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Position: Production Designer

Location: Long Island

Status: Full-Time

Estimated Duration: Full-Time

Starts: January 2024

Salary: $60,000 – $75,000

Job Description:

Our client, a Manufacturing / Retail company for luxury cosmetic brands, is currently seeking a Graphic / Production Designer to join their team Full-time!

This position is onsite 5 days per week in Melville, Long Island. Your hours will be 8:30-5:30PM.

Production Designer Responsibilities:

– Create production-ready art files including but not limited to silk-screening, large format digital printing, and laser etching

– Layout of artwork and graphics, pre press, pre print

– Ability to organize, manage, and follow guidelines for existing regional team workflow

– Be able to troubleshoot and find solutions for issues that may arise during production

– Creating easy-to-follow instruction sheets for cosmetic brands’ seasonal in-store updates and new structure setup

– Adept at following a project to completion

– Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, and Production departments throughout project completion

Qualifications:

– 3+ years Production Design experience

– Excellent print production skills

– Luxe / Beauty experience is a plus!

– Adobe creative suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

– 3D software, 3D Studio Max with v-ray a plus

– Microsoft Office, MS Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint

– Video Conferencing software, MS Teams, Skype, &Zoom

• 401(k) with 3% match

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

• Dental insurance

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Yearly discretionary bonus

If you feel you are qualified for this position please send your resume (and samples if applicable) to: [email protected]

View additional job opportunities at www.creativecircle.com

Creative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you’ll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements.

Creative Circle

Head of Activation – Creo

CREO is Omnicom Media Group’s (OMG) Influencer marketing agency. At its core, the business unit delivers data-driven influencer planning and activation as an integrated part of our clients’ media plans. We are seeking a proven Head of Activation to deliver scaled excellence and improve revenue delivery within a growing product.

The Head of Activation will apply his/her/their experience and vision to drive success across client base and team members, subsequently improving client experience in. They will serve as a key member of Creo’s leadership team by fostering a culture of solution-finding and excellence.

Reporting Relationship:

The Head of Activation reports to the President, Creo.

Responsibilities include:

• Expand Creo’s client service apparatus in the US – specifically to accommodate growth plans inside and outside OMC while growing lines of service
• Increase team member efficiency through product improvement, bandwidth tracking and integration of Springboard team members where applicable
• Improve organizational growth plans within client service, specifically to accommodate end-to-end independent business
• Develop strong relationships with client leaders inside and outside of Omnicom
• Evolve both paid social and creator activation offering in a fast-moving space to pace ahead of industry trends in tandem with OMG and OMC team members
• Evangelize CREO’s cause through industry thought leadership, whether through published work or speaking opportunities
• Contribute to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where every employee feels a sense of belonging
• Coordinate activation efforts with the company’s financial teams for revenue recognition

Required Education and Experience:

• 10+ years of agency management in the marketing including 5+ within influencer field
• High aptitude for leading matrix-ed teams
• Proven experience in growing brands and capabilities
• Experience in expanding
• Dexterity to drive innovation and integrate data solutions across offerings

Creo is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

Omnicom Media Group

TEKsystems Global Services (TGS) provides a continuum of services ranging from engagement management to full outsourcing for applications, infrastructure, communications, and education solutions, including offshore centers in Canada and India. As a services provider, we leverage our expertise, methodologies, and IP to help our customers achieve their business value through technology solutions.

Here’s what the opportunity supported through our TGS Talent Acquisition Team requires.

Position Overview:

The Engagement Manager I (EM I) position is a delivery leadership position in the organization in which the individual is responsible for managing one or more projects/project teams/programs at a time. This individual provides ownership of customer expectations, delivery assurance of application services deliverables, and all-around outcomes for clients.

The Engagement Manager I is responsible for quantifying the business benefits of project outcomes throughout the engagement. He/she is expected to have the experience and background to perform all the duties described below for engagements of all service types. including deliverable-based, fully outsourced, or medium/large-scale engagements or programs. This position requires a more demanding set of skills, educational background and demonstrated experience as related to the technical practice area.

This role is based onsite 50% of the time in Seattle, WA.

