Chief Financial Officer

Tides, a nonprofit and philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing social justice, seeks a future-focused, passionate, and collaborative leader to serve as the next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). 

Centering equity and social justice at its core, Tides works in deep partnership with movement leaders, nonprofits, foundations, corporations, and donors to shift power to communities of color and other historically excluded groups who face systemic barriers to accessing it. Tides supports the agency and leadership of these communities through the approach and focus of their services and solutions, including fiscal sponsorship, capacity building, grantmaking (through donor advised, collective action, and other purpose-driven funds), program development consulting, and impact investing. Guided by a 2023-2025 strategic plan, Tides seeks to become the premier convener of doers and donors seeking justice and equity by shifting power, building capacity, and increasing the flow of resources to proximate leaders and communities to achieve their missions.  

The next CFO of Tides will serve as a strategic thought leader, problem-solver, planner, and facilitator for the organization to support the vision, mission, and priorities of Tides. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and partnering closely with the Tides executive leadership team, the CFO will successfully lead the organization through its next chapter of sustainable and continued growth. They will act as a change agent to transform the finance function and work cross-functionally to help build a culture that promotes operational excellence and fosters justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. 

Joining Tides at this moment represents a timely, meaningful opportunity to help shape the next chapter of an organization that has been at the forefront of social change for nearly half a century – and is continuing to evolve to focus and materially deepen its impact.

Tides is committed to providing a competitive compensation package and values pay equity. Starting salary for this role will fall into one of three ranges, depending on your location:

• National market (most U.S. states): $302,200-$377,800
• Moderate market (Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and D.C. metro areas): $329,800-$412,200
• High market (San Francisco, New York City): $362,700-$453,400

Please note the above geographic areas are examples and not a complete list. Tides will confirm each candidate’s placement within this structure. 

Starting salary will be based on geographic location, depth and breadth of relevant experience, and ensuring pay equity within the organization. Tides offers a generous benefits package including: comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, life and disability insurances, retirement plan, educational assistance, confidential counseling and life balance resources designed to support the passion, commitment and energy that is vital to Tides team members.

Tides is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with a hybrid work model that supports remote work from anywhere in the United States. The CFO must have the ability to travel to San Francisco, CA and New York, NY as required.

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. For best consideration, please apply by August 30, 2024. Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically below. 

Cati Mitchell-Crossley is leading this search with Evan Layne and Thea Kosmack.

Tides is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and bilingual individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we encourage and will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. If you seek an accommodation, please advise the search team in writing at the time you apply.