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Organization Name:   Einhorn Barbarito

 Position: Chief Operating Officer

 Location: Denville, NJ

 Education and/or Experience: 

The successful candidate must operate comfortably across a broad spectrum of responsibilities including hands-on financial and administrative work to issues involving human resources, business judgment, strategic planning, finance, facilities and office management.

 The successful candidate will possess the following personal and professional characteristics and capabilities:

 Strong financial background and management abilities;

  • Ability to work with limited direction while providing direction and guidance to other staff;
  • Capable of handling multiple priorities, hold others accountable, and take responsibility for follow up;
  • Must be able to analyze issues, anticipate consequences, make decisions, and initiate action;
  • Ability to communicate complex information effectively, both orally and in writing, to all levels of the firm;
  • Able to build consensus and work in a collaborative manner;
  • Capable of dealing with people and difficult situations;
  • Ability to encourage and motivate employees while maintaining consistent office practices and procedures;
  • Must be highly organized and self-directed in approach to work

 Job Responsibilities: 

Responsible for the non-legal operational management of the Firm and for guiding its business decisions to maximize efficiency, profitability and business success.

 

The COO is responsible for initiating and directing the implementation of policies established by the Managing Partners related to the financial, operational, and administrative aspects of the Firm, and for establishing procedures necessary to ensure that all professional and administrative support activities run efficiently and effectively.

The successful candidate should have significant experience in a financial or top administrative role in a professional services firm and be comfortable working in a law firm environment. A professional accounting designation (CPA), MBA or equivalent work experience is preferred for this position.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Administrative team including: Accounting Director, Director of Human Resources and Facilities/Office Manager

May 11, 2023

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Organization Name:   Stevens & Lee

Position: Business Development Manager

Location: Princeton

Education and/or Experience: Qualifications•B.A/B.S. in Marketing or related field as determined by management; M.A./M.S./MBA preferred.•5+ years of marketing and business development experience; professional services marketing experience very strongly preferred.

Job Description: Powerful Partnerships. Standout Solutions.Stevens & Lee is a full-service law firm with approximately 190 attorneys in 18 offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, NYC, Boston, and Wilmington DE. We provide services to a wide range of business clients – from lower middle-market to Fortune 500 companies – on a regional and national basis. The law firm is part of The Stevens & Lee Companies, a diversified professional services firm with synergistic lines of business, including an investment bank and other complementary financial and consulting services organizations.

Job Responsibilities: Job OverviewStevens & Lee welcomes exceptional people who demonstrate an exemplary work ethic, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of initiative and creativity. Key responsibilities of this position include:•Preparation of business development materials, including pitches and proposals, and responses to Request for Proposals (RFPs)•Assist in the development, execution and administration of business development programs and projects in support of group plans and the company strategic plan•Work closely with the research team to develop key client, prospect and industry reporting protocols to support business development•Work closely with the marketing and communications colleagues to execute targeted communications to support BD efforts•Update and maintain department databases and client/contact data in the context of marketing and business development efforts (Reporting/Tracking ROI)

Job Requiremements: •Will require travel to other offices and client sites as needed.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Skills and Abilities:•Strong communication skills and the ability to establish credibility quickly are required.•Previous experience writing proposals and other professional materials.•Must be self-motivated, resourceful and reliable with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.•Outstanding project management and organizational skills.•Ability to prioritize deadlines, stay poised under pressure and multi-task with a high volume of work.•Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and suggest appropriate solutions.•Demonstrated ability to work with individuals at all levels across the Firm •Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.•Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, as well as CRM systems.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: [email protected] compliance with federal and state equal opportunity employment laws, The Stevens & Less Companies is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in regard to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, or gender. 

 

May 4, 2023

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Organization NameKennedys

Position: Assistant Billing and Collections Manager

Location: Basking Ridge, NJ

Education and/or Experience:

Kennedys, recently ranked as a Leading Firm in The Legal 500 US 2022, and maintained our rankings in Chambers USA 2022 for Insurance and Insurance: Dispute Resolution, is seeking an Assistant Billing and Collections Manager to join our US Finance team. This role will be based at our US headquarters in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing, competitive law firm with a diversified global practice.

to Apply: Candidates can apply directly using this link: https://fsr.cvmailuk.com/kennedys/main.cfm?page=jobSpecific&jobId=65832&rcd=195420&queryString=srxksl%3D1%26groupType%5F21%3D3819 and simply note ALA as the source. Additionally, and/or alternatively, they can send emails directly to me at [email protected]. A cover letter is not required, but encouraged for someone looking to explain their background, interests, career paths, etc.

Team

Kennedys' Assistant Billing and Collections Manager will be responsible for managing, inspiring, motivating and leading the US Billing and Collections Teams.

Kennedys' Finance team supports the nine US offices producing timely and accurate financial and management information, reporting solutions and operational support to maintain the high standard of service offered to the Firm's internal and external clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strong working knowledge of collection functions and legal billing cycles
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly proficient in Excel
  • Experience with operations/ financial systems (Elite 3E or similar financial systems)
  • Previous law firm experience
  • Detail orientated, efficient, organized with the ability to multitask
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Required experience

  • Motivate, mentor and provide leadership to the Billing and Collections teams, including but not limited to, establishing controls to ensure the quality and integrity of the billing and collections processes
  • Monitor workload distribution and overtime requirements, identifying areas where efficiencies of the billing and/or collections function can be improved. Work with the Billing Management team, Collections Management team, Head of Financial Operations and Finance Director to implement approved changes
  • Maintain hands-on knowledge of all billing and collections related functions in order to provide proper training, back-up and support, including, but not limited to bill preparation, bill review, pre-bill review, appeal management, , write off management and exception rate management
  • Manage and oversee all Billing and Collections Department functions and organization, assuring work is completed accurately and effectively within defined deadlines.
  • Monitor actual billings and collections against budgets/targets and liaise with other Finance Managers when necessary
  • Attend monthly review meetings with both the Billing Supervisor and Collections Supervisor to discuss performance and remedial actions
  • Resolve billing and collection issues and liaise with the other Financial Operations teams outside of the U.S.

