We are looking for an experienced Tax Preparer to join our team in Jamaica, New York. In this long-term contract position, you will play a vital role in assisting clients with their tax preparation needs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maximizing deductions. This role requires proficiency in accounting software systems and strong attention to detail to deliver exceptional service.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and file accurate tax returns for clients, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.<br>• Utilize various accounting and tax software systems, such as CCH ProSystem Fx and Drake Tax Software, to manage client data and calculations.<br>• Analyze financial records and identify opportunities for tax savings and deductible maximization.<br>• Provide expert advice and guidance to clients regarding allowances, exemptions, and tax-related decisions.<br>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax laws and regulations to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.<br>• Input and organize financial data efficiently, ensuring precision in all entries.<br>• Collaborate with clients to gather necessary documents and information for tax preparation.<br>• Address client inquiries and provide excellent customer service to resolve tax-related concerns.<br>• Review and verify completed tax returns to ensure accuracy and completeness.<br>• Assist in maintaining organized records for audit readiness and future reference.
<p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>A global leader in the financial services and investment banking industry is seeking an <strong>Executive Director of Investor Relations</strong> to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight within its <strong>Alternative Investment Services (AIS)</strong> division. This individual will set the vision for investor relations operations, oversee key transformation initiatives, and ensure the delivery of best-in-class services to institutional clients and their investors.</p><p>The AIS division provides fund administration and middle-office services to single-manager hedge funds, private equity funds, and fund-of-funds, serving clients across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Investor Relations (IR) team, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and client service objectives.</li><li>Serve as the senior escalation point for complex client and investor matters, demonstrating deep industry expertise and sound judgment.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, investors, and internal partners across global operations.</li><li>Oversee and continuously enhance the end-to-end investor relations operating model, driving process optimization, innovation, and risk mitigation.</li><li>Lead large-scale transformation initiatives, including systems implementations, data migrations, and operational re-engineering projects.</li><li>Champion a culture of client service excellence, continuous improvement, and operational rigor.</li><li>Oversee execution of regulatory and compliance requirements to maintain adherence to global standards.</li><li>Drive adoption and evolution of the “follow-the-sun” service model for seamless global service delivery.</li><li>Identify and mitigate operational and regulatory risk areas in partnership with senior leadership and control teams.</li><li>Develop and mentor senior leaders and high-potential talent, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.</li><li>Leverage data-driven insights and KPIs to inform business strategy, performance management, and decision-making.</li><li>Represent Investor Relations in senior forums, cross-functional initiatives, and industry engagements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<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><strong>Sales Compensation Analyst</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Mahwah, NJ or Memphis, TN</p><p> <strong>Employment Type:</strong> [Full-Time/ 78 weekContract]</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Sales Compensation Analyst</strong> to play a critical role in designing and managing incentive compensation programs that drive growth and align with strategic sales objectives. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across multiple business functions.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Design and Develop Compensation Plans:</strong> Create and oversee incentive compensation plans for a multi-channel, multi-divisional field sales organization, ensuring alignment with financial and business models.</li><li><strong>Manage Calculations and Payments:</strong> Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual calculations, validations, and payments for incentive compensation components and bonus commissions.</li><li><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration:</strong> Build and maintain partnerships with Finance, HR, and Sales leadership to ensure compensation strategies align with organizational goals.</li><li><strong>Territory Alignment:</strong> Partner with sales leadership to manage territory changes and assess associated sales and quota impacts.</li><li><strong>Data Management and Reporting:</strong> Develop, maintain, and update systems and processes for tracking and reporting compensation metrics.</li><li><strong>Ad Hoc Analysis:</strong> Support special projects and reporting requests, including quarterly projections, financial accruals, and trend analysis.