Chief Financial Officer

The San Antonio Food Bank INC•San Antonio, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Antonio Food Bank is dedicated to ending hunger and strengthening communities across its 29-county service territory by providing nutritious food, expanding access to essential resources, and advancing innovative solutions that help individuals and families thrive. Reporting to the President & CEO, the Chief Financial Officer is a member of the executive leadership team and provides strategic leadership for the organization’s financial operations, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial accountability. The CFO ensures sound financial stewardship across complex operations and corporate structures; strengthens financial systems and controls; oversees compliance and risk management; and partners with executive leadership to align resources with organizational priorities, support informed decision-making, and advance long-term financial sustainability. The CFO provides executive oversight of Finance and Government Grants & Contracts, leads financial strategy and resource management, and advises the President & CEO, Board of Directors, and relevant Board committees. The role oversees accounting, reporting, payroll, audits, financial systems, government funding, grant and contract compliance, and financial performance monitoring. The position requires consistent in-person leadership presence at the Mays Family Culinary Building in Mays, Texas. Work is primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor events and driving to various locations. The work environment is usually moderately noisy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership or supervisory role within a complex organization.
Executive-level leadership experience overseeing financial operations and enterprise-wide initiatives and developing senior leaders.
Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash management, internal controls, audits, regulatory compliance, and long-term financial sustainability.
Strong financial and strategic decision-making skills, including aligning resources with organizational priorities, managing financial risks, and supporting major capital investments and financing arrangements.
Experience leading government funding development and managing complex funding sources, including grants, contracts, restricted contributions, and associated compliance requirements.
Experience leading financial systems improvements or modernization initiatives and using technology, data, and performance measures to improve organizational effectiveness, accountability, and decision-making.
Ability to lead through organizational change, collaborate with executive leadership, build trusted relationships, and advance shared organizational goals.
Experience working with boards, auditors, financial institutions, government agencies, funders, or other external stakeholders.
Strong commitment to the mission and values of the San Antonio Food Bank.
Consistent in-person leadership presence is required.
The role requires frequent walking, gross manipulation, pushing, pulling, stooping, and keyboard use; occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds; and constant sitting, standing, talking, hearing, reaching, fine manipulation, and near visual acuity.

Nice To Haves

MBA, a master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and/or CPA designation.
Experience in nonprofit financial management or in financially complex organizations with significant operational, inventory, or capital-asset responsibilities.
Experience with disaster-related financial management, funding, or reimbursement.
Experience with multi-entity financial management, financial reporting, and related compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Serve on the executive leadership team and partner with the President & CEO and other Chief Officers to advance organizational priorities and financial sustainability.
Lead financial strategy, including financial planning, resource allocation, capital investments, and long-term financial sustainability.
Provide executive leadership for Finance and Government Grants & Contracts, developing high-performing teams and fostering collaboration, accountability, stewardship, and continuous improvement.
Advise the President & CEO, Board of Directors, and relevant Board committees, providing financial reports and insights to inform strategic and operational decisions.
Lead development and oversight of annual operating and capital budgets across departments, branches, divisions, and programs.
Direct financial forecasting, long-term financial planning, and scenario analysis with departmental leaders.
Oversee cash flow, liquidity, reserves, investments, banking relationships, and financing arrangements.
Partner with operational and program leaders on financial management and valuation of purchased and donated food inventory, capital assets, and other significant resources.
Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll, and financial management across the organization’s corporate structure, affiliated entities, and business units.
Ensure timely and accurate financial statements, departmental reports, tax filings, and other required financial disclosures.
Lead audit readiness and coordinate external audits, including annual financial statement audits, Single Audits, and other required reviews.
Establish and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets and support financial integrity and operational effectiveness.
Improve financial systems, processes, and reporting tools to strengthen efficiency, accuracy, transparency, and decision-making.
Ensure integrity of inventory-management operations, including appropriate checks and balances for inventory compliance and processes.
Lead government grants and contracts, including funding strategy, opportunity development, applications, award management, and revenue performance across federal, state, and local sources.
Lead efforts to secure and sustain government funding in collaboration with executive and departmental leadership, aligning funding with organizational priorities, program needs, and financial goals.
Oversee financial administration, reporting, and compliance for government grants, contracts, and restricted funding.
Lead financial performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting, including regular budget-to-actual reporting for organizational leaders and the Board.
Partner with executive and departmental leadership to strengthen financial accountability and evaluate the sustainability of programs and revenue-generating activities.
Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks while strengthening controls, accountability, and continuous improvement.