OVERVIEW/ JOB SUMMARY

CBS Food Program exists to provide excellent, nutritious and dependable food to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area, so each child has one less barrier to a future full of possibility. To accomplish this end, CBS Food Program services day cares, schools, after-school programs, summer camps, and other nonprofit organizations throughout the region, delivering fresh and delicious meals and snacks at low or no cost.

The Director of Finance and Development is a senior, hands-on leader responsible for overseeing the financial health, compliance, and revenue sustainability of the organization. This role partners closely with the Chief Executive Officer and serves as a key resource to the Board of Directors, ensuring that financial decisions support the organization’s mission and strategic priorities.

CORE VALUES

            Quality: CBS Food Program believes every child deserves access to meals that are nutritious, diverse, and delicious. We hold ourselves to high standards so the food we provide supports children’s health, growth and ability to learn—because quality is not a luxury, it is a necessity.

            Community: CBS Food Program believes that we are at our best when we are in partnership with our network of providers, vendors, and regulators. We listen to our community needs, honor local relationships, and collaborate to ensure all of us can support the development of the next generation.

            Consistency: CBS Food Program believes that we are not defined by what we can accomplish once, but rather by the outcomes we can achieve over and over again. Children, Centers, and the Community rely on us, and we take that responsibility seriously.

KEY FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

Finance

• Develop, manage, and maintain the organization’s annual operating and program budgets in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer.
• Develop and maintain internal controls appropriate for a smaller organization while meeting federal program requirements.
• Monitor cash flow, reimbursement cycles, and financial performance to ensure organizational stability.
• Oversee the CACFP and SFSP claims submission process.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, forecasts, and key metrics for the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors.
• Oversee accounting staff for financial entries, reporting, budgets and overall cost controls.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage the annual financial audit, federal single audit process, and exempt organization tax return (Form 990) processes, including preparation and review of reconciliations, financial schedules, analyses, process narratives, and other ad hoc requests. Serve as primary liaison with our independent auditors and tax preparers.
• Under direction of the Chief Executive Officer, update Board of Directors on financials and budget.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Development

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet the organization’s annual revenue goals.
• Research and work with leadership staff on grant opportunities along with other areas for growth of nonprogram revenue.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer to develop fundraising strategies and goals.
• Develop relationships with local community and state agencies to promote CACFP, SFSP, and other food access and early childhood education related initiatives.
• Build relationships with supporting organizations and the surrounding community to promote CBS Food Program.

Organizational

• Reviews and updates Management Plan and other company policies and procedures.
• Works with Chief Executive Officer and leadership staff on system improvements, strategic planning and goal and objective setting.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Collaboration and communication with leadership team including the Chief Executive Officer, operations team, administrative teams and the Board of Directors on policies, regulations and projects.
• Manage timelines and due dates.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous management experience in a non-profit
• Previous financial management experience
• Experience in strategic plans and company goal setting
• A passion for child nutrition
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines
• Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word and QuickBooks. Understanding of other Office 365 and Adobe systems.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to accurately interpret complex documents and policies
• A strong moral code and sense of ethics

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and experience with the Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program, and National School Lunch Program.
• Experience working in a non-profit or government setting
• Fluent in Spanish, Russian or French

WORK LOCATION AND TRAVEL

This is a hybrid in-office and work from home position. This position is based out of our Huntingdon Valley office. This position may occasionally require travel to meet with prospective funding sources and in most cases, will not require overnight travel. Out of state overnight travel may be up to one conference per year.

Apply:

To apply candidates should send resumes to jonathan@cbsfoodprogram.com.