Banking And Financial Services Jobs in Kennett Square
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At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong and determined. A diverse team capable of balancing our investigative mission and fulfilling our protective legacy. Proven to be worthy of trust and confidence. Be tomorrow's Secret Service.
Duties
During the course of their careers, Secret Service Police carry out assignments in protection. Duties include:
- Providing protection for The White House Complex, The Vice President's Residence, The Main Treasury Building and Annex, and foreign diplomatic missions and embassies in the Washington, D.C. area.
- Traveling in support of the Presidential, Vice Presidential, and foreign heads of state/government missions.
- Enforcing mandated protective responsibilities as described under Title 18, United States Code, Section 3056A.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Possess a current valid U.S. driver's license.
- Must be at least 21 years old at the time of application and under 40 at referral. Exceptions may apply for those with current or prior service in federal law enforcement positions covered by special retirement provisions. The Secret Service has determined that age is essential to the performance of this position.
- Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory.
- Possess uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular. Possess corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye.
- Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 25 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in the 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz ranges. Applicants must be able to hear the whispered voice at 15 feet with each ear without the use of a hearing aid.
- Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
- Complete 12 weeks of intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA or Artesia, NM and 17 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD.
- Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.
St. Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to oversee our Surgical Services department.
Join an amazing team with some of the most experienced surgeons and surgical teams, coupled with cutting-edge technology and compassion you can count on! Serving Delaware County, some of our surgical cases include (but not limited to) General, Orthopedic, Bariatrics, GYN, Robotics, Urologic and GI surgeries!
A professional nurse, who plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the daily activities within the department of nursing. This individual provides for a therapeutic environment and that nursing care is provided according to nursing practice standards and guidelines. The manager participates on various hospital committees and creates an environment for professional growth and development to enhance staff performance and maintain a high level of staff morale.
Responsibilities include:
Develops and achieves unit-based goals and objectives in conjunction with Department of Nursing goals and objectives.
Sets and maintains high standards for patient care delivery.
Incorporates staff in the implementation of unit goals/objectives. Sets and maintains clear expectations for staff.
Communicates plans for implementation of goals/objectives via staff conferences/newsletters/ communication book/other educational programs.
Monitors and evaluates services delivered on assigned unit.
Develops collaborative relationship with/between nursing, medical and ancillary services.
Complies with governing bodies requirements and Regulations inclusive of JCAHO.
Develops and maintains a system for 24-hour operation of the unit in cooperation with Coordinators, other Nursing Managers and Scheduling/Staffing personnel.
Directs and evaluates unit-based Performance Improvement and quality care activities.
Institutes nursing practice changes based on results from Quality Improvement and quality care process.
Makes rounds on assigned units on a regular basis to assure patient needs are being met.
In collaboration with staff, establishes a clearly defined process to assure patient care assignments are based upon staff competency and patient care needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
BSN required; Master's in nursing preferred
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of PA
BLS required
At least 5-7 years' experience in the Operating Room
Must have at least 3 years' experience in a leadership role
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage (Effective first day of hire!)
Relocation Assistance available
Retirement Savings Program
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
And more!
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Why Work for DealerFLEX?
- Weekly Pay – Get paid every week!
- Immediate Hiring – Start right away!
- Flexible Scheduling – Work shifts that fit your lifestyle.
- Career Growth Opportunities – Be part of a rapidly growing company with promotion potential.
- Fun, Fast-Paced Environment – Work with a great team in a dynamic setting.
- Employee Development – We invest in our team’s success.
What We’re Looking For:
- Reliable & Responsible – We need team players who take pride in their work.
- Professional & Friendly – Strong communication skills and a polished appearance are key.
- Valid Driver’s License – A clean driving record is required.
- 18 Years or Older – Due to driving requirements.
- Ability to Drive Automatic & Manual Vehicles – Preferred, but not required.
- Comfortable Working Outdoors – This role requires standing and moving for extended periods.
What You’ll Do:
- Greet guests with a warm welcome and assist them with valet services.
- Safely move and park vehicles, following company procedures.
- Assist with luggage, directions, and information about the dealership and local area.
- Follow safe driving practices and report any incidents appropriately.
Working Conditions:
- Ability to stand, walk, and run for prolonged periods.
- Regularly lift/push up to 25 lbs. Work in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and humidity.
