Open Positions

Chief Financial Officer 

FLSA: EXEMPT
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Chief Executive Officer

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Feeding Texas is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that leads a coalition of 20 regional food banks in a unified effort for a hunger-free Texas. The Feeding Texas network is the largest hunger-relief organization in Texas. Our coalition works collaboratively to ensure equitable access to nutritious food for all Texans, mitigate the root causes of hunger, improve community health and nutrition, strengthen crisis response, and engage all stakeholders in advocating for solutions to hunger. Learn more at www.feedingtexas.org. 

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is directly responsible for all financial systems and functions of the organization and strategic management of accounting and financial programs. Feeding Texas is primarily funded by state and federal pass-through funds and distributes those funds to food banks across the state. The CFO is responsible for ensuring government grant compliance and oversees funder invoicing, subaward payments, and related reporting and compliance requirements. This position will provide leadership and coordination in the administrative, business planning, accounting, and budgeting efforts for the organization. The CFO reports to the CEO and participates as a member of the organization’s Leadership Team

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Financial

  • Ensures compliance with government grants and oversees appropriate funder invoicing, subaward payments, and related reporting and compliance requirements. Manages grantor contracts and reimbursement requests and maintains comprehensive files of all paperwork to support billings and other recordkeeping required in the grants and contracts.  
  • Ensures that the annual audit is completed in a timely manner and without findings. 
  • Manages the fiscal budgeting process to prepare a budget that meets the strategic goals of Feeding Texas. 
  • Provides monthly financial statements and budget reports for program management, assisting staff in understanding and using their budgets. 
  • Serves as staff liaison for the quarterly meetings of the Finance Committee and Audit Committee. 
  • Manages the Finance and Accounting team, including the supervision of two accountants. Ensures that: 
    • Financial and accounting systems are operating in accordance with accounting standards. 
    • Feeding Texas is financially solvent. 
    • Financial systems and controls are adequate to protect the assets and reputation of the organization. 
  • Oversees the financial management of our partner organization, the Collaborative for Fresh Produce (CFP), which provides produce sourcing and logistics services to the food banks. 
  • Monitors bank activity daily for any ACH positive pay decisions. 
  • Ensures that all previous month purchase orders are closed in time to meet the grantor billing deadline. 
  • Communicates month-end close schedule with accountants. 
  • Processes releases of restricted net assets. 
  • Develops, maintains, and monitors all accounting systems and procedures for the recording of all revenue transactions, recommending and implementing improvements to systems. 
  • Develops, maintains, and directs systems for purchasing and paying for goods and services, utilizing standard business practices, approving bills set up for payment, as well as benefits and cell phone billings. Files IRS Form 1099. 
  • Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal authorities. 
  • Maintains all records, in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures, as required or needed by the organization. 
  • Reconciles general ledger asset, liability, and select revenue and expense accounts monthly. 
  • Maintains fixed asset and depreciation records of the organization. 
  • Follow up on overdue accounts receivable each month. 
  • Improves the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of Feeding Texas’ mission. 

Risk Management

  • Oversees insurance policies. 
  • Engages insurance brokerage experts to provide the right insurance coverage. 
  • Resets workers compensation rates annually and works with workers comp auditor. 

Human Resources

  • Processes payroll. 
  • Submits required tax filings. 
  • Provides retirement plan auditors with required information. 
  • Engages employee benefits expert to ensure the best available benefits. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Experience with government funding and subawards required. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. 
  • Current and valid CPA preferred. 
  • 10 years of progressive, full-time, wage-earning experience in financial management, non-profit accounting experience preferred. Five years’ Controller experience or five years’ experience or experience with Big-4 public accounting firm required. 
  • Experience in distribution industry with inventory experience preferred. 

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

  • Demonstrated knowledge in financial management, government grants management, risk management, and planning and forecasting. 
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills. 
  • Demonstrated proficiency in various modular based Accounting Software (NetSuite, Quickbooks, MIP, Sage, Great Plains, etc.). Experience with NetSuite preferred. 
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, in particular the ability to understand and organize detailed information and to write about or talk extemporaneously on that information. 
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to achieve deadlines. 
  • Strong ethical character, good judgment, and discretion. Capable of handling confidential and financial information. 
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects with attention to detail and accuracy while adhering to deadlines in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. 
  • Ability to work effectively with other food bank and Feeding America financial staff. 
  • Deep commitment to organization’s mission to end hunger. 

All Feeding Texas staff should be committed to social and racial justice, with a belief that improving outcomes for all Texans–regardless of their race, place, or class–requires intersectional solutions that correct injustices and promote equity.    

Feeding Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages people with lived experiences of hunger and members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ identified people, gender-nonconforming people, individuals with disabilities, and people who speak a language in addition to English.    

COMPENSATION

The salary for this position is $142,500. Feeding Texas offers a competitive benefits package. We strive to provide non-cash benefits that encourage a work-life balance and promote the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. 

