Current Open Positions

Director of Investment Operations

Our Client, a large public retirement system located in the Western US, is seeking a Director of Investment Operations to plan and supervise the work of the Operations Unit within the Investments Division, and coordinate work between the Investments Division and Finance and Information System divisions.  This position coordinates development of Investments’ operating budget, and monitors/approves expenditures.

Experience managing an investment unit involved in securities settlement and/or performance measurement/evaluation is strongly preferred, as is extensive experience with investment accounting software and spreadsheet software.  For additional information, please click on the link (the Position Title) and email us your resume.

Senior Sales Account Executive

Our Client, one of the oldest non-profit health plans in the Western United States, is seeking a Senior Sales Account Executive to be primarily responsible for acquiring new group business through direct interface with brokers and prospective accounts.  This position will travel frequently and regularly by car.

A college education is strongly preferred, with experience in health insurance.  Candidates should also have a good understanding of health benefits, contracts, proposals, and requests for proposal, as well as experience working with key decision makers.  For additional information, please click on the link (the Position Title) and email us your resume.

Fixed Income Officer

Our client, a public employees’ retirement system in the Midwest, is seeking a Fixed Income Officer.  The Fixed Income Officer manages a $3+ billion portfolio and reports to the Chief Investment Officer.

Senior Portfolio Manager – Private Equity

Our client, a pension plan located in the southwest, is seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager – Private Equity to manage the private equity program ($1+ billion) and function as a team leader for the private equity staff.

Significant professional investment experience managing a private equity program preferred. For additional information, please click on the link (the Position Title) and email us your resume.

Divisional Director of Human Resources

Our client is one of the nation’s leading providers of outsourced business services.  The Divisional Director of Human Resources will report to the SVP of HR and the division COO, and will provide overall leadership for the HR function and strategic business partnering for the division.  The Divisional Director also manages a network of HR practitioners in field locations.

Vice President of Sales

Our client is a privately held small business that manufactures, markets and sells synthetic replica cedar shake and quarried slate shingles nationwide through a network of 24 independent manufacturer’s rep organizations. The VP of Sales reports to the President and CEO and has responsibility for all sales activities including management of three regional sales managers and the sales systems, processes and procedures that align sales goals with company targets.

Undergraduate degree preferred.  Must have 10+ years in sales/marketing roles of increasing responsibility (high-end building products industry preferred); five+ years managing a national field sales organization.  Track record must demonstrate success with revenue generating sales activities, building customer relationships and improving top line performance. For additional information, please click on the link (the Position Title) and email us your resume.

Vice President & Director of Sales

For a privately held, small business organization which provides secure, accessible temporary storage and transportation in the Kansas City area.  They are seeking a top-flight executive to direct their sales activities for the organization, including management of the sales systems and processes, procedures, and working with management to align sales team goals and plans with company plans.

Bank Operations Manager

A privately held banking organization in the Kansas City area, seeks an experienced, hands-on Operations Manager to revitalize existing workflows/functions and integrate coordination of systems to support the transition to a sales-oriented culture focused on customer service.  This is a newly-created position, allowing the incumbent the opportunity to create his/her department without pre-existing parameters.

An undergraduate degree is required.  A minimum five years of broad-based banking operations with increasing levels of responsibility required.  Demonstrated track record in designing, developing and introducing banking operation workflows and processes that maximize efficiencies in a retail-sales banking culture required. For additional information, please click on the link (the Position Title) and email your resume to us.

Director of Finance

Our client, an industrial retail sales and service company operating in 10 states with over $1 billion in sales, is seeking a Director of Finance.  This person will be responsible for support of the strategic financial planning, treasury, financial analysis and tax functions.

Director Human Resources, Global Manufacturing

Our client, a world leader in pet nutrition and therapeutic pet foods, seeks a Director HR, Global Manufacturing, who reports to the VP Global Manufacturing, and manages a staff of 20. With 2,000 associates at five plants (three additional plants under construction) in the US and abroad, s/he will manage the delivery of HR programs, provide HR support, ensure compliance with Corporate HR, and maintain strategic and operational link of HR to the needs of the business unit.

Bachelor's required; advanced degree preferred.  10+ years experience with competence in all HR disciplines and supervisory experience in similarly sized department is required.  Manufacturing experience is critical for success.  For additional information, please click on the link (the Position Title) and email your resume to us.

Director of Education

Our client, the Kansas City region’s exclusive and award-winning pediatric healthcare system with nearly 5,000 employees and gross revenues approximating $1 billion, is seeking a Director of Education.  Reporting to the Senior Director for Quality Management, the Director of Education will serve as the organization’s chief learning officer and be responsible for strategic direction and management of all learning and knowledge management solutions/resources enterprise-wide.  The individual will be responsible for creating a learning-oriented culture by aligning the education plan with the organization’s performance goals and acting as the leader of Hospital and community based educational services.  The Director of Education will manage a department of ten to fifteen employees including staff in media, library services, community education, family education as well as a number of education coordinators and administrative staff.

