Open Positions - Commercial

Our client, the New York State Office of the State Comptroller, is seeking an Assistant Counsel (Investments).  This position is based in the New York City office and will work closely with investment staff on the negotiation and management of investment agreements across all asset classes.  This role will report to the General Counsel to the CRF. New York State Bar admission required.

To LEARN MORE about the Responsibilities and Preferred Qualifications please view the Position Specifications.

To apply please send your resume to Dan at dcummings@eflassociates.com.

EFL Associates is seeking a Business Development Leader for our client, a leader in the construction, engineering and architecture industry. The business development professional must have demonstrated success in healthcare and life sciences construction or design, in a client facing role.  Please contact Nancy Huckaba for additional information – (nhuckaba@eflassociates.com).

EFL Associates is proud to partner with our client, Fairbanks Scales, in their search for a Chief Financial Officer.  This privately held, family owned manufacturing company based in Overland Park, KS will welcome a hands-on strategic business partner whose experience emanates from a manufacturing environment.

As the top accounting/financial management officer of the company, the CFO will support the CEO as a strategic advisor in helping to craft initiatives for top and bottom line growth, including acquisition activities and will direct the financial functions of the organization while maintaining strategic goals and objectives.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or relevant field.
• A minimum of 15 or more years of progressive accounting responsibilities along with at least five years of prior CFO or Vice President of Finance leadership.
• Manufacturing industry experience is required.
• CPA, CFA or other recognized advanced industry designation is preferred.

For more information or to make a referral, please contact Sarah Clark at sarah.clark@eflassociates.com.

Our client, The Educational Employees’ Supplementary Retirement System of Fairfax County (ERFC), is seeking TWO Deputy Executive Directors.  ERFC is a legally separate single-employer retirement system and fund established under Virginia code to provide pension benefits to educational and administrative support employees who are employed by the Fairfax County Public Schools. ERFC was entrusted with AUM of $3.3B and serves approximately 40,000 active and retired members. 

The Deputy Executive Director, OPERATIONS will report to the Executive Director/CIO. This role will oversee all operational functions and divisions of ERFC, along with a staff of fifteen through two direct reports. A key near-term initiative that will be driven by this role is ongoing operational process improvements utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and the pursuit of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.  To learn more about the Responsibilities and Preferred Qualifications please view the Position Specifications.

The Deputy Executive Director, FINANCE & IT will report to the Executive Director/CIO. This role will oversee the Finance Services and Informational Technology divisions of ERFC, along with a staff of twelve through two direct reports. A key near-term initiative that will be driven by this role is a major upgrade/modernization project for the ERFC member portal. To learn more about the Responsibilities and Preferred Qualifications please view the Position Specifications.

To apply for ONE of these roles, please send your resume to Dan at dcummings@eflassociates.com.

Our client, New Jersey Department of the Treasury – Division of Investment (the “Division”), based in Trenton, is seeking a Director/Chief Investment Officer with an exceptional understanding of financial markets, securities, alternative investments and pension finance.  With $92 billion in assets under management, the Division is the 40^th largest pension fund manager globally and the 20^th largest among U.S. public and corporate pension fund managers.

• This role will report to the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey
• Guide and manage the investment monies in the State’s various pension and other funds
• Will oversee a staff of approximately 60 through 10 direct reports
• This role will be based in DOI’s Trenton,NJ offices

To learn more about the Responsibilities and Preferred Qualifications please view the Position Specifications.

To apply please send your resume to Dan at dcummings@eflassociates.com.

Our client, is seeking a Director, Human Resources.   CTPF is the administrator of a defined benefit public employee retirement fund providing retirement, survivor, and disability benefits for over 67,500 certified teachers and employees of the Chicago Public Schools.  CTPF also offers group health insurance coverage for members who must pay for health insurance coverage when they retire, and provides a subsidy to help pay for the cost of coverage. CTPF is headquartered in downtown Chicago.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director, Human Resources, is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization.  The Director, Human Resources will oversee two direct reports. 

To LEARN more and view the DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS please click below to view the Position Specifications:

https://eflassociates.cbiz.com/Portals/2/Denver/CTPF_DHR_FINAL%20PS%207575.pdf

To apply please send your resume to Dan at dcummings@eflassociates.com.

Our client is an independent registered investment advisor that provides holistic financial advice, investment management, and other services to families, family offices, and select nonprofit institutions. The Director will act as a trusted business advisor and partner with the executive management team to establish and execute operational strategies. S/he will be responsible for overseeing key operational functions and will direct an accounting and financial reporting team who serve third-party clients.

We seek: 10+ years of relevant work experience in an operational finance and/or accounting role and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA designation or equivalent is mandatory.

For additional information, please email your resume to Mari at mari.kerwin@eflassociates.com.

We are proud to partner with our client, one of the nation’s largest Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), to assist in the retained search for their Executive Director, Houston, Texas.

