K&L Gates has an immediate opening for a Business Development / Legal
Recruiting Assistant in Dallas. Please see the job description listed below
for further information on the position. Interested candidates may email
their resumes to stacey.goodfellow@klgates.com. Thank you!
Business Development/Legal Recruiting Assistant
JOB DESCRIPTION
The global law firm K&L Gates LLP seeks a Business Development/Legal Recruiting Assistant for its Texas offices. This position provides administrative support to the local business development team and the Regional Recruiting Manager across all aspects of the marketing, business development, client relations, communications and legal recruiting platforms. Based in Dallas, this position reports directly to the Texas Offices Business Development Manager and serves as a member of both the firm wide Marketing and Legal Recruiting Departments
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Marketing Materials and Projects
· Print and assemble marketing materials for client and prospect meetings. This includes printing biographies, practice and office descriptions, articles and other materials and assembling into packets.
· Provide production support for RFP responses, proposals, PowerPoint slide decks and other client-facing materials.
· Assist with implementation of practice group marketing projects. This includes periodic writing, editing and proofreading lawyer biographies and other materials.
· Assist with marketing projects associated with lateral lawyer integration: obtain information from new lawyers and prepare first draft of lawyer announcements for review by Business Development Manager. Coordinate printing and mailing of announcements with outside vendors.
· Work with firm wide marketing staff and office administration to coordinate external directory listings and survey information. Organize, edit and proof various firm directory listings, marketing indexes and lists. Coordinate office membership/renewals in various trade and related organizations.
· Secure publishers’ permission for article reprints and Web postings and coordinate reprints of articles for future marketing efforts.
· Execute firm wide initiatives as assigned. Participate in special firm wide projects at the request of the Chief Marketing Officer.
Events and Seminars
· Assist in all facets of event coordination: mailing list compilation, invitation production, taking RSVPs, site selection, making arrangements with outside vendors/caterers, name tag production, etc. Provide on-the-ground event support and assist in registration. Provide support to all follow-up activities.
· Assist in firm’s participation in trade shows: ordering booth materials, set up and tear down booth, ship materials to and from events, arrange all on-site services, coordinate giveaways or other special activities associated with the event.
Research and Databases
· Conduct competitive intelligence and marketing research as needed using online tools and the firm’s library resources.
· Use opportunity databases to track and update business development activity, proposals and leads on a monthly basis. Support the Manager in creating regular activity reports for firm leadership.
· Monitor local and national legal and trade publications for coverage of selected topics or client mentions and forward clips and citations to office lawyers and staff as appropriate.
· Assist in compiling research on key clients, industries and competitors, in the region and/or practice group, including business trends and competitive landscape.
· Maintain several experience databases, assist in data collection from lawyers, tracking and reporting of data. Assist in archiving and tracking of proposals and business development opportunities.
Legal Recruiting Responsibilities
· Coordinate the In-House Interview process including travel arrangements, scheduling interviews and all correspondence related to recruiting efforts.
· Assist with the On-Campus interview and Job Fair process including scheduling interviews and preparation of all information and interview binders.
· Assist in coordinating the Summer Associate Program including all events, training programs and related correspondence.
· Assist in coordinating all information related to new attorneys, Bar examination and review course fees, relocation expenses, orientation programs and new hire paperwork, preparing Associates Committee meeting packets and implementation of the annual Associate review process.
· Assist in the management of processing resumes received from candidates, placement firms and referrals; managing the Dallas and Fort Worth on-line recruitment mailboxes; entering resumes into PeopleSoft and distributing electronic postcards to apply online; update and maintain workforce and other recruiting data in various systems.
· Maintain all recruiting and legal personnel files; prepare expense reports; provide administrative support for various projects and tasks as assigned.
Administrative Responsibilities
· Help maintain local library of firm collateral, publications and advertisements. Update, maintain and organize all marketing files, materials and supplies.
· Administer marketing-related electronic office mailings via CRM database.
