<p>Our client, an international luxury goods retailer, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Intellectual Property Counsel to join their US Legal Department. This role is pivotal in creating and implementing strategies and objectives, managing trademark disputes and litigations, supporting trademark clearances and prosecution as well as managing the Legal Anti-Diversion team. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Intellectual Property:</strong></p><p>• Managing U.S. Intellectual Property disputes. This includes the following responsibilities: </p><p>o Draft and review cease and desist letters and other correspondence relating to IP infringements;</p><p>o Prepare opposition notices and cancellation petitions for USPTO; </p><p>o Negotiate, draft and revise settlement agreements; </p><p>o Manage international TM disputes and partner with US Head of Intellectual Property and global team to create universal strategy, implement the strategy in the US; and</p><p>o Manage relationships and case expectations with outside counsel handling TTAB proceedings and various intellectual property infringement matters. </p><p>• Create and implement IP strategies and objectives that align with global and regional priorities.</p><p>• Prosecute Trademark applications, including assisting in trademark clearance searches, advise Trademark Manager on responses to USPTO office actions and renewals.</p><p>• Advise key stakeholders on topics regarding copyright, patent, domain name and trade secret.</p><p>• Partner with the US Legal corporate team to prepare, draft and negotiate commercial contracts, as needed.</p><p>• People management: manage the senior paralegal including creating priorities and associated responsibilities for this role.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Anti-Diversion: </strong></p><p>• Develop, define, and implement strategies to achieve program objectives.</p><p>• Plan, organize, and direct the operations of the program.</p><p>• Align program objectives with company's long-term vision for the Brand.</p><p>• Set and review KPIs to meet program objectives.</p><p>• Develop and implement strategies to maximize commercial and legal actions.</p><p>• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to enforce policies, mitigate diversion, and protect company's authorized distribution.</p><p>• Partner with Global Anti-Diversion in the worldwide execution of the program.</p><p>• Develop and issue US reporting to Leadership and Senior Management.</p><p>• Develop and implement educational resources to increase program knowledge and efficiency.</p><p>• Manage the program budget to maximize cost effectiveness.</p><p>• Manage the Legal Anti-Diversion team.</p><p><br></p><p>Years of experience needed - at least 7 years in trademark and IP. Anti-diversion experience is *not* needed. </p><p>Salary is commensurable with experience - about $135K - $185K + 15% target annual bonus. </p>
<p>Very large and profitable Fortune 500 publicly traded company located in Central Morris County is seeking a Finance Manager to add to their team to support a major business division. The successful candidate will have and Accounting or Finance degree and 5+ years of Finance or Accounting experience in either corporate FP& A, general accounting and reporting or straight public accounting. MBA is preferred here but not required. Here is a summary of some of the keys to the position:</p><ul><li>Develop and analyze monthly and periodic forecasts, annual business plans, and strategic financial planning initiatives</li><li>Create financial and operational models and interpret KPIs and financial results to help identify, plan, prioritize and evaluate projects</li><li>Conduct research and analyze data to generate actionable insights to solve complex business problems and improve performance</li><li>Draft materials to present information to senior leadership and stakeholders throughout the company</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is a multi-billion revenue company with International Operations. The successful candidate will be involved in forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis and P& L analysis. Very high exposure to Sr. Management in this position. Recent MBA is preferred as well with good financial analysis and modeling skills. Need very strong EXCEL skills along with some light supervisory experience. The company offers a very competitive salary in the $120-140K range plus 10-15% target bonus depending on experience, plus great benefits and high exposure with upside potential to grow your career. </p>
<p><strong>Global business consulting provider seeks an Accounting Manager to join there accounting group. This upgraded role requires a candidate to have a strong general accounting skillset(10+ years), demonstrated success in their current/prior positions, experience with streamlining and improving processes. Great opportunity to have an impact on a $1bb+ business. Strong ERP skills as well as overall systems experience. Good quality of life with flexibility for start/end time. </strong></p>
<p>We are seeking a skilled and organized Bookkeeper/Office Manager to oversee financial bookkeeping and ensure smooth office operations for a client of ours based in Brooklyn. This is a dual-role position that requires a detail-oriented, proactive individual who can handle accounting responsibilities while managing administrative tasks effectively.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Bookkeeping:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and process financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and tax filings.</li><li>Reconcile bank and credit card statements on a regular basis.</li><li>Prepare financial reports and assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.</li><li>Manage invoicing processes and follow up on outstanding payments to maintain cash flow integrity.</li></ul><p><strong>Office Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee office operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day activities such as scheduling, supplies inventory management, and vendor coordination.