Jobs in Hayward

Company Overview:

Our New York / San Francisco-based client is a leading investment manager specializing in private equity real estate investing throughout the U.S. The team has systematically developed and refined their unique and disciplined approach to investing across multiple asset classes, and geographies. Through their current platform and its predecessor entities, the team has acquired over 130 investments totaling in excess of $14.5 billion of gross cost since inception. Our client is growing and constantly evolving to ensure they remain well positioned to deliver high-quality solutions and exceptional performance to their partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Screening potential real estate investment opportunities across the capital stack
• Assisting acquisitions team in the evaluation of investment opportunities consistent with the fund’s investment criteria
• Underwriting / preparing detailed financial models on potential asset, portfolio, and corporate level transactions
• Drafting Screening and Investment Committee Memorandums detailing deal merits, financial metrics, risks and mitigants and market data
• Performing asset management / portfolio monitoring tasks, including putting together internal updates (memorandums, model updates, etc.), executing business plans, including working directly with Sponsors, and other third parties
• Conducting in-depth market research, preparing sale / lease comparables analyses
• Interfacing with brokers, legal counsel, market participants and third-party vendors
• Manage financial models utilizing both ARGUS and Excel to project cash flows, investment returns, asset valuations and analyze risk
• Review and evaluate investment offerings from investment sale brokers, developers, and owners
• Coordinate research in the assembly of market information, data gathering and relevant forecasts

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with major in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
• Candidates MUST have excellent analytical skills, be highly proficient in Excel modeling and Argus
• 2+ years of experience in finance roles in investment banking, and/or real estate private equity
• Must have excellent analytical, organizational, and writing skills
• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, critical thinker, enthusiastic and inquisitive
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Fluency in Microsoft suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint

Company:

We are a leading heavy civil construction company, delivering complex infrastructure projects that strengthen and connect communities. With decades of experience across bridges, highways, tunnels, rail, transit, and water/wastewater systems, that are known for its technical expertise, safety-first culture, and collaborative approach with public and private partners. The company combines innovative construction methods with a strong commitment to quality, integrity, and community impact, making it a trusted partner on some of the region’s most critical infrastructure initiatives.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Cost Manager to support one of the most iconic and technically complex infrastructure projects in the United States. Based in Sausalito, the Cost Manager will be responsible for overseeing cost control, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring financial performance aligns with contractual and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts
• Monitor project expenditures, commitments, and earned value against approved budgets
• Prepare and analyze cost reports, variance analyses, and financial dashboards for internal and client reporting
• Manage change orders, claims, and cost impacts in coordination with project controls, engineering, and construction teams
• Support procurement and subcontractor cost management, including bid evaluations and payment reviews
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, owner reporting standards, and internal cost control procedures
• Participate in project meetings to provide cost insights, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies
• Assist in audits, financial reviews, and closeout activities
• Collaborate closely with scheduling, risk, and project management teams to align cost and schedule data

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in cost management or project controls on large-scale infrastructure or heavy civil projects
• Proven experience managing costs on complex, multi-year public works projects (bridge or retrofit experience strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of cost forecasting, earned value management, and change management
• Proficiency with project controls and cost management software (e.g., Primavera, EcoSys, SAP, or similar)
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work onsite in Sausalito and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Senior Financial Analyst of Financial Planning & Analysis

Sausalito, CA

Summary of Role:

Serena & Lily, a fast-growing home furnishings brand, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst of Financial Planning & Analysis to join our team. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, this fast-paced position provides an outstanding opportunity to understand and influence our retail and e-commerce business. The position will be responsible for providing support to enable business partners and executive leadership to make timely and informed decisions and achieve desired financial results.

