Controller - YMCA of Greater Long Beach (Metro)

POSITION: Controller-Metro Office

METRO OFFICE LOCATION: 4801 Airport Plaza, Suite 400, Long Beach, CA 90815

P 562.279.1700 | F 562.279.1705 | W www.lbymca.org

TARGET DATES FOR SELECTION:

Resumes due: 3/2/2026

Decision anticipated: 4/10/2026

SALARY RANGE:

$110,000-130,000 plus 12% paid retirement benefits, vested after two years.

PREFERRED CRITERIA FOR CANDIDATES:

Education & Certifications: Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Professional accounting credentials, or active progress toward a designation such as Certified Management Accountant (CMA), are preferred. YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification is preferred.

Experience & Background: Candidates must have a minimum of five years or more of progressive accounting experience, with a proven experience developing and leading high-performing teams of 4 or more. A strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required, as well as experience in a large, complex nonprofit organization, preferably one employing 1000+ staff. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of banking relationships, banking systems, and cash management, as well as expertise in computerized accounting systems. Proficiency in developing and using spreadsheets and standard business software applications is required. Experience managing payroll in an organization with 1000+ employees and working within the California regulatory environment is required. This role will be subject to background checks including Consumer Credit Reporting.

GENERAL FUNCTION:

This position supports the work of the YMCA of Greater Long Beach, a leading charitable nonprofit organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Controller at the YMCA of Greater Long Beach stewards the Y’s cause, promoting and protecting the brand and reputation as a global, inclusive organization within the community. The Controller supports development of the operating budget, manages all accounting functions, administers approved accounting policies and procedures, facilitates the annual independent audit process, develops implements and monitors appropriate internal controls and ensures preparation of complete, timely and accurate financial statements monthly and annually.

KEY FOCUS AREAS:

Operational

• Oversees all general accounting functions, including payroll, accounts payable, financial systems, and the accurate recording and reporting of all Association transactions, assets, and liabilities.

• Designs, implements, and monitors strong internal controls and accounting policies, and facilitates the annual independent audit, internal audits, and special financial analyses as needed.

• Manages payroll and accounts payable processes and all general accounting functions.

• Maintains accounting and payroll systems to accomplish the proper recording

and reporting of all operations, transactions, assets and liabilities of the YMCA of Greater Long Beach for all operations.

• Partners with HR to reconcile and monitor employee benefit program enrollment, and analysis of annual employee benefit program renewals.

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements required by management, the board, and outside agencies.

• Manages the development of the annual Association operating budget and prepares accurate, timely financial statements for management, the Board, and external stakeholders.

• Serves as resource person to management and program staff in all matters relating to accounting and accounts payable and navigates differing stakeholder perspectives when making decisions.

• Develops and maintains key relationships, including with banks and insurers.

• Manages banking relationships, cash flow, and monthly reconciliation of all Association bank accounts, investigating and resolving reconciling items as needed.

• Supervises or prepares reconciliations of all the YMCA of Greater Long Beach bank accounts monthly.

• Investigates and maintains records of any reconciling items.

• Coordinates and supervises operating cash flow management.

• Performs special projects and other duties appropriate for Controllership experience and confidentiality.

Fiscal Management and Audits

• Maintains records, and ensures timely preparation and filing of various internal and external reports, including reports for various federal and state agencies such as the IRS Form 990 tax return, sales & use tax returns, 1099s, W-2s, 941s, RRF1, CA 199, etc.

• Ensures Payroll Staff Accountant audits time reported for compliance with state and federal laws.

• Facilitates key functions such as annual independent audit. Conducts special internal audits, accounting studies, investigations, analyses and cost studies as required. Provides recommendations.

• Oversees Capital and Campaign accounting to ensure accuracy of balances and reporting to donors.

• Maintains appropriate detailed records of endowments and other donor restricted funds and board designated reserves.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Hires, trains, supervises, and develops a team of 4-5 accounting staff, providing opportunities for professional growth and performance improvement.

• Partners with CFO, Human Resources, I.T. to ensure compliant payroll processing, employee benefits reconciliation, and effective financial systems and controls.

• Works closely with IT staff to ensure that computer and software systems provide accurate information and adequate internal controls.

ASSOCIATION INFORMATION

The YMCA of Greater Long Beach is a $43M organization with 1,100 employees. The YMCA of Greater Long Beach has three traditional YMCA branches offering membership throughout the service area, the Lakewood Family YMCA in Lakewood, CA is the largest facility with state-of-the-art exercise equipment, a pool and newly renovated gymnasium. The two centers in Long Beach, CA are the Los Altos Family YMCA in east Long Beach and the Fairfield Family YMCA in north Long Beach. In the Bellflower community the Los Cerritos YMCA offers day camp, aquatics, and afterschool programming. The Early Childhood Education program, funded by the State of California, operates 6 preschools throughout the Greater Long Beach area. In Downtown Long Beach the Community Development branch runs the Youth Institute and Change Agent Productions. In addition to these centers, there are 40+ afterschool programs located across the 13-city service area.

LIVING AREA:

Long Beach is situated in Los Angeles County in Southern California, on the Pacific coast of the U.S. The city is the 37th-largest city in the nation and the fifth largest in California. As of 2022, the population was 600,000. The Metropolitan Office is located 5 miles north of Downtown Long Beach and nearby recreational ocean beaches and marinas. Long Beach is located about 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles and 105 miles north of San Diego. Long Beach borders Orange County on its southeast edge. There is an abundance of entertainment, recreation, sports events, cultural activities, and educational opportunities nearby. The blend of big city convenience with the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of an ocean side community is unmatched. Area housing costs are average for the Los Angeles/Long Beach area.

APPLICATIONS:

Send resumes with references to:

Maribel Hidalgo

VP of Human Resources

YMCA of Greater Long Beach

4801 Airport Plaza, Suite 4

Long Beach, CA 90805

Phone: 562. 279.1673

maribel.hidalgo@lbymca.org