This key leadership position will provide the strategic direction and guidance for all aspects of future program vision and implementation in Houston. The position requires a strong commitment to the role of community-based non-profit organizations as agents of positive community change.

For additional information or to make a referral, please contact Cheryl Ashley at cheryl.ashley@eflassociates.com.

Our client, the Education Trust Board of New Mexico (NMETB), established by New Mexico’s Education Trust Act and operates as a self-sustaining state entity, is seeking an Executive Director (ED). 

• A five-member Board of Trustees serves as the governing body over New Mexico’s IRS section 529 college savings plans: Scholar’s Edge and The Education Plan.
• The ED will report to the Board and is charged with managing all aspects of New Mexico’s 529 College Savings Program.
• The ED will oversee an operating budget of $3.2M, along with a staff of two and a number of external contractors from its offices in Santa Fe.

LEARN MORE HERE

To APPLY please email your resume to Dan at dcummings@eflassociates.com.

EFL Associates has been retained to assist in the search for a Financial Operations Leader for our client, a national law firm with 900 attorneys. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Operations Leader will lead a team of approximately 25 individuals in financial reporting, risk and financial analysis, insurance, and facilities.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of financial leadership in various finance/accounting functions; professional services experience is preferred.

Location: Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area.

For more information or to submit your resume, please contact Nancy Huckaba at NHuckaba@eflassociates.com.

Our client, headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, is a privately held investment company wtih a diverse investment portfolio of business enterprises in various industries, real estate, marketable securities, and other investments.

The General Counsel will have a “hands-on” role and will work closely with the business leaders throughout the company’s portfolio, leadership team and external counsel.  They will have primary legal responsibility for all aspects of corporate transactions, acquisitions and investments of its portfolio companies as well as corporate governance and related financing matters.

Qualified candidates should possess a Juris Doctorate and be a member in good standing of the Kansas Bar (or willingness to obtain membership to the Kansas Bar upon hire); a minimum of 10-15 years’ experience at a law firm and/or in-house corporate experience with emphases on corporate transactions, M&A, corporate governance, banking/loan agreements, commercial contracts, real estate and legal/regulatory compliance.

For additional information, please email your resume to sarah.clark@eflassociates.com.

Our client, the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), is seeking an astute investor to join their Private Equity team, as an Investment Officer. This role can work from either NYC or Albany and will be responsible for performing due diligence on managers and potential deals and formulating investment and co-investment recommendations.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or similar quantitative field. An advanced degree and CFA pursuit are preferred
• 3+ years buy-side or institutional investor experience
• Strong knowledge of private equity concepts, strategies, and fundamental investment factors

To LEARN MORE about this IO-Private Equity role please view the Position Specifications.

To apply please send your resume to Dan at dcummings@eflassociates.com.

Our client, the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), is seeking a seasoned investor to join their Private Equity team, as a Senior Investment Officer. This role can work from either NYC or Albany and will be responsible for performing due diligence on managers and potential deals and formulating investment and co-investment recommendations.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or a similar quantitative field. An advanced degree and CFA pursuit highly preferred
• 10+ years buy-side or institutional investor experience
• Deep knowledge of private equity valuation metrics, markets, top tier managers, and industry trends

To LEARN MORE about this SIO-Private Equity role please view the Position Specifications.

To apply please send your resume to Dan at dcummings@eflassociates.com.

Our client, the New York State Office of the State Comptroller, is seeking a Senior Risk Management Consultant (SRMC). This is a temporary, project-based role for up to a two year timeframe. The successful candidate will be paid an attractive hourly rate and work from the Manhattan office. To learn more about the Responsibilities and Qualifications please view the Position Specifications.

To APPLY for the role please email your resume to Omar at ODavis@EFLAssociates.com

EFL Associates is excited to partner with our client, a full service commercial real estate broker and property management company. The organization is a family-owned and operated enterprise serving the KC region since 1924, employing approximately 80 people. Unlike other commercial real estate companies, our client is truly a full-service operation, providing property management and brokerage/leasing for their own properties and third-party owners. The SVP will be responsible for managing the sales, leasing, asset/property management for office, retail, mixed use and industrial properties. 

Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of 10 years of commercial real estate brokerage and property management experience. Demonstrated expertise in leading a successful commercial real estate department/division is a must.

For additional information, please email your resume to Sarah at sarah.clark@eflassociates.com.

Our client is a $1.6 billion Kansas City banking company that has enjoyed a successful history as one of the premier community banking enterprises in the region. The Team Leader will be responsible for planning, implementing and successfully achieving organizational and fiscal objectives. The Team Leader will report to the Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking and will serve as one of four peers that make up the commercial lending function.

Qualified candidates will possess: 10+ years of commercial lending/banking experience and a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or a related field. Graduate education will be viewed favorably.

For additional information, please email your resume to Mari at mari.kerwin@eflassociates.com.