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Responsibilities
Information Professional Officers (IPOs) oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment. Their responsibilities include:
- Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
- Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
- Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
- Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
- Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
- Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
- Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology
Work Environment
Information Professionals serve in challenging roles of increasing scope and responsibility both afloat and ashore. This could include:
- Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
- Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
- Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
- Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Upon completion, candidates typically attend a five-week IP Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, FL, before or during their initial assignment. IPOs must complete specific qualifications as part of their training during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Information Professional Officers can advance their education by:
- Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
- Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Postgraduate education is important to the success of the Information Professional. Most IPs will complete a master's degree in C4I, space, information systems, computer science or modeling and simulation.
There's also potential to pursue a graduate certificate, DoW certifications, federal executive fellowships and information assurance scholarships and internships.
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer. Candidates seeking an Information Professional Officer position must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field, preferably in one of following fields: Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Operations, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, General Engineering.
All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance and qualified for sea duty.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as an Information Professional Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Information Professional Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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We have an exciting opportunity to work for a global manufacturing firm. The Director of Procurement is responsible for leading the organization’s sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management strategies to ensure cost-effective, reliable, and high-quality supply of materials, equipment, and services. This role provides strategic direction and operational oversight of procurement activities while driving supplier performance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. The Director of Procurement partners closely with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Maintenance, and Plant Leadership to support production goals, capital projects, and long-term business objectives. Client offers benefits that include: health, dental, vision, short and long term, profit sharing, 401k with a match, PTO and generous bonus. The pay range is $130k-$160k
Recruiter: Connie Stathopoulos
Responsibilities:
Procurement Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with company financial and operational objectives and Corporate Procurement.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement and purchasing team at multiple sites.
- Establish KPIs to measure procurement performance, cost savings, supplier reliability, and service levels
- Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration
Sourcing & Cost Management
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for raw materials, capital equipment, and outside services
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term supply agreements to achieve cost savings and favorable terms
- Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and supply risks to inform sourcing decisions
- Identify and implement cost-reduction and value-engineering opportunities without compromising quality or safety
Supplier Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and service providers
- Establish supplier performance metrics related to quality, delivery, safety, and responsiveness
- Conduct supplier evaluations, audits, and performance reviews
- Lead supplier issue resolution and corrective action processes
Operational Support
- Ensure timely procurement of materials and services to support uninterrupted production and maintenance activities
- Partner with Operations and Engineering on capital projects, equipment purchases, and plant upgrades
- Support maintenance reliability initiatives through effective MRO and spare parts procurement
- Work closely with Inventory/Stores teams to optimize stock levels and reduce carrying costs
Risk & Compliance
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source dependencies and market volatility
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations
- Support ESG, sustainability, and responsible sourcing initiatives where applicable
Systems & Process Improvement
- Oversee procurement systems, purchasing processes, and approval workflows
- Improve purchasing efficiency through standardization, automation, and data-driven decision-making
- Ensure accurate procurement reporting and spend visibility across the organization
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field required
- 8–12+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience
- Minimum 3–5 years in a leadership or management role
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or heavy industry environments strongly preferred
Technical & Professional Skills
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills
- Deep understanding of strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and cost analysis
- Experience with MRO, capital equipment, and production material sourcing
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and procurement software
- Financial acumen with ability to analyze total cost of ownership and budget impacts
Leadership Competencies
- Proven ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
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Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid 3X a week in office)
Role Overview
NOCD is seeking a talented and versatile Senior Brand Designer to join our creative team. This role is ideal for designers with experience in branding, marketing, art direction, and digital product design. You will help shape the visual identity of NOCD across multiple platforms, from marketing campaigns to mobile and web product experiences, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling, user-focused designs.
The Senior Brand Designer will take ownership of visual projects from concept to execution, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with NOCD’s mission. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on creativity, collaboration, and delivering impactful designs in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Work On
- Design and execute marketing campaigns across digital and print mediums (social media, email, display ads, brochures).
- Develop and maintain branding assets, visual guidelines, and identity systems.
- Lead creative projects, providing strategic art direction and ensuring cohesive visual storytelling.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies/freelancers to align on creative concepts.
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs for web and mobile products.