A Master’s degree is required, PhD is preferred.  Must possess 5+ years of experience in the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of a wide variety of learning solutions.  Ideal candidates will possess some healthcare experience.  Prior experience in a large academic medical center would be strongly preferred.  For more information submit resume to jwaring@eflassociates.com.

Kansas Health Foundation President/CEO

Located in Wichita, Kansas, the Kansas Health Foundation is seeking a President/Chief Executive Officer.  President will lead the organization and will be responsible for providing direction and supervision of all the operational functions.

An undergraduate degree is required, and an advanced degree is strongly preferred. A minimum of 10+ years of leadership experience, including solid management experience is required.  Experience in the field of health is essential. For more information, submit resume to Nancy Huckaba at nhuckaba@eflassociates.com.

Vice President of Sales

Our client is an operating division of an industrial manufacturing company.  The Vice President of Sales position is being created to increase revenue and market share specifically to large industrial and municipal clients.

An undergraduate degree is required, along with 10+ year track record leading and managing a sales force focused on industrial and/or municipal customers.  Prior experience selling significant systems to large industrial concerns is strongly preferred.  For additional information, please click on the ling (the position title) and email us your resume.

Senior Vice President – Sales Manager

Our client is a privately held banking organization in the Kansas City area.  They are   currently seeking a top-flight executive to direct their retail operations, with a strategic emphasis on institutionalizing a sales culture within the bank and establishing the framework for enhanced customer relationship management to drive asset growth.   

An undergraduate degree is required in a business related area; advanced degree is favorable.  A minimum ten years of broad-based retail operations management experience with increased levels of responsibility required.  Demonstrated track record in designing, developing and introducing new products or modifications to existing products. For additional information, please click on the link (the Position Title) and email your resume to us.

Director, Lending Operations

Our client, a niche consumer lending company, is seeking a Director, Lending Operations for their Las Vegas operation.  The Director will be a key player in the decision-making team for the underwriting, customer service, fulfillment, loan administration and the decisioning group programs and management of 30 employees.

An undergraduate degree is required, as well as eight to ten years of consumer finance lending experience with a strong understanding of FICO underwriting.  Supervisory experience of similar size team a must.  For additional information, please click on the link (the Position Title) and email your resume to us.

Director of Training & Employee Development

Our client is a leader in the cement manufacturing industry, in business more than 125 years.  They are a $1.3 billion company with both union and non-union workforces.  The Director of Training & Employee Development will report to the Vice President Human Resources.

A BS in Business Administration or Organizational Development is preferred, with minimum seven years experience in corporate/management training; Track record of successful vendor management with training companies, universities, trade schools or specialized executive management programs; Experience in training and development for both management and technical positions is preferred; Experience creating and carrying out a company-wide succession plan; Technical aptitude is required. For additional information, please click on the link (the position title) and email us your resume.

Vice President Marketing

Our client is a privately held, $600 million company, seeking a Vice President of Marketing.  It is a unique outsourced vendor management and payment processing services company, primarily related to employee lodging. 

Director of Professional Revenue

Our Client, a premier award winning healthcare system, seeks a Director of Professional Revenue to build a new department and ensurethe accurate and timely coding, documentation and charge capture of professional services.

While an undergraduate degree is strongly preferred, significant experience managing a professional coding staff would be considered in lieu of a degree. Must possess 7+ years of experience including significant coding background in numerous subspecialty areas; Professional medical coding certifications CPC and/or CCS-P are required. For more information or to apply, contact Nancy Huckaba.

Chief Operating Officer

Our client is a large tertiary-care, flagship hospital of an 11-hospital system in the Central Midwest.  The COO will report to the CEO and will be responsible for approximately 3,800 employees reporting through a network of senior direct reports who oversee: Nursing, Medical Affairs; Human Resources, Finance/Accounting, Allied Health, and other departments.  As such they will provide the day-to-day leadership for the hospital.

An undergraduate degree is required, an MBA, MHA, or MD would be preferred.  10+ years of management experience in a hospital of similar size and complexity is desired. For additional information, please click on the link (the position title) and email your resume to us.

Chief Executive Officer

Our client, a successful, multi-location dental management company with significant growth plans, is looking for a CEO.  The Chief Executive Officer will report to the Chairman of the Board of Directors and be responsible for all general business functions.

Successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10-15 years of increasingly more responsible leadership positions in an operationally oriented role where multi-unit and multi-location operations were in evidence.  Prior experience at a CEO, President or General Manager level with P&L responsibilities is required. For additional information, please click on the link (the position title) and email your resume to us.

Vice President of Strategic Leadership and Outreach

Our client, a premier award-winning healthcare system, seeks a newly created position of Vice President of Strategic Leadership and Outreach. This individual will have significant leadership and management responsibilities and will be accountable for enterprise-wide strategic planning and building a national brand for the organization.

An undergraduate and advanced degree is required.  Must have 10 years of progressively more responsible experience in leadership/management with significant experience in integrated marketing (PR, community relations, brand building) and strategic planning.  For more information or to apply, contact Jenni Waring at jwaring@eflassociates.com.