Responsibilities:

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead analysis to support the development and maintenance of the company budget.
• Reporting: Create and maintain dashboards for monthly financial package to Board of Directors and weekly internal meetings.
• Cross-Functional Analysis: Prepare and present analysis highlighting key trends and insights across functional areas. Support business partners by developing reporting to help manage and track performance to goals.
• Key Performance Indicators: Monitor, analyze and report on financial KPIs.
• Efficiency: Identify and dig into opportunities to improve the team’s processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in investment banking, financial analysis, or FP&A
• Experience in the consumer retail or e-commerce industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with focus on Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, etc.)
• Experience with NetSuite or other ERP solution (budgeting and planning modules preferred)

Skills and Competencies:

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex financial data and identify key trends and insights.
• Intellectual curiosity: A desire to learn and understand the business and its drivers.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to work, with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team: Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage changing priorities.

• This is a hybrid role, working in-office 3days per week.

COMPENSATION:

• $105k per year is the anticipated target base pay for this role. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: experience, education, and skills.
• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance should they choose to participate in Serena & Lily’s benefits. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan. During the first year of employment, full-time employees accrue twenty-one days of PTO and seven paid holidays throughout the year.

Camino Search is partnered with a rapidly scaling, technology-driven e-commerce company to appoint an FP&A Manager. The business has grown quickly and is building a high-performing finance function that can deliver strategic insight, strong operational partnership, and accurate forecasting in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly strategic Senior FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, partner cross-functionally, and strengthen the company’s financial discipline during a period of rapid expansion. Reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Finance, this leader will oversee core planning processes, manage complex forecasting models, and provide actionable insights into margin performance, cost drivers, and operational efficiency. The role is hybrid and based in the San Francisco and Palo Alto area.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
• Manage, enhance, and oversee complex financial models of an individual business unit
• Own Monthly Business Review reporting, delivering executive-level insights and performance narratives
• Partner strategically with merchandising, sourcing, production, planning, and procurement leaders to drive informed decision-making
• Conduct deep-dive margin, variance, and sensitivity analyses, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational leverage
• Improve financial systems, tools, and processes, strengthening visibility into cost drivers and operational KPIs
• Guide junior analysts or cross-functional stakeholders, elevating analytical rigor across the finance organization
• Translate complex financial data into clear, concise recommendations and influence decision-making at the senior leadership level
• Ensure data integrity, validate assumptions, and maintain strong financial governance across planning deliverables

Ideal Candidate Profile

~6-10 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate finance within dynamic, high-growth environments

Strong modelling expertise with deep understanding of product cost economics, supply chain cost drivers, and unit economics

Advanced Excel or Google Sheets capability; familiarity with financial planning systems (Anaplan, Adaptive, NetSuite, or similar)

Background in e-commerce, retail, consumer goods, or other fast-moving, operationally complex industries

Strong grasp of GAAP, GL review, financial controls, and accounting fundamentals

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence executives and cross-functional leaders

Strategic thinker who is detail-oriented, highly analytical, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity

Proven track record of driving process improvement and elevating financial visibility in scaling organizations

Preferred

Master’s Degree (MBA) or relevant certifications

Finance experience in a retail, e-commerce, consumer goods, or supply chain–driven industry

IB/Banking Experience

Camino Search is partnered with a rapidly scaling, technology-driven e-commerce company to appoint an FP&A Manager. The business has grown quickly and is building a high-performing finance function that can deliver strategic insight, strong operational partnership, and accurate forecasting in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly strategic FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, partner cross-functionally, and strengthen the company’s financial discipline during a period of rapid expansion. Reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Finance, this leader will oversee core planning processes, manage complex forecasting models, and provide actionable insights into margin performance, cost drivers, and operational efficiency. The role is hybrid and based in the San Francisco and Palo Alto area.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals

Manage, enhance, and oversee complex financial models across PCOGS, DDP, tariffs, supply chain cost structures, and unit economics

Own Monthly Business Review reporting, delivering executive-level insights and performance narratives

Partner strategically with merchandising, sourcing, production, planning, and procurement leaders to drive informed decision-making

Conduct deep-dive margin, variance, and sensitivity analyses, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational leverage