- Apply user-centered design principles and usability best practices across digital experiences.
- Partner with executives to design polished presentations for investors and partners.
- Contribute ideas in brainstorming sessions to enhance NOCD’s brand and product experiences.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of professional experience in visual design, marketing design, art direction, or digital product design.
- Strong portfolio showcasing work across branding, marketing campaigns, and digital product design.
- Proficiency with design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Experience creating user-centric designs with understanding of responsive design principles and accessibility standards.
- Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to articulate design decisions and creative concepts clearly.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
- Experience in motion graphics or video editing (After Effects, Premiere).
- Familiarity with front-end development (HTML, CSS) or experience working closely with engineering teams.
- Experience with user research, A/B testing, or data-informed design.
About NOCD
At NOCD, we’re on a mission to make life-changing mental health treatment accessible to everyone who needs it. OCD is one of the most disruptive and misunderstood conditions, yet the most effective therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—remains difficult for many to access. We’re here to change that at scale.
Born from firsthand experience with misdiagnosis and the challenges of finding proper care, NOCD has grown rapidly since our Series A and continues to expand nationwide. Every feature you ship will help real people access real treatment that can dramatically improve their lives, often within weeks instead of years.
We’re building patient-facing platforms and clinical technology that improve outcomes, empower therapists, and shape the future of digital mental healthcare. If you value empathy, ownership, curiosity, and continuous learning, and want your work to have genuine human impact, NOCD is the place to do the most meaningful engineering of your career.
Benefits:
- Mission-driven, collaborative engineering culture
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- PTO based on an accrual system and 11 observed company holidays
- 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for the primary caregiver, and 6 weeks of fully paid leave for the secondary caregiver, for qualifying full-time employees.
- Chicago office with hybrid flexibility
- Onsite fitness center
- Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusivity
Role - Sr Servicenow Solution Architect
Location—Chicago, IL - Hybrid 6 days in a month
Contract Role
Only W2 profiles
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Solution Architect – ServiceNow is a senior-level technology leader responsible for setting the strategic vision and architectural direction for the ServiceNow platform across the organization. This individual will define how to best leverage ServiceNow to deliver business value, improve operational efficiency, and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO).
The ideal candidate is a highly skilled technical expert and visionary who can translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and sustainable platform solutions. They will drive platform governance, integration strategies, and architecture standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams and other enterprise architects to ensure a cohesive, connected IT ecosystem.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Define and lead the ServiceNow platform vision and strategy to align with enterprise goals and evolving business needs.
- Architect end-to-end ServiceNow solutions across modules (e.g., ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM, SecOps, App Engine) ensuring scalability, maintainability, and integration with broader enterprise systems.
- Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on ServiceNow capabilities, platform governance, and architectural best practices.
- Establish and enforce platform standards, guardrails, and frameworks to ensure consistent, secure, and high-quality implementations.
- Collaborate closely with business and IT stakeholders to gather requirements, assess current state, and design target state solutions.
- Drive platform maturity and innovation by identifying new modules, capabilities, and enhancements aligned with business priorities.
- Lead the evaluation, design, and implementation of new ServiceNow features, upgrades, and integrations.
- Ensure that data models, workflows, and user experiences are consistent, reusable, and optimized.
- Provide technical oversight to development teams and support project delivery across multiple ServiceNow workstreams.
- Partner with other Solution Architects to ensure the ServiceNow platform integrates effectively within the broader enterprise architecture.
- Define and evolve methodologies, processes, and tooling for platform design, delivery, and governance.
- Monitor technology trends, platform roadmaps, and emerging practices to recommend innovative uses of ServiceNow to the business.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in IT architecture, design, and development roles.
- 5+ years of experience architecting and delivering solutions on the ServiceNow platform.
- Deep expertise in multiple ServiceNow modules (e.g., ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM, App Engine).
- Proven experience designing scalable, secure, and maintainable platform architectures.
- Demonstrated success in leading platform strategy, governance, and roadmapping efforts.
- Knowledge of integration patterns and experience with REST, SOAP, MID Servers, and other integration methods.
