Assistant Business Manager

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking an Assistant Business Manager for a Brooklyn branch. This role oversees procurement, AP/AR, budgeting, payroll, HR, project management, and general ledger.

Responsible for tracking financial performance of fee-based and government contracts and partnering with the Business Manager on the branch budget. Ideal candidate has an Associate degree in accounting (Bachelor’s preferred), 1 year in business financial management and HR, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is a plus.
• 1 year of business financial management and HR experience required.
• 2+ years in business financial management is a plus.
• Strong MS Office skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the branch's day-to-day business functions under the supervision of the Business Manager.
• Develop, track, and control the branch budget per Association guidelines.
• Ensure financial performance indicators are met and analyze branch performance by department.
• Handle cash management, reconciliations, deposits, and grant billing items.
• Support strategic planning, procurement, payroll, and HR coordination.
• Ensure contractual compliance with government and other funding sources.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial management

HR coordination

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Salesforce

AS400

ADP Time & Attendance

Workday

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (plus)

Tools

Oracle

Salesforce

AS400

ADP Time & Attendance

Workday

Job description

## Assistant Business ManagerEmployment TypeFull-TimeJob CategoryAccounting & FinanceBoroughBrooklynLocationAssociation Office**Salary: $72,000 - $77,000 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 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 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 an Assistant Business Manager for one of its branches in Brooklyn. The Assistant Business Manager, under the supervision of the Business Manager, will provide leadership for the branch's day-to-day business functions. Major responsibilities include procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, payroll, human resources, project management, and the general ledger. In addition, the Assistant Business Manager will track the financial performance for all fee-based and government-funded contracts. They will also partner with the Business Manager to supervise and manage the branch’s budget. **Key Responsibilities:**— In collaboration with the Business Manager, manage the 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.* Work with all internal department heads in relation to individual departments’ payroll, expenses, and revenues.* Cash management includes daily reconciliation, bank deposits, and credit card reconciliation.* Develop and implement effective revenue collection procedures.* Resolve government and other grant billing reconciling items in a timely manner.* 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 HR Coordinator's absence.— Meet with all Department Heads on their budgets, forecasts, and work on government reports.— Support the Business Manager in recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of all business office staff.— Participate as an active member of the Senior Management Team.— Assist in providing leadership to broaden efforts, including the Annual Support/Capital Campaigns.— Staff liaison to the Branch Finance Committee, the Association Business Cabinet, and the Association HR Cabinet.— Other activities and duties as assigned.**Desired Skills & Experience:**— Associate’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience required. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is a plus.— One (1) year of experience in Business Financial Management and Human Resources. Two (2+) years of experience in Business Financial Management is a plus.— Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills required (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).— Experience using Oracle, Salesforce, AS400, ADP Time and Attendance, and Workday desired, but not essential.— Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of staff and volunteers.— Experience in the Not-For-Profit field is a plus.— Prior supervision experience desired, but not essential.**Benefits:** The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical benefits, 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. **How to Apply:** If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.Apply Now