- A background and driving record check will be conducted on all potential hires.
DealerFLEX specializes in full-service staffing solutions for the automotive industry, including valet, service drive management, detail, wash, and fleet operations.
JOB TITLE: CX Experience Architect
LOCATION: Newark, DE
INDUSTRY: Banking
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a CX Experience Architect who is passionate about shaping seamless customer journeys and translating insights into impactful experiences. In this role, you will design and optimize end-to-end connected customer journeys while partnering with cross-functional teams to operationalize omnichannel orchestration and drive continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate blends systems thinking, data analysis, and creative problem-solving to elevate customer interactions across all touchpoints.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Journey Design & Experience Development
- Design end-to-end connected customer journey frameworks, mapping data, systems, and touchpoints across channels and platforms.
- Analyze customer interactions to identify friction points, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop journey maps, service blueprints, and experience flows to visualize the holistic customer experience.
Omnichannel Orchestration
- Partner with platform teams to operationalize omnichannel orchestration using tools such as Adobe Journey Optimizer, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and similar platforms.
- Define and implement rules for cross-channel triggers, contextual content delivery, and personalized engagement.
- Ensure seamless integration of data and systems to support real-time, adaptive customer experiences.
Measurement & Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with Data and Analytics teams to establish success metrics such as NPS, CSAT, conversion rates, and journey completion.
- Use analytics, customer feedback, and experimentation (A/B testing, usability studies) to prioritize and drive improvements.
- Stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies related to customer experience and journey orchestration.
Collaboration & Communication
- Serve as the experience lead within cross-functional pods or squads and participate in backlog grooming, stand-ups, critiques, and reviews.
- Align scope, risks, and sequencing with Product Management, Engineering, and other stakeholders.
- Present experience strategies and design rationale clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Facilitate design reviews and incorporate stakeholder feedback while maintaining customer clarity and consistency.
- Provide guidance and coaching to cross-functional partners on CX best practices.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of experience in Customer Experience (CX), Experience Architecture, or a related field working within cross-functional teams.
- Proven experience designing and optimizing customer journeys across digital channels.
- Proficiency in journey mapping, service blueprinting, and omnichannel orchestration platforms (Adobe, Salesforce, or similar).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data insights into actionable strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation abilities.
- Experience planning and interpreting usability tests and A/B testing.
- Ability to support experience decisions using data and research insights.
- Growth mindset and willingness to learn new tools and approaches.
ABOUT THEORIS:
Our goal is to Fuel Your Career! As a Theoris team member, you join a culture based on people-centered values and an environment that fosters both personal and professional growth. We build long-term relationships with our clients and our consultants. With over 30 years of building strong relationships in the industry, we’re uniquely positioned to make the right connections. This knowledge is used to find the right job placement. Our recruiting teams are experts dedicated to the information technology and engineering staffing space and are highly respected by our client base.
At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere. We also believe in a high performing, connected culture, where everyone feels like they belong.
We strive to continuously improve our business and have committed to a long-term strategy and transformation plan known as Block Next. This multi-year roadmap focuses on innovation, client experience, and sustainable growth. It is designed to elevate how we work, how we serve, and how we lead in our industry.
At H&R Block, we're curious, creative, and always on the move. If you embrace challenges as opportunities and seek to make a meaningful difference where you live, work, and play, our door is always open.
A Typical Day...As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, you'll build client relationships that will grow stronger every year.
Joining H&R Block as a seasonal, experienced Tax Professional means you'll serve clients with diverse tax needs with the support of an expert team, dedicated to providing you with advanced tax training you'll need to be successful.
It Would Be Even Better If You Also Had...- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
- CPA or Enrolled Agent certification
- Experience completing complex returns (individual, trust, partnership)
- 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax
- Experience conducting virtual tax interviews
- Experience with tax planning and audit support
- Sales and/or marketing experience
- Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools video, phone, chat, email
- Prepare complete and accurate tax returns
- Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services
- Provide clients with IRS support
- All certification levels can provide tax notice services
- Circular 230 associates can provide audit representation
- Mentor and support teammates
- Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment*
- Experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax
- Experience completing individual returns
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Comfort working with virtual tools video, phone and chat
- Ability to effectively communicate in person, via phone and in writing
- Must meet IRS and applicable state requirements
- High school diploma / equivalent or higher
At H&R Block, we believe and invest in our people by committing to their total well-being. Our benefit offerings can help associates plan for their unique health, wellbeing and financial wellness needs.
