Ethan Miller

Experience

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  The First National Bank of Chicago

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1992

  Senior Associate

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  Heller Financial

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1996

  Vice President
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  BHF-BANK

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Vice President
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  IBJ Whitehall Financial

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2002

  Managing Director
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  GE Antares Capital

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2013

  Managing Director

  Responsible for managing relationships and leading/closing financing transactions with middle market private equity firms. Originated, structured, documented, negotiated and closed senior, second lien and "one-stop" debt transactions, typically $50-250 million in size. Analyzed and evaluated a range of industries including manufacturing, food, healthcare, consumer products, distribution, technology and services. Managed and led transaction teams and processes, worked extensively with forecasts and models and assessed risk and provided short and long term financial, operating and strategic analysis. Negotiated complex structures, problem loans and financial solutions with customers and worked closely with CEO's and CFO's, private equity firm partners, counsel and consultants. GE Antares Capital (now named Antares Capital) is a leading provider of middle market financing to the private equity community. Show less

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  Nathan Cummings Foundation

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Vice President of Finance

  Oversaw finance and accounting functions which included budgeting, forecasting, audit and tax, financial reporting, cash management and controls, payroll, credit cards and expense reimbursement. Provided oversight to Foundation’s information technology activities and endowment investment management including Foundation's impact investing initiatives and impact portfolio. Worked closely with Board of Trustees including four Board committees and was responsible for multiple projects and processes including certain strategic initiatives. Reviewed and executed vendor contracts, managed banking relationships and short term cash portfolio and worked closely on internal controls including compliance, legal and governance. Responsible for direct reports and was a member of the Foundation’s leadership team. The Nathan Cummings Foundation is a nonprofit, multigenerational family foundation that focuses on finding solutions to climate change and inequality. Show less

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  Mozilla Foundation

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

  Director of Operations

  Managed finance and operations at the Mozilla Foundation which included accounting, finance, grants management and contracts management. Responsibilities included managing outsourced accounting team and day to day accounting operations, financial reporting, forecasting & annual budget processes, cash flow, taxes (990 and state filings), audit, credit cards, investments and incoming & outgoing grants management. Reviewed & negotiated key vendor contracts, managed multiple banking relationships and oversaw outsourced portfolio manager of Foundation's investments. Led and oversaw numerous internal processes, procedures and strategic initiatives which supported the Foundation’s operations, policies and controls. Worked closely with the Foundation’s programmatic, human resource, fundraising and legal teams as well as teams from the Foundation’s affiliates including Mozilla Corporation. Responsible for direct reports in a remote and hybrid environment and was a member of the organization's leadership team.The Foundation is a global organization based in San Francisco, California with 100+ staff located in the United States, Canada, Europe and Africa. The Mozilla Foundation's mission is to ensure the Internet is a global public resource, open, healthy and accessible to all. An Internet that truly puts people first, where individuals can shape their own experience and are empowered, safe and independent. Show less

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  Riverside Park Conservancy

  Jan 2024 - now

  Chief Financial Officer

  Oversee all financial functions including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, treasury, audit, tax, investments & investment strategy and long term financial and strategic planning. Provide oversight to the organization's human resources and finance & administration departments. Work closely with the President and Board of Trustees on a range of finance, governance and strategic responsibilities and initiatives.The mission of Riverside Park Conservancy is to restore, maintain, and improve Riverside Park in partnership with the City of New York for the enjoyment and benefit of all New Yorkers. Show less