Chief Financial Officer

at  Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County

The CFO serves as a forward-thinking strategic member of the organization’s executive leadership team and plays a critical role in Second Harvest’s future growth and development. Working in partnership with the CEO, s/he provides input on a broad range of strategic, operational, IT and financial issues. S/he works with C-suite peers to enhance performance and capabilities to maximize output. The CFO is an adaptable leader who optimizes the financial well-being of the organization, while ensuring compliance with financial and governmental standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of strategic thinking and hands-on practical execution, capable of diving deep into financial operations while also maintaining a big-picture perspective.
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
SUPERVISES: Budget Director/Controller, Accounting Specialist (indirect supervision)

COACHING AND SUPERVISION

• Hire, train, supervise, and motivate Finance Department staff.
• Establish sound financial structure and division of duties for department staff (including self).
• Provide periodic performance evaluations, job description updates as appropriate for department staff.
• Communicate an inspiring vision and align department goals with organizational goals.
• Ensure that department staff receive appropriate training in key job elements, cross training, volunteer supervision and food bank policies and procedures.

Please refer the Job description for details