Job Description
About American Youth Foundation (AYF)
American Youth Foundation programs welcome people to discover their own best selves, explore their strengths and values, and come together to create powerful communities. The AYF is a nonprofit youth empowerment organization whose mission has provided the foundation for dynamic programs since its founding in 1925.
Thousands of young people engage in camp and overnight programs year-round at the beautiful properties Merrowvista in New Hampshire and Miniwanca in Michigan. People from across the country and around the world come to AYF facilities for community and school programs, summer camps, and leadership conferences. The programs inspire individuals and groups to put their best into action and make a difference in big and small ways each day.
AYF strongly values diverse perspectives and experiences and seeks to create communities where all feel welcome to be their own best self. It is their goal to provide inspiring programs where all youth are offered the opportunity to take on that challenge. As AYF nears its 100th year in 2025, the focus continues to be on building positive, intentional communities where youth put the mission into action.
AYF Mission Statement
The American Youth Foundation dares people to discover and celebrate the very best in themselves and others, inspires them to explore diverse perspectives and complex challenges, and emboldens them to live courageously, engaging their full capacity.
Position Summary
The Finance Director is a full time, year-round position responsible for overseeing the American Youth Foundation’s financial operations and financial planning, ensuring the organization’s financial health and compliance with regulations. The Director will work closely with the President and AYF Leadership Team to develop and implement strategies for the financial well-being of the organization.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the financial strategy of the organization, including budgets, forecasting, financial planning, and the annual audit process.
- Oversee all accounting functions including ledgers, assets, payroll, releases of donor funds and expenditures. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising leadership on needed actions.
- Collaborate with the development team to assist in the creation of budgets and financial plans for grant proposals and use of endowment funds.
- Provide financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets, and business drivers of the organization.
- Lead the annual budget process by setting deadlines and sharing guidelines that each budget manager uses to guide the process of creating and revising the organization’s budget.
- Manage the finance team, providing leadership, direction, and training to ensure an effective and efficient finance operation.
- Communicate financial metrics and reports to the board of directors, funders, and other stakeholders.
- Implement, update, and maintain efficient and effective financial systems and processes.
Candidate Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA of Master’s degree preferred.
- Several years of financial management experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
- Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, grant management, and financial regulations.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
- Proficiency in Financial Edge, Excel, Access and PowerPoint and other relevant software.
- Ability to work long hours and to lift 25 pounds.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package are available, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan.
- Family accommodations during on-site required living periods.
- Tuition discounts for dependents.
POLICY ON PLACEMENT AND RECRUITING The Batten Group and American Youth Foundation are equal opportunity employers committed to the principles of non-discrimination in the workplace. Candidates will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by federal, state, or local law.