Director of Finance

Join SwimRVA in Richmond, VA, as our next Director of Finance, and dive into an exhilarating opportunity where your financial expertise can make waves in the nonprofit sector! A full-time position, this onsite role invites you to bring your talents to a vibrant community organization dedicated to promoting aquatic access. Enjoy a competitive starting salary, and be at the helm of our financial strategy, bringing your 5+ years of experience to the forefront.

Here, your contributions directly impact our mission, allowing you to feel the joy of seeing your work create positive change in the community. Plus, work within a collaborative and passionate team that appreciates innovation, creativity, and a splash of fun! It's not just a job; it's a chance to inspire and be inspired by the power of aquatics to strengthen our community.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, $25, 000 Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 403(b) with a match, three weeks PTO which increase with years of service, access to all SwimRVA facilities, Free team memberships for self and family, and reduced pricing for SwimRVA Swim School and Camps for family.

What would you do as a Director of Finance

The Director of Finance is a key member of SwimRVA's senior leadership team, responsible for the financial health, compliance, and strategic financial planning of the organization. This individual will serve as a trusted partner to the Executive Director, bringing clarity and insight to complex financial decisions while upholding the integrity and mission of the organization.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing nonprofit at a pivotal moment-SwimRVA is managing a multi-facility capital project, expanding programming partnerships throughout the region, supporting the aquatics industry with workforce development programming and hosting events on the national stage. The Director of Finance will help ensure the financial infrastructure keeps pace with that momentum.

Does this sound like you?

To thrive as the Director of Finance at SwimRVA, you'll need a blend of technical prowess and soft skills that will make you a financial superstar! A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or a related field is required, alongside a solid 5 years of progressive financial management experience, including at least 2 years in the nonprofit sector. Your demonstrated expertise in fund accounting and nonprofit financial reporting standards (GAAP for nonprofits) will be crucial.

Mastery of accounting software like QuickBooks and comfort with financial reporting tools are essential for keeping our financial ship on course. Strong analytical skills will empower you to dive deep into data, while your exceptional communication abilities will help convey complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences. If you also have a CPA or MBA, familiarity with capital project accounting, and experience in multi-site payroll systems, you'll be well positioned to make a splash in our organization!

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive financial management experience with at least 2 years in a nonprofit environment
• Demonstrated experience with fund accounting and nonprofit financial reporting standards (GAAP for nonprofits)
• Strong proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks); comfort with financial reporting tools
• Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills Preferred
• CPA or MBA strongly preferred
• Familiarity with capital project accounting and construction fund management
• Background in recreation sports, health, or social services nonprofits
• Experience with payroll systems and HR financial functions in a multi-site organization

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity?

If you feel that this job is what you're looking for, applying is a piece of cake - just submit your resume, letter of interest, references and short writing sample that includes answers to the questions below to kim.wiiki@swimrichmond.org with "Director of Finance" in the subject line.

• What attracts you to SwimRVA's mission?

2.What is your most vivid memory around water?

Good luck!