- Experience working in agile and DevOps environments.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong leadership and influencing capabilities, with the ability to drive alignment across diverse teams and levels.
- ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) and Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) certifications strongly preferred.
Experience in large-scale enterprise environments; retail or multi-business unit experience is a plus.
Thanks,
Rahul Gupta
Direct : (732) 743-7543
Director of AI
Location: Chicago, IL (Remote Eligible – must be US based)
Salary: $250,000 – 280,000 base + bonus
We’re partnering with a global education technology company undergoing a major transformation from a traditional publisher into a data and AI driven digital learning platform. The organization is investing heavily in AI and advanced data capabilities to deliver personalized learning experiences at global scale.
They are hiring a Director of AI to lead a team of AI researchers and data scientists responsible for developing and deploying advanced machine learning and Generative AI solutions across the enterprise.
The Role:
This is a highly strategic role that combines technical leadership, team management, and hands-on architectural oversight. The Director of AI will help define the long-term AI roadmap while working closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to bring production AI systems to life.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and grow a team of AI researchers and data scientists, providing technical mentorship and career development
- Define and execute the AI strategy and roadmap, with a strong focus on Generative AI capabilities
- Partner with product, engineering, and business teams to identify high-impact AI opportunities
- Oversee the design, development, and deployment of production-grade AI and ML systems
- Translate complex technical work into clear insights for both technical and executive stakeholders
- Manage project timelines, priorities, and team resources to ensure successful delivery of AI initiatives
What They’re Looking For
- PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- 8+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, or data science
- Proven experience leading teams of AI researchers or data scientists
- Deep expertise in machine learning, AI systems, and Generative AI technologies
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to senior leadership
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product, engineering, and business teams
Nice to Have
- Experience deploying Generative AI solutions in production environments
- Experience working in large-scale technology or digital product organizations
- Exposure to education technology or learning platforms
This role offers the opportunity to shape the AI strategy for a global platform impacting millions of learners worldwide, while leading a highly technical team working on cutting-edge machine learning systems.
Our client, a fast growing publicly traded manufacturing company is looking for a Senior Accountant to join. This role will have meaningful responsibility across financial reporting, operational accounting, and process optimization within a multi-entity, global environment.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong in U.S. GAAP, and comfortable operating in a matrixed organization with cross-border collaboration.
Core Responsibilities
Financial Close & Reporting
- Manage critical components of the monthly and quarterly close cycle
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and analytical reviews
- Perform detailed variance and trend analysis to support reporting accuracy
- Ensure results align with U.S. GAAP and corporate reporting policies
Compliance & Audit Coordination
- Support both internal and external audit activities
- Prepare audit documentation, schedules, and regulatory support files
- Maintain compliance with global accounting standards, including U.S. GAAP and applicable local requirements
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Product, Tax, Legal, and other internal stakeholders to ensure proper accounting treatment of business activities
- Assist in evaluating complex transactions and operational impacts on financial reporting
Process Optimization & Controls
- Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency across end-to-end accounting workflows
- Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving internal controls and accelerating close timelines
- Collaborate with shared services teams, including offshore support functions, to refine processes and strengthen accountability
Special Projects & Systems
- Provide support for ERP enhancements, system upgrades, and finance transformation initiatives
- Assist in financial modeling, business case analysis, and other ad hoc strategic projects
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts leveraging technology and automation tools
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Background in manufacturing and/or publicly traded environments preferred
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate reporting standards
- Experience supporting audits and working within structured control environments
- Familiarity with procure-to-pay processes
- Proficiency in Excel; experience with Oracle or comparable ERP systems preferred
- Experience working with shared services or offshore accounting teams preferred
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic, global environment
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and ownership mentality
- Willingness to travel up to 10% (domestic and international)
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Job Title: Director of Analytics & Insights (Amazon Agency)
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Alternate location: Or home based anywhere in the US
Industry: Ecommerce (Amazon Agency)
Channel: Mostly Amazon and
Direct Reports: Team of 5-6 Analysts
Visa: No sponsorship possible. Must have valid work authorization
Job ID: ZR_9557_JOB
Remote work policy: Full remote
Job Seniority: Executive Level, Middle Management Level
Company size: Medium (50-1000 ppl)
Company Ownership: Privately Owned
Industry(ies): Ecommerce, Consumer Goods,
Function(s): eCommerce,
Region(s): Arizona, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Los Angeles Area, New Orleans, NORTH AMERICA, USA, Dallas, California, Fort Lauderdale / West Palm Beach, Houston, Colorado, Connecticut, San Francisco Area, Florida, Miami, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York City area, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware, Washington
Company Description
Our client is a well-established ecommerce services organization that supports brands in building and scaling their presence across major online marketplaces (Amazon and mostly). With a long-standing track record in digital commerce, the firm provides strategic and operational support spanning retail, media, creative and performance enablement. Its environment is collaborative, entrepreneurial and data-driven, with a strong emphasis on translating complexity into clear business value.
