Open Positions - Commercial

Our client, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ or the “Department” or the “Agency”) is seeking an experienced environmental leader to serve as the Agency Director. DEQ is a state agency responsible for safeguarding the quality of Oregon's air, water and land in order to protect public health and the environment.  DEQ is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce which reflects the population of and addresses the needs of all Oregon residents.

DEQ is headquartered in Portland with regional offices around the State. The Agency Director leads a team of administrators and managers engaged in innovative, cutting-edge environmental initiatives, including climate protection, environmental justice, and sustainability. The Director works closely with the Environmental Quality Commission (EQC), five citizen volunteers who oversee the Agency and who make major policy decisions including agency rules and the agency’s proposed budget. With the help of the DEQ Leadership Team and a Deputy Director, the Director develops Agency recommendations to the Commission, and then works to implement commission, legislative and the Governor’s direction in agency operations.

To apply for the position, current State of Oregon employees must apply through their Workday account. External candidates will need to create a Workday profile to apply.

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Portland--DEQ--Multnomah-Street/Department-of-Environmental-Quality--DEQ--Agency-Director_REQ-108321

All applications must be received by 11:59 PM on Sunday, October 16, 2022. A current cover letter and resume are required.

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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 email your resume to Tamara at tamara.wesely@eflassociates.com.

EFL Associates is assisting Ozark National Life Insurance in the national search for the next Assistant General Counsel/General Counsel in waiting. The current General Counsel has been a strategic leader with Ozark for 25 years and plans to retire in the next two or three years.  It is expected that the Assistant General Counsel will assume the role of General Counsel at that time.  The position represents an outstanding opportunity for a zealous, results-oriented legal professional who desires to truly make a strategic impact upon a company. Without question, the position offers an extensive array of challenges and rewards in a stimulating environment.

The Assistant General Counsel will provide advice and counsel on matters relating to insurance, securities, filings, tax, corporate governance, commercial contracts and transactions, contract drafting and negotiations, litigation supervision, industry regulation and compliance, finance, manage outside counsel, and liaison with the parent corporation’s legal team to support projects and operations.

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Position Profile

To apply please email your letter of interest and résumé to ApplyEFL@EFLAssociates.com.

EFL Associates, a CBIZ Company is honored to partner with our client, a $350 million dollar publicly traded holding company located in New York with subsidiaries in the manufacturing, life sciences, and logistics segments, to identify and attract its next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO is a senior leadership position responsible for all fiscal functions of the company, including finance, treasury, accounting, and audit. This position will also be responsible for assessing the financial health of individual subsidiaries and the whole enterprise and translating that assessment into an articulate financial strategy that shapes the direction of the company.

The ideal candidate will register a minimum of 10 years of experience working in finance, accounting, or a relevant field, with public company experience highly preferred.

The ideal candidate must also possess strategic planning and execution abilities to enhance profitability, productivity, efficiency, and quality throughout a company’s financial operations. An ability to work effectively with a variety of constituents and implement lean process improvements is a necessity.

To apply, or for additional information, please contact Sarah Clark at sarah.clark@eflassociates.com or Rohan Pidaparti at rohan.pidaparti@eflassociates.com .

We are proud to partner with our client, the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS or the “System”) in seeking a Deputy Chief Investment Officer for Public Markets.  KPERS provides retirement benefits for approximately 327,000 members. At the close of Fiscal Year 2022, the System held assets under management in excess of $24.3B.

KPERS is headquartered in Topeka, KS and is within easy commuting distance to Lawrence KS, home of the University of Kansas, and to the western suburbs of Kansas City.

The Deputy Chief Investment Officer for Public Markets reports directly to the Chief Investment Officer. The Deputy Chief Investment Officer Public Markets serves in a senior leadership role and oversees management of the System’s public market asset classes. The System’s public market portfolios includes equity, core fixed income, yield driven, cash equivalents, inflation linked bond and overlay strategies. The Deputy Chief Investment Officer for Public Markets provides expert analysis, commentary, and recommendations to the Chief Investment Officer on the overall direction of the System’s public market asset classes and portfolios, including portfolio structure and investment mandates. These assets represent approximately 75% of the System’s target allocation for the total portfolio.

The System is looking for candidates who have eight or more years of relevant experience in the field of investments, portfolio management, or external investment manager oversight for a pension plan, endowment, foundation, or similar institutional investor. An undergraduate degree and the Chartered Financial Analyst designation are also required.

KPERS offers compensation that includes a competitive base salary and incentive bonus that may represent a meaningful addition to base salary. Benefits include a generous time off package that includes paid holidays, sick and parental leave, and vacation leave based on years of equivalent professional experience.  KPERS also offers a hybrid work schedule with the option to work from home two days per week.

To learn more about the Responsibilities, Qualifications and Benefits please view the link below:

Position Specifications

To apply please send your resume to Tamara at tamara.wesely@eflassociates.com.

Our client, the Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC or “the Auraria Campus”) is seeking a Director of Human Resources.  AHEC is a dynamic and vibrant higher education community located in the heart of downtown Denver. The 150-acre campus is shared by three separate and distinct institutions of higher learning: Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and University of Colorado Denver. AHEC is a separate state entity whose role is to provide and manage shared services, facilities, and property to support these prominent institutions in achieving their goals. The collective student population is approximately 38,000, with an additional 5,000 faculty and staff.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Director of Human Resources oversees a total staff complement of eight that includes four HR Specialists, a Benefits Administrator, a Payroll Specialist, and two student employee receptionist positions. The Director of Human Resources will provide overall administration and management of the staff and operations of the Human Resources department, ensuring a customer-driven and responsive program. The position further supervises the functions of the agency payroll program, coordinating with Business Operations, as required. The position will provide oversight of the systems associated with the operations of the Human Resources department, ensuring the integrity of operation and required integrations.

