Industry: Nonprofit/Philanthropy
Function: Finance, Accounting
 
Employer: The Gill Foundation
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer
Job Location: Denver, CO

Organization Description

The Gill Foundation, established in 1994 by software entrepreneur Tim Gill, seeks to secure equal opportunity for all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression.  The Gill Foundation is one of the nation's largest funders focusing primarily on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights. The foundation is classified as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Gill Action Fund (GAF) was founded in 2005, also by Tim Gill, with the mission of securing equal rights for all Americans regardless of sexual orientation and gender expression. GAF is an issue advocacy organization, operating as a 501(c)(4) organization, that emphasizes strategic partnerships with allied organizations that result in the lasting and effective realization of its mission through the legislative, political, and electoral process.  GAF is led by a separate executive director. Website: www.gillfoundation.org; www.gillaction.org

Job Description

The CFO will lead all internal and external financial operations for the Gill Foundation. As a member of the senior executive team, the Chief Financial Officer reports directly to the President and CEO and has fiduciary responsibility to the Board of Directors. S/he is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of financial reporting, policies, procedures, and strategy; tax/regulatory compliance; and I.T.  Management responsibilities include the accounting staff of five and I.T. staff of two.  In addition, this position will provide accounting/financial/compliance/I.T. services to the Gill Action Fund on a "client basis" to ensure all objectives are being met for this 501(c)(4) organization.

• Advance the organization's strategic initiative.
• Participate in the development of programs, policies, procedures, staffing plans, and annual budget process.
• Oversee all financial strategy, reporting, operations, cash management, and payroll.
• Direct the treasury function including financial strategies, risk management, capital investments, and banking.
• Lead the strategic financial/business planning processes working with respective senior staffs and boards in support of the foundation's strategic goals.
• Support the implementation of the investment management of the Foundation’s assets (over $300MM).

Please review the full description online: http://www.gillfoundation.org/who/who_show.htm?doc_id=708110

Qualifications

Please compose a thoughtful cover letter that describes your commitment to the mission of the Gill Foundation and how your experience satisfies the following:

• 7+ years diverse financial/leadership experience required in both private and publicly-supported foundation as well as a for-profit background. Experience must include financial expertise, systems knowledge, banking/investment.
• 5+ years of supervisory/mentorship experience (may be concurrent).
• Solid knowledge of non-profit and private foundation financial accounting.
• Effective communicator with proven track record of effective influence.
• Exceptional human relations skills and a proven record in the development of people.
• MBA or CPA preferred.

Preferred Start Date: Fall 2008
Compensation: Competitive salary and benefit package.
Sponsor International Candidates: No

To Apply

AA/EOE. No phone calls, please. Email cover letter and resume to resume@marcumpartners.com (Subject line: Gill Foundation CFO Search, MNC-2142).  This position is on a quick path to hire and will be open until filled, resumes will be reviewed as they are received.

Ms. Diane Marcum, Managing Partner, Marcum Partners
c/o Gill Foundation, 2215 Market Street, Denver, CO  80205