Objective of the Role
Our client is seeking a Director of Analytics & Insights to lead the strategic development of its measurement and insights capability. This individual will define how performance is measured, interpreted and communicated across client engagements, with a particular focus on ecommerce, digital advertising effectiveness and broader brand growth.
The role is designed for a senior leader who can combine technical depth with business judgment. The successful candidate will establish a clear vision for analytics and reporting, strengthen the quality of insight generation across the organization, and help create scalable frameworks that enable client teams to translate data into action. This position will also play an important role in shaping how advanced tools, automation and artificial intelligence support a modern analytics function.
Ideal Profile
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in ecommerce analytics, digital advertising measurement and commercial insight generation, ideally gained within a brand-led environment, an agency, or a similarly complex client-facing business. A deep understanding of marketplace ecosystems is essential, particularly in relation to Amazon advertising, Amazon Marketing Cloud, omnichannel measurement and upper-funnel media effectiveness.
This person should be equally credible in technical and executive settings: capable of engaging with analysts, data partners and technical teams while also presenting clear, actionable conclusions to senior leadership. The right profile will combine strategic thinking, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment and the ability to bring structure to an evolving function.
Responsibilities
- Define and advance the analytics and insights vision for the organization.
- Establish scalable measurement frameworks covering retail performance, advertising effectiveness, brand growth and operational health.
- Lead and develop the analytics team, strengthening capabilities, role clarity and professional growth.
- Create clear standards for reporting, dashboards and insight delivery across client accounts.
- Improve the quality of interpretation by ensuring data is translated into commercial recommendations and action plans.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on advanced ecommerce measurement, including Amazon Marketing Cloud and omnichannel analytics.
- Partner with internal technology and engineering teams to improve data infrastructure, automation and reporting efficiency.
- Evaluate the current operating model and clarify ownership between analytics, reporting and client-facing teams.
- Support the development of advanced analyses that go beyond standard dashboard reporting and provide deeper strategic value.
- Ensure analytical output remains relevant, accurate, decision-oriented and aligned with the evolving needs of clients and the business.
Requirements
- Significant experience in analytics and insights leadership, including team management.
- Strong expertise in digital advertising measurement and ecommerce performance analysis.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Amazon advertising tools, metrics and measurement methodologies, including Amazon Marketing Cloud.
- Familiarity with omnichannel measurement, customer journey analysis and upper-funnel media evaluation.
- Advanced capability in SQL and experience with business intelligence and visualization platforms such as Tableau, Looker or similar tools.
- Working knowledge of statistical or analytical tools such as Python, R or equivalent.
- Ability to design measurement frameworks that connect media investment to broader business outcomes.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex analysis for non-technical audiences.
- Experience operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree is advantageous.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA
Title: AI Research Scientist
Location: San Jose, CA
Responsibilities:
- Design, execute, and analyze machine learning experiments, establishing strong baselines and selecting appropriate evaluation metrics.
- Stay up to date with the latest AI research; identify, adapt, and validate novel techniques for company-specific use cases.
- Define rigorous evaluation protocols, including offline metrics, user studies, and adversarial (red team) testing to ensure statistical soundness.
- Specify data and annotation requirements; develop annotation guidelines and oversee quality control processes.
- Collaborate closely with domain experts, product managers, and engineering teams to refine problem statements and operational constraints.
