Chief Financial Officer

River Bend Food Bank
Chief Financial Officer
Davenport IA

Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with hungerrelief partners (HRP) staff volunteers donors and the public.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on longterm and shortterm financial planning goals and policies.
• Responsible for financial reporting forecasting and analysis of income expenses and earnings.
• Present quarterly financial statements cash flow and analysis to the Board Treasurer and Finance Committee. Responsible for Finance Committee meeting minutes. Support the Board Treasurer and President and CEO by attending Board meetings and answering financial questions as necessary.
• Manage cash flow per cash management and investment policies to optimize earnings for short-term and long-term cash investments.
• Ensure strong internal controls appropriate segregation of duties through maintaining and updating accounting policies procedures and manuals that will contribute to successful independent audits.
• Lead the Finance Team ensuring timely reconciliations accurate reporting and adherence to organizational standards laid out in the accounting policy and procedural manual.
• Manage the annual and single audit coordinate with external auditors resolve findings promptly and implement improvements. Collaborate with tax accountants to complete and review the 990 annual filing.
• Lead the annual budget process in collaboration with department leaders and the finance team; ensure budgets are accurately entered into the financial system. Present to Finance Committee.
• Provide and validate data for Feeding Americas compliance requirements through timely and accurate submission of all financial reports and data. Calculate dollars per meal using Feeding Américas guidance at least every three years.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of compliance requirements for regulatory agencies in both Iowa and Illinois to prepare and file all financial information timely.
• Ensure proper recording and tracking of all grants including lifecycle stewardship compliance drawdowns and reporting to support all strategic initiatives.

• Evaluate and recommend insurance coverage to mitigate risk by working with the organizations insurance brokers.
• Provide Human Resource policy and benefits oversight including payroll and employee benefits to ensure costeffective plans.
• Manage IT operations in partnership with thirdparty providers; oversee equipment inventory approve purchases and ensure compliance with cybersecurity training.
• Review vendor contracts together with the CEO to ensure River Bend Food Bank content reflects the intent of River Bend and identifying costsaving opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance; at least 10 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA or masters in accounting strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Outlook Word) and accounting software; ability to learn new systems used for food banking.
• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present information effectively to staff Board members and the public.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Detailoriented with strong typing and dataentry skills.
• Commitment to the mission of ending hunger.
• Valid drivers license and insurable driving record.
• Successful completion of background check credit check and drug screening.

Physical Demands

Work Environment

Culture

River Bend Food Bank fosters a missiondriven collaborative and inclusive workplace grounded in respect integrity and service. Team members are united by a commitment to ending hunger in our community and work together to create meaningful lasting impact. We value transparency accountability and continuous improvement encouraging staff to share ideas support one another and embrace innovation. The organization promotes a positive peoplecentered environment where employees feel supported trusted and empowered to excel in their roles while upholding the highest ethical and professional standards.

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