 

May 1, 2023

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Organization Name: Kennedys

Position: HR Manager

Location: Basking Ridge, NJ

Education and/or Experience:

  • HR experience gained within professional services firm, including legal, financial services, or similar environment service-oriented industry.  Strong preference for law firm experience
  • Demonstrable ability to manage cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders
  • Experience working in global organizations preferred
  • Strong experience in creating, coordinating, and implementing professional development programming across professional disciplines
  • A solid understanding of diversity and inclusion from the US and global perspective and experience of implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives that have resulted in measurable changes within an organisation
  • A passion for and experience of corporate social responsibility and sustainability
  • Create impactful and innovative solutions to establish a strong reputation as a socially responsible firm

Job Description:

Kennedys, recently ranked as a Leading Firm in The Legal 500 US, a guide of outstanding firms and lawyers across the United States, is seeking a HR Manager to join its US HR Team.  This is a unique opportunity as the role is a combination of HR disciplines – Learning and Development; Diversity, Equality and Inclusion; and Corporate Social Responsibility. 

If you are a HR professional with experience in Learning and Development and have a passion for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and Corporate Social Responsibility this role may be a great fit.

The role is based in our US headquarters in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. This is an exceptional, hybrid opportunity to join a growing, competitive law firm with a diversified global practice.

TEAM

Kennedys HR team supports the firm around the world with all people related matters including Business Partnering, Corporate Social Responsibility, Diversity and Inclusion, HR Systems and Analytics, Learning and Development, Recruitment, and Reward. 

Job Responsibilities:

         Build meaningful relationships at all levels, internally and externally

         Carry out and lead on cyclical HR projects/tasks

         Work in conjunction with the wider HR team globally to ensure best practice

         Support, develop, mentor and coach direct reports or more junior team members

         Lead projects within the team as well as wider HR projects when required

         Drive strategic thinking and influence stakeholders

         Manage relevant processes and resource including budget management 

 

Additional responsibilities:

         Learning and Development

o          Identify learning and development training and program needs through consulting with US stakeholders and analysis of data.  Propose innovative and impactful learning solutions to address the professional development needs for all levels of personnel.

o          Work in conjunction with global Learning and Development team to identify best practices and leverage resources and program content to ensure the US is providing learning and development opportunities that are globally aligned

         Diversity, and Inclusion

o          Primary lead for diversity, equality and inclusion initiatives for the US, liaising with global Head of Responsible Business, global diversity and inclusion team members, and regional D&I advisory team as appropriate.  Ensure the US’s DE&I efforts are aligned globally. 

o          Provide guidance and subject matter expertise on all aspects of diversity, equality and inclusion including: using data and analytics to identify trends and where further improvement is desirable; embedding compliance and reporting; reviewing recruitment practices to ensure Kennedys US offices are hiring and retaining candidates from a broad range of backgrounds; and ensuring training programs raise awareness of, develop, and enhance inclusive behaviors for all employees. 

o          Act as an ambassador for diversity, equity and inclusion and represent Kennedys internally and externally

         Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”)

o          Work closely with Head of Responsible Business, global CSR team members, and regional CSR advisory group to devise, create and implement CSR initiatives that enhance the firm’s philanthropic and global CSR goals.  This includes all aspects from identifying and developing new community projects across all US office to planning to execution of same. 

o          Maintain an understanding of leading global trends in CSR, including sustainability and procurement

o          Support and engage employees on CSR projects and help to develop a CSR mindset across the offices. 

         Other

o          Work with the wider US and global HR team to update and ensure policies/procedures are efficient and in line with best practices

o          Deliver a high level, proactive, professional advice service to all the US offices, providing stakeholders with current, commercial and relevant advice on human resources matters relating to learning and development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Corporate Social Responsibility

General Duties:

         Maintain the high standard of service offered to the firm’s internal clients and assist in creating and developing the professional reputation of the function

         Understand and live by Kennedys values – approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive

         Be subject to varying degrees of supervision on a day-to-day basis

         Create and maintain professional and positive relationships with partners and employees

         Work in line with the firm’s Contribution Areas which are specific to your role and level

         Maintain trust and confidentiality at all times

         Act as a Trusted Advisor by building relationships across all business services teams to ensure a consistent approach and service

         Undertake any specific training as needed and when required

         Operate safely and considerately in the workplace.

This is a developing role and the job description is not exhaustive and may vary in line with changes in the team’s objective and firm policy.

How to Apply: Candidates can apply directly using this link: https://fsr.cvmailuk.com/kennedys/main.cfm?page=jobSpecific&jobId=65832&rcd=195420&queryString=srxksl%3D1%26groupType%5F21%3D3819 and simply note ALA as the source. Additionally, and/or alternatively, they can send emails directly to [email protected] A cover letter is not required, but encouraged for someone looking to explain their background, interests, career paths, etc.

May 1, 2023

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