- Employee Assistance Program with Health Advocate.
- Wellbeing program, BetterYou, to help you build healthy habits.
- Neurodiversity and caregiver support available to you and your family.
- Various discounts on everyday items and services.
- Benefits with additional eligibility requirements: Medical Coverage, 401k Retirement Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Check out all available .
The community you will join:
At H&R Block we remain committed to building a Connected Culture one in which trust, care, and connections are how we work together as we continue to create an environment where everyone feels safe to bring their authentic self to work every day and feels like they belong as part of a larger team.
You will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists! You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow and support each other.
H&R Block is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
If you're looking to make an impact, H&R Block is the place for you.
*Enrollment?in?or completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course or Tax Knowledge Assessment is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment.
Sponsored Job #8324
- Both Overview Information Systems Technicians, Cryptologic Technician Networks, and Intelligence Specialists keep the Fleet connected, informed, and secure by operating and defending networks, conducting cyber operations, and producing intelligence for decision makers across the Navy.
Key Responsibilities As an Information Systems Technician, design, operate, secure, and restore networks, servers, and communication systems that support naval operations; as a Cryptologic Technician Networks specialist, conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations, investigate and track adversary activity, and help protect Navy networks and critical systems; as an Intelligence Specialist, collect and analyze information on adversaries, environments, and weather and create intelligence products and briefings for commanders.
What to Expect High tempo, mission critical work supporting around the clock operations and watch floors; mix of help desk and user support, network and systems administration, incident response, and planned maintenance; continuous learning in cyber tools, network defense, signals analysis, and intelligence production; strict requirements for handling classified information and complying with security and information assurance standards; shift work, duty rotations, and deployments afloat and ashore.
Work Environment Worldwide assignments ashore at information warfare and intelligence commands and afloat on ships, aircraft, or submarines; work in secure facilities, server rooms, operations centers, and shipboard communications spaces; close teamwork within information warfare and intelligence teams and with supported operational units.
Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by Class A School in an information warfare specialty, such as IT or CTN at information warfare training sites and IS at intelligence training commands; advanced C schools and follow on training in areas such as cyber operations, network defense, digital forensics, signals analysis, targeting, imagery, language, and mission systems; progressive advancement based on qualifications, performance, and warfare pins such as Information Warfare and platform specific warfare designations.
Direct enlistment into IT, CTN, or IS pipelines from civilian life based on aptitude, security clearance eligibility, and Navy needs; in service conversion opportunities for qualified Sailors who meet screening criteria and community requirements; Reserve accession pathways for prior service or qualified civilian professionals when manning needs allow.
Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.
Additional qualifications for this job may include: United States citizenship or equivalent status as allowed by law and policy, with most billets requiring citizenship; high school diploma or equivalent; at least 17 years of age; strong interest and aptitude in computers, networks, cyber operations, and analytical work; eligibility for a security clearance at the Secret or Top Secret level depending on the billet.
Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.
Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.
Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.
Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.
Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.
Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.
Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.
It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.
Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386
Job Description:
Overview:
We don't simply hire employees. We invest in them. When you work at Chatham, we empower you - offering professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career, no matter if you've been here for five months or 15 years. Chatham has worked hard to create a distinct work environment that values people, teamwork, integrity, and client service. You will have immediate opportunities to partner with talented subject matter experts, work on complex projects, and contribute to the value Chatham delivers every day.
The Opportunity:
Chatham's Financial Risk Advisory group is experiencing continued growth in interest rate and foreign currency (FX) hedging activity. To support this momentum, we're hiring Transaction Operations Specialists into the U.S. private equity real estate team to play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution and documentation of hedging transactions. This role is critical to our ability to deliver operational excellence and scale our services efficiently.
You'll work at the intersection of client service, transaction management, and documentation-coordinating across internal teams as well as external clients and counterparty banks to help execute financial hedges that mitigate risk for our clients.
What You'll Do:
- Coordinate pre- and post-trade documentation with clients and dealer banks.
- Enter transaction details and documentation into Chatham's proprietary transaction management system.
- Support the onboarding and ISDA documentation process, collaborating with internal legal experts and external stakeholders.
