Vanessa Gutierrez
CFO at The Global FoodBanking Network
- Role
- Chief Financial Officer at The Global FoodBanking Network
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vanessa Gutierrez
As CFO of The Global FoodBanking Network, I lead financial strategy to ensure…
Experience
Chief Financial Officer
The Global FoodBanking Network
Apr 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Lead Finance, HR, and IT for a global nonprofit dedicated to alleviating hunger and reducing food waste, ensuring resources, systems, and people are aligned to mission.Oversee multi-year financial strategy, annual budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and GAAP-compliant reporting, delivering clean audits and safeguarding GFN’s 501(c)(3) status. Strengthen financial controls, risk management, and compliance while championing technology to modernize systems, automate processes, and enhance efficiency. Direct IT strategy with a focus on cybersecurity, data protection, and organization-wide digital training. Partner with Development to align funding proposals with program delivery needs and guide HR priorities to improve processes, tools, and communication.Key Achievements- Re-structured finance, HR, and IT operations, improving work quality and cost effectiveness- Implemented new technology solutions, including automated AP and improved financial workflows in current platforms- Improved financial reporting and built a financial dashboard for the Board and leadership, earning commendation for clarity and usability- Introduced standardized budgeting frameworks to improve accuracy, transparency, and collaboration.
Education
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance
2004 — 2008
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