Chief Financial Officer

Edesia is a nonprofit, social enterprise on a mission to end malnutrition globally. Since we opened our doors in 2010, we have reached over 26 million children across 65 countries with the life-saving foods we make here in Rhode Island in partnership with UNICEF, World Food Programme, and the United States Government. Every day we work together to reach children caught in humanitarian crises worldwide and need mission-driven, energetic, passionate problem solvers to join our team.

JOB SUMMARY :

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads Edesia’s finance and accounting functions, ensuring the organization’s financial health and sustainability. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CFO provides timely, data-driven insights to support decision-making and guide the organization’s global expansion. This role upholds financial integrity, ensures regulatory compliance, and manages efficient systems to support Edesia’s strategic goals through strong financial stewardship.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

Strategic Financial Support

• Serve as a key financial advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team.
• Provide financial analysis, modeling, and scenario planning to support operational and strategic initiatives, including global expansion efforts.
• Ensure alignment between financial planning and organizational priorities.
• Partner with leadership to analyze key financial metrics, operational performance, and funding strategies.
• Assist in preparing financial input for strategic planning, board meetings, and external partner engagements.
• Actively engage with the Board of Directors and lead the Finance Committee, present financial reports, forecast trends, and advise on fiscal strategy.
• Work closely with the Vice President of Strategy and Growth to provide financial analysis and budget oversight for large strategic initiatives and plant expansion efforts, helping to ensure on-budget delivery of capital projects.

Financial and Operational Management

Risk Management and Compliance

Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

General office environment. High utilization of office equipment, phone, computer, etc.

The requirements described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

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