Scott McGinness

As Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. McGinness is responsible for overseeing Cohen Asset Management’s corporate and real estate financial operations. With more than 25 years of experience in finance and accounting through various management positions, Mr. McGinness has overall operational oversight for investment accounting and reporting, valuation, information technology, risk management and regulatory compliance. Born and raised in Southern California, Mr. McGinness earned his acceptance as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California following his studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he graduated with a degree in business economics. Prior to joining Cohen Asset Management in 2010, Mr. McGinness was a member of the finance teams at both Macerich® (NYSE: MAC) and Bentley Forbes Holdings, LLC; managing the financial and regulatory reporting as well as systems and compliance areas for each company. Mr. McGinness was raised in San Diego and started his career in Los Angeles with the Business Assurance practice of Coopers & Lybrand, LLP. As an active member of the Los Angeles area community, Mr. McGinness is involved in the non-profit, Friends of Playa Vista Elementary School as well as a participant in numerous other philanthropic organizations.