Exclusively retained search by CCI Executive Search (a Keystone Partners company)
KenCrest, a $150M+ nonprofit and one of the most respected and innovative human services organizations in the region, is seeking a mission-driven, strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its Executive Leadership Team.
This is an opportunity to play a transformative role at a values-centered organization that has supported people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families for 120 years. With over 2,100 dedicated employees serving 12,500+ individuals annually across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Connecticut, KenCrest is a leading provider of educational and community-based supports—and a trusted partner in advocacy, innovation, and inclusion.
🌐 www.kencrest.org
💼The Role:
The CFO will be instrumental in ensuring KenCrest remains financially strong, operationally efficient, and forward-thinking, while maintaining a commitment to inclusion, service quality, and mission-driven leadership. In partnership with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and the Governance Boards, the Chief Financial Officer provides leadership for financial reporting, business planning, and accountability.
Leading a department of 25+ team members, the ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree, along with a master's in business or other advanced degrees and relevant certifications, and a minimum of three years of experience as a CFO in a $60M+ human services or healthcare service provider. Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities or Behavioral Health background is a plus. 5+ years of experience with non-profits and demonstrated passion for mission-driven organizations are essential.
🧠 What You'll Do:
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Serve as a financial SME and advisor to executive leadership and board committees
- Coach and develop leaders in operational efficiency and financial literacy
- Negotiate financial covenants, manage audits, and ensure regulatory compliance
- Oversee vendor relationships, including auditors, bankers, brokers, and advisors
- Lead change management and innovation initiatives to improve ROI and service delivery
- Champion economic accountability and transparent performance management
- Staff the Joint Finance Committees of the Board and ensure financial clarity for all stakeholders
🏆 Ideal Candidate Will Bring:
- 15+ years of progressive financial leadership, including 3+ years as a CFO (or 5+ years in SVP level) in a human services or healthcare service provider ($60M - $150M+)
- 5+ years of recent experience in nonprofits and demonstrates deep passion for mission-driven work
- Demonstrated success managing multi-corp, multi-site, multi-state operations and complex funding streams (Fee-for-Service, grants, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of IDD or behavioral health systems preferred but not required. Understanding of large programs, Medicaid/Medicare, and insurance desired.
- M&A and revenue diversification experience highly desired
- Experience working with Boards, attorneys, and financial institutions in high-level decision-making
- Strong communicator with the ability to translate financial concepts across all levels of the organization
🎓 Education & Credentials:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting required
- CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred
- Community involvement / nonprofit Board experience desired
Guided by our core values of Positive Approaches, Reaching Higher, Inclusion, Discovery, and Excellence, and our organizational themes of Advocacy and Social Responsibility, Innovation, Strategic Growth, and Economic Accountability, we remain steadfast in our commitment to ensuring dignity, choice, and opportunity for all. KenCrest believes in empowering equal opportunities for everyone, no matter their race, gender, age, mental, emotional, or physical ability. We pride ourselves on creating inclusive environments as much as advocating for them.
📩 Interested in learning more?
This retained search is led by CCI Executive Search, a Keystone Partners company. Qualified candidates, please send your resume to Christina Renshaw at crenshaw@keystonepartners.com for more details. We are setting up interviews immediately.