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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 Advisor Company: Confidential Company Location: Boston, MA Description: Financial Advisor Businesses (approximately 4500 employees globally) US and Non US Investors and Financial Advisors Institutional Investments Global Wealth Management Institutional Research WE are a leading global investment management firm that offers high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, individuals and private clients in major markets around the world. We employ more than 500 investment professionals with expertise in growth equities, value equities, fixed income securities, blend strategies and alternative investments and, through its subsidiaries and joint ventures, operates in more than 20 countries. Core Tenets:Aspiration: To Create the Most Trusted Investment Firm in the World" Mission: To place their clients interests first and foremost To utilize their research capabilities to have more knowledge than any investment firm in the world To use and share knowledge better in order to help their clients achieve investment success and peace of mind ` Values: Clients first: Passionate about helping clients in their quest to meet their financial investment objectives and place their interests first in all that they do. Unimpeachable integrity: Zero tolerance for anything less than 100% compliance with standards of professional conduct. Its not only what they dobut also how they do itthat ensures success for their clients. Open-mindedness: Actively seek and consider other internal and outside perspectives in order to continuously raise their game" and fuel innovative thinking. Intellectual curiosity: An insatiable thirst for knowledge in the interests of their clients financial success and peace of mind. Continuously question and seek to find answers. Partnership: Think and act like partners. Respect one another, actively support each others success, and focus on what is best for the team, the firm and the clients. Meritocracy: Achievement is recognized and rewarded, and expect no less than excellence from each other. Global Wealth Management:Sole focus is helping wealthy individuals and families achieve their financial goals. A dedicated Advisor works closely with each client to tailor a plan that addresses lifetime spending, multigenerational wealth transfer, and philanthropic giving needs while expressly considering unique personal circumstances such as applicable tax rates and age. Their clients have exclusive access to a wide range of productsincluding portfolios in stocks from across the worlds markets, bonds, real estate investment trusts, and hedge fundseach managed by seasoned professionals supported by rigorous, in-depth research.Clients: Manage investments for private families and individuals of means around the world. Serving Clients: To help them sustain financial well-being, whatever their definition of that may be To help them feel financially secure by keeping them apprised of how their investments are being managed To earn for them the after-tax investment return they require with a minimum of risk What Makes Our Global Wealth Management Unique: Investment research that is second to none, with a view to consistently knowing more than other market participants and using that knowledge better Experience and stability, as evidenced by solid investment records dating back as long as 30 years Centralized investment decision making so that every client regardless of portfolio size gets the best the firm has to offer Financial Advisors of uncommon quality and professionalism, in order to maintain outstanding client service and communication in both directions The ongoing availability of their most senior professionals to clients who need to confer directly with them SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Financial Advisor is a critical position: he or she plays the central role in cultivating new clients and advising existing ones. They seek intelligent, well-educated, and seasoned professionals, with a proven record of building relationships based on advice of the highest quality and deep mutual trust. Before joining our firm, most Advisors excelled at developing business, with over ten years of experience on average. While Sales is the ideal background, successful Advisors have also come from accounting, law, consulting, and commercial real estate. The role of the Advisor is to understand the needs of clients and guide them in making proper portfolio allocations. Moreover, our Advisors, often working in concert with clients' other professional advisors, help clients address critical planning issues, such as transferring wealth, giving to charities, and selling a business. This places Advisors at the very core of clients investment decision-making and experience, guiding them through such issues as the trade-off between current spending and future wealth and the implications of various investment plans. In building their business, our Financial Advisors have access to extensive resources. They identify prospective clients primarily through introductions from other clients as well as accountants, attorneys and other professionals. They place a premium on nurturing Advisors knowledge and skills throughout their careers: Training in a broad investment- and planning-based curriculum continues over the ensuing two years. (All Advisors must pass the Series 7 and 66 securities exams.) Throughout their careers, Advisors partner with the firms investment and planning professionals to bring their best thinking to clients specific circumstances. Advisors report to Managing Directors, whose role is to ensure an Advisors success and can guide Advisors in developing sales strategies, implementing a business plan, cultivating sales and servicing skills, and capitalizing on meetings with clients, professionals, and prospects. Each Advisor is supported by a group of highly qualified Private Client Associates who become an extension of the Advisor in handling a significant proportion of routine client inquiries and other logistical matters. Their Financial Advisors do not function in the traditional role of brokers by selecting securities. Rather, investment decisions are made by Investment Policy Groups, who have an outstanding long-term record. Principal Responsibilities: Build and maintain trusted relationships with wealthy individuals and families and serve as the primary resource for integrated wealth management. Assist clients in articulating their goals and creating long term strategic plans to achieve those objectives. Harness the resources we have to offer to deliver best in class access and solutions to wealthy individuals and families. Perform asset allocation and asset location for clients and prospects. Monitor equity and fixed income markets to provide market color to clients and team members. Engage our Investment Policy Group for the benefit of clients. Drive projects related to new business development, strategic planning, product development and other marketing infrastructure issues.

