Director of Finance

Food Bank of Central New York is a not-for-profit organization leading the effort to eliminate hunger in our region by partnering with others in our community through education, advocacy, and distribution of nutritious food. We work with 360 community partners across Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties, including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, day care centers, rehabilitation centers, senior centers, and group homes.

About the Role

The Director of Finance, under the guidance of the CFO, oversees all fiscal operations, functions, planning, and budgeting of the agency. This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and grant requirements, and effective stewardship of organizational resources. The Director of Finance partners with leadership to support informed decision-making and long-term financial sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant tracking, and cash management.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting. Prepare financial analysis and recommendations for executive leadership.
• Prepare documents and participate in finance committee meetings.
• Maintain internal controls and financial policies to safeguard the organization's assets.
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and support to finance staff, including conducting regular check-ins, performance reviews, development planning, and addressing team conflicts.
• Partner with executive leadership to establish and achieve organizational goals, offering expert guidance.
• Actively participate in leadership team meetings and contribute to organizational strategy, policy development, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments to advance agency-wide initiatives and objectives.
• Model leadership that reflects and promotes Food Bank of Central New York’s core values and strategic vision.
• Monitor and manage departmental resource needs, budget considerations, and grant compliance requirements.
• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for grants, contracts, and donor-restricted funds. Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and private funding requirements.
• Support the development of grant applications and reporting requirements.
• Lead the annual budget development process in partnership with department leaders. Monitor budget-to-actual performance and provide variance analysis.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Represent the Food Bank in relevant forums at the local, state, and national levels, serving as a subject matter expert and point of contact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA, MBA, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting and grant management preferred.
• Experience managing audits, budgets, and financial reporting.
• Supervisory or management experience required.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and GAAP.
• Understanding of grant compliance and fund accounting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with financial management systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 12 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• Generous PTO.
• Administered 401(k) after 1 month with employer match after 1 year.
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for federal college loans.

Pay

$90,000 - $97,000 per year.

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break).

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Able to move about the office and warehouse environments as needed.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for employees who require them due to medical conditions or disabilities.