- Confirm and validate trade economics to ensure accuracy at execution and post-trade.
- Help clients ensure funds are properly settled on transaction dates.
- Monitor and report on key operational workflows: documentation status, deal pipeline, client communications, and deadlines.
- Collaborate with our central operations team to meet compliance requirements, including KYC and AML protocols.
- Review loan agreements to extract and interpret economic terms relevant to hedge structuring.
- Stay current on derivatives regulations and provide process guidance related to compliance and trade execution.
- Contribute to training initiatives by sharing knowledge of documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
What Success Looks Like:
- Delivering timely and accurate transaction execution support to internal teams and clients.
- Enhancing the scalability and efficiency of trade operations.
- Developing subject matter expertise in derivatives documentation, operations, and regulatory processes.
- Growing into a trusted partner for internal stakeholders, clients, and counterparty banks.
What You Bring:
- Strong organizational skills and a proactive mindset.
- Attention to detail and consistent accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal.
- Comfort with numbers and the ability to quickly learn financial terminology.
- A collaborative and flexible approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
Preferred Experience:
- At least 2 years of professional experience in operations, finance, documentation, or client service.
- Background in bank operations or as a paralegal is a plus.
- Experience improving or managing processes in a team setting.
- A degree in any field. Finance is not required, but quantitative comfort is important.
About Chatham Financial:
Chatham Financial is the largest independent financial risk management advisory and technology firm. A leader in debt and derivative solutions, Chatham provides clients with access to in-depth knowledge, innovative tools, and an incomparable team of over 700 employees to help mitigate risks associated with interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity exposures. Founded in 1991, Chatham serves more than 3,500 companies across a wide range of industries - handling over $1 trillion in transaction volume annually and helping businesses maximize their value in the capital markets, every day. To learn more, .
Chatham Financial is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description:
Overview:
We don't simply hire employees. We invest in them. When you work at Chatham, we empower you - offering professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career, no matter if you've been here for five months or 15 years. Chatham has worked hard to create a distinct work environment that values people, teamwork, integrity, and client service. You will have immediate opportunities to partner with talented subject matter experts, work on complex projects, and contribute to the value Chatham delivers every day.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant with approximately two years of relevant experience to join our growing finance team. This role will play a key part in the monthly close process, financial reporting (both domestic and international), and general ledger management. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-growth environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and has the ability to help define and build scalable accounting processes.
While the primary focus of the role is core accounting and reporting, the position also includes financial analysis responsibilities, including variance analysis and review of revenue and other financial statement fluctuations.
In this role you will:
Month-End Close & General Ledger
- Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger records
- Perform account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies
- Support and execute the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Assist in maintaining and improving close checklists and documentation
Financial Reporting (Domestic & International)
- Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
- Support reporting requirements for both domestic and international entities
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies
- Assist with audit support and documentation requests
Financial Analysis & Variance Review
- Perform variance analysis on revenue, expenses, and other key financial statement accounts
- Review and investigate fluctuations across financial statements
- Partner with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers behind financial results
- Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed
Process Improvement & Scalability
- Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance accounting processes
- Help define, document, and build out scalable procedures in a high-growth environment
- Contribute to internal control improvements and process standardization
Contributors to your success:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Approximately 2 years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes
- Experience with financial reporting, including multi-entity and/or international operations preferred
- Experience in a high-growth or fast-paced environment preferred
- Strong analytical skills with experience performing variance analysis
- Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally
Preferred Attributes
- CPA (or working toward CPA) is a plus
- Experience with revenue review and financial statement analysis
- Demonstrated ability to improve or build accounting processes
About Chatham Financial:
Chatham Financial is the largest independent financial risk management advisory and technology firm. A leader in debt and derivative solutions, Chatham provides clients with access to in-depth knowledge, innovative tools, and an incomparable team of over 700 employees to help mitigate risks associated with interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity exposures. Founded in 1991, Chatham serves more than 3,500 companies across a wide range of industries - handling over $1 trillion in transaction volume annually and helping businesses maximize their value in the capital markets, every day. To learn more, .
Chatham Financial is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description:
Overview:
We don't simply hire employees. We invest in them. When you work at Chatham, we empower you - offering professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career, no matter if you've been here for five months or 15 years. Chatham has worked hard to create a distinct work environment that values people, teamwork, integrity, and client service. You will have immediate opportunities to partner with talented subject matter experts, work on complex projects, and contribute to the value Chatham delivers every day.
