Job Description

This range is provided by Feeding San Diego. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

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Feeding San Diego is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals. As San Diego County’s leading hunger-relief and food rescue organization, we work with a passionate network of partners to rescue surplus food and deliver it to those who need it most. Every day, we provide meals to children, families, seniors, and veterans, all while reducing food waste and building a more sustainable future. At Feeding San Diego, this isn’t just about food—it’s about dignity, community, and creating lasting change.

Position Summary:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the overall financial strategy and direction of the organization, ensuring financial health, sustainability, and compliance. The CFO will oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and investment strategies, with a strong emphasis on nonprofit accounting. This role requires experience in NetSuite implementation and use to enhance financial operations. The CFO works closely with the executive team, board of directors, and key stakeholders to drive financial planning and efficiency in alignment with the food bank’s mission.

Key Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty with excellence. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and procedures to support the organization’s mission and long-term sustainability.
• Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to the CEO, executive team, and board of directors.
• Lead the development and execution of financial plans and long-term financial sustainability initiatives.

Financial Management and Reporting

• Oversee and ensure accurate preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and financial regulations.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations to optimize resource allocation and efficiency.
• Maintains relationships with financial institutions in conjunction with the CEO and administers banking arrangements.
• Involved in the approval of agreements concerning financial obligations, such as contracts for products or services and other actions requiring a commitment of financial resources.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cash Flow Management

• Lead the development of annual budgets and long-term financial projections in collaboration with department heads.
• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure financial stability and liquidity.
• Implement financial modeling to support strategic decision-making.

Compliance, Risk Management, and Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial laws and nonprofit regulations.
• Oversee and coordinate audits, tax filings, and grant reporting requirements.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets and maintain financial integrity.
• Provides insurance coverage as required.

Technology and Systems Management

• Lead the implementation and optimization of NetSuite Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool, ensuring streamlined financial operations and reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation in financial systems.

Leadership and Team Management

• Oversee and manage the Finance Department, including direct supervision of the Controller and accounting staff.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the finance team.
• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to overall organizational strategy.

Interaction:

This position interacts closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Directors, Executive Team, Managers, staff, and external stakeholders, including auditors, vendors, donors, and financial institutions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA highly preferred; MBA, or related certification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior financial management role.
• Nonprofit accounting experience required.
• Strong experience in NetSuite ERP (use and implementation) highly preferred.
• Experience with financial planning, grant management, and compliance within a nonprofit environment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Commitment to the mission of fighting hunger and serving the community.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Knowledge of fund accounting, grant reporting, and nonprofit financial management best practices.
• Proven ability to implement and optimize NetSuite ERP for financial operations.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, financial modeling tools, and ERP systems.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Licenses/Certifications

• CPA highly preferred
• Must have reliable transportation
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee will be asked to successfully perform to fulfill the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly expected to:
• Work in an office adjacent to a warehouse setting with occasional travel to other locations in San Diego County.
• Prioritizes and multi-task work and projects requiring good memory, concentration, and analytical thinking.
• Occasionally it is required to perform the safe operation of office equipment and machines and recognize and abate safety hazards within the workplace.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but this office is maintained in a distribution center with machinery and large trucks.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation for the role of Chief Financial Officer includes a competitive salary ($150,000-$200,000) commensurate with experience and an excellent package of employee benefits which includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, professional development, leave and holidays.

To Apply

Interested applicants should send a resume and a statement of interest to Ryan Rasmussen, Partner & Recruiter at rrasmussen@thinkingahead.com.

Feeding San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a work environment that supports, inspires and respects all individuals. Personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic ancestry, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic. This applies to every aspect of employment including hiring, training, advancement and termination. The firm is committed to creating a just culture of diversity, equity and inclusion by practicing, within the company and the marketplace

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Management, and Finance

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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