Vice President Product Development

Our client, a world leader in pet nutrition and therapeutic pet foods, operates a world-class, one-of-a-kind Technical Center that houses an experimental/pilot manufacturing plant and a fully equipped veterinary hospital certified by the American Animal Hospital Association.  They are seeking a Vice President, Product Development who will report to the VP Science & Technology, and manage a staff of 85 through three direct reports.  

A Ph.D. is required for this position along with a B.S. or M.S. in food science, nutrition, or relevant area.  A minimum of 15 years verifiable B2C product development and product launch experience (from inception to completion) is required, originating from the food/nutrition industry. The perfect candidate will be able to identify the specific products within their professional portfolio and articulate hurdle rates. Experience in working with supply chain/manufacturing, finance, and marketing will distinguish more sought after prospects. Supervisory and human capital management experience in overseeing a similarly sized department is required.  Solid budgetary and financial management skills are a must. For additional information, please click on the link (the Position Title) and email us your resume.

Chief Compliance Officer

A Kansas City area, faith-based health system seeks a Chief Compliance Officer to ensure all corporate policies, procedures, programs, contracts, etc., are in compliance with all laws and regulations. This executive will lead the system-wide initiative for multiple affiliates around the country.  

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s or J.D. preferred. Must possess 8+ years’ experience in healthcare compliance, preferably at corporate headquarters. Certified Healthcare Compliance certification will also be required.  For additional information, please click on the link (the Position Title) and email us your resume.

Senior Attorney

A Kansas City area, faith-based health system seeks an attorney with 3-5 years’ experience in health care law to assist the General Counsel with physician relationships and transactions, IT/real estate transactions and contracts and general legal affairs.

This is a new position created due to growth of this system. For additional information, please click on the link (the Position Title) and email us your resume.

Director, Human Resources

Our St. Joseph, MO client is a supplier of high quality industrial, maintenance and construction aerial equipment. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and manages a three-member team. S/he will provide comprehensive HR support including: employee relations; compensation; benefits; recruitment; employee development; HRIS; and regulatory compliance.

We are seeking candidates who possess 5+ years of director-level, generalist experience with responsibility for 200+ employees. A master’s degree and/or PHR/SPHR designation is advantageous. The successful candidate will possess a working knowledge of business operations and a successful track record of developing/implementing programs that align human resources with organizational goals. For additional information, please click on the link (the Position Title) and email resume to us.

Chief Operating Officer/President

Our client, a leading provider of web-based services for small and medium businesses, seeks candidates for COO/President.  Reporting to the CEO, the candidate will collaborate with the executive team to develop and implement long-range goals, plans and policies to ensure growth.  Direct reports will include a total headcount of 300 employees.

Undergraduate required; MBA preferred.  Minimum 10- 15 years of progressive managerial experience and leadership at a senior level.  Ideal career track emanates from service sector dealing with multiple customer points of contact.  Proven experience in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures is required.  For additional information, please click on the link (the position title) and email us your resume.

Staffing Manager

Our client, a leading regulated provider of electricity in the Midwest, is seeking a Staffing Manager to develop, implement and manage a high performance staffing function.  The Staffing Manager is a strategic partner responsible for creating plans, programs, processes and procedures to source, attract, hire and retain the highest quality talent.

A bachelor’s degree is required.  Graduate level education or PHR/SPHR certification is preferred.  Candidates must be recruitment/staffing specialists with 5+ years experience leading staffing initiatives in a centralized recruiting environment.  Experience in a union environment and familiarity with staffing technologies is preferred.   For additional information, please click on the link (position title) and email us your resume.

Vice President Event & Retailtainment

Our client is a privately held, innovative marketing communications company.  Nationally recognized as a player in helping consumer packaged goods and major retail chains to accentuate common marketing objectives and as a result, expanding revenue growth in the process.  Geographically, the client is headquartered in the broadly defined Midwestern part of the United States.      

Candidate must have a minimum of 15 years experience in developing and executing event marketing programs for national CPG companies in partnership with major “Big Box” retailers.  Bachelor’s Degree required.  Proven supervisory and management background is required with a minimum of 10 years experience in, leading, developing, and motivating a high performance work group of similar size and complexity.   For additional information please click on the link (the Position Title) and email us your resume.

Medical Director

Our client, a world leader in pet nutrition and therapeutic pet foods, operates a world-class, one-of-a-kind Technical Center that houses an experimental/pilot manufacturing plant and a fully equipped veterinary hospital certified by the American Animal Hospital Association.  They seek a Medical Director that will operate as part of a five person team of veterinary professionals who form a collaborative work group that addresses the scientific needs of pet nutrition across all medical disciplines.

A board-certified veterinarian designation is required with a D.V.M. or equivalent professional degree.  A Ph.D. or Masters of Science degree is preferred, with board certification in internal medicine or clinical nutrition desired.  Five years clinical experience is required and to substantiate academic and clinical expertise, preferred candidates shall have a history of submitting scholarly works that have been published by recognized and well-respected media.  Familiarity with current GCP (Good Clinical Practices) and GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) documentation is required.  For additional information, please click on the link (the Position Title) and email us your resume.

Provost - Fisher College, Boston, MA

Associate Provost/Special Assistant to the President