Director of Finance and Data Analytics

Rethink Food; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rethink Food is seeking a Director of Finance and Data Analytics to lead FP&A, reporting infrastructure, and revenue cycle management across client and funder contracts. The role will drive AI-enabled finance initiatives, manage a lean finance team, and partner with the CFO on audit readiness and strategic initiatives.

The position emphasizes technical accounting oversight, scalable data analytics, and cross‑functional collaboration to advance our mission and impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent with strong FP&A and accounting experience.
• Experience leading finance, data analytics, and reporting initiatives.
• Proven leadership and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Tableau and ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and multi‑year modeling for the organization.
• Own end‑to‑end revenue cycle management and MTM billing processes.
• Build dashboards and reporting tools to surface insights for leadership.
• Partner with CFO and cross‑functional teams on policies and processes.
• Support audit readiness and internal controls enhancements.

Skills

FP&A

Accounting

Data analytics

Leadership

AI tools usage

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA/CPA preferred

Tools

Tableau

ERP systems

GSuite / MS Office

Financial reporting platforms

Job description

Director of Finance and Data Analytics - Job Description

Department: Finance, Strategy, Data and Technology

Supervisor: Chief Financial Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Status: Full-time, Salaried

Work Hours: 40 hours per week

May include extra hours and working weekends, events, additional hours, or holidays as needed

General Hours 9AM-5PM

Location: On-site

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 34 million meals
and reinvested more than $157 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.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Director of Finance and Data Analysis is a leadership role and the CFO's primary thought partner in a lean, three-person Finance team. This role leads financial planning and analysis (FP&A), owns reporting infrastructure, and holds end-to-end accountability for revenue cycle management across all client and funder contracts, with the Medically Tailored Meals (MTM) program as a particularly complex and critical piece of that portfolio.

Because the team is small, this role also serves as a working technical accounting resource: reviewing the Staff Accountant's day-to-day work as a second set of eyes ahead of CFO review, and stepping in on close, reconciliation, or compliance questions that require deeper accounting judgment. This role is also a key driver of Rethink's technology and AI strategy within Finance, identifying and implementing tools that streamline day-to-day operations and deepen the organization's analytical capabilities.

In our agile environment, your role extends beyond core duties — it's an invitation to amplify your influence. You'll be expected to proactively leverage your diverse talents, contributing across a variety of initiatives to directly achieve our shared objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the organization's financial planning and analysis function, including annual budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial modeling.
• Build and maintain dynamic financial models for programs, contracts, and initiatives to support leadership decision-making.
• Analyze the financial viability of RFPs and prepare cost structures for contract bids.
• Identify opportunities for programmatic cost savings and budget optimization across the organization.
• Partner with program and department leads to develop and manage program-level budgets and cost allocation.

Reporting & Data Analysis

• Own and continuously improve the organization's financial reporting infrastructure — ensuring all departments have timely, accurate data for decision-making.
• Generate reports and create materials to support operational business plans, strategic initiatives, and board-level financial review.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools (including Tableau or equivalent) that surface actionable insights across finance and programs.
• Support the streamlining and management of organizational data, in collaboration with the Data and Technology team.
• Research and represent thought leadership on best practices in financial data and analytics.

Revenue Cycle Management

• Own the end-to-end revenue cycle for all client, funder, and contract billing — from charge capture and invoicing through collections, cash application, and reconciliation.
• Hold strategic and operational oversight of the Medically Tailored Meals (MTM) billing stream as the most complex and compliance-intensive component of the revenue cycle, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to contract and payer requirements.
• Maintain functional accountability for reconciliation between billing systems and program data across all revenue streams, including billing cycles and funder-specific reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline invoicing and collections workflows and reduce administrative burden.
• Support programmatic buildout and invoicing for new and existing government and institutional contracts.

Accounting Oversight & Second-Level Review

• Serve as the primary reviewer of the Staff Accountant's day-to-day work — journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close deliverables — acting as a second set of eyes ahead of CFO review.
• Provide backup coverage and escalation support for core accounting functions during the Staff Accountant's absence or workload peaks.
• Partner with the CFO on audit readiness, ensuring reviewed work supports clean, well-documented year-end audit and grant/funder diligence.

AI & Technology Integration

• Lead Finance's adoption of AI tools and emerging technologies to automate routine tasks, reduce manual workflows, and improve the speed and quality of financial analysis.
• Evaluate and implement financial systems, reporting tools, and integrations — including with the Rethink App and partner platforms.
• Serve as a thought leader and internal champion for AI and technology use within Finance, collaborating closely with the Data and Technology team.
• Document and scale new technology-enabled processes through clear SOPs and change management.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Report directly to the CFO and serve as a key member of the Finance leadership team.
• Maintain functional accountability for compliance and internal control efficiencies.
• Work cross-functionally across the organization to communicate new policies, financial processes, and procedures.
• Lead and mentor Finance team members supporting reporting, FP&A, and data functions.
• Attend and present updates at regular departmental and leadership meetings.
• Support cross-functional projects and contribute to organizational strategic planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience; advanced degree (MBA, MPA) or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 6–8 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting, financial reporting, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing staff, projects, or functional areas.
• Proven expertise in FP&A, financial modeling, and budget management; experience supporting government or institutional contracts strongly preferred.
• High systems aptitude; proficiency in GSuite and MS Office required. Experience in Tableau, financial reporting platforms, and ERP systems preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to streamline financial workflows and analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance audiences.
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet demanding deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills — comfortable presenting to senior leadership and working across teams.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to navigating challenges and driving change.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and continuously improve.
• Flexible and adaptive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• 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 $120,000- $150,000, 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 with employer match, a progressive parental leave plan, and free nutritious lunch everyday!

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.