• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
• Type: Contract
• Job #1563230

Mid-tier to Fortune 500 companies in every industry routinely hire accounting contractors through Lucas Group. We also lead in contingency and retained search for filling permanent roles. Our consultative recruiters are specialists who use modern search solutions to match accounting organizations with the right candidates.

Staff Accountant opening with a large firm in Cincinnati.  The Staff Accountant will be responsible for a variety of operational activities including:

• General Ledger Activities
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Assist with Month End Close
• Ad Hoc reporting

If you are interested in a Staff Accounting role please apply and a recruiter will reach out to you directly.  

• Location: Alpharetta, Georgia
• Type: Contract
• Job #1563191

Lucas Group has partenered with a Nationwide Construction Equipment/Supply Manufacturing Company in the North Atlanta area seeking a drafter for a contract position.  Must be available to begin employment ASAP, no relocation assistant provided. 

This individual will be responsible for red lines on new drawing, and converting older drawing.  Qualified candidates need to have minimum of one year experience in Autocad.  Experience in Civil industry would be a Plus

Responsibilities for CAD Drafter:

• Support Design Manager by adding components to existing drawing
• Interpret drawing markups provided by engineer
• Implement drawing revision provided by clients and engineering department
• Organize files and created associated documentation for all drawing.

Qualifications:

• AAS in Design with 1 years of experience OR Equal work experience
• Must be proficient in Autocad
• Civil drafting experience is a plus
• Civil 3D or Inventor a plus

• Location: Ft Lauderdale, Florida
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1563134

This is a REMOTE sales management position for anyone working anywhere in the State of Florida with good experience and contacts selling TO the cruise ship industry in Florida. Ideally candidates should have Deck Officer/Cadet experience either on military commercial or cruise vessels.

Responsible for supporting the company’s sales goals through professional sales techniques and good service, maintaining quality relations with existing accounts, and providing sales and marketing coverage by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops maximum sales potential out of assigned territory through competitive sales techniques and knowledge of the company's products and services as well as the competition's strengths/weaknesses.
• Builds and maintains quality relations with existing assigned accounts, and increases account base and volume of sales on a consistent basis.
• Reevaluates work on an ongoing basis to increase market share.
• Assesses quality of offerings and develops opinion reports on strategies to increase the company's market share.
• Creates customized proposals to meet specific customer requirements in an efficient manner.
• Stays abreast of market conditions regarding products, product updates and service offerings.

• Location: , Colorado
• Type: Contract
• Job #1563101

Lucas Group is partnered with a tech company with a family feel in search of a Senior Accountant to join their team. The Senior Accountant role would manage and support company financial and accounting operations, to include maintenance of a system of accounting records, a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, and ensure the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results. In addition, the Accountant will manage and support numerous financial transactions, from AR and variable expenses, to bank deposits and reconciliation. This person will work closely with our controller, bookkeeper, tax analyst and remote financial support personnel.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain payroll records for approx. 5,000 contingent employees, non-exempt employees.
• Responsible for tracking and reporting weekly employee timecards and processing payments.
• Subject matter expert with the timekeeping system, payroll practices and company requirements and policies.
• Review and submit recurring payroll reports, including regulatory compliance reporting by state/jurisdiction.
• Work with a sense of urgency to ensure payroll completeness and accuracy.
• Effectively communicate to employees, managers, and stakeholders on payroll deadlines to prevent disruption to the payroll process.
• Prepare reports (headcount, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.) for Management as needed.
• Ability to understand the interaction between the payroll and accounting functions.
• Support the Sales team to ensure seamless processing of bonuses and commission payments.
• Respond to employee inquiries, researches errors or omissions.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Prepare core financial reports (balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows, AP/AR aging’s) on a recurring basis.
• Perform ad hoc financial reporting and analysis for internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform reconciliations (e.g., bank, GL) and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor banking activities, ACH, positive pay and cash and LOC balances.
• Coordinate accounting and bookkeeping activities between staff members.
• Maintain financial security by designing, implementing and managing internal controls.
• Research and interpret accounting policy and regulations.
• Maintain customer confidence and safeguard confidential financial information.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5+ years solid experience with payroll processing and time keeping software.
• 5+ years work experience as an accountant performing routine transaction and reporting functions, fluency with general ledger functions.
• Knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Familiar with state and federal tax and wage laws.
• Experience using ThinkWare Darwin or Sage MAS 100 software preferred.
• Strong computer skills, specifically in MS Excel; proficient in data entry and time management.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Organized and able to prioritize.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively within a small/midsize office environment in Golden, CO.
• BS in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree.

• Location: New York, New York
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1563100

Responsibilities:

• Respond to and resolve users issues by:
• Troubleshoot Microsoft Windows servers, desktop, printing and networking issues.
• Add, change, and delete user accounts in Active Directory, Exchange Server and Office 365
• Troubleshoot Microsoft Office issues.
• Troubleshoot network file share access
• Troubleshoot mobile device synchronization issues with corporate email infrastructure on iOS-based devices
• Troubleshoot basic networking issues such as VPN and general connectivity issues
• Properly manage personal workload and work assignments.
• Continued contribution to creating and updating standard operating procedure and end-user instruction documents

Job Knowledge/Skills

• Strong troubleshooting skills to assist with the support and implementation of various technologies
• Experience troubleshooting basic connectivity issues with PCs and networks
• Possess basic understanding of Configuration Manager (SCCM) infrastructure.
• Support the corporate Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop platforms.
• Strong knowledge of desktop Windows OS (XP/7/10)
• Exposure to Microsoft Windows server technologies (2003 – 2016) and Microsoft Exchange
• Understanding and hands-on experience with enterprise systems architecture and components such as AD, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, software deployment, etc.
• Experience with group policy configuration and deployment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, as well as sound independent judgment.
• Provide occasional on-call support

Preferred Skills

• Strong knowledge of Citrix
• Experience working with on-premise Microsoft Exchange environments
• Understanding of Backups and Backup software
• Experience working with virtualization technologies such as VMware.
• Knowledge of storage devices & technologies like RAID, SAN and archive.

• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1563087

Title: Compliance Officer

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90067

ID: 1563087

Role Overview:

Lucas Group seeks a Compliance Officer for a vape manufacturing company in Los Angeles.  The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of  experience with state and federal regulations relating to the vaping, tobacco, or other consumer products.  Please submit your resume and salary requirements.

• Location: san jose, California
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1563034

West Coast Regional Sales Representative

Chemical Distribution Company

MUST live in Los Angeles OR the Bay Area

• Company is growing quickly
• Excellent and close knit environment
• 50% of the employees have been there over 15 years
• Veteran owned

Position will be responsible for relationship building, identifying prospects and will do client development. Manage inventory levels, coordinate their efforts in profitable sales. Company sells to every industry with the lot in AG and Pharma.

College degree preferred, experience in chemical sales (can be minimal), outgoing, self-starter, financially driven, well spoken, direct, organized, detail oriented and does not require micromanagement!

Travel: Must be willing to travel once per month, minimum

Income potential is exciting. Annual base salary range is around $65,000 with very strong commission’s structure which increases from 10 to 20% based on your sales gross profit. This Inside Reps make around $120K a year – this outside rep position should make much more.

• $500 Monthly Car Allowance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Company Match
• Home Office Internet

Company Devices:

• Company Laptop
• Company Cell Phone

• Location: Irvine, California
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1563012

Senior Manager, Communications & PR – Pharma Experience Required

Position Overview

This position requires experience developing strategic media relations plans, and a tracks record of successful media relations resulting in branded coverage in media outlets. This position provides direction to PR agency teams so experience working at a PR agency, or if in-house, experience managing an agency team is critical.

Main Areas of Responsibilities

• Due to the high visibility of the brands and the impact of the brands’ image on the business, superior communication skills (oral, written) are required.
• Professional poise is critical to building effective, strong relationships with the business franchises as well as members of the news media.
• The ability to work effectively in a rapidly evolving organization is essential, as is a track record of demonstrated success in multi-tasking, building consensus and gaining agreement on recommended strategies.
• This position requires someone with a diversity of professional skills, including traditional business skills such as organization and planning, setting priorities, budgeting time and money, creative problem-solving, working with employees and outside consultants at all levels, attention to detail, accuracy and adherence to company policies.
• Public Relations Communication: Writes, edits, and delivers presentations to internal and external stakeholders, including Allergan leadership, media outlets, and conference attendees; understands and applies appropriate media and digital communication techniques
• Creative Development and Writing: Generates creative ideas for campaigns and initiatives across written, digital, and other media types; possesses superior writing skills to effectively communicate ideas across various audiences
• Therapeutic Area Expertise: Possesses expert knowledge of designated therapeutic area, including key issues, competitive landscape, and product portfolio
• Excellence focused: Demonstrates discipline and commitment to turn strategy into reality; drives results by focusing on prioritization and continuous improvement
• Inquisitive: Shows curiosity, asks probing questions, and challenges the status quo to make strong decisions while managing and driving change
• Optimistic: Has a positive outlook; aligns with business needs and has a can-do attitude
• Open and Authentic: Is emotionally intelligent and magnifies diversity of markets, people and perspectives to drive business outcomes

Requirements

The following listed requirements need to be met at a minimum level to be considered for the job:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, English, Marketing or related area
• Five-seven years of related experience developing, implementing and executing strategic public and media relations programs for pharmaceutical, device or consumer products
• Strong media network in healthcare focused consumer and trade media and an understanding of the healthcare media landscape. Additional experience with healthcare media relations preferred.
• PR agency experience is favorable

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, English, Marketing or related area

• Location: New York, New York
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562970

Lucas Group is working with a leader in the marketing and trading services industry that focuses on streamlining processes for their client’s product to market.

The client is looking for a Application Development Manager with at least 10 years of experience.

It would be preferred that the candidate comes from a Supply Chain, CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods), or Commodities trading background.

Key responsibilities: 

– Manage a global team of 5-9 developers 

– Organize team to make the group efficient as possible

– Architecture direction

– Lead Scrum meetings

– Extensive technical background

– Code review

– Development experience across a broad range of technologies: .NET Framework and .NET Core, MVC, WebAPI/WebService intergration, and data warehouses. 

-3+ years of experience leading development teams with direct reports on a global scale

• Location: New York, New York
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562968

Lucas Group is working with a leader in the marketing and trading services industry that focuses on streamlining processes for their client’s product to market.

The client is looking for a Data Warehouse Developer with at least 4 years of experience.

It would be preferred that the candidate comes from a Supply Chain, CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods), or Commodities trading background.

Key responsibilities: 

• Design, build, and develop all components of a data warehouse, containing business critical information including trading P&L and positions, such as ETL processes, databases, and reports.

• Designing, developing, testing and supporting (full-life cycle) proprietary applications and interfaces

• Develop and automate ETL processes between trading applications and our Data Warehouse that involve data cleansing, reconciliation handling and process monitoring utilizing Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

• Location: NEW YORK, New York
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562964

Paralegal Manager- Mid-size, Midtown Manhattan Law Firm

We’re currently working closely with an established mid-size law firm of about 50 attorneys in Midtown, Manhattan, seeking a Paralegal Manager!

As a Paralegal Manager you would be responsible for training, managing and developing the paralegal team. This opportunity will be partially billable and majority managerial, overseeing the team.

The ideal candidate should be willing to be very hands-on and involved! This is not your typical 9-5 role, some days will require extensive hours!

