Firm Administrator

Position Purpose

 

The Firm Administrator is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the day-to-day activities of the firm, including finances, human resources, facilities, risk management, information technology and marketing. Initiative in dealing with all matters will be a requirement for success.

 

As a position of trust, the ability to retain confidentiality in financial information is paramount.  This applies to firm and individual partner information, as well as client information.

 

As a managerial role, the Firm Administrator directly manages all administrative personnel. 

 

The position offers excellent compensation including a performance-based component. The successful candidate will be well positioned for future growth, including partnership opportunities within the firm.

 

 

The Firm

 

Faulk & Winkler, LLC located in Baton Rouge, LA, is a comprehensive accounting, business consulting, and wealth management firm. We are known among our clients and our peers as an innovative service provider that uses a spirit of excellence in the management of both business and personal finances.

 

Location:  Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Web site:  www.fw-cpa.com

 

 

 

Position Responsibilities

 

Finance

 

·  Maintains financial records for the firm, including preparation of monthly financial statement by the 5th business day following month end.

·  Processes and maintains all appropriate records for employee payroll and partner draws, including payroll tax returns, payroll tax deposits, and 401(k) and other group benefit deposits.

·  Supervises control over purchasing of equipment and office supplies.

·  Supervises time and billing system, including timely preparation of billings and collection of accounts receivables and accounts payable.

·  Develops firm operating budget, and prepares appropriate financial analysis to maintain profitability.

·  Evaluates and reviews coverage comparisons for all insurance annually.

 

Human Resources

 

·  Maintains confidential files on all personnel, including registration of participants for continuing education based upon departmental schedules, and maintain appropriate continuing education records for maintaining professional license.

·  Prepares recruiting literature and coordinates recruiting programs and interview scheduling.

·  Administers all employee benefit programs and monitors personnel evaluation system, including position descriptions and employee mentoring and career development program.

·  Maintains personnel manual in accordance with applicable employment laws.

·  Coordinates, arranges and attends all staff meetings and social events

 

 

Facilities

 

·  Supervises office maintenance to achieve a neat, clean, professional appearance.

·  Conducts research and recommendations for the purchase, lease, or rental of necessary office equipment, computers and software, including negotiating contracts with vendors.

 

Information Technology

 

·  Oversees the maintenance of the telephone, IT systems and supervises IT personnel.

·  Attends conferences, networks with other CPA firm IT departments to develop strategy around systems.

 

Marketing and Public Relations

 

·  Supervises the periodic mailing/e-mailing of client newsletter (BizActions), including the maintenance of the addresses or electronic address-book.

·  Develops and implements an on-going client survey program.

·  Develops firm collateral material and maintains the firm website.

·  Represents the firm in the community, attends conferences and other networking events annually.

 

 

 

Education, Experience, and Skills Required



·  Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration, accounting or finance.

·  At least three (3) years’ experience supervising and managing personnel.

·  Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

·  High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with normal activities.

 

 

About Baton Rouge

 

Baton Rouge encompasses the second largest metro area in Louisiana.  The nine parishes that make up the Capital Region have a total population of roughly 775,000 residents.   Baton Rouge is home to most of the region’s institutions of higher education, including Louisiana State University, Southern University, and Baton Rouge Community College. 

 

 

Applications or questions should be sent via email to:

craig@hiregoodpeople.com

Or mailed to:

GoodPeople 3535 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Suite 201 Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Application deadline is April 30th, 2008