Financial Strategy Executive

2 weeks ago


Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Arkansas Foodbank Full time

Career Opportunities with Arkansas Foodbank

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The Chief Financial Officer plays a crucial role in steering the financial and human resources strategies of the organization. This position ensures the integrity of financial and accounting documents while overseeing human resources functions. Key responsibilities include budget management, financial analysis, reporting, grants oversight, and maintaining cost control accuracy.

The Chief Financial Officer is an essential member of the HR & Finance department, collaborating with the team to implement innovative strategies, programs, or initiatives. The ideal candidate will be adept at learning new technologies and eager to utilize Arkansas Foodbank's software systems. Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to hunger relief are essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess, develop, and execute all financial functions and related administrative processes for Arkansas Foodbank, ensuring timely and accurate financial information is prepared for the Board of Directors, internal management, and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Human Resource staff to facilitate effective talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and overall people strategy.
  • Ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organization while promoting a productive and engaging workplace culture.
  • Design, implement, evaluate, and refine internal controls over financial processes.
  • Maintain a high level of accountability and compliance with prescribed procedures in managing federally funded programs.
  • Participate in meetings of the Board of Directors and its various committees as needed.
  • Act as a staff representative to the Board of Directors' finance and investment committees.
  • Provide guidance, training, and technical assistance to staff and volunteers in bookkeeping, accounting, and office procedures.
  • Coordinate annual audits and tax filings.
  • Prepare the annual budget proposal in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and other relevant staff for presentation to the Board of Directors.
  • Continuously improve the budgeting process through educating department managers on financial issues affecting their budgets.
  • Establish administrative purchasing procedures and oversee purchasing functions.
  • Oversee activities and responsibilities coordinated by subordinate employees.
  • Review and manage the organization's business insurance needs.
  • Maintain records of rental and lease agreements for properties and equipment.
  • Engage as a member of the management team, attend team meetings, and support other areas of the organization as necessary.
  • Represent the organization at community and Feeding America meetings.
  • Stay informed about current events and issues that may impact programs.
  • Contribute to organizational planning, development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and adjustment as a member of the management team.
  • Attend required staff meetings, training sessions, and conferences.
Position Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred for candidates; however, other job-related education and/or experience may be considered upon approval:

  • Master's degree in accounting, business administration, or finance preferred.
  • Professional certification - Certified Public Accountant required.
  • Five years of supervisory experience required.
  • Proficient in computer operations, particularly Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office environment. The employee may be regularly exposed to varying weather conditions and will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; communicate both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift/move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Arkansas Foodbank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, volunteers, donors, or clients based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.



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