About Spectrum Community Services
For over 50 years, Spectrum Community Services has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and families experiencing low-income across Alameda County. Founded in 1971 as Family Tutorial Services, the organization emerged from a grassroots effort to provide educational support to Spanish-speaking communities in Hayward. Over time, as community needs evolved, so did Spectrum Community Services—expanding its services beyond education to address the broader challenges of economic stability, health, and well-being.
Today, Spectrum Community Services remains steadfast in its mission to support vulnerable populations through vital programs that promote self-sufficiency and enhance daily living. Through its Meals on Wheels and Senior Meals programs, the organization ensures that older adults receive nutritious meals and social connection. Its Fall Prevention initiatives empower seniors to maintain mobility and independence, while energy assistance programs such as LiHEAP and Weatherization help families reduce financial burdens and create safer, more energy-efficient homes. Every service Spectrum Community Services provides is rooted in dignity, accessibility, and impact—ensuring that the most underserved members of our community receive the support they need to thrive.
At Spectrum Community Services, impact is not just measured by the number of meals served or homes weatherized, but by the lasting change created in people’s lives. The organization’s culture is one of compassion, collaboration, and innovation—bringing together a dedicated team committed to making a tangible difference every day. As Spectrum Community Services continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of its community, it seeks passionate individuals ready to be part of a mission-driven team working to build a stronger, healthier future for all.
To learn more, visit https://www.spectrumcs.org/.
Position Summary
Spectrum Community Services is seeking a strategic, hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as the right hand to the Executive Director, ensuring the organization’s financial health, compliance, and operational efficiency. Overseeing a $7M budget, the CFO will provide leadership in financial planning, government funding, and grant management while establishing infrastructure, policies, and procedures to support Spectrum Community Services’ continued growth. This leader will take a patient and methodical approach to learning the organization’s current systems and will play a pivotal role in refining financial processes and transitioning the team to more modernized, remote-friendly operations.
The CFO will have day-to-day responsibility for managing financial activities, serve as a thought-leader on the leadership team, and manage and mentor a small but impactful team, including two finance associates and one IT specialist. The CFO will be a key contributor within a close-knit Leadership Team and will help shape organizational strategy as well as manage all financial aspects of the agency, including management of accounting operations, financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, compliance and risk management, audit coordination, government reporting and staff mentorship and management.
This leader will be responsible for strengthening financial policies, ensuring compliance with government funding requirements, managing multiple revenue streams, and improving reporting processes to support organizational growth. Additionally, the CFO will take a patient and educational approach to training staff on financial concepts, fostering a culture of financial literacy and accountability across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy and Leadership
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Executive Director, board, and leadership, driving financial decision-making and ensuring long-term sustainability
- Oversee financial strategies, cash flow planning, investment management, and banking relationships to ensure financial stability.
- Develop and enhance organizational policies, forecasting capabilities, and internal controls to optimize financial operations and anticipate trends.
- Represent Spectrum Community Services externally, engaging with funders, community partners, auditors, and key stakeholders to promote financial integrity and organizational impact.
Financial Acumen & Oversight
- Oversee all aspects of financial management, including billing, AR, AP, payroll, benefits, budgets, compliance reporting, monitoring, audits and financial statements.
- Ensure compliance and reporting for government contracts and private grants, aligning financial practices with funding requirements.
- Manage audits, tax filings, annual budget process, and regulatory compliance while strengthening internal financial systems for remote-friendly operations.
- Provide clear, actionable financial insights to the Executive Director, leadership team, and board to support strategic decision-making.
Team Leadership & Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Train staff and program leaders on financial concepts, compliance, and budget management, ensuring financial literacy across the organization.
- Streamline workflows and professionalize financial systems to support an efficient, remote-friendly work environment.
- Promote a positive, mission-driven culture by engaging staff, participating in community initiatives, and ensuring strong cross-departmental partnerships.
Desired Qualifications
The Chief Financial Officer will be a supportive and knowledgeable leader and will bring a demonstrated track record of leading financial strategy in a multi-program organization. The CFO will work collaboratively, make priority-setting decisions, ensure accountability, and consistently meet deadlines.
While it’s understood that no single candidate will bring every single competency, strong candidates will offer the following skills, characteristics, and experiences:
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive management experience in Finance, preferably with a nonprofit organization.
- Deep knowledge/expertise with grant management, specifically with Federal, California State, and local funding compliance and reporting.
- Knowledge or understanding of the Office of Management and (OMB) Circular A133 audit
- Excellent time management abilities, with a proven capacity to prioritize effectively and manage both daily tasks and short- and long-term projects.
- Demonstrated track record of leading an organization with annual budget around or higher than $5M.
- Experience working with external auditors, compliance, and regulatory oversight agencies
- Resilient in solving unexpected problems as they arise while considering liability, precedence, financial implications, and other possible future impact to the organization.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key information both verbally and in writing to CEO, Board, peers, staff, and direct reports.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required; familiarity with QuickBooks Enterprise and proficiency with integrating technology to enhance productivity and accuracy is a plus.
Location, Compensation, and Benefits
The office is based in Hayward, CA, and this role currently requires working on-site five days a week. However, the organization is looking for a leader who can strengthen systems and infrastructure to support a hybrid work model. As these improvements are implemented, staff will have greater flexibility to work remotely, and this role will also transition to a hybrid schedule.
Salary is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skill set level and years of previous/applicable experience. The salary for this position ranges from $135,000 to $160,000, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package fully covered by the employer. This includes Kaiser health, Delta dental, VSP vision, AD&D, long-term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Additionally, the organization offers a generous paid time off policy that includes personal time, vacation, sick leave, holidays, birthday, and bereavement.
Vaccination Policy
To protect the health and safety of our team, clients, and community, vaccination against Influenza is mandatory for this role, while COVID vaccination is highly encouraged. Given the nature of this position, which involves working closely with vulnerable populations and interacting with the public, vaccination helps minimize the risk of preventable diseases and ensures a safe work environment. Employees who are not vaccinated due to medical or religious exemptions are required to wear a 3-Ply surgical mask, KN94, KN95, or N95 mask at all times while at work, including during interactions with clients and the public, from November 1 to April 30.
How to Apply
Maneva Group, a woman and minority owned national executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven searches, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. To express interest in this role, please submit your resume and cover letter here: https://adr.to/c2ow4ai
We strongly encourage you to apply if you are from a marginalized or underrepresented group. Some candidates may see a long list of job requirements and feel discouraged because they don’t match every single bullet point – we suggest, please apply anyway. We don’t believe in a “perfect” candidate - if you believe this is a role that you’ll be excited to work in every day, want to be a part of a culture like ours, and show aptitude to learn while doing, please apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $135,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
