<p>Our client is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to oversee the financial operations of their organization in the New Providence, New Jersey area. This role involves managing accounting processes, financial reporting, and compliance, while also driving efficiency and accuracy in financial systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction accounting, exceptional leadership skills, and a proactive approach to addressing financial risks and opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage daily accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and the general ledger.</p><p>• Supervise a team of accounting staff, including construction administrators, a bookkeeper, and a payroll manager.</p><p>• Ensure client billings are distributed accurately and on time, coordinating reviews with architects and owners' representatives.</p><p>• Maintain job cost accounting systems to monitor project budgets, variances, and profitability.</p><p>• Prepare financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, including income statement reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.</p><p>• Oversee cash management activities, such as bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring.</p><p>• Coordinate with external accounting firms for tax reporting and audits.</p><p>• Review and manage insurance policies to ensure adequate coverage and compliance.</p><p>• Lead the annual budgeting process, collaborating with project managers and leadership to develop accurate forecasts.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and support organizational growth.</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>
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our growing team in New York, New York. This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company expanding its operations significantly. The position provides high visibility and the chance to work closely with senior leadership in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage month-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations.<br>• Oversee general ledger activities to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Conduct account reconciliations and bank reconciliations on a regular basis.<br>• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager and other team members to streamline accounting procedures.<br>• Utilize Restaurant 365 software to efficiently track and manage financial data.<br>• Support audit processes by preparing required documentation and addressing inquiries.<br>• Contribute to the development and implementation of financial controls to improve operational efficiency.<br>• Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights to leadership.<br>• Assist with franchise accounting and reporting as the company expands its footprint.<br>• Participate in ad hoc projects and initiatives to support organizational growth.
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.