- Develop reusable research assets such as datasets, modular code components, evaluation suites, and comprehensive documentation.
- Work alongside ML Engineers to optimize training and inference pipelines, ensuring seamless integration into production systems.
- Contribute to academic publications and represent the company in research communities, as needed.
Educational Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field is strongly preferred.
- Candidates with a master’s degree and exceptional research or industry experience will also be considered.
Industry Experience:
- 3–5 years of experience in AI/ML research roles, ideally in applied or product-focused environments.
- Demonstrated success in delivering research-driven solutions that have been deployed in production.
- Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams across research, engineering, and product.
- Publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, CVPR) are a plus.
Technical Skills:
- Strong foundational knowledge in machine learning and deep learning algorithms.
- Hands-on experience with PEFT/LoRA, adapters, fine-tuning techniques, and RLHF/RLAIF (e.g., PPO, DPO, GRPO).
- Ability to read, implement, and adapt state-of-the-art research papers to real-world use cases.
- Proficiency in hypothesis-driven experimentation, ablation studies, and statistically sound evaluations.
- Advanced programming skills in Python (preferred), C++, or Java.
- Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Hugging Face, NumPy, etc.
- Strong mathematical foundations in probability, linear algebra, and calculus.
- Domain expertise in one or more areas: natural language processing (NLP), symbolic reasoning, speech processing, etc.
- Ability to translate research insights into roadmaps, technical specifications, and product improvements.
AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
The Opportunity:
We are a lean and high velocity multifamily investment firm with 440 units and a mandate to scale to 1,500+ units by 2027 on our path to $1 Billion AUM in the next 5 years. We operate with a startup culture backed by a strong principal balance sheet, and we will maintain this "Day 1" intensity until our $1 Billion goal is reached. We are looking for a Founding Director of Finance and Investments who is prepared to make the business their number one priority and own the entire financial lifecycle of our portfolio.
This is a true "multi-hat" leadership role, You will be responsible for building and owning the engine across three phases: Acquisitions, where you will be responsible for sourcing and underwriting new opportunities Finance, where you institutionalize the back-end through precise cash flow forecasting, investor distributions, and tax strategy; and Asset Management, where you hold the portfolio accountable to your forecasts by implementing aggressive execution plans to ensure every property hits its NOI targets. We are looking for a partner who wants to trade corporate safety for long-term equity and help us build this platform from the ground up.
Note: Local to Texas is highly preferred. If not in Texas, candidates must be willing to Spend 5 business days per month in Houston Texas overseeing property (Asset mgmt), networking with brokers and touring new acquisitions. During periods of due diligence requirements to be Houston may increase. Please confirm in your application this travel (all paid for by company).
Key Accountabilities:
- Investment Modeling & Underwriting: You will be the primary lead on modeling new opportunities. You will take raw data from brokers or off-market sources, build complex pro-formas from scratch, and present the investment case to the committee.
- Preliminary Investment Committee (PIC) Leadership: You serve as the "Gatekeeper." Before any deal reaches the Founders, you are responsible for the internal audit of the case—stress-testing exit caps, opex loads, and reno timelines. You are the final line of defense for the firm's capital.
- Due Diligence & Transaction Execution: Lead the financial "scrub" on all acquisitions. You will own the closing checklist, coordinating with lenders, attorneys, and title companies to ensure every debt facility is funded with 100% precision.
- Asset Management & Performance Audit: You aren't just reporting numbers; you are driving them. You will perform monthly audits of property management, identify "cash leakage," and ensure the portfolio hits its NOI targets and investor distributions.
- GL Integrity & Tax Strategy: You own the "Book of Record." You will oversee all accounting entries, manage a rolling 13-week cash forecast, and ensure the firm is "tax-ready" for outside CPAs.
- Treasury & Capital Management: You own the firm’s liquidity. You will manage the movement of capital between property accounts, GP accounts, and the Hold-Co, ensuring we are optimized for both daily operations and upcoming acquisition deposits.
- Tax Strategy & Compliance Oversight: You aren't just filing forms; you are the architect. You will manage the tax filing checklist for all 40+ (and growing) entities, ensuring every K-1 is issued on time and that we are maximizing depreciation and cost-segregation strategies across the portfolio.
