Assistant Business Manager (Queens)

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; 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 a Full-Time Branch Financial Manager to oversee the branch’s business functions, budget development, and financial performance. Based in Queens, NY, this role collaborates with department heads to manage payroll, expenses, and revenues while ensuring compliance with association policies.

Responsibilities include cash handling, grant billing reconciliation, strategic planning support, and active participation in senior management.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is a plus.
• 1 year of experience in Business Financial Management and Human Resources; 2+ years is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; experience with Oracle, Salesforce, AS400, ADP Time and Attendance, and Workday desired.

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 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.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Not-For-Profit experience

Supervision experience

Education

Associate’s Degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle

Salesforce

AS400

ADP Time and Attendance

Workday

Job description

Full-Time / Regular

$72,000 - $77,000 Salaried

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.

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.

Employment Type: Full-Time / Regular

Location: YMCA of Greater New York Association Offices, Queens, NY

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DRUGFREE WORKPLACE

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

Job ID: req3166