LOCATION

Feeding Texas operates in a virtual work environment. We provide the necessary technology, equipment, and other supports to ensure a comfortable and conducive home working environment for employees. All staff must be residents of the State of Texas within 30 days of their start date. 

TRAVEL: 5% within the state of Texas.

TO APPLY
Please upload your resume and complete a brief questionnaire here. The form will close at 11:59 PM on Sunday, March 24. Start date is as soon as possible. 

 

 

Fresh Produce Sourcing Manager

Location: Rio Grande Valley, TX
FLSA: EXEMPT
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Executive Director

THE COLLABORATIVE FOR FRESH PRODUCE(CFP)

The Collaborative for Fresh Produce (CFP) is a nonprofit organization that sources and distributes surplus produce to those in need through partnerships with growers and food banks. CFP was founded by Feeding Texas, the state association of food banks, and is one of seven Regional Produce Collaboratives (RPC) supported by Feeding America, the nation’s network of food banks. CFP works closely with other collaboratives and food bank staff across the Southwest to source donations of surplus produce and then manages the logistics of getting it to food banks in shipments that are the right size and mix for each individual community.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Fresh Produce Sourcing Manager is responsible for growing and deepening the food industry relationships with fresh produce and other commodity donors and suppliers throughout the region, specifically the southern Texas area. This role will be responsible for delivering on specific sourcing targets set by CFP with the goal of meeting food bank demand for a wide variety and consistent volume of produce, reducing FOB expense and delivering excess produce to the Feeding America network. The Fresh Produce Sourcing Manager nurtures strong relationships with donors and food bank customers, ensures consistent messaging to vendors, donors, shippers, and suppliers, and contributes to transparent and timely communications with all internal and external partners. By nurturing strong donor relationships with current and lapsed produce donors and building new donor relationships, the Fresh Produce Sourcing Manager helps increase access to fresh produce for neighbors facing hunger. In addition to building our produce supply base, this position is also responsible for providing technical support to other food bank programs involving fresh produce. While based in Texas, this position will work collaboratively with other produce sourcing staff across the country. This person is someone who enjoys cultivating new relationships, is comfortable meeting new contacts for the first time and is passionate about sharing our mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Establish a relationship based on trust and accountability with food bank customers and donors, always maintaining an excellent level of customer service and professionalism.
  • Communicate consistently with the CFP team, customers, and donors.
  • Collaborate with Feeding America regional produce staff, other RPCs, and food bank customers to meet the goals of the organization.
  • Work with the CFP team to ensure a wide variety of produce is consistently offered to all CFP customers.
  • Inspect produce offers to ensure product meets quality control standards established by CFP in accordance with Feeding America regulations.
  • In coordination with local food bank sourcing teams, build strong relationships and effective communication with donor-growers and shippers.
  • Track all donor and prospective donor contacts (phone calls, emails, and in person visits) to inform strategic deployment of time and resources.
  • Use all tools as instructed to provide impact data to better influence strategic goals.
  • Send follow-up communication to ensure donor development, recognition, and timely resolution of concerns and complaints.
  • Meet all expectations on donor visits and donor communication.

QUALIFICATIONS

A. Desired Attributes

  • Customer Service – Ability to communicate proactively and effectively with numerous stakeholders across many different organizations and companies. Provides responsive and respectful customer service to customers, partners, and donors at all times.
  • Integrity – Exhibits honesty and truthfulness when interacting with coworkers, customers, and donors. Displays high ethical standards.
  • Accountability – Meets individual and organizational goals and measures results against those goals.
  • Initiative – Highly motivated self-starter who exercises initiative to plan, organize, and execute tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Team Player – Works collaboratively as part of a team and motivates and supports coworkers to achieve results.
  • Flexibility – Desire to work in a changing environment that fosters growth and continuous quality improvement.

B. Education, Experience, and Training

  • Educational background or training in agriculture or a related field
  • 3-5 years related experience, preferably with nonprofits, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in food distribution or produce supply chain operations
  • Food bank experience strongly preferred

C. Knowledge and Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to juggle many time sensitive tasks at once
  • Knowledge of food safety procedures including product traceability and recalls.
  • Knowledge of produce industry, including market trends, technology, and food safety best practices
  • Knowledge of food warehousing and transportation
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work individually and as part of a team
  • Ability to work at a detailed level to further vision and strategic goals
  • Commitment to CFP and Feeding America mission
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and functional vehicle
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish)

D. Hours

  • This is a full-time position. Work hours will vary, with occasional need to work outside of regular business hours and/or on weekends.

E. Travel

  • This role will be in the field on local donor visits a minimum of 80% of the time.
  • Out-of-town and/or interstate travel (5%)

COMPENSATION

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Competitive benefits package.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

The deadline to apply for this role is March 15, 2024. Please submit resume and cover letter to Josh Montemayor (joshm@cfproduce.org).


CFP is an equal opportunity employer.