Improve financial systems, tools, and processes, strengthening visibility into cost drivers and operational KPIs

Guide junior analysts or cross-functional stakeholders, elevating analytical rigor across the finance organization

Translate complex financial data into clear, concise recommendations and influence decision-making at the senior leadership level

Ensure data integrity, validate assumptions, and maintain strong financial governance across planning deliverables

Ideal Candidate Profile

~8-10 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate finance within dynamic, high-growth environments

Strong modelling expertise with deep understanding of product cost economics, supply chain cost drivers, and unit economics

Advanced Excel or Google Sheets capability; familiarity with financial planning systems (Anaplan, Adaptive, NetSuite, or similar)

Background in e-commerce, retail, consumer goods, or other fast-moving, operationally complex industries

Strong grasp of GAAP, GL review, financial controls, and accounting fundamentals

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence executives and cross-functional leaders

Strategic thinker who is detail-oriented, highly analytical, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity

Proven track record of driving process improvement and elevating financial visibility in scaling organizations

Preferred

Master’s Degree (MBA) or relevant certifications

Finance experience in a retail, e-commerce, consumer goods, or supply chain–driven industry

IB/Banking Experience

Job Title: Sr. Compliance Analyst

Location: San Francisco, CA (Onsite)

Duration: 6-Month W2 Contract

Pay Rate: $45–$54/hour (DOE)

Description: Role Overview

The Sr. Compliance Analyst within the Office of IT Hygiene plays a critical role in ensuring IT Hygiene practices and standards are consistently followed across the enterprise. This position focuses on enabling visibility into the adoption, maturity, and effectiveness of Hygiene initiatives through durable reporting mechanisms and compliance assessments. The analyst will partner with IT and business leaders to evaluate adherence to defined policies, identify areas of concern or opportunity, and support the continuous improvement of IT Hygiene performance and governance.

Key Responsibilities

•Develop and operationalize reporting: Design and facilitate the implementation of sustainable reporting mechanisms that measure adoption, maturity, and value realization for IT Hygiene initiatives.

•Assess compliance performance: Collaborate with IT leaders and initiative owners to evaluate compliance with established Hygiene policies, standards, and metrics.

•Identify non-compliance and trends: Detect and document instances of non-compliance, negative trends, or emerging risks, and share insights with the Office of IT Hygiene leadership for corrective action.

•Deliver regular reporting: Produce and distribute monthly compliance and performance reports to leadership, ensuring transparency into progress and gaps.

•Analyze performance patterns: Investigate and communicate the drivers behind unusually strong or weak performance across teams or domains, enabling data-driven decision making.

•Recommend policy improvements: Provide actionable recommendations to refine IT Hygiene policies and measures to better align with organizational goals and support long-term sustainability.

•Support cross-functional alignment: Work closely with other compliance, risk, and governance teams to ensure consistent interpretation and application of IT Hygiene standards.

Required Qualifications

•Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or related discipline.

•6–10 years of experience in IT compliance, governance, analytics, or related functions.

•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and identify meaningful trends.

•Proven experience developing and maintaining dashboards or reports using tools such as Power BI, Excel, or ServiceNow Performance Analytics.

•Familiarity with IT governance frameworks (e.g., ITIL, COBIT) and compliance or audit processes within large organizations.

Benefits Info: Russell Tobin/Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Branch Manager –

Location: San Leandro, CA | Full-Time | In Person

With over 65 years of success, Continental Western Corporation is a leading U.S. supplier of packaging and cordage products. Our extensive product line includes strapping, rope, twine, stretch film, tape, gloves and safety supplies, janitorial products, and more. With 10 branches nationwide, we are continuing to grow and are seeking a high-performing Branch Manager to lead and expand our San Leandro, CA location.

