Senior Manager of Finance - Rethink Food : Job Details

ABOUT US:Rethink Food is a chef-led nonprofit partnering with restaurants to better feed communities. Through strong partnerships with local restaurants and community-based organizations, we work with a responsive, hyperlocal network that provides culturally celebrated, nutritious meals. Since 2017, we've served over 30 million meals and reinvested more than $142 million into local economies.

Our work falls into three core areas:

• Building the Network: We connect restaurants, community-based organizations, and food donors to deliver meals where they're needed most.
• Setting the Example: Through our Sustainable Community Kitchen, we demonstrate what dignified, community-centered food access can look like.
• Advocating for Change: We champion policy and systems change to create a more sustainable, equitable food future for all.

SUMMARY:

The Senior Manager of Finance will be key in supporting our finance and data analytics initiatives for our next organizational growth phase. This position will ensure departments across the organization have access to reporting, data, and tools needed for decision-making and optimization at all levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Medically Tailored Meals initiative from a financial and data perspective.
• Support programmatic buildout and invoicing for new and existing initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for programmatic cost savings and maximizing budget.
• Assist in analyzing the financial viability of RFPs and prepare the financial cost structure for contract bids.
• Maintain functional accountability for compliance and internal control efficiencies.
• Support the streamlining and management of data at large.
• Support technology exploration, implementation, and support across the organization, including integrations with Rethink website and partner platforms.
• Research and represent thought leadership and support the finance team on best practices in financial data and analytics.
• Support on cross-functional projects.
• Support the definition of operational efficiencies and streamline workflows.
• Generate reports and create materials to support operational business plans and strategic initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally across the organization to communicate new policies and procedures related to compliance.
• Attend regular departmental meetings and present updates.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting/management, data analytics, and/or statistics reporting.
• Proven subject matter expertise in accounting, financial data, and advanced analytics; ability to demonstrate understanding of how to help Finance leaders evolve their data and analytics capabilities.
• High systems aptitude; proficient in GSuite, MS Office. Experience in Tableau and financial reporting systems preferred.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple deliverables.
• Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Demonstrated collaborative approach in cross-team engagements.
• Self-motivated individual who takes initiative and is always looking to grow and learn.

• Flexible and adaptive to effectively manage changing priorities and new opportunities.
• Takes a solutions-based, collaborative approach to drive change in work and navigate challenges.
• Quick learner who is eager to strengthen their understanding of Rethink's work.
• Positive attitude, self-confidence, common sense, and excellent listening skills.
• Must embrace the mission and core values of Rethink Food.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE: Commitment to embodying our values of -

Inventiveness: At our core, we are relentlessly curious about solving problems. As our name suggests, we're a team of creative thinkers, but we're also hands-on doers, challenging norms with humility to find practical solutions that can create lasting change.

Vulnerability: Guided by an “always be better” mindset, we are a team that intentionally reflects on what we are doing well and where we need to improve. We hold ourselves and each other accountable, every day. No blame, no shame — we just want to be sure we're always doing the right thing.

Thoughtfulness: Our vision for a nourished and thriving world starts with nourished and thriving individuals in each of our communities. Our work is centered on the needs of the people that bring our communities to life. We don't pretend to have all of the answers. We are committed to listening and learning in order to identify and scale solutions that ensure stable and reliable access to healthy food for all so each and every community can thrive.

Kindness: At Rethink, we show up every day with empathy and compassion and believe everyone should be treated with dignity. Kindness goes a long way — we are all about just being kind

COMPENSATION

The annual salary range for this position is $75k - $90k, depending on experience and education. We also offer a complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, two weeks per year for an organization-wide office closure to recharge, a retirement plan, free nutritious lunch at our Sustainable Community Kitchen and a progressive parental leave plan.

HOW TO APPLY

While a degree, certification, and work experience are a plus, we recognize that other life and work experiences may also prepare you for this role. Additionally, research has shown that women and people from underrepresented groups may not apply for jobs if they do not meet 100% of the job qualifications. Please know that no candidate has 100% of the listed job qualifications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply for this position if you believe you can complete the responsibilities.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. However, we have an immediate need to fill the position. Please submit your application online.

EEO STATEMENT

Rethink Food is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.