We seek to enhance our Controls and Data Integrity team with a role specializing in data quality for interest rate, currency, and commodity transactions. The role is part of our global central operations group charged with ensuring the accuracy and reliability of Chatham's transaction, market, and valuation data.
In this role you will:
The purpose of the role is to ensure all transaction details are in Chatham's systems accurately and as agreed upon at execution. Data entry errors can have significant consequences to the economics of the transaction or to their accounting treatment, and it is therefore critical that team members understand transaction-related market conventions, payments, and valuations. This role will provide support for transactions executed by Chatham's real estate, private equity, corporate, and financial institutions sectors. We expect primary responsibilities to include:
- Transaction and data review
- Work as part of the larger team to check the data entry on transactions as they are executed
- Verify calculation amounts and build payment schedules
- Develop an understanding of the underlying transactions in order to identify loading errors
- Check daily control reports to monitor unusual movements in transaction valuations and market data
- Assist with data clean-up related transaction data and Client Relationship Management (CRM) software
- Communicate and coordinate across other internal teams and with clients
- Interact with sector team members to verify/clarify data, as needed
- Work with internal models, analytics, and technology teams to resolve issues
- Play an active role in liaising between the business and technical teams
- Check and send out monthly valuation reports to clients
- Develop and share subject matter expertise
- Take part in the training of new Chatham employees on sector teams
- Serve as an integral member of ad hoc project teams to improve processes, solve problems, and provide insight from a data quality perspective
- Develop SQL skills and help create database queries
- The role may also include opportunities to contribute to the team in other capacities as interests and team needs align.
Your impact:
Our team works in partnership with Chatham's sector advisory teams and clients to help them efficiently navigate the data quality, operational, and regulatory compliance aspects of a transaction. We strive to continually improve the workflows we are responsible for and have the chance to do so by implementing process changes and/or leveraging supporting technology. Team members play a crucial role in these process improvements and serve as subject matter experts, providing regular training and resources for all Chatham teams.
Contributors to your success:
- 2 years of experience working in operations or data quality may be beneficial but is not required
- An interest in data quality, data management, and process improvement
- Comfort with basic math skills and use of Microsoft Excel
- High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
- Ability to multitask and independently prioritize workload
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work extra/non-standard hours around month- and quarter-ends (and other special cases) to support critical business processes
- Experience with VBA and SQL are beneficial, but not necessary
We seek individuals that will thrive in our culture and can make a significant impact over the long term. Most of our team members do not come to Chatham with a deep understanding of derivatives; therefore, we conduct classroom and apprentice-style training. We look for people who have consistently demonstrated drive, determination, and academic/professional accomplishment throughout their lives. We invest a great deal of time and training with our employees and we are looking for individuals who want to make a long-term commitment to the company.
About Chatham Financial:
Chatham Financial is the largest independent financial risk management advisory and technology firm. A leader in debt and derivative solutions, Chatham provides clients with access to in-depth knowledge, innovative tools, and an incomparable team of over 700 employees to help mitigate risks associated with interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity exposures. Founded in 1991, Chatham serves more than 3,500 companies across a wide range of industries - handling over $1 trillion in transaction volume annually and helping businesses maximize their value in the capital markets, every day. To learn more, .
Chatham Financial is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description:
Overview:
We don't simply hire employees. We invest in them. When you work at Chatham, we empower you - offering professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career, no matter if you've been here for five months or 15 years. Chatham has worked hard to create a distinct work environment that values people, teamwork, integrity, and client service. You will have immediate opportunities to partner with talented subject matter experts, work on complex projects, and contribute to the value Chatham delivers every day.
Job summary:
Chatham's Hedge Accounting Practice is a thought leader in our industry. Chatham provides world-class derivative strategy, structuring and execution advice, coupled with world-class accounting advice to ensure the best capital markets outcomes for our clients. Chatham's ability to provide this combination of advice and suite of services is unique in the marketplace. Our team members advise clients on the design and implementation of hedge accounting strategies on high-profile interest rate, foreign currency and commodity hedging transactions. We consult on a high volume of transactions annually, each with its own set of facts and circumstances, which provides our team members with tremendous opportunity to learn quickly. Often our consulting engagements lead to direct contact with our clients' auditors and regulators, which adds another nuance to the consulting process. We also engage with accounting standard setters as they work to improve the hedge accounting guidance under US GAAP and IFRS. Chatham is a professional services firm, and as such the needs of our clients influence our schedules and deadlines. However, we seek to work with our team members to provide flexibility when needed to help manage personal and professional lives.