About the Role

The Branch Sales Manager plays a critical role in the success of our organization. This position is responsible for the overall leadership, sales growth, operations, and profitability of the branch. We are looking for a driven, results-oriented leader who thrives in a sales-focused environment and enjoys building, motivating, and leading a successful team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manager who wants ownership of a branch, the ability to influence results directly, and the rewards that come with strong performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance and revenue growth
• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of sales professionals to achieve monthly and annual goals
• Manage branch budgeting, gross margins, and operating expenses
• Oversee inventory control, purchasing, and vendor relationships
• Ensure high standards of customer service and satisfaction
• Manage accounts receivable and collections
• Maintain a safe, efficient, and compliant workplace
• Resolve personnel issues, including hiring, training, development, and performance management
• Oversee the overall financial performance and profitability of the branch

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Sales-driven, goal oriented, and accountable leader
• Assertive, independent, and open to feedback
• Strong integrity, sound judgment, and a positive, professional demeanor
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build lasting relationships
• Organized, strategic thinker with a “think outside the box” mindset

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of proven sales and/or supervisory experience(Preferred)
• Experience in packaging, wholesale distribution, or related industries strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing teams
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and persuasive communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook with solid general computer skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities
• Ability to establish rapport with a diverse range of customers and business partners

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• Bonus pay

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: In person (San Leandro, CA)

If you believe you have the experience, drive, and leadership skills to succeed in this role, please submit your resume.

• No phone calls, please.

With over 58 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US, Sur La Table offers an unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table – and the culinary expertise and inspiration to go along with it. Whether the job entails interacting with our customers, driving digital growth, or providing vital behind-the-scenes support, we’re all here for the same reason – to roll up our sleeves and create happiness through cooking and sharing good food.

This role offers a unique opportunity for the right strategist to drive an outsized impact across a company that is poised for significant growth over the next 3 years. Reporting into Sur La Table’s Head of Strategy & AI Transformation, this is a highly visible role within the organization. You’ll work closely to not only help shape the strategic direction of the company but also roll up your sleeves and bring it to life. This role is challenging as you will wear many hats and touch every part of our business so you will need to be scrappy, agile and able to work cross-functionally, but the role also promises to be highly rewarding for a strong performer who is looking to take the next jump in their career.

What you get to do:

• LRP & AOP: Partner with Head of Strategy, President, CFO, and Leadership Team to develop our Long-Range Plan and Annual Operating Plan, including ensuring Tech and AI Roadmaps are aligned to strategy, then track and monitor in year progress against core initiatives and KPIs
• Real Estate: Help support the development of our multi-year Real Estate strategy based on analytical rigor, customer insights, and our brand position. Help track real estate pipeline/lease renewals by working closely with our RE consultant and broker, partnering with Finance to develop new lease proformas, reviewing lease terms, and leading communications/handover with construction/store ops team
• Functional Strategy Support: Partner with Functions to drive strategic/analytical rigor (e.g., Merchandising category-level LRPs, Store Ops P&L dashboarding, Digital customer journey)
• Services: Partner cross-functionally to help drive growth strategy and execution roadmap for expanding our service offerings (cooking classes, knife sharpening, registry, etc.)
• Business Intelligence: Support critical business decisions by building business cases, analyzing company/customer/external data, assessing consumer insights and competitive benchmarks, building key decision dashboards,
• GTM: Help support the go-to-market process by identifying key consumer, competitive, vendor, and market trends, and translating the insights into implications and recommendations
• President & Leadership Team Support: Help enhance the effectiveness/efficiency of the President and Leadership Team through ad hoc support on various initiatives and efforts (e.g., development of board decks, partnership presentations, townhall materials, survey analysis, project and process management, etc.)

What you bring:

• 2+ years in strategy consulting role with focus on revenue growth and/or private equity diligence.
• Retail experience and a brand/consumer-first mindset
• Strong project management skills and experience juggling multiple projects
• Analytical rigor, financial modeling expertise, advanced excel/PowerPoint
• Heavy user of AI to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Strong communication skills, executive presence, and ability to partner with diverse stakeholders
• Self-starter with a passion for rolling up your sleeves, working in an agile/scrappy fashion, and moving fast than the rest of the organization to drive an outsized business impact
• Intellectual curiosity that drives an innovative mindset

This role will be hybrid and located in Seattle, WA or San Francisco, CA.