This role is offering a competitive salary, based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications:

• 5 to 7 years of experience in a mid-large size law firm
• Prior experience in litigation & preparing/going to trial
• Prior Managerial experience is a plus
• College Degree

Why this Firm?

• Conveniently located in the heart of Times Square close to many lines of transportation
• Offers great benefits and top salary
• Boutique law firm environment feel, with large presence
• Work aside top-tier attorneys with proven success and integrity
• Supportive work environment, where everyone matters

• Location: Santa Ynez, California
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562962

Luxury real estate management firm, The company manages commercial facilities and property, residential estates and rental properties. They are seeking an operational Bookkeeper/Accounting Manager. The role will require financial oversight across all business verticals and afford a high degree of independence in performing accounting and financial activities for the company.

Responsibilities

• QuickBooks entries, Bank Reconciliations, Adjusting Journal Entries
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Process Payroll and Prepare Payroll Tax Returns
• Prepare annual 1099s and business property tax statements
• Prepare financial statements

Required Qualifications

• Must have minimum of 3 years of successful bookkeeping and payroll preparation
• Must be proficient in both QuickBooks and Excel; strong in MS Word
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude

• Type: Contract
• Job #1562942

Title: Junior Recruiter – Remote

Type: Contract (6 Months)

Location: Remote

ID: 1562942

Our client is a UK based financial technology company expanding into the USA that offers banking services including a pre-paid debit card, currency exchange, cryptocurrency exchange and peer-to-peer payments. The Revolut mobile app supports spending and ATM withdrawals in 120 currencies and sending in 29 currencies directly from the app. They are looking for a Junior Recruiter to join their team for a 6 month contract to support their North America recruiting efforts in a remote role. This is a great opportunity to work with a globally recognized game changing product! 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an exceptionally driven individual to help build our hiring pipeline. You will be helping to look for ambitious people who want to join the team.

What you'll be doing:

• Engaging passive candidate for UX focused roles
• Take steps to ensure positive candidate experience
• Collaborate with Recruiters to improve overall pipeline performance
• Collaborate with Hiring Managers to meet their needs and be a subject-matter expert for them
• Implement modern sourcing/recruiting methods

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• 1+ years of experience supporting recruitment activities in Creative domain
• Results-driven and numbers-oriented personality
• Ability to plan, prioritise and execute
• High attention to details
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Commitment to innovations

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• From employee 1 to employee 1000, you will be slotting into a global team that shares a number of traits.
• You can work autonomously and take ownership. 
• You operate best without lots of bureaucracy. We don’t hide behind fancy job titles or clunky processes ‘because that’s how things are done’.
• You approach work in a logical way. They are not afraid to make mistakes but  use data and logic to backup decisions and improve understanding.
• And you share their mission to improve people’s relationship with their money.

If you are looking for an exciting contract opportunity, submit your resume today! 

• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
• Type: Contract
• Job #1562938

Mid-tier to Fortune 500 companies in every industry routinely hire accounting contractors through Lucas Group. We also lead in contingency and retained search for filling permanent roles. Our consultative recruiters are specialists who use modern search solutions to match accounting organizations with the right candidates.

Lucas Group is partnering with a client for an interim Payroll Manager position.  The ideal Payroll Manager will have mid-market company experience and have used an applicant tracking system and an ERP.  The Payroll Manager will be responsible for implementing processes related to the entry, calculation, and distrubtion of payroll.   Payroll Managers with experience in multi-state, exempt and non-exempt, garnishments, union, and payroll tax are preferred.  

If you are interested in an interim Payroll Management position please apply and a recruiter will contact you directly.

• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
• Type: Contract
• Job #1562937

Mid-tier to Fortune 500 companies in every industry routinely hire accounting contractors through Lucas Group. We also lead in contingency and retained search for filling permanent roles. Our consultative recruiters are specialists who use modern search solutions to match accounting organizations with the right candidates.

Lucas Group is partnering with a client in Cincinnati for an interim Audit Manager position.  The Audit Manager will be responsible for overseeing audits in accordance with the audit plan, perform both operational and financial audits, and be able to identify business risks.  The ideal Audit Manager will have hands on audit management experience with a history of achievment and process improvement.   

If you are interested in an interim Audit Management role please apply and a recruiter will reach out to you directly.

• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
• Type: Contract
• Job #1562936

Mid-tier to Fortune 500 companies in every industry routinely hire accounting contractors through Lucas Group. We also lead in contingency and retained search for filling permanent roles. Our consultative recruiters are specialists who use modern search solutions to match accounting organizations with the right candidates.

Lucas Group is partnering with a client for an interim Tax Manager role.  The Tax Manager will be responsible for compliance with various local, state, and federal tax regulations.  The ideal Tax Manager will have hands on experience managing a team, performing audits,  and implementing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.  The Tax Manager should be proficient in performing analysis, estimations, and planning.

If you are interested in a Tax Manager role please apply and a recruiter will contact you directly.

 1562936

• Location: Katy, Texas
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562930

Our client, a service organization, has engaged Lucas Group to identify an Project Accounting Manager. This role will be responsible for leading the Project Accounting group for the company for the projects entire lifecycle (set-up through billing and completion).  This position reports to the CFO of the organization and a successful candidate needs to have a strong attention to detail, the ability to delegate and proven experience with process improvement.  

