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Job Title: Senior Sales Tax Accountant Company: Schurman Fine Papers Location: Fairfield, CA Description: Schurman Retail Group, founded in 1950, is the nation's fastest growing premier stationery and social expression retailer. We offer a diverse and exciting array of products including Greeting Cards, Gift-Wrap, Gift Bags, Stationery, Note Cards, Journals and unique gift products. Schurman Retail Group currently operates approximately 450 PAPYRUS and Carlton Cards retail stores in the US and Canada. Our Mission is "to establish PAPYRUS/Carlton Cards retail stores as the undisputed Brand of choice for personal expression products of exceptional quality, diversity and taste" is our everyday focus. Currently we are seeking to hire a Senior Sales Tax Accountant in our corporate office located in Fairfield, CA. This person would be responsible for managing the tax reporting, tax planning, compliance function and overseeing the completion of accurate tax returns in order to minimize the tax obligations of an organization. Major Responsibilities: Preparation and filing of sales tax returns for all states in the U.S. and Provinces in Canada. Must be familiar with regulations at the federal, state and local level. Reconciling sales tax liability per general ledger to the sales tax returns Preparation of property tax returns for all states in the U.S. and Provinces in Canada Preparation and filing of business licenses Preparation of other state and regulatory filings Monthly GL closing Qualifications: 4+ years sales and property tax experience in Canada and the United States BS in Finance or Accounting PC Skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, Vertex experience preferred We offer a very competitive salary and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off program and team member discount at all PAPYRUS/Carlton Cards retail stores. Please send your resume to Register to View or apply here online

Job Title: Financial Manager, Brookings Company: Brookings Location: Washington, DC Description: For Complete Job Description and To Apply: http://www.brookings.edu/about/employment/ES10093.aspx The Brookings Institution is a private nonprofit organization devoted to independent research and innovative policy solutions. Established in 1916, Brookings analyzes current and emerging issues and produces new ideas that matter - for the nation and the world. The Brookings Institution seeks to fill the position of Financial Manager, ES. Basic Function: Manages a portfolio of projects including the Tax Policy Center, Retirement Security Project, Moving to Opportunity, Policy Evaluation Project, Okun-Model Fellowship, and various other projects with regard to budget forecasting, proposal preparation, grant and research contract administration. Works closely with project staff and Assistant Director for Budget (ADB). Education/Experience Requirements: MA or BA/BS with 4 years of experience in administrative, budgetary, and grant management required. A background in a research or academic setting is strongly preferred. Knowledge Requirements: Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and budgeting experience required; knowledge of PeopleSoft strongly preferred. Must have excellent organizational skills and initiative to independently manage logistics of projects; excellent writing and research skills; discretion and mature judgment; flexibility. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 25% Proposal Preparation: - Develops proposal budgets and funding reports to assist fundraising efforts. - Coordinates the preparation and review of project proposals. - Coordinates Federal proposals with ES Assistant Director for Budget and Federal Grant and Contract Specialist. 25% Project Management: - Manages grants for a portfolio of projects; alerts senior project staff and ADB of any potential funding problems. - Coordinates preparation of narrative and financial reports to funders. - Develops, implements and monitors contractual agreements including subcontracts. - Serves as principal liaison for these projects with other research programs, Development, and Finance. 50% Budget Management: - Manages the budgets for projects assigned to portfolio in coordination with the senior project staff and DBA. - Forecasts obligations, expenditures, revenues. - Oversees revenue distribution and compliance to grant terms. - Coordinates and approves financial reports produced by Finance department. - Authorizes and monitors project expenditures and purchases. Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered. No phone calls please. Brookings welcomes resumes from all qualified applicants, particularly women and minorities.

Job Title: Financial Professional - Sales Company: AXA Group Location: chicago, IL Description: The AXA Group is listed in the Top 10 of Fortune's 2009 "Global Most Admired Companies" by Industry The AXA Group is the largest financial services company in the world. The AXA Group is ranked the world's 15th largest company on Fortune Magazine's Global 500 list. As a subsidiary of AXA Financial and a member of the AXA Global Group, one of the world's most admired financial services companies with over $1.8 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2008, AXA Advisors is positioned to offer highly motivated, achievement-driven individuals an opportunity to grow a thriving business with the support and strength of two powerful organizations Global Most Admired by Industry: Securities (by revenue) Fortune magazine, March 16, 2009. FORTUNE 2008 Global 500 by Industry: Insurance - Life, Health, (by revenue) Fortune magazine, July 21,2008. FORTUNE 2008 Global 500, (by revenue) Fortune magazine, July 21, 2008. Job Description: Analyzing financial information obtained from clients to determine strategies for helping clients meet their financial objectives. Answering clients' questions about the purposes and details of financial products, services and strategies. Building and maintaining client bases, keeping current client plans up-to-date and acquiring new clients on an ongoing basis. Contacting clients periodically to determine if there have been changes in their financial status. Explaining and documenting for clients the types of services that are to be provided, and the responsibilities to be taken by the personal financial professional. Guiding clients in the gathering of information such as bank account records, income tax returns, life and disability insurance records, pension plan information, and wills. Implementing financial planning recommendations, or refer clients to other professionals who can assist them with plan implementation. Interviewing clients to determine their current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance, and other information needed to develop a suitable financial strategy.

