We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. In this role, you will lead product innovation and lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and market demands. This position requires a proactive individual who excels in cross-functional collaboration and is passionate about delivering impactful solutions that meet consumer and business needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and manage a product innovation roadmap that leverages consumer insights, market trends, competitive analysis, and strategic brand direction.<br>• Lead the Stage-Gate process for product innovation, ensuring cross-functional teams are aligned and projects are executed on schedule.<br>• Work closely with the Brand Marketing team to integrate product innovation into the overarching brand strategy.<br>• Oversee all stages of the product lifecycle, including concept development, research, pricing, packaging design, commercialization, launch, and ongoing optimization.<br>• Collaborate with teams across R& D, Finance, Supply Chain, and Science to create formulations, packaging, and claims that meet consumer expectations, profitability goals, and regulatory requirements.<br>• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive activity to refine product strategies and achieve business objectives.<br>• Monitor post-launch product performance, utilizing data analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and rationalization.<br>• Partner with marketing and sales teams to design go-to-market strategies, develop pricing models, and create marketing assets to drive product growth.<br>• Work with Training teams to create educational materials for internal and external audiences, enhancing product knowledge and engagement.
<p>Our client is seeking to add a Director of FP& A to their team due to growth. This individual will oversee the FP& A functions for the entire organization. This includes management reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes, as well as providing strategic financial insights to support the organization's goals of growth and cash flow improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Manufacturing/Construction or like industry. A focus on pricing, margins, and contracts is preferred due to the nature of the business. This position offers the ability to lead a team and is highly visible to the C-Suite. Building reports, presenting, and working with multiple departments is required. </p>
<p>Our client, a privately owned real estate firm involved in real estate investment, development and property management worldwide is one of the largest real estate organizations in the world and they are looking for a Senior Property Accountant. This Senior Property Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and propriety of all financial data and reports. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>Collaborate closely with Controller, Property/Project Manager, and Accountants to maintain the accuracy of accounting, financial reporting, and construction draw processes, when required.</li><li>Create funding requests for both investors and lenders.</li><li>Perform treasury-related tasks, which include initiating wire transfers for distributions, debt service, and other periodic or special payments.</li><li>Analyze accounts receivable (AR) aging to evaluate collectability and recommend write-offs or reserves as needed.</li><li>Support the Property Management team with analysis of accounts receivable data to assist in collection efforts, if necessary.</li><li>Post journal entries to the general ledger, ensuring compliance with GAAP or other applicable accounting standards. If relevant, review journal entries prepared by Accountants or external parties to ensure accuracy and alignment with accounting principles.</li><li>Manage project/property reporting schedules and draw calendars.</li><li>Execute month-end close tasks, including preparing and reviewing reconciliations of complex accounts.</li><li>Conduct thorough reviews and analyses of the general ledger.</li><li>Accurately calculate, invoice, and record Property/Development Management fees and Construction Management fees in a timely manner.</li><li>Oversee fixed asset records by setting up and tracking new assets and processing monthly depreciation/amortization.</li><li>Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements along with detailed supporting schedules, in coordination with the Property/Project Manager to ensure correctness.</li><li>Create lender-related reserve, escrow, or draw requests (including tenant improvements, commissions, and capital expenses).</li><li>Investigate accounting standards, draft memorandums outlining positions, and document appropriate treatment for unique or new financial items.</li><li>Implement and monitor procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls.</li><li>Provide assistance to the Asset Management and Property Management teams in preparing annual property budgets and reconciling differences between Argus models and budgets/forecasts. Enter approved budgets into relevant accounting systems.</li><li>Compile and submit information required for financial statement and internal audits.</li><li>Generate tax projections and develop tax preparation workpapers as needed.</li><li>Support and mentor new accountants in their respective specialties or product areas to ensure the consistency and accuracy of processes and deliverables.</li><li>Contribute to projects, ad hoc reporting, and analysis for the Accounting team as requested.</li></ul><p>The ideal candidate for this Senior Property Accountant role will have a BS in accounting from an accredited university- 3+ years of public accounting (auditing of real estate companies) or another real estate company doing similar work. This real estate company has a lot to offer an employee since they are a global firm located in the heart of DC. To apply to this Senior Property Accountant job please do so through this posting or reach out to Caren Bromberg Bach on LinkedIn or call Caren Bach at 301.965.9035.</p>
We are looking for an experienced procurement specialist to take on a senior role in managing strategic sourcing initiatives and optimizing supply chain processes. In this position, you will play a crucial role in negotiating contracts, fostering vendor relationships, and ensuring procurement strategies align with organizational goals. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in procurement to drive efficiency and create value.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the entire procurement lifecycle, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, purchasing, and delivery of goods and services.<br>• Design and execute strategic sourcing plans that align with budgetary targets and organizational objectives.<br>• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure product availability, competitive pricing, and quality standards.<br>• Identify and implement supply chain optimization strategies to improve cost efficiency, lead times, and vendor performance metrics.<br>• Negotiate and manage contracts to ensure compliance with terms, conditions, and service-level agreements.<br>• Monitor market trends and supplier performance to proactively address risks and identify new opportunities.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams, such as finance and operations, to forecast procurement needs and establish budgets.<br>• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, ethical practices, and regulatory requirements through effective oversight.<br>• Track and analyze procurement key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess progress and identify areas for improvement.<br>• Mentor and develop the procurement team to enhance skills and support growth.