Responsibilities Include:

• Training.  Training and supporting new hires as they enter the team.  Developing and maintaining training materials.  Conducting quarterly training refreshers to ensure team alignment on expectations and best practices.
• Team Leadership.  Leading and supporting Client Coordinators toward providing a superb experience to internal and external stakeholders while driving tangible business results. Holding career and coaching discussions to prepare employees for career progression within the company.
• Performance Management.  Ensuring the team performs at the highest possible level of quality and timeliness through regular review of team’s work output and periodic collection of feedback from key team stakeholders.  Setting specific, measurable goals for the Client Coordinators.  Establishing monthly, semi-annual, and annual performance discussions on Client Coordinator duties:
  • Client & Client Contact Setup. Review setup and maintenance of Client and Client Contact data for each team member’s assignments
  • Project Setup. Review setup and maintenance of all projects assigned to team members. Conduct Project Kickoff meetings with relevant stakeholders and custom invoicing requirements are documented / designed and executed.
  • Billing Rates Setup. Review setup and maintenance of the Labor Categories, Unit Tables, and Expense Tables for each team member’s assignments
  • Billing Terms Setup. Review of setup and maintenance of all Billing terms for Projects assigned to your team members.
  • Time and Expense Report Secondary Review. Monitoring of the Secondary Review of all timesheets and expense reports of teams assigned to the Client Coordinator’s projects
  • AP/Non-AP Review and Approval. Monitoring of review and approval of A/P invoice and Non-AP expenses for accuracy and completeness.
    • Final Batch Billing – Coordinate and execute final batch billing.
    • Review Billing activities: Batch Billing, Interactive Billing, Corrections (Modified Timesheets, Unit Adjustments, and additional Expense Reports), Final Batch Billing and Invoice Submittal to Client.
  • Collections. Monitor and assist collection efforts and client relationship with their team’s assigned Clients’ counterparts, A/P Clerks, client operations and management.
  • Invoice Rejections. Monitor timely to and correcting invoice rejections received from the client and/or through collection efforts.
  • Project and Client Reporting. Project Accounting Manager is expected to:
    • Maintain Client and Project performance data, and to, on a regular, pre-determined basis, meet with Operations to discuss Client and Project performance, including but not limited budget issues, change order management, and additional funds needed.
  • Billing.  Batch Billing – Coordinate and execute batch billing process.
  • Collections Support.  Partnering with the Accounts Receivable Supervisor to reduce past due receivables and prevent future late customer payments.
• Process Owner- Assuming full accountability for the success of the Client Coordinator process.  Suggesting, planning, and implementing process changes in conjunction with relevant process stakeholders.  Updating process documentation as needed.  Serving as the process subject matter expert for other internal departments.
• Management Reporting. Creation and distribution of company, client, and project- level billing reports to Operations and Finance / Accounting team leaders.  Attendance of weekly management meetings to provide context to past and future billing cycles.
• Administrative Duties.  Performance of additional ad-hoc administrative duties as assigned by the Chief Financial officer.

Qualifications:

• Comfortable with addressing business partner failures
• Team player attitude
• Demonstrated detail-oriented skills
• Ability to objectively manage conflict and enforce business processes across job levels
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-driven
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills

Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• Supervisory experience
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (vlookups/formulas/pivots)
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated, high level of initiative

#1562930

• Location: Plano, Texas
• Type: Contract
• Job #1562929

Title: Technical Sales Recruiter

Type: Contract (Open Ended)

Location: Plano, TX 75093

ID: 1562929

About the Role:

• Actively manage and recruit for an average of 18-24 high-profile, high-impact positions across a variety of skill sets including software developers, Data Scientists and Research Engineers as
• Fill your requisitions within the metric goal of 55 days, averaging 4-6 hires per month
• Hunt, attract, qualify and close highly targeted engineers and technologists through significant proactive recruiting efforts
• Continuously build effective relationships with senior management and hiring managers resulting in you becoming their main point of contact for all talent acquisition needs, advice and guidance
• Coach hiring managers in the areas of sourcing options, networking, interviewing and talent assessment techniques and closing candidates
• Drive diversity and inclusion recruiting efforts while educating your partners to our diversity recruiting practices
• Capture and manage all data using Workday; provide data and analysis to your organizational leaders
• Offer candidate market data to the TA team to create strategic advantages in the marketplace
• Drive and influence an exceptional customer experience, sharing your own best practices across McAfee Talent Acquisition

About You:

• Having a wide variety of senior recruiting experiences, the successful candidate will have a desire and history of direct-sourcing and qualifying their candidates while proactively mentoring their hiring teams in the act and art of talent acquisition
• Measurable experience closing reqs. within a time frame of less than 55 days on average; and closing 4-6 hires per month.
• Having a deep history working within the high-tech sector, the strongest candidates for this opportunity will be motivated to quickly learn new technologies to understand the core responsibilities, requirements and goals of your business unit and your active searches
• A recruiting history working in a contingency or retained search firm environment, combined with a working in full-cycle engineering recruiting role within in a technology-centric corporate environment is ideal
• Healthy experience with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience will be utilized
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate across HR and our G&A functions. Must be comfortable providing strategic and tactical talent acquisition advice and guidance to hiring managers and teams on a daily basis
• A healthy sense of humor and team spirit, combined with taking a curious and creative approach to your art will make our time more enjoyable as we focus on growing and enabling McAfee by hiring great people

Traits:

• The ideal person is self-motivated, results oriented, who possess high integrity and excellent judgement — you’ll have access to sensitive information and must treat it appropriately
• Highly collaborative — you recognize the value of bringing people along
• Intellectual curiosity — you're eager to learn new concepts; you're willing to admit you don’t know certain things, will ask for help, roll up your sleeves, and learn
• Self-aware — you aren't complacent when it comes to personal growth; you’re receptive to feedback and eager to grow despite your seniority
• Sense of ownership — you have a mentality of “the buck stops with me” and always ask “what did I contribute to this situation?”
• Low ego — you shouldn’t be prone to thinking that a job is too small
• Brave, adaptable, calm under pressure — you’re unafraid to operate in high-pressure, chaotic situations

• Location: Katy, Texas
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562927

Our client, a service organization, has engaged Lucas Group to identify an AR Supervisor. This role will be responsible for leading the AR processes for the company which will include billing, collections and reporting responsibilities.  This position is a key role that will interact with internal and external customers on a daily basis; excellent communication is required.  

