Chief Financial Officer

Company: Feeding America
Location: Asheville
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Job Description:

This is an incredible opportunity for a strategic and team-oriented leader with a servant heart to join a trusted nonprofit organization with an experienced board, an amazing staff, and thousands of devoted volunteers. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will join a team that involves, educates, and unites people in the work of ending hunger in western North Carolina. MANNA FoodBank is a member of Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger relief organization.The CFO leads the financial and accounting practices of the organization. This includes
accounting, budgeting, audit activities, regulatory compliance, grant financial activity, banking, payroll, benefits, insurance, information technology, and a comprehensive set of controls to mitigate risk. It also means tracking cash flow and financial planning, as well as analyzing the organization's financial strengths and weakness and proposing appropriate adjustments or corrective actions. The CFO is a key leader in fulfilling the food bank's reporting and record keeping commitments in compliance with Feeding America. End date November 30, 2023 Opportunity type Job Category Executive Director / CEO / Other C-Level Executives Job responsibilities The CFO leads the financial and accounting practices of the organization. This includes accounting, budgeting, audit activities, regulatory compliance, grant financial activity, banking, payroll, benefits, insurance, information technology, and a comprehensive set of controls to mitigate risk. It also means tracking cash flow and financial planning, as well as analyzing the organization's financial strengths and weakness and proposing appropriate adjustments or corrective actions. The CFO is a key leader in fulfilling the food bank's reporting and record keeping commitments in compliance with Feeding America.The ideal candidate will have a combination of these qualities, skills, and experiences. We welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.--- Systems thinker
The CFO will have demonstrated experience with strategy and systems integration and
a talent for building and improving processes that are efficient, reliable and give our
team the information needed for strong decision-making. The ideal candidate will be a
lifelong learner with a passion for designing solutions; someone who can look at our
financial picture and processes and recommend strategies to meet organizational needs.
This person will be an innate problem-solver, who will understand needs and design
processes to get things done, providing critical information in easily accessible and
timely ways.--- Effective communicator and trusted partner
The CFO will have the ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with a wide range
of people, including food bank Board members, staff, and external partners. They will
possess strong listening skills and be solutions oriented using financial data, projections
and drivers to help the organization make sound decisions. They will have a unique
ability to translate financial information in ways that others can understand and leverage
in creating their own solutions to organizational challenges.The CFO will embody the values and mission of the organization by embracing
inclusivity and caring. They will develop relationships with Board, peers, and staff so all
can belong, contribute, and succeed. The CFO will have a collaborative spirit and will be
a caring leader who treats all with respect. The ideal candidate will be an individual of
unquestioned integrity, ethics, and values; someone who can be trusted without
reservation.--- Strong Organizational Skills
The CFO will have experience and understanding of managing organizational teams and
budgets. They will be familiar with management of multiple funding streams, including
individual giving, government programs, contracts for service, and grant support. They
will be highly strategic, setting priorities decisively but collaboratively, delegating
responsibilities, and ensuring accountability. They will have experience anticipating
organizational needs and planning for systems that work together to meet the mission.
They will also effectively use technology including Microsoft Office applications, online
grant applications, and other software. Knowledge of or experience with the charitable
food system is preferred.--- A team-focused leader
The ideal candidate will have an eye consistently focused on the future and how to best
adapt the team and organization to potential changes. The ideal candidate can balance collaboration and efficiency, understanding where input is needed while getting things
done. The leader will have a high level of emotional intelligence with a demonstrated
ability to quickly build trust and credibility with others. The CFO will have an engaging,
creative, and humble character that enables them to be an effective team leader that can
fully leverage the strengths of the whole team towards the mission.They will be skilled at listening to and learning from others with a deep belief in fostering
a transparent, empowered, and productive organizational culture. The CFO will
recognize the importance of the commitment of staff and will foster an atmosphere of
collaboration and partnership across the organization.Salary is commensurate with the requirements of the position and starts at $115K. Benefits
include medical, dental, life, short term disability insurance; 401K retirement plan; accrued
vacation; and paid holidays. How to apply To apply, click on the link to the Chief Financial Officer position profile at
https://armstrongmcguire.applytojob.com/apply/5JXaiO4ZpH/Chief-Financia--- . You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and professional references. Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact hannah@armstrongmcguire.com . No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email or directly from third party posting sites. About the organization MANNA FoodBank, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is a private, not-for-profit service
organization working to end food insecurity in the 16 counties of Western North Carolina,
including the Qualla Boundary.At the forefront of the daily work of food distribution is a partner network of nonprofit
organizations across Western North Carolina driven by caring people who are passionate about serving our communities' most basic needs. The MANNA Partner Network is a 200+ member alliance of food pantries, meal providers, domestic violence and housing insecure shelters, care centers for seniors and children, and other direct human service organizations who also provide free food to the community they support.MANNA sources food to fill the pipeline to this dedicated network, and together with an army of volunteers, distributes more than 50,000 pounds of food, every day of the year, to our WNC friends and neighbors who can't afford groceries. Additional information Stewardship Commitment: As an excellent steward of the public trust, the CFO must uphold the highest ethical standards and transparency with financial accountability. MANNA has achieved a Charity Navigator four-star rating for 12 consecutive years, placing MANNA FoodBank in the top 2% of nonprofits nationwide.
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