Key Accountabilities and Priorities:

Strategic Thinker & Market Strategist

Customer-First Mindset

• Urgently and actively account for project and customer requirements to ensure customer satisfaction and contract compliance (internal controls & legal compliance)

• Understand and explain how technology solutions address customer needs and discuss benefits in terms of business value versus technology features

• Establish and perform periodic customer, project, and solution “health checks” with clients baselined against the target metrics associated with the value streams defined at the onset of the engagement

• Forge lasting ongoing relationships

• Define and implement a communication plan that meets project and customer expectations and then urgently ensure a rhythm of “continuous communication” and escalation inside of TEK and with the client relative to project status, opportunities, and imminent risks

• Participate in the development and execution of an account strategy in collaboration with internal stakeholders

Innovative

• Think out of the box, work to solution, and solve business problems; drive growth by relentlessly searching for new and improved ways of serving our internal and external customers; collaborate heavily with Practice, Solutions, and Sales teams towards this end

• Highlight risks associated with activities that deviate from stated business goals and define costs associated with deviation

• Leadership Presence – Inspire and motivate a sense of direction and purpose; energize team members to strive towards a compelling vision of the future by embracing and embodying company values in all aspects of their work; offer clarity around project goals and objectives to enable effective collaboration towards a shared purpose

• Strategic Perspective & Judgement – Maintain a clear view of the customer’s current and future business needs above and beyond the engagement deliverables; use deep industry and cultural knowledge to anticipate trends and opportunities; take a long-term view of the business as well as take the broad strategy and translate it into meaningful goals and objectives

• Collaborate with Account team to ensure costs, planning, governance, and risks are visible and issues are resolved

Organizational Agility

Drive for Results

• Understand and support the approach and solution design proposed by collaborating with customers and stakeholders to manage their expectations and proactively resolve business issues in a timely manner and then work vigorously to ensure the path towards fulfillment of customer expectations is always dignified

• Urgently and actively develop, maintain, and track quantifiable metrics that support business and project goals

• Continually challenge others in a healthy fashion and addresses performance gaps well before there are any negative impact on service delivery

• Situational Leadership – Adjust behavior to best fit the style of others and the style that is needed based upon the situation, the customer culture, and project goals

• Self-Awareness & Development – Recognize own strengths and weaknesses, admit mistakes, and proactively seek feedback from others; extract learning from failure

• Collaborate/Create Buy-in – Build both informal & formal relationships across organization boundaries

Assess Talent & Push/Lead Inclusively

• Mentor, manage, and develop project team members

• Conduct annual reviews throughout the year on employee performance where required

• Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, high-quality workforce; maintain a high-performing team and lead & manage an inclusive workplace that maximizes the talents of each person to achieve sound results

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, relevant experience

• 5 or more years of experience in technology and/or professional services with a preference for experience at a consulting services provider

• 2 or more years of experience in IT service management/project management providing project and delivery management and daily operational oversight within a professional services delivery environment

• Strong business acumen with the ability to develop a business case, to gather business requirements, and translate them into a customer solution when required

• Experience leading Agile based workflows (PI planning, sprint planning, daily standups, etc.) and delivering using Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, XP

• Agile, PMP, IAOP (Outsourcing Professional), ITIL or other relevant certifications

• Experience with common IT technologies a plus

• Possesses healthy situational awareness with a “customer first mindset”

• Operates with a sense “healthy paranoia” by continually ensuring the customer expectations and goals are identified and validated and that any potential barriers or risks to success are immediately escalated and addressed

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, analysis and problem-solving skills, and excellent time management and organizational skills

• Demonstrated experience communicating and presenting as a manager and stakeholder

• Experience leading people and personnel

• Demonstrate an above average emotional intelligence

• Self-Development: Active and passionate role in their own personal and professional development; understand areas for growth and learning, creates a plan to improve, and aggressively pursues that plan; remains up to date on required readings and training

TEKsystems

WHAT WE NEED:

