Platinum Recruiting Group
Executive Opportunity: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Gleaners Food Bank (Indiana)
We are a leading Midwest-based recruiting firm proudly partnering with our client, Gleaners Food Bank in Indiana—an organization recognized as an Inc. Best Workplace—to find a highly qualified candidate for the pivotal role of Chief Financial Officer.
This role provides an opportunity to apply your world‑class financial expertise to an urgent and inspiring mission: to be a leader in the fight against hunger. As the CFO for Gleaners Food Bank, you'll join a mission‑driven executive team where your analytical strength and innovative thinking directly translate into greater community impact.
Be a Strategic Leader: You won't just report numbers; you'll be one of six members on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), actively shaping the organization's long‑range strategy, programs, and overall organizational health.
Purpose-Driven Finance: Elevate your career by providing the fiscal stewardship that enables hundreds of thousands of meals to reach those in need. Your success is measured by both financial strength and social impact.
Shape the Future: Lead critical areas like business analytics, treasury management, and inventory oversight, driving a culture of data‑driven decision‑making and continuous improvement.
Your Executive Impact This role requires a strong, focused, and skilled CFO who is also a collaborative, high‑impact teammate. Your mission will center on:
Strategic Partnership: Serve as an indispensable, high‑EQ teammate for the SLT, engaging on a wide range of organizational projects and needs, making everyone better through your professional insight and transparency.
People‑Centric Leadership: Provide management, mentoring, and development to the finance staff and offer financial insight and support across all non‑financial teams.
Innovation and Analytics: Go beyond the status quo. Be curious and innovative, leveraging data analytics to guide decision‑making and uncover new ways to increase efficiency and impact organization‑wide.
Inclusion and Energy: Demonstrate a visible passion for Gleaners' mission, be ready to "get in the trenches" when needed, and maintain an inclusive environment where all colleagues feel welcome, valued, and respected.
The Work Environment & Culture You will be joining an Inc. Best Workplace with a culture built on respect, integrity, and accountability.
Team & Structure: You report directly to the President & CEO and are one of six members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). You will lead and mentor the existing finance staff, partnering closely with the Director of Finance on day‑to‑day operations while you focus on strategic governance and long‑range planning.
Culture: The culture is collaborative and mission‑driven. The team values transparency, strong communication, and professional development. This is an environment where your input is valued across the organization, and teamwork is essential to achieving organizational goals.
Tools & Technology: You should be proficient in modern ERP and accounting software, payroll systems, and the Microsoft Suite to ensure seamless financial operations and advanced reporting.
Core Responsibilities As the lead financial steward, you will oversee all financial matters, providing high‑level strategic oversight and active management of core functions:
Financial Strategy & Leadership: Deliver timely, accurate fiscal analysis to the CEO and Board. Lead the evaluation of long‑range planning and the financial impact of new programs and revenue streams.
Fiduciary Oversight: Act as the primary liaison to external partners (auditors, banks, investment managers). Oversee policy development, internal controls, compliance (including IRS Form 990), and manage all annual audit processes.
Budgeting & Cash Management: Drive the annual budgeting process, provide ongoing forecasting, and expertly manage cash‑flow projection, treasury activity, and capital‑expenditure planning.
People & Team Development: Provide coaching, training, and evaluation for direct reports, fostering a positive, accountable, and collaborative work environment.
Qualifications & Skills
Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; a Master’s and/or CPA is desired but not required. You must have significant high‑level accounting, finance, or business management experience with demonstrated supervisory expertise.
Skills: Deep knowledge of enterprise‑level financial systems, inventory process flow, and accounting practices. Exceptional leadership, relationship‑development, and strategic‑thinking skills are essential. A valid driver's license and insurability are required.
Ready to align your financial acumen with a life‑changing mission? Apply today!
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This role provides an opportunity to apply your world‑class financial expertise to an urgent and inspiring mission: to be a leader in the fight against hunger. As the CFO for Gleaners Food Bank, you'll join a mission‑driven executive team where your analytical strength and innovative thinking directly translate into greater community impact.
Be a Strategic Leader: You won't just report numbers; you'll be one of six members on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), actively shaping the organization's long‑range strategy, programs, and overall organizational health.
Purpose-Driven Finance: Elevate your career by providing the fiscal stewardship that enables hundreds of thousands of meals to reach those in need. Your success is measured by both financial strength and social impact.
Shape the Future: Lead critical areas like business analytics, treasury management, and inventory oversight, driving a culture of data‑driven decision‑making and continuous improvement.
Your Executive Impact This role requires a strong, focused, and skilled CFO who is also a collaborative, high‑impact teammate. Your mission will center on:
Strategic Partnership: Serve as an indispensable, high‑EQ teammate for the SLT, engaging on a wide range of organizational projects and needs, making everyone better through your professional insight and transparency.
People‑Centric Leadership: Provide management, mentoring, and development to the finance staff and offer financial insight and support across all non‑financial teams.
Innovation and Analytics: Go beyond the status quo. Be curious and innovative, leveraging data analytics to guide decision‑making and uncover new ways to increase efficiency and impact organization‑wide.
Inclusion and Energy: Demonstrate a visible passion for Gleaners' mission, be ready to "get in the trenches" when needed, and maintain an inclusive environment where all colleagues feel welcome, valued, and respected.
The Work Environment & Culture You will be joining an Inc. Best Workplace with a culture built on respect, integrity, and accountability.
Team & Structure: You report directly to the President & CEO and are one of six members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). You will lead and mentor the existing finance staff, partnering closely with the Director of Finance on day‑to‑day operations while you focus on strategic governance and long‑range planning.
Culture: The culture is collaborative and mission‑driven. The team values transparency, strong communication, and professional development. This is an environment where your input is valued across the organization, and teamwork is essential to achieving organizational goals.
Tools & Technology: You should be proficient in modern ERP and accounting software, payroll systems, and the Microsoft Suite to ensure seamless financial operations and advanced reporting.
Core Responsibilities As the lead financial steward, you will oversee all financial matters, providing high‑level strategic oversight and active management of core functions:
Financial Strategy & Leadership: Deliver timely, accurate fiscal analysis to the CEO and Board. Lead the evaluation of long‑range planning and the financial impact of new programs and revenue streams.
Fiduciary Oversight: Act as the primary liaison to external partners (auditors, banks, investment managers). Oversee policy development, internal controls, compliance (including IRS Form 990), and manage all annual audit processes.
Budgeting & Cash Management: Drive the annual budgeting process, provide ongoing forecasting, and expertly manage cash‑flow projection, treasury activity, and capital‑expenditure planning.
People & Team Development: Provide coaching, training, and evaluation for direct reports, fostering a positive, accountable, and collaborative work environment.
Qualifications & Skills
Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; a Master’s and/or CPA is desired but not required. You must have significant high‑level accounting, finance, or business management experience with demonstrated supervisory expertise.
Skills: Deep knowledge of enterprise‑level financial systems, inventory process flow, and accounting practices. Exceptional leadership, relationship‑development, and strategic‑thinking skills are essential. A valid driver's license and insurability are required.
Ready to align your financial acumen with a life‑changing mission? Apply today!
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