Chief Financial Officer

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/.

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.