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Contracts & Pricing Analyst </strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Remote, EST </p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> 17 week contract, extension or conversion </p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Contracts & Pricing Analyst</strong> to support U.S. sell-side contracts and proposals for key customer groups, including Enterprise Account Management (EAM) and Customer Solutions teams. This role is responsible for partnering with EAM and Sales leadership to develop strategic pricing and rebate agreements, manage contract execution, and lead the creation and coordination of RFP/RFI responses. The ideal candidate will work independently, applying professional judgment and collaborating across multiple departments to ensure timely, accurate, and market-relevant deliverables.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Pricing & Rebate Contract Development:</strong> Partner with EAM and Sales leaders to develop strategic pricing and rebate programs that benefit both the organization and customers. Review proposals for feasibility and draft contract language aligned with business objectives.</li><li><strong>RFP/RFI Management:</strong> Lead the creation, coordination, and submission of complete and professional RFP/RFI responses. Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of bid packages.</li><li><strong>Contract Execution:</strong> Collaborate with EAM and Sales teams to ensure proper implementation of pricing and rebate agreements for all customers receiving discounts.</li><li><strong>Master Terms & Conditions:</strong> Work with Legal and external customers to develop and maintain master terms and conditions templates for efficient contracting.</li><li><strong>Repository Management:</strong> Upload signed contracts into designated repositories and maintain organized records.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement:</strong> Continuously review internal processes and technology to identify opportunities for efficiency and implement improvement strategies.</li><li><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration:</strong> Maintain strong relationships with internal teams, including Legal, Finance, Contract Management, Customer Intelligence, and Commercial Operations.</li></ul>
We are looking for a detail-oriented and personable Receptionist to join our team on a contract basis in New York, New York. This short-term position requires someone with exceptional communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and the capability to handle front desk responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. The role involves providing a welcoming experience for visitors and supporting daily administrative tasks.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Welcome and assist visitors, ensuring they are directed to the appropriate person or location.<br>• Handle incoming and outgoing packages, coordinating with couriers as necessary.<br>• Maintain accurate visitor logs and distribute security badges as required.<br>• Manage the scheduling and upkeep of the boardroom, including equipment setup.<br>• Provide general administrative support, such as typing, filing, photocopying, and preparing mailers.<br>• Ensure the reception area remains organized and detail-oriented at all times.<br>• Collaborate with the Workplace Experience Manager to address reactive needs as they arise.<br>• Communicate effectively with clients and team members to ensure smooth operations.<br>• Uphold confidentiality while handling sensitive information.<br>• Follow workplace policies regarding meal breaks and dress attire.
<ul><li><strong>Position: Event Planner (Contract to Hire)</strong></li><li><strong>Location: 237 Park Ave 1 New York New York 10017-3140</strong></li><li><strong>Type: 100% ONSITE </strong></li><li><strong>Tentative Hourly Pay: $32 - $34/per hour</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p>Delivering best in class events and conferences for our clients and employees is our priority in Corporate Meetings and Events. We are seeking a highly energetic and forward-thinking Vice President Meeting Manager. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in event and conference management. This position requires excellent detail orientation negotiation leadership and communication skills.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>- Manage all aspects of the planning process including but not limited to vendor negotiation contract administration including controlling risks associated with attrition and cancellation hotel management air and ground travel total logistics coordination menus setup decor audio visual entertainment activities team building temporary staff input on registration website development printing registration management communications invoice processing and budget management</p><p>- Lead cross functional project teams to execute programming including complex in-person and virtual/hybrid events that range from 10 to 2000 attendees</p><p>- Demonstrated supportive leadership style including experience with cross-functional global and multicultural teams</p><p>- Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced and flexible work environment such as changing planning activities and/or multitasking often to meet fluctuating client priorities</p><p>- Deliver JPMorgan Chase event standards at every level</p><p>- Manage decisions that maintain integrity around firm procedures compliance and controls risk management and independence in vendor relationships while using firm-supported tools</p><p>- Completes maintains and updates project timelines establishes a workflow schedule with client and suppliers to facilitate prompt and accurate handling of all program details</p><p>- Drive collaboration with Events Meetings colleagues to share industry updates promote best practices focus on synergies consistency and foster a culture of innovation</p><p>- Operates with a no surprises commitment to business partners and stakeholders and is a role model for communication and collaboration</p><p>- Provide strategic input and recommendations to business group on event development</p><p>- Identify build and maintain strong relationships with multiple stakeholders of aligned business groups understanding their practice or industry objectives and help to ensure that service delivery is aligned and fully supports the event goals and firm priorities to ensure successful outcomes</p><p>- Support the vendor RFP process contract negotiations and participate in site inspections</p>