Job Title: Finance Manager Company: Harris Connect, LLC Location: Chesapeake, VA Description: Harris Connect, the nations leader in providing Affinity-based organizations with the products, services, and fundraising expertise they need to grow, recently celebrated its 46th year in the business. Our recent acquisition of one of the top fund-raising organizations in the country coupled with our own growth has created the need for a Finance Manager to join our Finance Division. This position will be located at our corporate headquarters in Chesapeake, Virginia. The successful candidate will have an appropriate undergraduate degree (with an M.B.A. preferred), be a CPA, and have at least 5 years of related experience. This position requires advanced financial modeling skills, ability to integrate models with our general ledger system, and software proficiency in various databases. Experience with Oracle and SQL strongly preferred, as is successful experience in performing extensive quantitative analysis for operational and financial issues. Position reports to the Controller- Business Operations and works closely with the CFO. Harris Connect offers an excellent compensation package for this position including immediate coverage in our health insurance and 401(k) plan. Interested candidates should email their resume and salary requirements to: Register to View We will contact qualified candidates within two weeks of receipt of your information. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer Company: Lincoln Child Center Location: Oakland, CA Description: Lincoln Child Center enables vulnerable and emotionally troubled children and their families to lead independent and fulfilling lives.We believe that all vulnerable and emotionally troubled children need and deserve the opportunity to receive supports and services that will help them to be successful at home, in school and in their community. JOB SUMMARY- Responsible for overall management functions. Controls performance related to the fiscal and physical health of the agency. Plans, organizes, directs and controls the financial activities of the agency; coordinates resource planning; ensures efficient use of financial resources; oversees that policies and actions taken by the agency are not in conflict with board guidelines; Recommends policies and actions to be considered by key managers; ensures compliance with legal requirements; Establishes directly or indirectly through management, term and long-term strategic financial planning; directs the organization's relationship with lending institutions, contracting agencies, and the financial community. Directs, administers, and coordinates the activities of the organization in support of policies, goals, and objectives established by the CEO and the Board of Directors. On behalf of the CEO, functions as the staff liaison to the Board and the Executive, Finance, and Facility and Technology Committees of the Board of Directors. Our ideal CFO will have excellent financial acumen of county-based service programs and fees associated, experience with Medi-Cal billing, and experience with developing a budget for a 14 million dollar non-profit organization. Must demonstrate interpersonal skills to work in a highly intense environment that supports severely emotionally disturbed children. MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Masters Degree in Business Administration or related field with at least 5 years experience in senior management positions (or) a Baccalaureate in Business Administration with 10 years executive management experience. Proven capability to motivate and coordinate a team to achieve stretch goals and challenging objectives. Experience in strategic and long range operational planning. Experience managing diverse geographical operations desirable. QUALIFICATIONS: Strong working knowledge of accounting systems, financial analysis and planning. Ability to build interpersonal trust demonstrates a capacity to build and sustain open and transparent relationships in a collaborative team setting. A level of interpersonal confidence and cross-cultural sensitivity which engenders trust and respect in others. Experience in coaching and counseling other professionals in program and management issues. Capability to think and plan strategically and to facilitate and model strategic thinking and planning. Working knowledge of child and family services, behavioral health care trends, and non-profit sector operations. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Able to set priorities and manage multiple projects. Able to train, supervise, motivate and delegate to staff and volunteers. Excellent communication skills including writing, editing and public speaking. Excellent analytical skills. Strong computer skills. Detail oriented with excellent follow-up. Ability to work flexible hours as needed. OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES: Requires basic background check and one-stage TB test. May be called upon to drive on business. Must have acceptable motor vehicle registration and appropriate insurance coverage. Must maintain standards of confidentiality and a strong commitment to ethical practice Must demonstrate safe work practices and exhibits understanding of emergency response techniques appropriate to position. Must focus on understanding and meeting customer needs. Must maintain positive work relationships in a respectful and collaborative manner. Must maintain good communication with others ensuring others have necessary information. Must actively work toward organizational improvement and professional growth. CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, non-union, exempt, benefited. COMPENSATION: Commensurate with background and experience. BENEFITS: Competitive benefits package available. Lincoln Child Center values a diverse workforce, we are an EOE. Contact information: E-mail address: Register to View Fax: Register to View PLEASE SPECIFY THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR CFO AND PLEASE SUBMIT SALARY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION. NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP-INS! THANKS. For more information, visit our website: www.lincolncc.org LCC is an EOE M/F/D/V

Job Title: Financial Management Business Specialist Company: Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. Location: Columbus, OH Description: Financial Management Business Specialist Must live in or drivable distance to Indianapolis, IN or Columbus or Cleveland, OH or Rome, NY. Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent * 3 years working with ERP Finance & Accounting systems * 1 year of experience with SAP or Oracle * Must be a US Citizen Preferred Qualifications: * 1 year of experience in a management consulting firm * PMP certification * Prior experience with DFAS, GFEBS, DEAMS, DAI or DFAS Please forward a word doc attachment of your resume, coupled with 3 references. I look forward to working with you! Boyd Kelly LPS, Inc. Register to View Register to View

