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CANDIDATE PROFILE
We seek a proven financial and
operational strategist who has a
successful track record of building
strong internal controls, fiscal
integrity and exceptional
interpersonal and management skills.
The person we seek will demonstrate
a commitment to the principles, goals
and work of the McGowan Fund. A
balance between management
acumen and creative thinking as well
as the ability to assess and maintain
policies, procedures and systems is
sought. The successful candidate will
have exemplary analytical skills and
will excel in financial planning,
managing investment portfolio,
effective communication and the
judgment to determine the best
courses of action. Experience in
budget and cashflow modeling,
liquidity analysis and private equity
interface with capital calls is needed.
The ideal candidate must be a multi-tasker with
the ability to identify and leverage resources,
identify fiscal and operational best practices and
implement accordingly. This person will be able to
roll up their sleeves and quickly toggle between
oversight of routine accounting functions to high
level investment strategy and everything in
between. The successful candidate assesses the
organization’s financial risk and potential exposure.
Utilizing data to inform decision-making and
communicate financial data to others who may lack
a finance background is required.
We seek a strategic thinker, analytical and
imaginative problem solver with an open style of
communication. The ideal candidate will foster a
culture of ethics and will utilize change
management principles. A track record in
establishing relationships marked by trust, respect
and integrity is needed. Excellent organizational,
negotiation and presentation skills, written and
verbal communication skills are necessary. The
ideal candidate will be a tenacious, positive team
player with demonstrated success moving projects
forward. The selected candidate will actively
participate in the business continuation plan and in
appropriate professional organizations and
networks.
The person we seek will have high standards for
planning, accountability, controls, timeliness,
reporting and accuracy. Experience with accrual,
cash based and fund accounting as well as
American Depository Receipt (Equity and Private
Equity) with tax return preparation is required.
Commercial banking experience with depository
(peg balances) accounts, ACH (PPD & CCD), wires
and credit card reconciliation is also necessary.
Understanding of IRS regulations related to
foundations, philanthropic practices, and non-profit
law is desired. Previous experience and
responsibility for investment management, budgets
and forecasts, financial reporting, financial analysis,
cash management and tax compliance required.
MBA or master’s degree in finance, or other
business-related field desired; active CPA required.
The qualified candidate will have ten or more years
of experience in accounting/finance/investment
experience in a leadership role. Previous hands-on
experience with accounting systems is required,
QuickBooks a plus. A general understanding of
geopolitical, monetary and fiscal policy is desired.
The Foundation’s staff are currently working in a
hybrid office with 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday) in the office and 2 days remote.