· Coordinate firm’s entertainment tickets for business development initiatives
· Coordinate contact and follow-up with outside vendors, including photographers and promotional vendors.
· Schedule meetings, reserve conference rooms and handle logistics.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with 1-2 years of experience in professional services or large corporate environment. Previous legal marketing and recruiting or placement experience a plus. Client/customer service background a must.
POSITION COMPETENCIES
· Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated service orientation.
· Excellent project management, organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines.
· High level of maturity and confidence necessary to interact with firm lawyers.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality.
· Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PeopleSoft and CRM database programs. Familiarity with significant marketing resource Web sites.
· Demonstrated good judgment, decision-making and follow-through capabilities. Persistence coupled with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
· High level of attention to detail and meticulous follow-through.
· Team player who is also self-motivated and can work independently with minimal supervision.
§ Flexibility to adjust work schedule according to workload demands or planned events including occasional off-site events.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Job Postings
Financial VP – Reporting and Operations
DESCRIPTION
RJ Byrd is currently leading a search for a manufacturing company in the DFW area in need of a Financial VP – Reporting and Operations. Candidate will be an active member of the corporate management team and responsible for the development and implementation of short and long-term strategic planning with that group. They will also develop and direct the preparation of annual budgeting and periodic forecasting for two significant operating segments. Desired candidate will ensure the completeness and accuracy of all financial reporting, along with compliance of company policies and operations; specifically, in the areas of cost accounting, inventory controls and revenue recognition.
· Direct and coordinate financial reporting.
· Responsible for the supervision and review of the divisions’ annual budget and forecasts.
· Monitor expected gross margin through project completion to identify any variances to plan.
· Assist accounting staff in research and documentation of accounting issues or errors as they arise through to resolution.
· Ensure compliance with the Company’s accounting policies.
· Responsible for the internal management of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) regulatory compliance as it applies to the finance function.
· Coordinates with internal personnel and external auditors to develop and improve processes, policies and reporting procedures that pertain to SOX compliance.
· Assists the CFO in the evaluation of financial information, and undertakes special studies as requested by the CFO and other officers.
· Manages and gives necessary supervision to cost accounting activities.
· Compiles cost data for use in developing operating budgets.
· Develops or improves methods of calculating and controlling costs. Installs cost control procedures and provides staff supervision over cost systems and methods.
· Supervises the compilation of periodic statements of project costing and preparation of appropriate operating reports.
· Prepares cost analyses for use in contract bidding to establish accurate bid margins.
· Reviews and analyzes costs of finished contracts.
· Supervises the maintenance of inventory records.
· Directs cost audits and their interpretation that will assist management in directing and controlling operations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Big 4 experience and CPA certification required
· Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA preferred
· 12 years minimum of strong well rounded finance & accounting experience with significant financial reporting and cost accounting experience.
· 3 years of management experience in a senior financial position
· Experience in public accounting, business planning and in a manufacturing environment preferred.
· Experience with ERP systems.
CONTACT:
Chris Cox
Practice Manager Accounting & Finance
Office: (214)647-1132
Cell: (972)754-4582
Email: ccox@rjbyrd.com
www.rjbyrd.com
DESCRIPTION
RJ Byrd is currently leading a search for a manufacturing company in the DFW area in need of a Financial VP – Reporting and Operations. Candidate will be an active member of the corporate management team and responsible for the development and implementation of short and long-term strategic planning with that group. They will also develop and direct the preparation of annual budgeting and periodic forecasting for two significant operating segments. Desired candidate will ensure the completeness and accuracy of all financial reporting, along with compliance of company policies and operations; specifically, in the areas of cost accounting, inventory controls and revenue recognition.
· Direct and coordinate financial reporting.
· Responsible for the supervision and review of the divisions’ annual budget and forecasts.
· Monitor expected gross margin through project completion to identify any variances to plan.
· Assist accounting staff in research and documentation of accounting issues or errors as they arise through to resolution.