Responsibilities Include:

• Training.  Developing Accounts Receivable training for stakeholders.  Creating and maintaining training materials.  Conducting periodic refreshers to ensure company alignment current processes.
• Team Leadership.  Leading and supporting Accounts Receivable Specialist toward providing a superb experience to internal and external stakeholders while driving tangible business results.  Holding career and coaching discussions to prepare employees for career progression within the company.
• Performance Management.  Ensuring the team performs at the highest possible level of quality and timeliness through regular review of team’s work output and periodic collection of feedback from key team stakeholders.  Setting specific, measurable goals for the Accounts Receivable Specialist.  Establishing monthly, semi-annual, and annual performance discussions.
• Billing: Monitor
  • Final Batch Billing – Coordinate and execute final batch billing.
  • Review Billing activities: Batch Billing, Interactive Billing, Corrections (Modified Timesheets, Unit Adjustments, and additional Expense Reports), Final Batch Billing and Invoice Submittal to Client.
• Invoice Rejections. Monitor timely to and correcting invoice rejections received from the client and/or through collection efforts.
• Collections.  Initiating and executing the collections workflow in Elevia.  Contacting customers using E-mail and phone calls to understand root causes for delayed payments. Escalation of aged receivables to appropriate client contacts.  Further escalating to Sales and Operations leaders as accordance with the defined collections workflow.  Documenting all workflow steps completed in Elevia.
• Continuous Improvement. Identification of root causes of late client payments and suggesting appropriate internal business process improvements to stakeholders or upstream process operators to mitigate future occurrences.  Escalating recurring root causes and potential remedies to the Chief Financial Officer.
• Process Owner. Assuming full accountability for the success of the Accounts Receivable process.  Suggesting, planning, and implementing process changes in conjunction with relevant process stakeholders.  Updating process documentation as needed.  Serving as the process subject matter expert for other internal departments.
• Management Reporting. Creation and distribution of company, client, and project- level Accounts Receivable reports to Operations and Finance / Accounting team leaders.  Attendance of weekly management meetings to provide context to past and expected future accounts receivable balances.
• Administrative Duties.  Performance of additional ad-hoc administrative duties as assigned by the Chief Financial officer.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated, high level of initiative

• Location: New York, New York
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562926

Litigation/ Discovery Paralegal for Established International Law firm (Midtown Manhattan)

• Litigation Paralegal with 5+ years of experience
• Heavy e-discovery component to role
• Relativity experience is a MUST
• Trial Director experience is preferred
• Extensive trial / war room experience required

This is a direct-hire, salaried role. Position pays top dollar salary and bonus plus excellent benefits package. 

Join a prestigious, innovative and forward-thinking international law firm!

Litigation/ Discovery Paralegal for Established International Law firm (Midtown Manhattan)

• Litigation Paralegal with 5+ years of experience
• Heavy e-discovery component to role
• Relativity experience is a MUST
• Trial Director experience is preferred
• Extensive trial / war room experience required

This is a direct-hire, salaried role. Position pays top dollar salary and bonus plus excellent benefits package. 

Join a prestigious, innovative and forward-thinking international law firm!

• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562924

Title: Associate Attorney

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90024

ID: 1562924

Role Overview:
A law firm in West LA is seeking a litigation attorney with 1-4 years of experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience handling claims from complaint through trial preparation.  The opportunity is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience attending hearings, taking and defending depositions, preparing for trial, and even taking cases to trial.

• Location: Bethesda, Maryland
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562922

Description       

The Data Architect will report directly to the Manager, DevOps, Data & IT PMO. The role will ensure organizational data is organized, managed, and stored in a manner that facilitates business enablement and intelligence. The Data Architect will develop programmatic solutions in response to technical needs such that they meet requirements and design specifications This role will be responsible for transforming data and data products into solutions that can be leveraged by those who seek insight from our enterprise data.

• Serve as an expert resource on matters of data architecture to business and IT staff in all phases of data, data warehouse and data mart development, implementation and support.
• Define data architecture vision, strategy, principles and standards; gets buy-in from stake-holders, management, business partners, and propagate throughout the organization based on guidelines and procedures.
• Provide framework, stewardship, governance and decision making for management of data for project development teams, business users and other stake-holder; services for both analytics products and innovation teams.
• Ensures data quality and provides guidance to best practices.
• Designs and builds relational databases for data storage or processing.
• Develops strategies for warehouse implementation, data acquisition, and archive recovery. Cleans and maintains the database by removing and deleting
• Evaluate new data sources for adherence to the organization’s quality standards and ease of integration.
• Contribute to an architecture roadmap covering transactional, operational and business intelligence. Ensure architectural adherence through blueprint and design reviews.
• Incorporate into the enterprise data management methodology and standards for data modeling and data architecture.
• Create appropriate standards, processes and tools to promote and facilitate mapping of data sources and documenting interfaces and data movement
• Design the movement of data through the enterprise using integrative views of data especially for analytic purposes
• Put in place governance processes around meta-data to ensure an integrated definition of data for enterprise information, and to ensure the accuracy, validity, and reusability of meta-data.
• Participate in developing consistent definitions for common reference data.
• Establish measures to chart progress related to completeness and quality of meta-data for enterprise information, to support reduction of data redundancy and fragmentation, elimination of unnecessary movement of data, and improvement of data quality.
• Provide input on large-scale projects and road maps for compatibility with the vision.
• Drive selection of data management tools, and the development of standards, usage guidelines and procedures for those tools.
• Define the process to resolve cross-organizational data management issues.
• Provide consulting support for the roll-out of meta-data management processes and tools.
• Research and document information architecture standards and best practices.
• Define meta-data checklists and requirements to be met at the project level and to be included in project plans.
• Provide support on use of common enterprise information models and promote their use and enhancement by new projects.