- Institutional Reporting & Audit: You will design and produce the quarterly "Investor Report" and "Lender Compliance" packages. You must be able to defend our financials to an institutional auditor or a Life-Co lender with absolute authority.
- Entity & Corporate Housekeeping: You will interface directly with Investor Counsel to resolve legal issues and ensure all corporate entities remain in "Good Standing" across multiple states. You are the "Compliance Officer" for the firm.
- Strategic Financial Planning: You will prepare the annual corporate budget for the Hold-Co and tell the Founders exactly when we have the cash position to buy, when we should refinance, and when we should sell.
- Waterfall & Distribution Management: Build and maintain manual "Shadow Waterfall" models to audit all GP/LP distributions, ensuring all investor classes are paid with 100% accuracy.
- System Architecture: You will help design the infrastructure (CRM workflows, checks and balances) to allow the firm to scale without breaking.
Execution Over Delegation :
We are a lean firm where the Director is expected to "turn the wrenches," not just design the machine. If you are looking to sit in a strategy room and wait for reports to hit your desk, this is not the job for you. You must be an Ambivert—equally comfortable in deep-work silence building a complex model as you are in high-stakes confrontations with vendors or lenders. We are looking for the architect who is excited to turn every wrench today, so they can effectively lead the entire department tomorrow."
Qualifications:
- Experience: 5–8+ years in Real Estate Finance, Investment Banking, or REPE.
- Background: Mandatory experience in Multifamily Syndication. You must have "Battle Scars" from managing the financial lifecycle of actual deals.
- Technical Arsenal: Elite-level Excel skills. You must be a "Blank-Sheet" Ninja (Waterfalls, Sensitivity Tables, etc.).
- Mindset: Skeptical, process-oriented, and highly organized. You must be a "Mismatcher" who naturally finds the holes in a financial story.
- Education: CPA designation is a significant plus, but technical execution is the priority.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in AI automation and modern CRM workflows is highly preferred.
The Rewards:
- Base Salary: $135,000 – $150,000 (Built for a high-growth startup environment).
- Asset Performance Bonus: $50,000 – $75,000+ targeted annual bonus tied directly to portfolio performance and investor distributions being on Target
- Founding Member Equity: 3.0% – 5.0% Equity stake in the Holding Entity. This is true ownership in the firm’s long-term enterprise value, not just deal-level points.
- Vesting Structure: Standard 5-year annual vesting schedule to ensure long-term alignment.
To Apply: Submission Requirements:
To be considered, submit your resume and a brief note confirming the following. Applications without these specific keywords will be automatically filtered out.
- Reference Verification: Are you confident your past managers will verify your technical expertise? If so, include: "I welcome the reference process."
- Are you willing to complete a live, modeling test? If so, include: "Absolute."
- We conduct a rigorous 30-day process (6 interviews + 5 references interviews). If you are comfortable with this, include: "Understood."
- This role explicitly requires experience in Real Estate Multifamily syndication, Based on this how many years have you been in Multifamily, and what "other hats" have you worn
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Pecan POS is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of our point-of-sale (POS) platform used by hospitality businesses.
You will collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, and QA specialists to improve software quality, reduce regression risk, and support continuous integration and delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where quality and innovation are critical to delivering reliable transaction systems.
ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web and API testing
Create and execute automated regression, integration, and end-to-end tests
Collaborate with developers and product teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria
Identify, document, and track defects through resolution
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery
Perform API testing and validate system integrations
Conduct root cause analysis and contribute to quality improvements
Maintain test environments and test data for consistent automation execution
Participate in code reviews and support quality engineering best practices
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in software testing and automation
Strong experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar frameworks
Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or RestAssured
Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#
Experience with SQL and database validation
Understanding of Agile development and the software testing lifecycle
Experience with version control systems such as Git
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Experience testing POS systems, fintech platforms, or payment processing systems
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or k6
Fully remote work environment
Competitive salary
Opportunity to work on mission-critical transaction systems
Collaborative engineering-focused culture
Professional development and growth opportunities
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.