Chief Financial Officer

$177,000 - $197,000/Yr

Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County - Watsonville, CA

Full-time - Executive

Remote - Watsonville, CA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Second Harvest Food Bank serves as a strategic leader within the executive team, focusing on the organization's financial health and compliance. The CFO collaborates closely with the CEO and other C-suite executives to enhance operational performance and develop long-term financial strategies. This role requires a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on management of financial operations, ensuring the organization meets its financial goals while adhering to regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess the current financial situation and develop a roadmap for financial strength.
• Develop long-term financial strategies to maximize resources.
• Implement and maintain financial policies and procedures with appropriate internal controls.
• Direct and manage all fiscal operations, including financial planning, forecasting, and cash management.
• Manage complex processing of restricted and unrestricted funds, including government and grant funding.
• Engage in financial analysis, process improvements, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Administer and maximize the investment portfolio according to Board-approved policies.
• Produce and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support the Audit and Finance Committees of the Board of Directors.
• Direct budget planning and presentation, ensuring robust budget creation.
• Provide financial information for the annual audit and work closely with external auditors.
• Hire, train, supervise, and motivate Finance Department staff.
• Establish a sound financial structure and division of duties for department staff.
• Forge and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as the CEO's chief financial advisor and participate in strategic planning.
• Review results and improve the effectiveness of Finance and administrative functions.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration/Management or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in finance or accounting.
• 3+ years of experience in a finance leadership position.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting, including fund and grant accounting.
• Audit experience and CPA or MBA preferred.
• Strong strategic thinking and business judgment skills.
• Highly computer literate with experience in accounting and CRM software.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Navision or Ceres accounting software.
• Knowledge of food bank operations and community service organizations.

Benefits

• 15 days of vacation time per year;
• 10 company-paid holidays per year;
• 12 sick days per year;
• 4 Gold-rated medical plans with employer coverage at 90%-80%;
• 100% employer-paid benefits for employee Vision, Dental, Life, Long-Term Care, Long-Term Disability;
• Employer subsidized vision and dental insurance for dependents;
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous employer contribution;
• Tuition reimbursement program;
• Pet Insurance.