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Bell Oaks Executive Search Retained to Lead Chief Finance & Administrative Officer Search for Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation

Bell Oaks Executive Search has been retained by the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF) to identify its next Chief Finance & Administrative Officer (CFAO).

Founded in 1974 to honor the legacy of Governor Winthrop Rockefeller, WRF is an independent private foundation dedicated to promoting social and economic equity across Arkansas. With assets exceeding $150 million, the foundation invests an average of $5 to $8 million annually in grantee organizations committed to systemic change in education, economic opportunity, and racial and social equity.

The CFAO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, overseeing the foundation’s financial integrity, operations, grants administration, human resources, and compliance functions. The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of senior finance and operations experience, ideally within a private foundation or mission-driven organization, along with a demonstrated commitment to equity and a people-first leadership approach.

The search is being led by Cynthia J. Moreland, Partner, and Abi Gamino, Senior Search Consultant, at Bell Oaks Executive Search.

For immediate consideration or to suggest a potential candidate, please contact CMoreland@BellOaks.com or AGamino@BellOaks.com.

Read More Here: WRF CFAO Candidate Briefing Document