The Media Coordinator will play an integral part in our Integrated Media Buying department by supporting our Media Planners and Buyers with data entry, coordination, and scheduling of campaigns for our Performance Marketing clients across the agency.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Support the Media Planners and Buyers in regulating the volume and flow of incoming media logs
• Responsible for entering or facilitating automated entry of media logs into our media system in a timely manager for media buys
• Monitor and analyze various reports daily to ensure there are no discrepancies or other media related issues
• Work effectively and communicate regularly with Media Planners and Media Buyers
• Help maintain and improve workflow efficiency for the greater media team
• Troubleshoot workflow problems and/or delays; adapt and proactively repair
• Assist with other media related projects and provide coverage and support to other Media Coordinators & Planners when needed
• Evaluate and properly prioritize a dynamic workload between work demands
• Manage regular tasks with minimal oversight

WHO YOU ARE:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• You are a multitasker and possess strong prioritization skills when managing multiple projects at once
• You are detailed oriented, well organized and able to thrive in a deadline-driven environment
• You are self-motivated; inquisitive, proactive & display strong initiative (learns/ask questions, applies, grows)
• You perform well under pressure, while maintaining accuracy and professional demeanor
• You enjoy working in a collaborative environment as well as individually
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills; effective communicator using client appropriate language

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPEIRENCE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Business or other applicable experience preferred, not required
• You are proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
• You’re interested in developing skills around media planning, media buying and performance marketing
• You are familiar with various reporting systems and software

WHO WE ARE:

Build the Business. Build the Brand.

At Havas Edge we influence people to act by combining multi-channel marketing and commerce, plus the creative and technology that powers them. Our work results in profitable growth and lasting relationships between customers and our clients’ brands.

We are an award-winning, international, performance marketing agency with a proven track record of helping clients succeed. We’re an integrated agency that embraces every media channel; a creative powerhouse that loves data and analytics, and a passionate partner committed to giving clients more for less. With expertise across all digital, broadcast, and media domains, we help our clients build their businesses and brands – in that order.

Havas Edge is part of the Edge Performance Network (EPN), a full-service, global performance marketing network. The EPN offers clients expertise in all aspects of performance marketing, from analytics to strategy, creative and production, media planning, and buying across all channels, as well as the industry’s best attribution and modeling capabilities.

We are a full-service, direct response agency, headquartered in Carlsbad, CA with offices and affiliated offices in Boston, MA; Dallas, TX; London, UK; Los Angeles, CA; and Paris, FR.

Havas Edge is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other basis provided by federal, state, or local law.

We foster a culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, and create the best work to be relevant in a rapidly changing world. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) match, and more! We pride ourselves on having a highly collaborative environment and seek individuals who thrive in a similar capacity. Ready to join?

Havas Edge

Does this describe you?

· Are you highly organized and disciplined? Are you great at organizing a multitude of components and executing them in a compressed time?

· Do you excel in meticulous organization and disciplined execution, adept at managing multiple projects within tight timeframes?”

• Are your communication skills, both written and verbal, among the top 10% in your field?
• Are you an initiator, proactive person who likes to get things done?
• Do you embody initiative and proactivity, with a strong inclination to accomplish tasks?
• Are you unwavering in your pursuit of excellence and adept at problem-solving, always striving to find superior ways of doing things?

The Connor Group, a national leader in luxury apartment community management, is seeking elite individuals to join our team. With nearly 30 years of exponential growth, we’ve reached $4 billion in assets and have been recognized as an industry leader.

In 2023, we proudly earned the title of Best Workplace of the year, a testament to our commitment to excellence. We have a history of being nationally recognized for Best Company Culture and Best Company for Women while winning awards for innovation, leadership, and community involvement.

People are the number one key to our success at The Connor Group. We are a dynamic team driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence. We firmly believe that good communication is a cornerstone of our success. We value highly disciplined, organized, and proactive individuals who possess exceptional communication skills, who are problem solvers, and have a passion for achieving remarkable results.

A successful candidate must possess the following:

• Proficiency in crafting clear and compelling written communications, including reports, scripts, emails, and documents.
• Demonstrate ability to convey complex ideas concisely and effectively through both written and verbal communication.
• Strong storytelling skills to engage and captivate audiences through written and video content.
• Exceptional command of grammar, punctuation, and style for error-free written material.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills, fostering positive interactions in various settings.