Job Title: Financial Assistants Wanted Company: Location: San Diego, ca Description: We are seeking a high integrity experienced Financial Assistant to work in our Corp. We are an approved Supplemental Education Service (SES) provider under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). Individuals seeking employment should possess the following: Bachelor?s Degree, experience working with Excel and Quick books. This is an office position offered to a highly detailed person with a starting salary of $25,500 and medical benefits. Six month (6) month reviews. Full detailed benefits will be discussed upon interviewing process. ? QUALIFICATIONS: BACHELOR?S DEGREE, EXPERIENCE WITH EXCEL AND QUICK BOOKS ? REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: REPORTS TO FOUNDERS/PRESIDENTS/FINANCIAL MANAGER ? JOB DESCRIPTION: PROCESS PAYROLL, DATA ENTRY, DETAIL EXCEL ENTRY AND QUICK BOOKS USAGE Send Cover Letter and Resume directly to: Register to View for immediate consideration Salary/Wage: $30/HR Status: Full-time Location: South Bay Post ID: 6646808

Job Title: Manager of Finance Company: Location: Boston, MA Description: Manager of Finance ? Metro West $90k+ Exceptional opportunity to join a large publicly traded company in the Biotech-Pharmaceutical industry as a Manager of Finance. This position will spearhead the financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and planning for the business unit. Responsibilities include: ? Analysis on capital expenditures ? Prepare budgets and forecasts ? Establish financial reports and consolidations, variance analysis and other ad hoc reports ? Trend analysis and new business and profitability forecasting Skills and Experience: ? Thorough understanding of accounting principals ? Excellent software and system skills ? including large ERP system and Microsoft Office ? Experience with revenue recognition ? Exceptional oral and written skills ? BS/BA degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business - MBA and/or CPA a plus ? 4+ years of experience in a related role

Job Title: Mult Func Fin Analyst Company: Lockheed Martin Location: Lexington, KY Description: Serve as an accounting/financial analyst for a new opportunity. Position will be located in Lexington, KY.Will support a single-award IDIQ contract vehicle with anticipated volume of ~$500M and ~500 task orders per year. Overall responsibilities include ensuring financial, accounting, and audit compliance and efficient financial statements preparation; monthly accounting closing cycle oversight; orders, sales, ebit, cash forecasting; overseeing funding profile for customer; establishing and maintaining excellent customer relations, both internally and externally; supporting significant task order volume; developing initiatives to increase profitability and cash; developing business strategies for on-contract new business opportunities; identifying and implementing opportunities to improve finance and accounting processes (invoicing, set-ups, financial forecasting, audit programs, etc.)Perform Finance and Accounting processes including, but not limited to: ? Audits? Financial Controls? Accounting? Non-EVM Financial Reporting? Financial Planning and AnalysisSupports Business Operations and Program Management of financial and accounting policies and implications, obligations and risks; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information. Candidates must have a working knowledge of Service/Product Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley, Financial Management Regulation, CAMP+, and other governing documents for finance/accounting/audit disciplines.Applicants selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Standard Job DescriptionPerforms one or more multiple financial activities within various finance job functions. Compiles and reviews budgets using actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports, and other data sources to control funds and provide for proper financial administration. Performs multiple financial cost analyses functions, including cost allocation, setting up cost control systems, collecting data, controlling costs and preparing reports that maintain the company's cost accounting system. Ensures that costs are allocated according to established procedures. Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Maintains or oversees the control of accounts and records in such areas as disbursements, expenses, tax payments, and income.

Job Title: Investment Analyst / Trader / Para-planner Company: Location: Seattle, WA Description: Growing boutique downtown Seattle private client and institutional wealth management firm in search of motivated and intelligent candidates. Responsibilities will include: Portfolio analysis Trading Preparation of preliminary financial planning analysis Compilation of reporting for institutional accounts Client communications Operations build-out Compliance management Operations efficiency analysis Candidates must have or be near achieving a Bachelor?s degree in either Finance, Economics, or Business. Must have strong math skills and enjoy problem solving and be detail oriented. Securities Series 7 and 65 License and or CFP designation a plus but not required. Open to college student interested in industry as internship to develop into full time position after graduation. Starting full-time compensation will range from $20,000 to $40,000, plus benefits and bonus, depending on experience and value add to the firm. Interested and qualified parties please forward resume to Register to View