Strategic Leadership

· Participate in the ongoing strategic planning process as a member of the Management Leadership Team.

· Oversee financial and budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with SFC’s strategic plan.

· Provide strategic recommendations to the Executive Director based on analysis of financial strengths, weaknesses, projections, cost identification and allocation, revenue/expense analysis and cash flow.

· Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization’s operations and business plans.

· Provide strategic recommendations to the Executive Director based on financial analysis, projections, cost identification and allocation, revenue/expense analysis and cash flow.

· Create and manage future investment, endowment, and asset management strategies.

Financial Management

· Oversee and coordinate all facets of fiscal management which includes the following:

o Financial reporting, audits, tax preparation, cash flow management, forecasting and analysis, general accounting activities and internal controls, treasury management, banking, and account reconciliations.

· Interface with auditors, government agencies, attorneys, vendors, and SFC staff and Board as necessary.

· Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization’s grant proposals, operations, and business plans.

· Coordinate and lead the annual financial planning and budget process and work with budget owners to control costs and manage variances throughout the year.

· Coordinate with the Executive Director to report financial activities and needs to the Board of Directors.

· Serve as the primary staff interface with financial institutions.

· Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve financial policy and procedures.

Development and Stewardship Goals

· Oversee the financial reporting for grants.

· Monitor for compliance with all grant-funded programs to include federal, state, local, and foundation funded programs. Ensure all necessary reporting is completed as required.

· Provide donors and prospects with information regarding SFC investment performance, financial position, and business operations as necessary.

· Support fundraising and programmatic needs by providing revenue forecasts and budget implications analysis for new initiatives and events.

· Attend events and social engagements and lead professional meetings and conferences (many of which occur in the evenings and on weekends).

· Possess knowledge of charitable trusts and estate planning techniques from a financial/fiduciary perspective.

Operations Management

· Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and maintain an effective system of internal financial controls.

· Prepare the annual organizational operating budget and monitors departmental budgets. Generate monthly budget reports and departmental expense reports.

· Oversee vendor management practices including the review of quotes, contracts, and insurance. Consider diversity and inclusion efforts in vendor management.

· Assess the information technology strategy to ensure best in class IT systems are in place for security, safety, and accessibility of the organization’s data.

· Ability to perform risk management and mitigation reviews through assessments of key internal controls, insurance programs, personnel policies and procedures, and information technology systems.

Talent and Team Development

· Empower and develop teams with diverse skills sets to competitively strive for improved operational solutions and sustainable growth.

· Cultivate a culture of positivity, handle challenges and conflicts with self-control and balance.

· Diligently monitor organizational goals and hold each team member accountable for reasonable growth and change.

· Strengthen recruitment initiatives, ensuring that individual/team skill and character requirements are clearly identified and evaluated prior to hiring.

· Cultivate buy-in, commitment, and teamwork through alignment, accountability, and rewarding team accomplishments.

· Demonstrate an ability to manage conflict, build consensus, and facilitate problem-solving and collaboration among various internal parties.

Skills and Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Management or Finance. MA/MBA preferred. CPA a plus.

· A minimum of 10 years of overall professional experience; 5+ years of senior leadership.

· Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting, ideally in the non-profit sector. Experience should include legal, audit, compliance, and budget. And preferably contracts and supporting fund development and program operations.

· Must have working knowledge of grant budgeting, tracking, and reporting. Experience with NICRA funding, preferred.

· Ability to translate financial concepts to – and to effectively collaborate with – programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds.

· Ability to understand and manage contracts and to identify key operations indices as well as an in-depth understanding of financial concepts.

· Technologically savvy, having worked with IT vendors and/or staff to develop and implement new processes and systems that increase efficiency and effectiveness in a fast-moving environment.

· Flexible self-starter with the ability to multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented.

· Excellent people skills, with experiencing collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team.

· Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems.

· Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Sustainable Food Center.