The successful candidate will be afforded the following opportunities:

· Exceptional total compensation plan

· Great, fully paid, day one health insurance benefits

· Best in the business 401(k) with company match up to 9%

· Opportunity to earn equity partnership in one of America’s top, privately held real estate investment firms

· Opportunity to work with an elite, game-changing organization that puts outstanding communication as a must have

The Connor Group

The Role

Russell Reynolds Associates is looking for a Knowledge Director with the Financial Services sector in developing world-class, insight-led client development capabilities. The candidate will work with a team of regionally based executives to support our client-facing teams across the client development lifecycle. They will also be responsible for managing client development in the Americas directly, partnering with consultants to deliver differentiated pitches, pursuits, and client engagements.

The candidate will collaborate with consultants to generate unique perspectives on an exciting and rapidly developing sector landscape and drive an insight-led approach to client development, mapping out how our solutions can address the challenges and opportunities that our clients are facing.

The role requires an individual who has a commercial mindset, is intellectually highly astute, and is comfortable interacting confidently at senior leadership and c-suite levels.

Your Impact

▪ Develop and implement a strategy to enhance our global client development methods and capabilities

▪ Identify white space and develop a strategic selling approach to engaging with clients around their needs

▪ Track key triggers to originate opportunities for Russell Reynolds’ services

▪ Own pursuits, pitches, and go-to-market activities across the Americas, and provide managerial oversight for activities in other regions

▪ Develop and implement a structured approach to account management, pitch and pursuit best practice, applying appropriate frameworks and models

▪ Collaborate with the Knowledge team to develop globally consistent processes for client coverage, pipeline management, and credentials

▪ Drive pro-active business development initiatives across key functions and themes

▪ Partner with Knowledge and Marketing to deliver integrated B2B marketing campaigns, through a blend of traditional and social media

Candidate Profile

Candidates for our firm are evaluated on their professional and academic achievements, ability to function in an advisory capacity to clients and candidates, pursuit of excellence, and mental agility to quickly analyze and understand a broad range of business issues. The candidate will be a critical member of the sector/practice teams around the world and will provide a service to colleagues that will allow them to go to market quickly and with outstanding insights.

Key Skills Needed for Role

▪ Highly effective communication and presentation skills

▪ Strong conceptual and analytical capabilities; able to understand clients’ strategic needs

▪ Strong knowledge of financial services

▪ Strong opportunity origination capabilities

▪ A customer-centered and commercial-oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications

▪ 8 years of experience

▪ Bachelors’ degree

▪ Masters’ degree preferred

▪ Relevant experience at a consulting, accounting, legal or financial services firm.

▪ Entrepreneurial and driven self-starter

▪ Intellectually curious

▪ Tenacious, with the desire to exceed expectations

▪ Able to work well under pressure

▪ Strong attention to detail and highly organized

▪ Sense of urgency

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect for individuality are at the core of our firm’s culture and are essential to the success of our executive search and assessment business. Both for ourselves and our clients, we strive to attract the best people from the broadest pool of candidates. We embrace differences in race, religion, culture, gender, nationality, age, sexual orientation, thinking style, background, and perspectives, to provide a positive work environment for our employees and exemplary service to our clients.

Compensation

The compensation available for the role considers a variety of factors including, but not limited to, work location, individual skill set, previous/applicable experience, and other business needs. The estimated salary range for individuals who work in New York City is $145,000 to $160,000. This salary range represents RRA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible base salary range at the time of posting and is one part of the total rewards RRA provides to employees.

Our Firm

Founded in 1969, Russell Reynolds Associates (www.russellreynolds.com) is a premier provider of senior-level executive search and leadership advisory services, serving clients globally for 50 years. Our mission is to both improve the business performance of our clients through the appointment and development of outstanding and impactful leaders and teams and mitigate potential risks.

We are a private firm with 47 offices and more than 500 consultants across North and South America, Europe and Asia/Pacific, covering all major business regions including Africa, Eastern Europe and Russia, the Middle East and the South Pacific. We complete over 4,000 assignments each year. We are a private firm owned by the Managing Directors (Partners), who constitute over half of the consultants. We have deliberately chosen to remain private in order to focus exclusively on clients’ leadership challenges, undistracted by the pressure of near-term earnings.

Russell Reynolds Associates has very strong relationships at the highest levels with leading global multinationals, fast-growing mid-cap multinationals and private enterprises. We work with many of the world’s premier private equity and venture capital businesses. We leverage our Consultants’ collective expertise to identify, assess, and develop leaders who can support the growth and success of our client organizations.

