We are looking for an experienced full-time VP/Director of Finance and Accounting responsible for the accounting function, including the integrity and accuracy of the financial reporting of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (CPFB). Under the guidance of the SVP/Chief Financial Officer, the VP/Director of Finance and Accounting is responsible for the implementation of controls that safeguard the organization’s assets in a manner which is efficient and cost effective, while still mitigating risk. This position has a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Auditing Standards, which are applied to the oversight of posting, supporting and reporting over all accounting activities. This position requires an inspiring, passionate, collaborative, courageous, innovative, and visionary leader that demonstrates outstanding people and management skills.

Location: Healthy Food Hub, 3908 Corey Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109

Rate: $115,100 – $151,006/year, depending on experience

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Financial Oversight and Compliance:

• Serve as a key financial partner to the SVP/Chief Financial Officer, executive leadership, and department leaders, providing financial expertise, analysis, recommendations, and guidance to support sound operational and strategic decision-making.
• Promote high ethical standards of financial integrity, ethics, accountability, and compliance with policies, laws and regulations.
• Provide direct supervision over Accounting staff.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination for the bi-monthly Finance and Operations Committee.
• Manage all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and tax reporting activities.
• Manage compliance processes and lead the external audit to ensure complete, accurate and timely filing.
• Maintain and continuously evaluate the Food Bank’s internal control environment, ensuring all internal controls are operating in a continuously effective manner. Advise and make recommendations to the SVP/Chief Financial Officer on matters of financial management and financial policy.
• Advise the CFO and executive leadership on financial policies, internal controls, accounting practices, financial risks, and opportunities for process improvement and assist in developing and implementing financial policies and procedures that promote accountability and operational effectiveness.
• Manage all investment accounting and manage the activities of the Endowment Fund.
• Oversee and monitor the integrity of data entry into the general ledger and management systems in order to accurately report and analyze financial activity.
• Perform month-end closing procedures and preparation of monthly financial statements and reports within the allotted closing schedule.
• Responsible for the financial administration of government and private grants, ensuring accurate and timely administration, proper revenue recognition, compliance, and effective communication.
• In conjunction with the SVP/Chief Financial Officer, coordinates development, oversight, and ongoing management of the annual budget. Effectively communicates budget process and spending deviations with department management to control expenses.
• Manage inventory valuation, coordinating with the Senior Inventory Control Manager for periodic counts, and ensure appropriate financial controls over inventory.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Other Duties:

• In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, CPFB is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Master’s in Business Administration from an accredited university or a Certified Public Accountant license preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience in financial management proving a professional demeanor and a thorough understanding of GAAP and financial management information systems.
• Financial management experience in a non-profit environment is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience of a hybrid staff no less than three (3).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Passion for the Food Bank’s mission and core values.
• Ability to effectively interact with board, co-workers, neighbors, volunteers with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, and sexual orientation, and to treat each person and community with respect and dignity.
• Must have extensive financial, accounting, budgeting, and reporting experience and the ability to work effectively at strategic, operational and detail levels.
• Ability to see, acknowledge, and cross barriers that divide our population while being culturally sensitive and mindful of different backgrounds.
• Proven ability to resolve conflict; negotiate with sensitivity; problem solve employee conflicts with managers; and use judgment, reasoning, and patience with board, volunteers, and staff.
• Ability to work as part of a high-performance team and be a strong team player.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills: good listener and thoughtful respondent; positive influencer; negotiator; adept writer who can vary communications to fit cultural context and circumstances; high emotional intelligence.
• Passion for customer service excellence (internal and external), professional etiquette, personal boundaries, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be friendly, outgoing, comfortable speaking to people, and have a positive attitude.
• Must have professional demeanor with the ability to work cooperatively across all levels of the organization.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to work independently, plan, prioritize, take initiative, resolve problems, meet deadlines, and multi-task.
• Must be honest and reliable with high integrity and strong work ethic.
• Must possess strong critical thinking skills and recognize opportunities for improvement in the completion of tasks and projects.
• Able to use the organization’s computer software and systems, including Microsoft Office Suite, department specific software systems, telecommunications, and internet applications.
• Participate in internal committees and workgroups as required.
• Actively attend manager’s meetings and participate in the CPFB management team.
• Attend departmental and all-staff meetings as directed, staying informed of ongoing changes in department and overall organization.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Will directly supervise three (3) or more employees.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Conduct or participate in performance evaluations of team members and provide feedback and recommendations to management.
• Supervise and empower staff growth to meet organizational goals.

Physical Requirements or Licenses:

• This position will allow for remote work access, along with other locations as needed, or at the discretion of the SVP/Chief Financial Officer.
• A valid driver’s license with a history of a good driving record.
• Ability to travel that may include consecutive overnight stays, and traveling by car, bus, and airplane.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Conditions may include working outside, in inclement weather, closely with others, working alone, and working protracted or irregular hours.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 15 pounds.
• The work environment is typically quiet.

The selected applicant will join a collaborative, values-driven, dynamic team that derives joy from the work and is passionate about resourcing the work to end hunger and its root causes.

The Food Bank’s work culture is progressive and forward-thinking. Staff have the opportunity to fully develop their potential in a variety of ways. As organizational leaders, in shaping programs and advocacy efforts and in working towards a future where no one should be hungry.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by October 12, 2026, to Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Department of Human Resources, 3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109, or email hrdepartment@centralpafoodbank.org.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.