Requirements  

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education, certification and significant relevant experience is required
• Working knowledge of modeling tools (e.g., ERWIN Model Manager, IBM Rational Suite, Rational (RSA & RDA), etc.)
• Strong access modeling/SQL Query skills leaning towards the physical data modeling practice.
• Experienced in creating and maintaining end to end data architectures
• Hands-on technical experience using data warehouse, business intelligence and analytics products
• 5 or more years of experience in:
  • logical, access, and physical, data modeling
  • normalized and dimensional data modeling techniques
  • data analysis and mapping
  • creation and usage of metadata
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Team oriented with excellent collaboration skills
• Attention to detail, and a commitment to quality work
• Exhibits leadership qualities

• Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562916

Senior Technical Sales Representative

Multi-State Territory

World class Chemical Distributor is looking for a Senior Technical Sales Representative that would be responsible for representing their CASE Specialty Chemical product line (heavy coatings experience preferred). In this position you will be responsible for creating territory planning plans, grow existing client business as well as new client development. Must have CASE Specialty Chemical Sales Experience.

Highlights of responsibilities:

• Ideal candidate will have 8+ years in Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers (CASE) Specialty Chemicals across a broad range of industries.
• Maintain and grow multi $MM Territory. Strong Account Management skills as well as Business Development skills in order to prospect, make sales calls, conduct client presentations, negotiate and close deals. Ideal candidate will be able to utilize their network and product knowledge (heavy coatings) in order to grow revenue / profitability and bring value to their clients.
• Must have CASE Chemical Sales experience and want to work for a Distributor with an exceptional reputation for quality and excellence.

This highly respected Company has exceptional compensation, benefits and reputation in the market. Seasoned and well-liked manager with a strong Product Support team.

Please send all resumes and inquires to gwood@lucasgroup.com!

• Location: New York, New York
• Type: Contract
• Job #1562902

Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant: Midtown Manhattan

Midtown/ Times Square area office

Temp to hire opportunity

Why this firm?

• Newer, modern offices very convenient to many forms of transportation
• National presence with 10 offices in major metropolitan areas
• Proven history of more than 100 years in the business
• Work/ life balance with an employee- centric culture vs. billable hours
• Pro bono opportunities and robust civil rights practice

Description:

• Highly visible role, Legal Assistant to support 4 attorneys (Real Estate and Litigation Groups) which includes the NY Managing Partner.
• The ideal candidate will be a client focused team player who has excellent communication skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks/priorities in a fast paced environment with a high level of poise and professionalism
• Use of DMS systems (must know I-Manage).
• Advanced MS Word: native styles, Prepare TOA’s and TOC’s.
• Drafting and editing attorney correspondence
• Developing reporting
• Coordinating attorney meetings and travel arrangements
• Document production
• Screen communications
• Provide billing support
• Create presentations
• Calendar management

Must Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (preferred)
• 5-10 years high level legal secretary/executive assistant experience in a law firm

• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
• Type: Contract
• Job #1562898

Mid-tier to Fortune 500 companies in every industry routinely hire accounting contractors through Lucas Group. We also lead in contingency and retained search for filling permanent roles. Our consultative recruiters are specialists who use modern search solutions to match accounting organizations with the right candidates. 

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Accountant on an interim basis.  The ideal Senior Accountant will have experience with a large ERP (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards) and have a minimum of intermediate MS Excel proficiency.  The Senior Accountant responsibilities will include: 

• Month End Close
• General Ledger
• Reporting and Financial Statement Preparation
• Transactional Accounting: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Reconcilation

If you are interested in a Senior Accounting position and are actively seeking opportunities please apply and a recruiter will reach out to you directly.

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• Location: Duluth
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562881

The Lucas Group is searching for a talented and enthusiastic Special Projects Manager to add as a key member of our client’s team in Duluth, GA. Our client is a global technology company, designs and develops networked visualization products for Healthcare, Enterprise, and Entertainment markets, providing "best in class" display solutions.

The Special Projects Manager is responsible for managing process improvement and the successful candidate would need to understand underlying root causes and propose solutions and deliver the results on time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in is required
• 5+ years of project management experience in the B2B Tech industry is required
• Customer mindset: meet with customers and prospective customers to inform/ refine GTM
• Define and refine ideal customer profile to enable effective marketing messaging
• Work with senior leadership to define and continuously evolve the GTM across industry verticals and market segments
• Provide insight that allows for the maximizing revenue, resources, margins
• Experience with developing and executing process improvement and driving global changes
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a huge plus

This Special Projects Manager requires professional and prudent communications working in a team environment with a diverse group of associates. If you like new challenges every day and are charged up by a fast paced environment, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

If qualified and interested please email your resume to Amanda Cooper at the Lucas Group at acooper@lucasgroup.com.                 

Follow me on LinkedIn for new roles and industry information at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasgroupcreativeamanda/

• Location: NY, New York
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562871

Lucas Group is working with an exciting Fin-Tech firm that is changing their industry. They created a platform that allows individuals to be able to buy and sell equity on a variety of collector items. This allows anyone to take part in a market that was once only accessible to the ultra-wealthy.

The firm is looking for a qualified Software Engineer with a strong React.js development background. There tech-stack includes Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, HTML5 & CSS3, React.js.

Must haves:

• Proficiency in React.js, HTML, and CSS.
• Familiar with at least one other mainstream programming language, Python preferred.
• Familiar with relational databases, such as PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Oracle, and MySQL
• Experience with Agile Development processes
• 4+ years of professional Programming Experience

Nice to have:

• Fin-tech background
• Conversational understanding of the stock market
• Experience with Python and MicroServices architecture and design

• Location: Andrews
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562853

Our client is building their Accounting Team and has created a new position for an Accounting Manager.  The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years experience with demonstrated career progressive. The successful candidate will be career minded, upwardly mobile candidate that can progress to Assistant Controller inside of 2 years. 