Our success over the past five decades is attributable to the outstanding quality of our people, and a culture and business strategy focused on excellence in client service:

▪ We invest in long-term relationships, taking the time to gain a thorough understanding of each client’s business goals and strategy, their position in the marketplace and business life-cycle, their competition, and their culture.

▪ We assemble the most effective team to serve on each engagement, based on their expertise in the client’s needs including specific leadership issues, roles, business areas, and geographies.

▪ We maintain an open dialogue with our clients, their executives, and candidates throughout an engagement, ensuring expectations are met on both sides.

▪ We identify and help develop the most experienced and proven executives as well as those with the highest potential: leaders who make an immediate and significant impact on an organization. We understand the reputation, past experience, and competencies of each executive.

▪ We develop market insights and deliver those to our clients, partnering with them to identify and meet strategic talent needs.

As a firm, Russell Reynolds strives continually to improve, by seeking out new sources of value-add for clients and by taking advantage of new developments to enhance our offerings and delivery capabilities.

Recent examples of these include:

▪ Leading a global sustainability initiative with the United Nations Global Compact

▪ Establishing a global Board Effectiveness Practice

▪ The creation of a Knowledge Leadership capability, to transform the firm into a strategic partner with its clients, and going to market with an insight-led advisory mindset

▪ Building a digital analytics capability, delivering powerful talent benchmarking tools to client

Please include your resume with your application. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

To find out more about the company, visit our website: www.russellreynolds.com

Russell Reynolds Associates

Recruitment Manager – (Business Process Outsourcing) in Financial Services

Location: United States

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Recruitment Manager to lead our talent acquisition efforts in the BPO sector within the financial services industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in recruiting for customer support, operations, and other BPO-related roles. This role is based in the United States, and the Recruitment Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy Development:

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to meet the hiring needs of the BPO division within the financial services sector.
• Collaborate with senior management to understand workforce planning and align recruitment strategies accordingly.

Talent Acquisition:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection of candidates.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Utilize various recruitment channels, including job boards, social media, and industry networks.

BPO Industry Knowledge:

• Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to ensure the organization’s competitiveness in attracting top talent.
• Develop a deep understanding of BPO roles within the financial services sector to effectively assess candidate suitability.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and provide guidance on effective recruitment processes.
• Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure a seamless onboarding process for new hires.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations during the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.

Metrics and Reporting:

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to recruitment effectiveness.
• Provide regular reports and analysis on recruitment metrics to senior management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Recruitment Manager, preferably in the BPO or financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of BPO operations and the specific skill sets required for roles within this sector.
• Familiarity with relevant employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools.

If you are a results-driven individual with a passion for talent acquisition in the BPO sector within financial services, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.

IGT Solutions

The Director of Student Financial Services is a collaborative partner of the Lee University leadership team and is responsible for managing the cashiering, billing, and centralized accounts receivable systems for the university. The director also leads and coordinates the activities of a team engaged in keeping complete records of tuition, fees, and other receipts for the institution.

The Director of Student Financial Services will work closely with the Vice President for Business & Finance and interacts with other senior administrators, deans, directors, faculty, staff, and community members to direct and strengthen Lee University’s business, financial, administrative policies, and strategies to achieve the institution’s goals. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the overall operations of student financial services to include billing, receivables, and cashiering functions of the university.
• Plan, develop, and implement strategies for managing student accounts receivable for the university.
• Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization’s goals and objectives; recruit, employ, train, supervise, and evaluate unit staff.
• Counsel and assist students and parents on financial matters.
• Oversee the function and maintain the accuracy of information that is a part of the university’s database as it relates to student accounts receivable and cash receipts.
• Provide direction and leadership in financial management and fiscal policies review and changes as they relate to student financial services; conduct special studies as required; ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations and standard accounting procedures.
• Interact with internal and external auditors, participate in auditing projects, or provide information and access to accounting records as required.
• Coordinate procedures, balance all transactions, and oversee financial reporting relating to the registration process and 1098-Ts (Tuition Statements).
• Serves on various committees as appointed. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Business and Finance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Considerable working knowledge of policies, rules, and regulations of the institution as it applies to Accounts Receivables.
• Knowledge of FERPA and federal cash management regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead and sustain a strong Student Financial Services team, while also providing a positive customer friendly environment to the institution. 
• Ability to interact, negotiate, and communicate effectively with internal and external constituents.  
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives, and exercise independent judgment; interacting with individuals with discretion and can manage issues of a confidential nature. 
• Time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize according to deadlines.  
• Flexibility to improve and adapt to the needs and demands of the institution. 
• Knowledge of Excel to build and illustrate financial reports, comparisons, and/or projections.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize data into a user-friendly format.

