Chief Financial Officer

We are honored and excited to partner with Rare, the leading behavior change organization in the conservation space, to recruit a Chief Financial Officer at an exciting moment of growth and transformation. Reporting to Caleb McClennen, President, the CFO will be responsible for the development and execution of Rare's global financial, operational, talent, and IT management strategy and will contribute to the development of the organization's strategic goals. This is an outstanding opportunity for a finance executive with global experience and a proven track record of creative problem-solving to join a high-growth, mission-driven organization. The CFO will be responsible for leading a team of 20+ staff and directly manage a team of SVP/VP/director-level staff. The CFO will also have a direct oversight role with the operational leaders in Rare’s country programs, as well as oversight of $40M budget.

For over 50 years and across 60 countries, Rare has inspired and empowered millions of people and their communities to shift their behaviors and practices to protect our shared planet. The organization’s belief in the cumulative power of individual and community action has resulted in transformative change and is a proven pathway to safeguarding and restoring the world’s shared waters, lands, and climate. As Rare’s current strategic plan calls for significant growth to further develop and scale these critically needed conservation solutions, the organization seeks a strategic and ambitious CFO to support Rare’s simple yet profound mission: to inspire change so people and nature thrive.

The ideal candidate will have a CPA certification, should be familiar with nonprofit global finance, and experience managing diverse funding sources.

This exciting search is led by Diversified Search Group Managing Director, Lyn Brennan, supported by recruitment team Alex Lurie and Maia Moses working in conjunction with Rare leadership.