Jobs in Wilmington Delaware

Executive/Personal Assistant

On-Site | Avondale, PA

Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (plus flexibility as needed)

Salary" $60,000 - $85,000/Year

Candidates should be within a 30 min commute of Avondale, PA

This is any entry role for the right candidate requiring 3 -7 years of experience.

About the Company

We are representing a fast-growing consumer brand headquartered in Avondale, PA that has been featured on Shark Tank, CNBC, QVC, and Vogue.

The brand’s clientele includes high-profile celebrities such as Serena Williams, Pink, and Alicia Keys. With a team of 20 employees, the company is entering its next phase of growth, with plans to acquire dedicated office and warehouse space in the near future.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an up-and-coming professional (3–5 years of experience) who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys wearing multiple hats. The role is 80% Administrative and 20% personal assistant.

The Administrative Assistant will serve as a trusted right hand to the President/Owner, supporting both executive-level responsibilities and day-to-day operational needs as well social Media Coordination from time to time. This role requires polish, discretion, initiative, and strong social media and organizational skills.

This is not a traditional desk-only administrative role — the ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable jumping in wherever needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the owner’s email, calendar, scheduling, and travel logistics
• Handle company invoices, billing, expense tracking, and light bookkeeping (QuickBooks preferred)
• Assist with social media coordination and digital presence management
• Draft communications, manage spreadsheets, and maintain organized filing systems
• Drive process improvement initiatives and identify more efficient ways to complete recurring tasks
• Support operational and product-related projects, often under tight deadlines
• Assist with hands-on tasks when needed, including organizing inventory and storage materials
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 3–5 years of administrative experience in a professional setting
• Strong social media awareness and comfort managing digital communication
• Highly polished, detail-oriented, and organized
• Project management mindset with the ability to improve systems and workflows
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced startup environment
• Comfortable working onsite daily

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (flexible based on experience; willing to pay above range to offset private-market health insurance costs)
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• 2 Weeks Earned PTO
• Employee discount
• Professional development support
• Note: Traditional employer-sponsored health benefits are not currently offered; candidates may obtain coverage independently, and compensation may be adjusted accordingly.

Interview Process

1. Microsoft Teams Interview
2. Onsite Interview (Avondale, PA)
3. Offer

If you’re looking for a high-exposure role inside a nationally recognized, founder-led brand with strong growth momentum — and you thrive in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment — we’d love to connect.

Apply directly or message for more details.

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.

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.

BioTalent is partnering with a leading life sciences manufacturer to appoint an Associate Director, Lean Deployment, to lead and elevate the organisation’s Continuous Improvement strategy across its New Castle, Delaware operations.

This is a high-impact role responsible for driving a culture of sustainable change by developing, embedding, and championing Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with site leadership and a global continuous improvement peer network to improve manufacturing and back-office processes while shaping long-term Lean strategy and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to develop and execute a site-wide Continuous Improvement roadmap within the organisation’s Lean Operating System.
• Lead transformation initiatives across critical operational areas.
• Facilitate Structured Problem Solving and Value Stream Mapping to guide teams through analysis, planning, and implementation.
• Build and enhance tiered visual and daily management systems that enable effective operational oversight.
• Plan and facilitate kaizen events that drive measurable, sustainable improvements.
• Identify and eliminate waste across transactional and manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and reduce cost.
• Deliver both formal and informal training on Lean and CI tools including Daily Management, Problem Solving, 6S, SMED, Kanban, OEE, and line efficiency.
• Coach and develop employees at all levels to expand Lean capability and CI mindsets.
• Challenge existing processes to elevate performance and drive continuous, sustainable improvement.
• Support improvements across other sites or functions as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven ability to engage leaders and shop-floor teams in Lean deployment.
• Demonstrated history of delivering sustainable results through CI initiatives.
• Practical experience in Lean Manufacturing and the deployment of a Lean Operating System.
• Strong knowledge of value stream improvement tools (e.g., SMED, 6S, Visual Management, Daily Management, standard work).
• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent preferred.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficiency in advanced statistical and Six Sigma techniques is an advantage.
• PMP certification or similar project management credentials preferred.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and Visio.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

Reach out to for more information.