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred. 
• Five years of experience in a managerial, supervisory position with an emphasis in accounts receivable (higher education experience preferred). A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered. 

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter electronically to Human Resources at [email protected].

Lee University

Land Acquisition Manager

Medina, OH

Come join one of the nation’s largest homebuilders in a dynamic role! If you are a Land Acquisition Manager, Land Acquisition Director or Commercial Broker this may be a great next step for you!

Highlights:

• 2023 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® by Great Place to Work® and TOP 3 national builder.

• Promotional opportunity to the Director level and beyond.

• 23 days of PTO and a bonus will pay out at 200% of target this year again.

What you will do:

• Responsible for locating, researching and contracting new land suitable for acquisition and development.

Responsibilities:

• Locate land suitable for acquisition and development by conducting the necessary market research and due diligence.
• Determine land values in the specific market by checking like property sales by means of public records, developers and other professional affiliates.
• Negotiate and contract land acquisition.
• Coordinate land entitlement and planning activities with Development team.
• Coordinate governmental review.
• Oversee land mapping.
• Review and monitor purchase agreements.
• Coordinate joint venture agreements or joint venture management agreements, as appropriate.
• Ensures appropriate staffing to meet department needs.
• Delegates work according to employee’s abilities and skills.
• Evaluates employee’s performance and plans for compensation actions in accordance with that performance.
• Provides developmental opportunities through identification of internal and external training opportunities.
• Creates opportunities for employee growth.

What you will need:

• Bachelors Degree in Business or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License because driving is an essential function of this position.
• Previous related experience with residential land acquisition.
• Strong negotiation and contract skills.
• Requires knowledge of market trends, pricing and growth & supply.
• Knowledge of political environment and the ability to form political connections.
• Ability to strategically implement the company’s goals by acquiring the necessary land to meet the strategic objectives.

RogueSearch

Mspark, a B2C marketing services company, specializes in driving Rural Market brand growth and customer engagement strategies for national and local advertisers. By combining consumer and marketplace data, we craft coordinated campaigns using a seamless mix of shared mail, direct mail, trigger-based marketing, and digital advertising solutions such as display, retargeting, and Mobile ID tracking that drive the right audience behavior to achieve your marketing goals.

Reporting directly to the Vice President Corporate Controller, this key role is responsible for overseeing general accounting and financial reporting functions for the organization while also managing a team of Accountants and Accounts Payables Associates. This role will also maintain a system of internal controls that will ensure company assets are adequately safeguarded and that all financial reporting is prepared in compliance with all company policies and industry standards.

Responsibilities:

Management

• Manage a team of two senior accountants, one staff accountant and two AP clerks.
• Manage annual audit.
• Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage the monthly close process and financial reporting deliverables.
• Manage filings such as income tax, sales and use tax and annual reports.
• Manage Accounts Payable team and partner with the Vice President Corporate Controller on managing cash flow.
• Manage the accuracy of incentive compensation tracking, calculations, payments, etc.
• Manage travel & expense reporting via our internal system, Concur.

Transactions

• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed.
• Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis.
• Maintain the chart of accounts.
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions.
• Perform accounting research and recommend accounting treatment per US GAAP based on the business transaction.

Reporting

• Issue timely and complete financial statements.
• Coordinate the preparation of corporate annual reports.
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics.
• Assist in the production of the annual budget and forecasts.
• Investigate variances from the budget and report findings to Vice President.
• Provide cost center reports to management.
• Provide financial analyses as needed for capital investments, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will possess any combination of training and experience up to and including a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience along with a combination of public Accounting & industry experience preferred.
• Experience managing a team of accounting professionals.

Mspark