To learn more about the Responsibilities and Preferred Qualifications please view the link below:

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To apply please send your resume to Tamara at tamara.wesely@eflassociates.com.

We are pleased to assist our client, the Jefferson County, Colorado Department of Public Health (JCPH) in finding their next Executive Director. JCPH is a nationally accredited health department committed to promoting health and preventing injury and disease for the residents of Jefferson County, Colorado. Public health is what society does collectively to prevent illness and premature death and promote health in our neighborhoods and communities. JCPH is committed to diversity of its staff, as well as providing culturally responsive programs and services that help reduce health inequities in the County. As such, JCPH welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and abilities to apply for positions within the agency.

The Executive Director will be well-versed in health care reform, policy development, and change initiatives. They will provide strategic direction and oversee critical public health issues. The Executive Director will utilize their experience in balancing ongoing and emerging issues facing the community, while effectively managing the priorities of the department. They will also oversee, plan, and coordinate the work of JCPH divisions which includes Administrative Services, Community Health Services, Environmental Health Services, and Health Promotion and Lifestyle Management.

To learn more about the Responsibilities and Preferred Qualifications please view the link below:

Position Specifications

To apply please send your resume to Tamara at tamara.wesely@eflassociates.com.

We are pleased to assist our client, the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions (LAFPP or “Fund”) in finding their next General Manager. LAFPP was established by the City of Los Angeles in 1899 and operates under the provisions of the City Charter and Administrative Code. LAFPP is a single employer public employee retirement system whose main function is to provide retirement benefits to the safety members employed by the City. The Fund serves over 26,000 active and retired police officers, firefighters, harbor and airport police, and their beneficiaries. With approximately $30 billion in assets under management, the pension fund is 96.8% funded.

The General Manager serves as the chief administrative officer of the Fund. Under the direction of the Board of Commissioners, the General Manager directs the daily internal operations and benefits administration of LAFPP. The General Manager will be responsible for leadership, administration, and management of LAFPP with Board delegation of authority. The General Manager will oversee an operating budget of approximately $1.7 billion and a total staff complement of 128.

To learn more about the Responsibilities and Preferred Qualifications please view the link below:

Position Specifications

To Apply please send your resume to Tamara at tamara.wesely@eflassociates.com

EFL Associates is excited to partner with our client, CommunityAmerica Credit Union, a top 100 credit union in the US, in the search for a Head (Dir/VP) of Consumer Lending. The qualified candidate will lead optimization of loan operations, portfolio and product growth, and ensure best-in-class member and employee experience.

Desired Experience:  

• Prior lending experience with a focus on risk and reward mentality.
• Demonstrated background in creating and executing strategic plans.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead a high caliber team.
• Product management, pricing strategy and management of LOS solutions.
• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance or related field or equivalent work experience.

Location: Kansas City Metro Region

For additional information please contact Tiffany Connelly – Tiffany.Connelly@eflassociates.com

EFL Associates, a CBIZ Company is honored to partner with our client, an adaptive digital bank based in New York City to identify and attract its next President. The President will partner with the CEO in fostering and preserving the dynamic, creative, and innovative culture that has made our client a “best in class” leader within the digital world.

The ideal candidate will register a minimum of 15 years of banking or financial institution leadership experience, broad-based knowledge of bank operations, retail/ mortgage banking, consumer compliance, and customary, related organizational matters.

To apply, or for additional information please contact Jessica Galbraith at jgalbraith@eflassociates.com.

We are pleased to assist our client, The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) which manages approximately $280B in AUM for the NY Common Retirement Fund in finding their next Senior Investment Officer-Credit & Opportunistic/ARS. OSC is charged with ensuring that State and local governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently.

Based in the New York City office, the Senior Investment Officer reports to the Director of Credit. This role is one of an individual contributor but will be expected to guide and mentor junior investment and operations staff.

To learn more about the Position specifications please see the link below:

Position Specifications

To apply, please email your resume to Tamara Wesely of EFL Associates at tamara.wesely@eflassociates.com

Our client, the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) which manages approximately $280B in AUM for the NY Common Retirement Fund is seeking a Senior Investment Officer Real Estate. OSC is charged with ensuring that State and local governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently.

Based in the New York City office, the Senior Investment Officer reports to the Director of Real Estate and Real Assets. This role is one of an individual contributor but will be expected to guide and mentor junior investment and operations staff.

To learn more about the Position specifications please see the link below:

Position Specifications

To apply, please email your resume to Tamara Wesely of EFL Associates at tamara.wesely@eflassociates.com.

EFL Associates is proud to partner with our client, ReDiscover, a Kansas City nonprofit community behavioral health organization in their search for a Vice President Financial Operations.   

We are seeking a strategic and consultative VP Financial Operations whose role is responsibility for the organization’s financial goals, policies, procedures, and financial reporting, to support the mission and vision of ReDiscover while functioning as part of the Executive Leadership Team. 

We are looking for candidates who have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field along with eight or more years of accounting and financial leadership ideally in a healthcare environment.

For additional information please contact Nancy Huckaba or Cheryl Ashley. The complete job specifications can be found here.  All inquiries should be directed to EFL Associates.

EFL Associates is excited to partner with Specialty1 Partners, a rapidly growing network of dental surgical specialists, in search of a Vice President of Operations. This innovative leader will ensure superior operational support, allowing its dental surgical specialist partners to offer best-in-class patient care and experience. Questions or interest? Reach out to tiffany.connelly@eflassociates.com.