· Ensure compliance with the Company’s accounting policies.
· Responsible for the internal management of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) regulatory compliance as it applies to the finance function.
· Coordinates with internal personnel and external auditors to develop and improve processes, policies and reporting procedures that pertain to SOX compliance.
· Assists the CFO in the evaluation of financial information, and undertakes special studies as requested by the CFO and other officers.
· Manages and gives necessary supervision to cost accounting activities.
· Compiles cost data for use in developing operating budgets.
· Develops or improves methods of calculating and controlling costs. Installs cost control procedures and provides staff supervision over cost systems and methods.
· Supervises the compilation of periodic statements of project costing and preparation of appropriate operating reports.
· Prepares cost analyses for use in contract bidding to establish accurate bid margins.
· Reviews and analyzes costs of finished contracts.
· Supervises the maintenance of inventory records.
· Directs cost audits and their interpretation that will assist management in directing and controlling operations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Big 4 experience and CPA certification required
· Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA preferred
· 12 years minimum of strong well rounded finance & accounting experience with significant financial reporting and cost accounting experience.
· 3 years of management experience in a senior financial position
· Experience in public accounting, business planning and in a manufacturing environment preferred.
· Experience with ERP systems.
CONTACT:
Chris Cox
Practice Manager Accounting & Finance
Office: (214)647-1132
Cell: (972)754-4582
Email: ccox@rjbyrd.com
www.rjbyrd.com
Meet Lily
Jennifer Zuniga announces the birth of her new daughter, Lily Isabel Zuniga! Lily was born at 4:25 PM on August 31st. She weighed 6 lbs. 5 oz. and is 18.5 inches long.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Job Posting!
Fund Controller
Primary Job Duties:
Responsible for fund accounting and financial reporting for assigned
entities which consist of foreign and domestic real estate and or equity
and debt securities investments which are accounted for using the fair
value and equity method of accounting. Controller will supervise a staff of
approximately 2-5 staff including assistant controllers, senior accountants
and accountants in daily postings to the general ledger, investor
distribution analysis, management fee calculations, quarterly financial
reporting, year-end FMV valuations, and numerous ad hoc management
reporting requests. Controller will also be responsible for coordination of
the audit process, implementation of new accounting pronouncements, lender
reporting,and investor reporting. Controller will be expected to develop
appropriate relationships with the parent company and ensure regular
communications with them.
The Controller will be expected to assist in identifying process
improvements and documenting policies and procedures. The Controller will
ensure that all staff are adequately trained and that all work among the
staff and other fund groups is performed in a standardized manner.
Required Skills:
CPA with minimum of 7+ years experience, preferably with public accounting
and management skills. Candidate should have a strong knowledge of
partnership accounting, consolidations, and equity accounting for
investments. Real Estate experience and/or Private equity fund accounting.
Previous experience should include financial statement preparation,
accounting research and interpretation of accounting pronouncements.
Candidate should have demonstrated ability to manage staff accountants and
coordinate workflow such that deadlines are consistently met. Candidate
should be deadline oriented and have strong organization and communication
skills. Candidate should have proven ability to document processes
and workflows.
Preferred Skills:
- Public Accounting experience.
- Real Estate Experience
- Private equity fund accounting
- Partnership accounting experience.
- Knowledge of AICPA Investment Company guide.
- Experience with hedge transactions.
- Experience with international investments.
Soft Skills ~ must be extremely articulate, quick on your feet, possess
alot of energy and the private equity experience is essential! Interested
candidates may submit their resume to vickiroseassociates@gmail.com.
Primary Job Duties:
Responsible for fund accounting and financial reporting for assigned
entities which consist of foreign and domestic real estate and or equity
and debt securities investments which are accounted for using the fair
value and equity method of accounting. Controller will supervise a staff of
approximately 2-5 staff including assistant controllers, senior accountants
and accountants in daily postings to the general ledger, investor
distribution analysis, management fee calculations, quarterly financial
reporting, year-end FMV valuations, and numerous ad hoc management
reporting requests. Controller will also be responsible for coordination of
the audit process, implementation of new accounting pronouncements, lender
reporting,and investor reporting. Controller will be expected to develop
appropriate relationships with the parent company and ensure regular
communications with them.