What’s in it for you? Joining CSC Generation isn’t just about having a seat at the table—it’s about helping redesign the table entirely. You’ll be challenged, stretched, and supported as you grow faster than you thought possible. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:

• Executive Access: Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership, solving real business problems and earning mentorship from top operators.
• AI-First Skill Building: Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineering, you’ll build a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry.
• Accelerated Career Path: High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility, new challenges, and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands.
• Competitive benefits: Paid time off policies, 401(k)/RRSP match, medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies, and employee discounts at our portfolio companies.

Our interview process:

• Step 1: If you align with our vision and meet the qualifications, we’ll reach out to schedule a conversation and introduce CSC.
• Step 2: You’ll complete a short AI or product-building challenge so we can understand how you approach problems and execution.
• Step 3: Participate in deep-dive interviews with CSC leadership focused on your experience, product mindset, and operational thinking.
• Step 4: Offer. We’ll move fast for the right candidate.

The CSC family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie-detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The CSC family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact .

About the Role

The Retail Marketing Manager will lead the strategy, development, and execution of Ariat’s retail and shop-in-shop programs. This role requires a strong communicator who works seamlessly across cross-functional teams, translating ideas and business needs into clear plans and compelling retail execution.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated and hands-on, thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, and brings a collaborative mindset along with strong initiative. This individual is comfortable navigating ambiguity, adapting to change, and expanding responsibilities as the business grows, while building trusted partnerships across Brand, Sales, Creative, Planning, Sourcing, Finance, and external partners.

You’ll Make a Difference By

• Owning the strategy and execution of Ariat’s retail and shop-in-shop programs, identifying opportunities to enhance brand presentation, performance, and processes
• Leading the development of in-store creative and materials, translating brand and business needs into clear direction and high-quality execution
• Partnering closely with Brand, Creative, Sales, and external agencies to evaluate requests, developing creative briefs, and bringing concepts to life in store
• Collaborating with Key Accounts to develop creative, account-specific retail solutions that support business goals and strengthen relationships
• Managing the operational aspects of retail programs, ensuring timelines, production, vendors, and delivery are aligned to support successful execution
• Working cross-functionally with Sales and FSM teams to align on shop-in-shop priorities, schedules, and deliverables
• Overseeing third-party partners supporting installation and execution, providing direction, coordination, and follow-up as needed
• Traveling to key accounts and retail events to assess execution, gather insights, and identifying opportunities to improve the retail experience
• Partnering with Planning, Sourcing, and Finance to support forecasting, inventory management, and budget oversight
• Taking initiative to identify gaps, improving ways of working, and flexing responsibilities in support of a growing and evolving team
• Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs

About You

• 4+ years of experience managing the creative development of retail, point-of-sale, or printed materials, with a solid understanding of production workflows; knowledge of pre-press and printing processes a plus
• A thoughtful, adaptable problem solver who can interpret business and brand needs, develop recommendations, and move work forward with confidence
• Comfortable owning multiple projects end-to-end in a fast-paced, evolving environment where timelines and priorities may shift
• Strong communicator who works well cross-functionally, building alignment and trust across Brand, Creative, Sales, Planning, Finance, vendors, and external partners
• Proactive self-starter with a hands-on mindset, willing to take initiative, identify opportunities, and flex responsibilities as the business grows
• Highly driven with a positive, team-oriented attitude and a continuous learning mindset
• Proficient in MS Excel and Outlook; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or Adobe Acrobat Professional a plus
• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) required

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $115,000 per year.

The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Ariat’s holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus incentive plans
• Team member discount on Ariat merchandise

Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email

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Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.