Job Title: Financial Analyst - Pro Forma, Performance Metrics, Data Analysis Company: The Mergis Group Location: Richmond, VA Description: A dynamic growing company is looking for an experienced financial analyst with strong modeling, pro forma, and analysis skills. This position requires a high degree of professionalism, offers long term career opportunities, and pays $55-$65K per year. Responsibilities will include: Perform a broad range of analysis duties, including the preparation/review of monthly group financial packages and balance sheet trend and variance analysis Preparing and presenting financial and economic models for management, board of directors, investors and lenders Develop and track key performance metrics against the company's strategic objectives Track results and actions of competitors, provide industry analysis, and present findings. Annual/monthly budgeting and forecasting Ideal Candidate will possess: Bachelors degree in accounting or finance Minimum 3 years experience modeling, pro forma, scenario analysis, etc. Ability to effectively organize and prioritize multiple tasks Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Strong Excel/Access skills: pivot tables, query writing, macros helpful. MBA preferred. For immediate and confidential consideration, please contact John Meehan.

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst Company: Robert Half Management Resources Location: Hartford, CT Description: Senior Financial Analyst JobId: 00700-110806 City: Hartford State: CT Zip Code: 06103 Description: Shared Services Project. Greater Hartford manufacturing company needs a shared services subject matter expert to help with a transition. Payroll, Travel & Entertainment and Payroll are the key areas. This is a long term engagement. CPA or MBA preferred.

Job Title: Senior Financial Planner Company: Location: Salt Lake City, UT Description: Well established Investment Advisory and financial planning firm is looking for an experienced internal financial planner. CFP or other related credentials are preferred or a minimum or 3 years related advisory/financial planning experience. Bachelor?s degree required. Position will include creating various advanced financial plans and preparing deliverables for clients and prospects.

Job Title: Analyst, Finance Company: Digitas Location: Boston, MA Description: Boston Digitas About Digitas Founded in 1980, Digitasone of the world's leading digital marketing and media companiesis at the forefront of the new digital age. As an independent global network within the Paris-based Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth largest communications group, Digitas is the first global digital network with offices in the USA, Europe, and Asia. Serving global marketing clients, we create brand experiences in digital and direct channels that engage and excite their customers. Through user-generated content, branded entertainment, digital video production, and social media programs and more we tap into people's passions and create loyal, motivated relationships. Our people are at the top of their industry inspiring innovation, creativity and results. We're artists, analysts, technologists, writers, and producers. We're passionate, creative, thoughtful, and above all, we are committed to our clients, inspired by their customers, excited by change, and fueled by a passion for collaboration and bold invention. Summary Entry-level position suitable for a highly motivated, detail-oriented, service-focused individual who will monitor, maintain and complete client billing as well as participate in the reporting and account maintenance processes. The Analyst position supports client teams or regional staff by assisting with the development and tracking of budgets, cash flow projections and execution of billing and receivables as well as to highlight key issues and exposure items that may impact profitability. The Financial Analyst will also be involved in process improvement projects and ad hoc reporting in support of business needs. Include an overall summary description of the job. List the major tasks and responsibilities that this position owns, as well as its relative level of authority and impact in the organization List years of education and level of degree completion required or desired List the general characteristics that contribute to success in this position, e.g., "self-starter" or "strong interpersonal skills" Detailed Description Responsible for activity code lifecycle (open, lock, reconcile, close) (Client Finance Only) Review key financial metrics and proactively resolve issues (unreleased invoices, inactive activities, persuasive evidence, unbilled, A/R, Gross Margin, Contribution margin) Initiate routine and non-routine journal entries to ensure an accurate categorization of reserves/absorptions, allocations and appropriate WIP maintenance Responsible for timely and accurate client billing, and the collection of support documentation as needed Calculate run rates to monitor and manage financial progress against budgets Generate and distribute system reports. Analyze data and provide commentary as appropriate. Highlight potential issues and recommend possible solutions Understand requests, question or suggest alternatives when appropriate Ensure complete, accurate (footing) and properly formatted documents prior to manager review Ability to manipulate data and transform for analytical use Ability to explain and translate finance reports/documents to client teams/regional staff Show judgment on when to elevate issues/requests and when to resolve independently Suggest process improvements to benefit Capability Initiative, responsibility and follow through for "owned" work a must Leverage Capability resources to resolve issues Prioritize and streamline tasks to ensure accuracy and efficiencies Qualifications Basic knowledge and proficiency of MS Office, Word, Excel (including Pivot Tables). Familiarity using financial reporting systems (Lawson, Business Objects, Crystal). Understand basic accounting concepts (debits/credits, revenue recognition, reserves/absorptions) Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with diverse groups agency-wide Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask Accountability and flexibility a must Ability to work in a fast paced environment Strong organization and communication skills Positive team player attitude Minimum of one - two years of professional experience in a Finance or Accounting position Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business For more information, visit www.digitas.com EOE .