Chatham is looking for an Accounting Advisory Associate Director who is interested in accounting, economics, and financial risk management. The ideal candidate has a willingness to learn complex areas of accounting and risk management with strong communication and advisory skills. A successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative environment, an apprenticeship development model, and be interested in challenging, client-serving work.
Your impact:
Chatham's purpose is to empower our clients to achieve the best capital markets outcomes. In this role, you will interact with treasurers, CFOs, controllers, audit partners, audit firm derivatives specialists, and standard setters. As an organization dedicated to exceptional client service, we strive to exceed client expectations with our expertise and responsiveness. This role has a major client service/consulting component. Members of the team will have the opportunity to provide answers to client questions around complex topics, conduct research, have discussions with key personnel, and truly add value to our clients' needs. One of our core principles is to win as a team. You will have the opportunity to develop a specialization in this role - work with intelligent colleagues who are as invested in your success as they are in their own, learn about many different industries in an environment that encourages asking questions, and develop in your role.
In this role you will:
- Develop an excellent understanding of hedge accounting and the underlying economics of interest rate, foreign currency and commodities hedging through daily interaction with Chatham's hedging advisors
- Advise clients up to the highest levels of accounting and finance on structuring, implementing and ongoing accounting for various hedging strategies, including preparation of board presentation materials, accounting policy papers and technical accounting memos, pro-forma financial statement impact analysis, hedge designation memos, hedge effectiveness tests and sensitivity analyses
- Manage a portfolio of clients providing advice on hedging strategies, running and analyzing effectiveness tests, drafting hedge designation memos, creating journal entries and financial statement disclosures in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS, and providing management and auditor support
- Serve as a subject matter expert who your clients and colleagues seek for guidance often requiring preparation and presentation of technical accounting education materials to various stakeholders
- Lead projects to help clients design hedge accounting programs that meet their economic and financial reporting objectives
- Contribute to internal initiatives to drive process efficiency, standardization, and technology design by providing technical accounting expertise
- Work together with our Advisory and Accounting Operations team members to prepare and review period-end accounting deliverables that will impact the client's financial reporting
- Work directly with clients and internal teams to onboard client portfolios or new hedging strategies into our technology platform
- Contribute to cutting-edge research in one of the most complex and still-evolving areas of accounting
Contributors to your success:
- A bachelor's or master's degree in accounting; a minor or interest in economics or finance is a plus
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
- 4+ years in public accounting audit or accounting advisory (Big Four is a plus)
- A passion for technical accounting, related research, and reading and applying US GAAP and/or IFRS accounting standards
- Experience in ASC 815/ASC 820 and/or IFRS 9/IFRS 13 and desire to become a subject matter expert on these topics
- A desire to thrill clients - the client service part of public accounting is fulfilling for you, and you'd like to carry your client-service orientation into this next opportunity
- Strong teamwork mentality with the understanding that a committed and diverse team always outperforms an individual
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to distill complex topics concisely to a diverse range of client audiences
- Quantitative/analytical skills and mathematical proficiency
- Ability to prioritize competing demands to deliver a high level of client service
- Excellent Excel and PowerPoint experience
- An interest in finance will help you in understanding the economics of the derivatives transactions and how to account for these transactions
- A commitment to working in the office in a highly collaborative environment
- Travel of ~10% is possible; our work is not conducted at our clients' locations, but we do travel occasionally for business development and relationship management purposes
About Chatham Financial:
Chatham Financial is the largest independent financial risk management advisory and technology firm. A leader in debt and derivative solutions, Chatham provides clients with access to in-depth knowledge, innovative tools, and an incomparable team of over 700 employees to help mitigate risks associated with interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity exposures. Founded in 1991, Chatham serves more than 3,500 companies across a wide range of industries - handling over $1 trillion in transaction volume annually and helping businesses maximize their value in the capital markets, every day. To learn more, .
Chatham Financial is an equal opportunity employer.
