Application Guide
How to Apply for Chief Financial Officer
at T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights
🏢 About T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights
T'ruah is a unique organization that bridges Jewish tradition and human rights activism, empowering rabbis and cantors to advocate for justice in the US, Israel, and Palestine. Working here means contributing to a mission-driven team that values ethical leadership and social impact.
About This Role
As CFO, you will steward T'ruah's financial health while ensuring compliance with complex grant requirements. Your work directly enables the organization to focus on its human rights advocacy, making you a critical strategic partner to the executive team and Board.
💡 A Day in the Life
Your day might start with reviewing cash flow and approving payments, followed by a virtual meeting with the PEO to discuss payroll. After lunch, you'll prepare a grant financial report for a foundation, then join a strategic planning session with the executive director to align budget with advocacy goals.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights Is Looking For
- Has 5+ years of nonprofit financial leadership, specifically with monthly closes, budgeting, and projections for organizations under $10M budget.
- Thrives in a remote, collaborative environment and can supervise a small team while managing multiple priorities.
- Can explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders, including rabbis and activists, with clarity and patience.
- Demonstrates a commitment to Jewish values and human rights, with sensitivity to the political context of Israel/Palestine.
📝 Tips for Applying to T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights
Highlight experience with grant compliance and funder reporting, as T'ruah relies on foundation grants.
In your cover letter, connect your financial expertise to the organization's mission—mention specific T'ruah campaigns or recent news.
Show adaptability by describing how you've managed financial operations remotely or across time zones.
Demonstrate familiarity with PEOs (Professional Employer Organizations) and payroll/benefits administration.
Include examples of how you've improved financial processes or systems in a small nonprofit setting.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your alignment with T'ruah's mission and understanding of Jewish social justice.", 'Specific experience with nonprofit budgeting, grant compliance, and financial reporting.', 'Ability to translate financial data into strategic insights for non-financial leaders.', 'Your leadership style: collaborative, adaptive, and detail-oriented.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review T'ruah's latest annual report and financial statements (available on their website).
- → Read about their current campaigns, especially those related to Israel/Palestine and US democracy.
- → Understand the Jewish communal landscape and T'ruah's role within it.
- → Familiarize yourself with the PEO model and common payroll/benefits challenges for nonprofits.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't focus solely on for-profit experience; highlight nonprofit-specific financial management.
- Avoid being vague about your supervisory experience—be specific about team size and outcomes.
- Don't overlook the mission; failing to express genuine interest in human rights and Jewish values can be a dealbreaker.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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