Mayzon is a manufacturing company that specializes in the design and marketing of bath and home fashion products, including shower curtains, bath furniture, and storage solutions. Mayzon was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in New York City. The company operates through brands like Zenna Home and private label partnerships, selling products to various retailers, including home decor/improvement stores, department stores, supermarkets, and online platforms. In 2022, Mayzon was formed by merging Maytex, Zenith Home Products, and Decolin.

Position Summary

The Wood Processing Supervisor is responsible for leading daily operations within Mayzon’s wood fabrication and finishing department. This role oversees production performance, safety compliance, quality standards, and team leadership for wood components used in bath furniture, storage, and home organization products. The position drives operational efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Production Leadership

• Direct and supervise daily wood processing operations including cutting, routing, CNC machining, sanding, drilling, shaping, assembly, and finishing.
• Ensure production schedules are achieved while meeting quality and cost targets.
• Monitor KPIs such as throughput, scrap rate, rework, labor efficiency, and equipment utilization.
• Allocate labor resources and adjust workflow to maintain optimal production flow.

Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop production associates within the wood shop.
• Enforce OSHA and plant safety standards, ensuring proper PPE usage and compliance.
• Conduct performance evaluations, training initiatives, and progressive discipline as needed.
• Promote cross-training and workforce flexibility.

Quality & Process Control

• Ensure wood components meet dimensional tolerances, fit/finish specifications, and durability standards.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to resolve non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee stain, paint, laminate, and coating processes to maintain consistency and product integrity.
• Maintain process documentation and standardized work instructions.

Equipment & Maintenance Coordination

• Coordinate preventive maintenance for CNC routers, panel saws, edge banders, and finishing equipment.
• Troubleshoot production or mechanical issues in real time.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to improve uptime and reduce downtime events.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and improve material yield.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities in wood utilization, cycle time, and labor deployment.
• Support sustainable manufacturing efforts including scrap reduction and efficient material handling.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Wood Science, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in wood processing, cabinetry, furniture manufacturing, or similar production environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of hardwoods, MDF, particle board, laminates, and finishing systems.
• Experience operating or supervising CNC woodworking equipment.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and production scheduling systems.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Production planning and operational discipline
• Data-driven performance management
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Focus on quality, safety, and efficiency

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment with exposure to woodworking machinery, dust, finishing materials, and industrial noise. PPE required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mayzon is 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 protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.

Overall Responsibility:

This role supports the design, development, and optimization of Arora’s enterprise data and ERP systems. This role reports directly under the Data Analytics Manager to improve financial reporting, support platform integrations, and build scalable data architecture that enables informed decision-making across the organization.

The position combines technical execution (SQL, automation, system configuration) with financial reporting support and cross-platform integration work to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and long-term system sustainability.

Essential Functions:

• Execute reporting and system requests in alignment with established data governance standards and reporting frameworks under the direction of the Data Analytics Manager.
• Contribute to the design of data models and system workflows that reduce manual processes and improve cross-functional data visibility.
• Support internal dashboards by creating backend data solutions and integrating with Vision.
• Provide system-level troubleshooting and ensure data consistency and reliability across platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to streamline processes through automation and data tools.
• Maintain documentation of data procedures, workflows, and system modifications.
• Support financial reporting and analysis by developing standardized, scalable reporting solutions aligned with company-wide data architecture.
• Assist in translating financial and operational requirements into structured reporting outputs and automation workflows.
• Assist in platform integrations (ERP, CRM, BI tools, and other enterprise systems) to support long-term architectural alignment and scalability.

Needed Skills:

• Ability to program in SQL at an expert level to assist data processes. Potential need for other programming language knowledge (Java, Python, etc.).
• Ability to create and maintain productive relationships with employees, clients, and vendors.

Education/Experience Minimum:

• 3-5 years of experience
• Strong programming skills having the ability to write complex queries.
• Preferred familiarity with all Microsoft platforms, including but not limited to Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and SQL Server.
• Preferred experience with Deltek Vision v7.6 and VantagePoint
• Experience in building automated processes and data workflows.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.