Running a YMCA is no small feat. Between membership growth, community impact, and endless board reports, finance and accounting can feel like a second full-time job. That’s where Skeehan & Young comes in. We’re not just CPAs — we’re YMCA finance and accounting experts with more than a decade of hands-on experience across YMCAs nationwide.
We know the systems you use (yes, especially DAXKO Operations and DAXKO Accounting). We know the unique reporting requirements you face — from restricted revenue to grant tracking and membership and program services. And we know the pressure of explaining those results clearly to a board of directors who don’t live in the weeds of day-to-day finance.
Understanding of the unique business model – membership, childcare, programs, and fundraising
Deep understanding of governance sctructure – from management team, to committees and board
Draw from experience of over 20+ YMCA’s
Empower your teams to understand their systems and financials through training and tutorials
Upgrading archaic systems and processes
Simplifying of accounting, finance, and reporting
Unlike a generalist CPA firm, we don’t need a crash course in how your YMCA works. We already speak your language. We’ve supported capital campaigns, worked through system conversions, and helped YMCAs advocate for funding with clear, credible numbers.
And yes — we’ve seen the challenges too. Membership declines. Dead units piling up in DAXKO. Donor restrictions that tie up cash. Declining customer service from software vendors. These are real pain points, and because we’ve sat in the CFO seat for YMCAs, we know practical ways to address them.
If you’re looking for a finance partner who understands both the mission and the math, you’re in the right place.
