Vice President of Finance

Vice President of Finance

About the Company

Non-profit operated food bank

Industry
Individual & Family Services

Type
Non Profit

Founded
1978

Employees
201-500

Categories

Agriculture
Food and Beverage
Retail
Family Services
Chicago
Poverty

Specialties

food distribution
food drives
hunger research
volunteering
foodservice training
delivery
outreach
fundraising
and events
events
and food distribution

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Vice President of Finance to provide strategic and operational leadership for its finance function. The successful candidate will be responsible for all financial activities, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash management, and compliance. This role involves overseeing a team, serving as a primary financial partner to the Chief Operating Officer, and ensuring the organization's financial health and sustainability. The VP of Finance will also be the staff liaison to the Board's Finance and Audit Committees, and must be prepared to present financial materials with clarity and confidence.

The ideal candidate will have deep technical finance expertise, with a focus on precision, excellence, and a strong commitment to the mission of the organization. They should be a skilled leader of people, with a track record of developing and retaining strong finance teams, and possess the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively. A background in large, complex nonprofit organizations is preferred, or a demonstrated commitment to learning the nuances of nonprofit financial management. The role requires a leader with strong change management and systems improvement skills, who can move between strategic financial analysis and hands-on operational execution, and who is dedicated to the values of the organization, including a commitment to equity, inclusion, and justice.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Operating Officer

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

Finance