Vice President Finance and Administration - TechColumbus opening

Ray and Barney Group is very excited to announce we are partnering with TechColumbus on the following executive search.  Please share this with your network and ask that all qualified and interested candidates visit the Ray and Barney website at www.rayandbarney.com to submit a resume.

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TechColumbus is Central Ohio’s advocate for tech-based economic development.  TechColumbus is working with state and local governments and partners in higher education and business to create a strong tech economy by: creating one of the most connected and integrated tech business communities in the country; linking ideas, entrepreneurs and investors to launch new companies; supporting the growth and development of tech businesses in the region; and advocating for strategic initiatives that can accelerate the growth of the regional tech economy.  TechColumbus serves the Central Ohio region as a gathering place for the exchange of ideas and innovations, and as an open forum for dialogue, professional development, education and outreach in support of entrepreneurship and tech-based economic development.

Vice President Finance and Administration

The Vice President for Finance and Administration reports to the President & CEO and is responsible for leading and executing the Finance and Administration functions of TechColumbus.  Responsibilities include:

Ø       Managing the finance and administration team, including responsibility for financial reporting, audits, cash management, human resources, investment contracts, leasing and incubator operations, board and management reporting, grant reporting, and vendor management.  

Ø       Serving as a member of the TechColumbus executive team and participating in the development and implementation of initiatives to build a strong Central Ohio tech economy.   

Ø       Assisting in grant proposal development and related fundraising.

Ø       Assisting in the development and cultivation of relationships in the community that further the goal of TechColumbus to build a vibrant tech economy. 

Ø       Other duties as assigned by the President & CEO.

Skill Set, Work Experience and Education

Ø       Strong Leadership Skills; Positive, Persistent & Assertive, Outcome / Results-oriented.

Ø       High level of Professionalism, Executive polish, Composure, Confidence and Emotional Maturity to successfully manage key relationships.

Ø       Flexible & Collaborative Team Player with hands-on management style.

Ø       High Business Acumen; Strategic Thinker.

Ø       Excellent interpersonal skills with Exceptional Customer Service Orientation.

Ø       Strong organization skills with proven ability to manage significant Operations Budget / P&L.

Ø       Hard working, ethical w/ high integrity.

Ø       Business degree w/ Finance/ Marketing focus or technology/science degree or equivalent field experience knowledge; MBA or other business focused advanced degree, or significant equivalent experience.  Finance and Administration experience.  P&L management experience. CPA and/or law degree with finance experience a plus. 

Ø       Five to Ten years of experience in leadership roles.