Job Description

Position Title: Director of Finance

Department: Finance

FLSA Status: Full Time Exempt

Schedule: 40 Hours per Week/Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (Includes 30-minute unpaid meal break).

Benefits: Eligible for Full Time Employee benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 12 paid Holidays, 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, and more.

Reports To: CFO

Salary Range: $90,000 - $97,000

Revision Date: 8/17/26

WHO WE ARE:

Food Bank of Central New York is a not-for-profit organization leading the effort to eliminate hunger in our region, by partnership with others in our community, through education, advocacy, and distribution of nutritious food. We partner with 360 community partners in the counties of Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and St. Lawrence.

The core of our work is achieved by partnering with local agencies that distribute food to individuals and families in need. The key partners that make up our emergency food network are food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters. Other not-for-profit agencies such as day care centers, rehabilitation centers, senior centers, and group homes can utilize membership as a way to supplement their agency food needs.

Our Vision is to see a community where everyone has access to nutritious food, and no one is hungry.

Our Mission is leading the effort to eliminate hunger in our region, by partnership with others in our community, through education, advocacy, and distribution of nutritious food.

Hunger is a very serious problem in the United States today. Despite its great wealth, an estimated one in eight Americans rely on emergency food assistance. Among the thousands of people who depend on charitable food programs in central and northern New York, and the Mohawk Valley:

• 29% are children 18 or younger
• 10% are without health insurance
• 68% have been unemployed for more than two years
• 32% have a working family member
• 91% are below the federal poverty line
• 41% earn less than $12,000 annually

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Finance, under the guidance of the CFO, is responsible for overseeing all matters related to the fiscal operations, functions, planning, and budgeting of the agency. The position 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.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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 organizations' assets.  
• Provides direct supervision, coaching, and support to finance staff, including conducting regular check-ins, performance reviews, development planning, and addressing team conflicts in alignment with policies and procedures.
• Partners with executive leadership to establish and achieve organizational goals, offering expert guidance.
• Actively participates in leadership team meetings and contributes to organizational strategy, policy development, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with departments and divisions to advance agency-wide initiatives and objectives.
• Exercise sound judgment and make informed decisions within the scope of responsibility and subject matter expertise.
• Models’ leadership that reflects and promotes Food Bank of Central New York’s core values and strategic vision.
• Monitors and manages 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. 
• Represents the Food Bank in relevant forums at the local, state, and national levels, serving as a subject matter expert and point of contact.

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.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for employees who require them due to medical conditions or disabilities.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA, MBA, or equivalent certification preferred. 
• This position will receive a pre-employment background check. Food Bank of Central New York complies with all applicable state      and federal laws pertaining to drug testing and background checks, including Article 23-A.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 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.  

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• 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.