We are looking for a highly organized and resourceful Paralegal to join our team in Princeton, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and bring expertise in civil litigation, particularly with employment law. This role requires an individual who is detail-oriented, technologically adept, and capable of working independently while managing multiple priorities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and organize legal documents for filing and compliance purposes.<br>• Manage the discovery process, including electronically stored information and relevant document retrieval.<br>• Identify key witnesses, third-party documents, and information necessary for subpoenas.<br>• Prepare comprehensive discovery materials, court submissions, and trial binders.<br>• Draft subpoenas, correspondence, public records requests, and authorizations.<br>• Coordinate with vendors for record retrieval, expert consultations, depositions, and other legal support services.<br>• Schedule and manage depositions, client meetings, and interviews with witnesses.<br>• Create and summarize discovery requests, responses, and related documentation.<br>• Conduct in-depth research using WestlawNext to locate witnesses, retrieve case law, and obtain background information.<br>• Monitor and maintain case deadlines, ensuring compliance and timely submissions.
We are looking for an IT & Business Systems Analyst to join our team in Oyster Bay, New York. In this role, you will play a key part in bridging technology and business needs by optimizing systems, improving workflows, and supporting IT operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business analysis, system coordination, and technical problem-solving.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, analyze, and document requirements for software projects and system enhancements.<br>• Manage and enhance the Kace ticketing system, focusing on workflow optimization and reporting.<br>• Assess and recommend technology solutions in collaboration with the IT Manager and external vendors.<br>• Coordinate system implementations, lead user training sessions, and create comprehensive documentation to support users.<br>• Partner with the Manufacturing Process Analyst to align IT strategies with operational workflows.<br>• Develop and maintain standardized IT processes, ensuring clear communication and efficient workflows across teams.<br>• Oversee the management and organization of SharePoint content and structure to improve usability.<br>• Identify opportunities for automation using Microsoft tools and third-party applications, and implement solutions.<br>• Work with external vendors to enhance website content management systems.<br>• Provide backup support for desktop and end-user IT-related issues to ensure seamless operations.
We are looking for a talented Product Designer to join our team on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and refine products that meet user needs and align with business goals. Based in New York, New York, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while leveraging your expertise in product design.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Work closely with stakeholders and development teams to create user-centered designs that align with project requirements.<br>• Facilitate backlog grooming sessions to prioritize tasks and ensure clarity in project goals.<br>• Utilize Agile Scrum methodologies to manage design processes and deliverables.<br>• Collaborate with product managers to translate business objectives into actionable design strategies.<br>• Conduct bug tracking and resolution in coordination with development teams to enhance product quality.<br>• Employ Atlassian Jira to document and monitor design progress effectively.<br>• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs to communicate design concepts.<br>• Gather and analyze user feedback to refine designs and improve usability.<br>• Ensure consistency and scalability in design systems across multiple products.<br>• Participate in regular design reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
We are looking for an experienced Tax Preparer to join our team in Brooklyn, New York. In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in assisting clients with their individual tax returns while ensuring compliance with current regulations. This position offers an excellent opportunity to utilize your skills and expertise in tax preparation within a detail-oriented consulting environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and file individual tax returns accurately and efficiently.<br>• Analyze client financial records to ensure proper documentation and compliance with tax laws.<br>• Utilize Lacerte Tax Software to manage and process tax-related tasks.<br>• Provide expert advice to clients regarding tax liabilities and potential deductions.<br>• Stay updated on changes to tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance.<br>• Work collaboratively with team members to resolve complex tax issues.<br>• Review and verify tax documents submitted by clients for accuracy and completeness.<br>• Maintain client confidentiality and handle sensitive information securely.<br>• Assist with tax planning strategies to optimize client financial outcomes.<br>• Respond promptly to client inquiries and provide exceptional customer service.