The Controller will be expected to assist in identifying process
improvements and documenting policies and procedures. The Controller will
ensure that all staff are adequately trained and that all work among the
staff and other fund groups is performed in a standardized manner.
Required Skills:
CPA with minimum of 7+ years experience, preferably with public accounting
and management skills. Candidate should have a strong knowledge of
partnership accounting, consolidations, and equity accounting for
investments. Real Estate experience and/or Private equity fund accounting.
Previous experience should include financial statement preparation,
accounting research and interpretation of accounting pronouncements.
Candidate should have demonstrated ability to manage staff accountants and
coordinate workflow such that deadlines are consistently met. Candidate
should be deadline oriented and have strong organization and communication
skills. Candidate should have proven ability to document processes
and workflows.
Preferred Skills:
- Public Accounting experience.
- Real Estate Experience
- Private equity fund accounting
- Partnership accounting experience.
- Knowledge of AICPA Investment Company guide.
- Experience with hedge transactions.
- Experience with international investments.
Soft Skills ~ must be extremely articulate, quick on your feet, possess
alot of energy and the private equity experience is essential! Interested
candidates may submit their resume to vickiroseassociates@gmail.com.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Hudson Advisors Job Postings
Director of PM (Portfolio Management) Finance – This is a replacement
position and will report to the Managing Director of Hudson Americas. This
Finance team is part of our shared services platform so the people in this
group work with all the companies currently in the Lone Star portfolio.
The Director role has a base salary targeted in the $225-250K range and
offers an annual incentive in the 50% range. MBA’s are required. CFA
designations are highly desired. Prior residential mortgage experience is
a must because we have three companies in the mortgage space in the
portfolio at this time.
VP of PM Finance – This is a new position and it will report to the
Director of Finance. This opportunity offers a base in the $120-150K range
plus an annual incentive in the 30-40% range. Mortgage experience would be
very helpful in this role as well.
Interested parties should contact Linda Mowder. Her contact information is listed below. She also suggests that applicants add their information to Hudson Advisor's career site. The website address is listed below as well.
Linda Mowder
Recruiting Manager
Hudson Americas, LLC
2711 N. Haskell Ave.
Suite 1900
Dallas, TX 75204
Tel: 214-754-8813
Fax: 214-841-8713
lmowder@hudson-advisors.com
position and will report to the Managing Director of Hudson Americas. This
Finance team is part of our shared services platform so the people in this
group work with all the companies currently in the Lone Star portfolio.
The Director role has a base salary targeted in the $225-250K range and
offers an annual incentive in the 50% range. MBA’s are required. CFA
designations are highly desired. Prior residential mortgage experience is
a must because we have three companies in the mortgage space in the
portfolio at this time.
VP of PM Finance – This is a new position and it will report to the
Director of Finance. This opportunity offers a base in the $120-150K range
plus an annual incentive in the 30-40% range. Mortgage experience would be
very helpful in this role as well.
Interested parties should contact Linda Mowder. Her contact information is listed below. She also suggests that applicants add their information to Hudson Advisor's career site. The website address is listed below as well.
Linda Mowder
Recruiting Manager
Hudson Americas, LLC
2711 N. Haskell Ave.
Suite 1900
Dallas, TX 75204
Tel: 214-754-8813
Fax: 214-841-8713
lmowder@hudson-advisors.com
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Amanda Blakenship's Baby has Arrived!
Gage Jennings Blankenship was born March 28th at 3:28 AM! He weighed in at 8lbs 2oz and 22 inches long - Mom and Baby are doing great! Thanks Amanda for all you do for WFE!
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