Chief Financial Officer

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have the following professional and personal qualities, skills and characteristics:
Financial Leadership, Strategy & Business Acumen. The CFO will provide comprehensive leadership across all financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, financial analysis, and reporting. As a strategic partner to the CEO and management team, the CFO will translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights that support decision-making, innovation, and long-term sustainability.

This leader will oversee the annual operating and capital budgeting processes, develop short- and long-range financial forecasts, and strengthen the organization’s use of analytics, dashboards, and performance metrics to monitor trends, assess scenarios, and anticipate risks and opportunities. The CFO will guide financial planning aligned with BRAFB’s strategic priorities and ensure that the investment portfolio and reserves are prudently managed to support both current operations and future growth.

The CFO will bring a proven track record of financial leadership within complex organizations and will be equally comfortable diving into details and maintaining a big-picture view of organizational sustainability and growth.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

The CFO will ensure the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of BRAFB’s financial operations. This includes directing GAAP-compliant financial reporting; leading the annual financial audit; and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including government grants, ERISA requirements, and 501(c)(3) obligations.

Serving as Chief Compliance Officer, the CFO will oversee enterprise risk management, internal controls, insurance coverage, and financial policies. The CFO will work closely with the Finance Committee and Board to provide clear, timely reporting and sound recommendations that support strong governance and responsible stewardship of resources.

Systems Building & Operational Excellence

BRAFB is at a moment of growth that requires modernized systems and scalable infrastructure. The CFO will lead efforts to strengthen financial systems, processes, and standard operating procedures to support increasing organizational complexity. This leader will bring a strong systems orientation, experience with financial technology, and a change-management mindset to ensure efficiency, transparency, and consistency across the organization. The CFO will play a central role in building the infrastructure needed to support long-term sustainability and operational excellence.

People Leadership, Collaboration & Culture

The CFO will be a coach and mentor who builds and develops a high-performing finance team. This includes assessing and evolving the structure of the finance function, and fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement. A collaborative and transparent leader, the CFO will partner closely with leaders across operations, programs, philanthropy, and external partners, ensuring financial practices effectively support mission delivery and innovation.

Calm under pressure with exceptional communication skills, the CFO will translate financial concepts into accessible language and build trust across a matrixed organization.

Innovation & Partnerships

The successful candidate will be energized by BRAFB’s diverse and evolving funding model, including cash and in‑kind donations, private and government grants, and innovative payment mechanisms such as Medicaid reimbursements. The CFO will support financial oversight of sub‑granting and food distribution across a network of more than 200 partner agencies. The CFO will bring an entrepreneurial mindset to identifying opportunities for innovation in financial models, partnerships, and systems that expand impact while maintaining fiscal discipline.

Passion for the Mission

A deep commitment to ending hunger and advancing community well‑being is central to this role. The CFO will be energized by BRAFB’s mission, values, and partnerships and motivated by the opportunity to steward resources in ways that expand…