reconciling accounts the way others love binge-watching Netflix? If so, you might be our next Controller!

At the Denver YMCA, we’re more than just budgets and reports—we’re a mission-driven team that believes in blending purpose with precision. Now we need a financial guide who can help keep us balanced (literally and figuratively).

What You’ll Do:

• Be the mastermind behind our financial operations—managing budgets, forecasting, and reporting
• Ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance (because nothing ruins a good story like messy numbers)
• Partner with leadership to turn financial insights into smart decisions
• Keep us on track so we can keep making an impact.

What We’re Looking For:

• Someone with solid accounting/finance chops (CPA a plus, but your experience and savvy matter most)
• A detail-obsessed, process-loving problem solver
• Someone who can make numbers tell a story—clear, honest, and actionable
• A teammate who brings both professionalism and personality to the table.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• A collaborative culture where your work truly matters
• Leadership that values your input and insight
• Flexibility, fun, and the chance to grow with us
• Plus, you’ll finally have people who appreciate your love for clean balance sheets!

If you’re ready to bring financial clarity, humor, and heart to our team, apply today. We can’t wait to meet our next Controller!

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the design, implementation and monitoring of sound financial practices, internal controls, effective financial reporting processes, and regulatory compliance to ensure the continued financial integrity and viability of the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver (Association) in support of its mission.

THE YMCA AS THE THIRD PLACE

To be the welcoming and transformative place - beyond work and home - where people feel most able to be their true selves; explore their purpose, dreams and goals; achieve health and wellness for their spirit, mind and body; connect with their community and feel a sense of belonging and possibilities like nowhere else. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Interpret, communicate, and promote Y mission, goals, and objectives to staff, employees, volunteer leaders, members, and the community.
2. Promote, foster and support the Y’s commitment to access, inclusion and engagement for all by engaging diverse populations in a welcoming environment.
3. Build and maintain positive relationships with members and staff.
4. Work collaboratively with the YUSAs financial shared services center (YESS) in accordance with the YMCAs internal accounting policies, including financial reporting, general accounting, fixed assets and financial systems. 
5. Produces timely and accurate internal financial statements, reports, and supporting data for review by management, Board committees and the Board of Directors.
6. Direct oversight of the annual external audit, including production of the Association’s financial statements and, ensuring accuracy and integrity of records and information following GAAP.
7. Direct oversight and development of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) under Government Accounting Standards.
8. With the CFO and Association leadership, develops the annual budget for the Association including related planning, documentation, training and review aspects of the budgeting process.
9. Leads external financial reporting to lenders, grantors, and regulatory bodies, including the annual audit, IRS Form 990, and YUSA annual report.
10. Develops, communicates, implements, maintains, and evaluates effective internal controls, accounting efficiencies, financial practices, including financial reporting, accounting functions, budgeting, finance, and treasury functions.
11. Develops financial forecasts, pro forma projections, and financial impact evaluations.
12. Serves as financial counselor to branch staff at all levels regarding accounting, internal controls, financial review and analysis, and budgeting.
13. Works directly with Philanthropy team on the appropriate recording and reporting of contributions, including Foundation, Federal, State, and Local grant funding.
14. With the CFO and other leadership staff, assists in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of business systems and processes throughout the Association.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

END RESULT

• The Controller provides leadership to the Association to ensure that all YMCA of Metro Denver fiscal practices, controls, and regulatory requirements are in place and operating smoothly to advance the mission and cause of the YMCA of Metro Denver.
• The Controller demonstrates excellent teamwork and leadership, furthering the goals and objectives of YGR.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 
• Regularly use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device   
• Frequently sit, talk, hear, use arms and hands to reach, feel, and handle objects 

• Occasionally lift to 25 pounds 
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distant vision, and ability to focus 
• Noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate 
• Occasionally exposed to cold or hot room temperatures 

CHILD PROTECTION:

You agree to abide by the YMCA’s Child Protection Procedures including but not limited to never being alone with a child (including minor staff) and abiding by appropriate physical and verbal interactions, appropriate electronic communication procedures, and the procedures in high-risk areas in our facilities like bathrooms, locker rooms, playgrounds, buses and high-risk activities of diapering, naptime and overnight activities with minor participants and minor staff. You are aware of YMCA reporting responsibilities if you witness abuse between peers and between a child and an adult as well as the reporting procedures if abuse is disclosed to you.

This job description is a summary of this position, and other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.  The YMCA of Metro Denver reserves the right to review and modify this position as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A college degree in accounting/finance and a Certified Public Accountant certification or related graduate degree is required.
• A minimum of 7 years of direct accounting experience is required, with fund accounting and non-profit experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial and accounting reporting systems, cost control principles and federal and state financial regulations required.
• The preferred candidate will have experience working in a shared services accounting environment and Government Accounting Standards.
• The ability to set priorities and manage multiple concurrent tasks is essential, along with the ability to provide financial support and guidance to program personnel in a multi-location environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication, analytical and financial skills, organizational, problem-solving, and computer skills are mandatory.
• The ability to relate and communicate effectively with staff and stakeholders is critical. 

BENEFITS

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Free individual membership 
• Program discounts
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program