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CAREERS: DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL OPERATIONS

We're hiring! 

 

Human Capital Research Corporation (HCRC), a higher education research consultancy, is seeking a full-time Director of Financial Operations to grow the strategic financial planning of HCRC and oversee all accounting functions and business operations related to the company. With 45 employees, a bicoastal staff, and over 130 clients across the U.S., we are seeking an individual who can keep up with the pace of our growth. As a member of the firm’s leadership team, this individual would work in close concert with the Associate Business Manager, President, and Executive Team.


Position Responsibilities:

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  • Track cash flow, analyze the company's financial wellbeing

  • Provide weekly dashboard reports detailing budgeting forecasting

  • Manage accounting procedures, including maintaining and balancing the general ledger

  • Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions

  • Perform payroll functions and related tax compliance

  • Lead employee onboarding, benefits administration and implementation

  • Execute all client contracts, track engagement progress and oversee contract renewal

  • Maintain and develop partner/vendor/supplier relations

  • Oversee monthly company finance reconciliation in QuickBooks

  • Interpret and apply best practice accounting standards


Required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

 

  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting with QuickBooks

  • Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger

  • Human resources, contract management and benefits administration experience

  • Strong time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills with ability to thrive under aggressive timelines

  • High professional standards regarding internal customer service, confidentiality, and the ability to exercise discretion

  • Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Full proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel

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Experience and Education:

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  • BSc / BA in Business, Finance, Accounting, or another applicable major, CPA

  • 7+ years prior applied professional experience in kindred field

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Compensation

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Salary is commensurate with knowledge, capabilities and professional experience.  Compensation includes health insurance, employer contribution retirement plan, paid vacation and flexible spending accounts among other benefits.

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Application

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US citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates. Interested parties should forward a detailed cover letter and resume to HRresume@humancapital.com. Resumes forwarded without a cover letter will not be considered.


About Human Capital Research


Established in 1991, HCRC is among the nation’s preeminent education research consultancies. Using a wide array of econometric and statistical research methods and rubrics, HCRC provides colleges and universities with a wide range of strategic information services concerning all aspects of the college enrollment process and student experience from first contact on through to graduation and beyond.

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