</li><li>Act as the point of contact for employee queries, office protocols, and administrative support.</li><li>Implement and maintain organizational systems to improve office efficiency.</li><li>Coordinate with external partners, including IT support, HR specialists, facilities managers, and vendors, as needed.</li><li>Aid in onboarding procedures and maintain personnel files.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a visionary VP of IT Operations to oversee and enhance our organization's core technology systems, including Salesforce, SharePoint, and related data platforms. This leadership role involves driving the strategic technology roadmap, managing system integrations, and ensuring data governance while supporting cross-departmental collaboration. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, demonstrating the ability to lead technical initiatives and deliver scalable, impactful solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the management and optimization of key organizational systems, including Salesforce, SharePoint, and data reporting platforms.</p><p>• Develop and execute a comprehensive technology roadmap, aligning system capabilities with strategic business priorities.</p><p>• Administer and configure Salesforce, ensuring seamless integration with third-party tools and internal systems.</p><p>• Create and maintain data governance structures to ensure data quality, consistency, and security across platforms.</p><p>• Build and manage cross-platform reporting and analytics to provide actionable business insights.</p><p>• Oversee SharePoint administration, supporting its use as an effective collaboration and document management tool.</p><p>• Guide and collaborate with external vendors to deliver secure and scalable system enhancements.</p><p>• Provide training and support to users to maximize system adoption and efficiency.</p><p>• Stay informed on the latest Salesforce features and apply relevant updates to improve system functionality.</p><p>• Supervise and develop IT team members, ensuring effective prioritization and coordination of IT initiatives.</p>
<p>The IT Apple Support and End User Support Professional is responsible for deploying, configuring, maintaining, and supporting Apple macOS devices across the organization. This role ensures seamless onboarding, optimal performance, and secure Apple hardware and software operation. The specialist will be the subject matter expert (SME) for macOS environments and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support end-user productivity and IT compliance. Additionally, the specialist provides training to end users and IT staff on macOS systems and tools.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Primary duties/responsibilities: </em></p><p>Manage MacBook devices using tools like Apple Business Manager. Regularly review and enhance the build and configuration processes while providing best practices for updates and patch management.</p><p>Offer live support through phone, chat, or email.</p><p>Build strong relationships with customers by sharing a passion for Apple products.</p><p>Collaborate with team members and participate in training sessions to improve technical skills.</p><p>Assist in creating online support experiences for Apple, including editing content and designing user interfaces.</p><p>Maintain and update deployment workflows to align with OS upgrades and security policies.</p><p>Automate provisioning processes for new hires and device refresh cycles.</p><p>Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support for macOS-related incidents, such as OS issues, application crashes, network connectivity, and hardware diagnostics.</p><p>Troubleshoot Apple peripherals (e.g., Magic Mouse, keyboards, AirPods) and software (e.g., Safari, Mail, iWork, Microsoft 365).</p><p>Support remote users via MDM tools and remote desktop platforms.</p><p>Ensure that macOS devices meet enterprise security standards.</p><p>Apply OS patches and security updates in coordination with IT security teams.</p><p>Monitor compliance using endpoint management dashboards and audit logs.</p><p>Track Apple hardware inventory, manage asset tags, and coordinate device returns and replacements.</p><p>Maintain accurate records in ServiceNow or equivalent ITSM platforms.</p><p>In addition to supporting the Apple environment, assist end users with company laptops.</p><p>Perform incident ticket processes, responding to assigned tickets (routine and urgent) within the timeframe specified by the service level agreement and working through issues to resolution. Maintain appropriate documentation within the incident system as determined </p>
We are looking for an experienced Agile/Scrum Master to join our team in New York, New York, on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of projects by fostering collaboration, guiding teams in Agile methodologies, and ensuring smooth execution of Scrum practices. This position offers an opportunity to work in the dynamic financial services industry, where precision and adaptability are key.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Facilitate daily stand-ups and guide teams in adhering to Scrum delivery processes.<br>• Lead the definition and documentation of project scope, staffing plans, and communication strategies.<br>• Monitor project progress daily, identifying issues and collaborating with the team to implement corrective actions.<br>• Manage and report on project scope, schedules, resources, and financials to stakeholders.<br>• Author user stories and acceptance criteria while ensuring alignment with project requirements.<br>• Collaborate with teams to define quality expectations, schedule defect remediation, and address technical debt.<br>• Resolve team conflicts and remove impediments to ensure smooth collaboration and task execution.<br>• Organize and lead key Agile meetings, including sprint planning, daily Scrum, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.<br>• Limit external interruptions and distractions to maintain team focus on engineering tasks.<br>• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by facilitating retrospective discussions and implementing actionable feedback.