What we are looking for: 

• Degree in  Accounting
• CPA or parts passed and purusing
• 5-8 years accounting experience with tenure and demonstrated career progression 
• Construction accounting ++
• Robust Excel skills (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Accounting through Financial Statement preparation
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Must be hands on and willing to be in the details
• Assist with system conversion to a new ERP system
• Position will be right hand to the Controller 
• Success in this role will require a self-motivated, hands on, team player with a "can-do" attitude. 

• Location: Norwalk
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562852

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet with department users to gather functional and business requirements and assist with team site design and migration of content. Serve as a technical expert resource for departmental super-users.
• Create and maintain team sites, list definitions, master pages and layouts, webparts and workflows.
• Troubleshoot, isolate and diagnose SharePoint application issues.
• Provide end user support and develop training materials primarily as related to SharePoint.
• Administer the SharePoint environment, including security, permissions, etc.
• Evaluate, install and perform upgrades of off-the-shelf SharePoint solutions in conjunction with business requirements.
• Implementation of SharePoint-based workflows as well as development of Business Intelligence dashboards.

• Location: Houston
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562848

Our client, a manufacturing organization that supports the oil & gas industry and is well-established but also growing, seeks an AP Manager to add to their team.  This is a high volume shop.

AP Manager Job Responsibilities Include: 

AP Manager Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years’ experience processing accounts payable in a high volume environment.
• 1+ years’ supervisory experience.
• Sales & Use tax experience preferred.

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• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562816

Our client, an E&P Investment firm is adding a newly created Tax Manager position to their Management team  The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years oil & gas Tax experience gained through a combination of Big 4 Public Accounting and work in the E&P Industry. 

Competencies required include: 

• Preparation for tax work-papers used by third party to prepare Partnership Tax Returns and K-1's 
• Responsible for tax work-papers for short filing period (divestiture)
• Tax modeling for taxable impact of scenarios
• Tax Accruals and Deferred Tax entries 
• Depletion Calculations

Additional Skills/Experience

• Up C tax structure knowledge/experience
• Strong excel skills
• Master in Tax, CPA ++
• Enertia or other oil and gas software experience

This is a well finance company that is positioned for an IPO when market conditions are right. Groud floor opportunity with excellent growth opportunities! 

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• Location: Duluth
• Type: Contract
• Job #1562805

Senior Network Engineer position working with 3 network administrators on-site, during standard business hours as well as on-call when needed. You will be working with a team that includes data center engineers, developers, help desk, networking and systems admins. Everyone is hands-on including the IT Director who will join you pulling cables to diagnose and fix performance problems. position requires effective troubleshooting and problem resolution to maintain day-to-day network operations across 300 facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, upgrade, monitor and maintain existing corporate voice, data and firewall environments.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose performance issues within the existing Cisco network.
• Administration of the network across 300 facilities

• Handling all network related systems and user based escalations from Help desk team
• Work with other departments and teams to assist and support them with network infrastructure projects, initiatives and needs.
• Follow through to bring all network outages and problems to conclusion in a quick and efficient manner.
• Research and implement new technologies to improve stability, flexibility, and scalability of the network infrastructure. Make recommendations to senior management on network infrastructure modifications and version upgrades while controlling costs and scaling for future growth

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience implementing and managing network related hardware and software including Cisco firewalls, core switches & routers, wireless access points and VOIP devices.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and upgrading Cisco routers, switches and ASAs; roll outs of new technology.
• Experience upgrading from one version of routers / switches / ASAs to more current versions; Rollouts of new technology across an enterprise with multiple locations.
• Familiarity with Cisco Nexus switches
• Experience with Port Channeling, Split Tunneling
• Critical thinking, communication and superior customer service skills are essential.

Current Infrastructure:

• Cisco Umbrella
• Cisco FirePower
• Cisco ISR Routers
• Cisco NGFW ASA models 5506 / 5516
• Cisco 2960 Catalyst switches
• Cisco Call Manager 8.5 & 10.5
• Cisco Nexus 7000 & 9000 switches
• Palo Alto NGFW
• Cisco UCS

Additional skills, preferred but not required:

• Experience with PRI Trunking, SIP Trunking, MPLS upgrades, SRST, and EIGRP
• Recent experience maintaining VOIP technology provided by a managed network provider
• Solarwinds network monitoring experience
• Experience with Cisco UCS

Experience with Palo Alto NGFW &/or Experience with Cisco Firepower

• Location: New York, New York
• Type: Contract
• Job #1562798

Role: Temporary Talent Associate

Location: New York City 10178

ID: 1562798

Role Overview:

This position will be responsible for providing administrative support to the senior director, associate talent and other department directors and managers. This position provides a great opportunity for an entry level professional to gain experience working with senior leaders of associate talent across a broad range of department functions.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Assist with logistics related to associate talent department events
• Serve as a department resource to internal clients
• Prepare, print, and compile reports and presentation documents
• Answer phones and take messages; schedule appointments and coordinate meetings
• Process expense reports and check requests; track budget expenditures
• Arrange travel and prepare itineraries
• Scan, copy, coordinate incoming/outgoing mail, and assist with word processing
• Conduct research and assist with various department projects
• Other duties as assigned by associate talent team members

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
• Prior internship or professional service experience preferred
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external clients
• Team player who is committed to superior standards of professionalism and productivity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capacity to work well under pressure
• Discretion in dealing with confidential information
• Detail-oriented work manner, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive and flexible approach, and willingness to adjust to changing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Flexibility to work overtime as required

Lucas Group is North America's premier executive search firm. Since 1970, our culture and methodologies have driven superior results. We assist mid-tier to Fortune 500 clients find transcendent, executive talent; candidates fully realize their career ambitions; and associates find professional success. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA with 15 regional offices, our trusted, consultative, and passionate recruitment professionals combine industry depth and geographic breadth to deliver superior results. To learn more, please visit Lucas Group at www.lucasgroup.com.

• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562797

Our client, a leading global tech company, is looking for a sharp Accounting Manager to own manage and own the consolidation process in their accounting function. Reporting directly to the Controller, this person with be the key liaison with the international entities.

Focusing on the consolidated close processes, consolidation procedures and controls, monthly, quarterly, and annual business unit close processes, and overall improvement initiatives to improve transparency, timeliness, accuracy.

If you have 7+ years of accounting experience, 3 years of management/process ownership of the consolidations experience with your MBA and/or CPA, we’d love to hear from you!

• Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562792

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

North East Region

Lucas Group is partnered with a premier brand and respected manufacturer one of the fire protection industry’s broadest portfolios of fire protects including firefighting foams, fire apparatus (trucks), pumps, foam systems, monitors, and “Big Flow” equipment.

The company’s products are used by the majority of the world’s largest Petroleum, Oil, and Gas companies. Our client focusses its business primarily towards industrial customers and has a rich history of innovation, new product development, and major solutions capability in the firefighting community. Our client’s corporation provide the world’s leading technologies to OEM’s, Fire Departments, Oil and Gas companies, government, and international customers. They are experts in special hazard risk scenarios and providing state-of-the-art solutions to address these scenarios.

**If you have experience managing a sales territory with a background in industrial fire protection solutions, please inquire immediately!**

Position Description:

SCOPE: The Regional Sales Manager (RSM) will lead business development, sales, customer support, and selling efforts to a broad cross-section of fire, Petroleum/Oil/Gas companies, specifying engineers, facilities managers, fire chiefs, and distributors. The RSM works in a defined territory which is normally 10-15 states. He or she will formulate and lead both direct selling activities and organic business development efforts in a technical marketplace.

1. The RSM specifies, sells, promotes, and competitively positions a broad portfolio of technical products. National Foam products frequently are bundled into “solutions” packages for our customers. Therefore understanding the technical complexities of the individual products and how those products work together is critical (EXAMPLE: Foam and Bladder Tanks or High-Capacity Pumps and water supply solutions). The ability to explain and position our products and solutions, specify them and position them against the competition is critical. The RSM manages a territory and deals with multiple products and customer constituencies. The RSM works directly with multiple customer segments with a particular emphasis on “PPOG” (Power Petroleum Oil and Gas) to sell, specify, and apply standard products as well as custom engineered fire protection solutions. RSM primarily deals with end-users, but needs some distribution management skills.

POSITION REQUIRES: The position requires an aggressive sales pedigree, with a technical acumen and strong people skills to be successful. The RSM will be a technical selling executive working directly with variety of functional teams including Engineering, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Marketing personnel at OEM customer locations. Therefore team orientation and strong people and persuasive skills are necessary. Represents the company on trade association and other activities related to the products managed. Individual needs a professional appearance and demeanor as customers are buying critical products and solutions that protect their property, plants and equipment.

Territory Description

Territory is described as the “Northeast”. It consists of the following states; Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and Rhode Island

Required Education and Qualifications – General:

• BS/BA Degree
• 5-10+ years of experience in technical selling.
• Proven sales skills in fire protection and/or fire prevention markets, preferably calling directly on end-users.
• Experience with fire equipment, preferably with an OEM background.
• Strong technical acumen, preferably with long sales life-cycle, capital intensive, and bid/specification capabilities.
• Able to travel up to 66% monthly.
• Able to manage a large multi-state territory, prospect and forecast.

Skills and Specifications:

• Strong communication Skills.
• Must be capable and confident in engaging customers at all levels (technician level to senior management) and with all functional groups.
• Must demonstrate strong Team skills, with multi-disciplinary functional teams with a focus on collaboration.
• MS Office and general computer skills required.
• Use spreadsheet skills and Powerpoint to run a territory

• Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562782

We are exclusively partnering with a multi-billion dollar global leader in the food and beverage industry in their search for a Senior Operations Leader in the greater Minneapolis area. Our target candidate will have experience within the food & beverage and/or chemicals industries, managing within a Union environment and exposure to TPM.

The Senior Operations Leader will drive activities to achieve cost targets and improve performance in the areas of true efficiency, safety, quality and supply chain capability while ensuring compliance quality objectives are met. This position will manage multiple departments including Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Quality. This role offers upward mobility and will be groomed into the successor of the entire operation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred
• 8+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment; full operational/plant oversight
• Prior experience within the food & beverage and/or chemicals industries are highly preferred
• Experience executing continuous improvement initiatives

• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Type: Contract
• Job #1562744

Lucas Group is partnering with a health care company in Denver to identify a Technical Accounting Consultant. This is a contract role, beginning as soon as possible. The senior-level consultant will be the internal point of contact for a 3rd party that will help update to Lease Standard 842.

Essential Functions and Work Responsibilities:

• Review contracts
• Assist 3rd-party with implementation of Standard 842. 
• Be subject matter expert on-site
• Aid in software implementation

REQUIRED:

• 10+ years of accounting experience'
• Must have worked an 842 implementation already. 

Contract expected length: Up to six months, possibly longer

• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562737

Our client, a highly rated mutual insurance company, has engaged Lucas Group on an exclusive basis to secure a Vice President, Compliance and General Counsel for its Midwest Headquarters.  This high profile individual will work in collaboration with the senior management team to conduct all legal activities of the Company including the development and execution of compliance policies and to counsel management on the legal implications of all company activities, as well as legislative and administrative regulatory developments and problems.  The VP, Compliance and General counsel will be expected to weigh in on product matters and administrative services, including but not limited to underwriting guidelines and procedures, wording of contracts and forms, compliance with laws and regulations, payments of controversial or disputed claims and compliance issues including those related to e-commerce, contract language and provisions, etc.  Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of legal experience which includes insurance company legal and compliance management.  Strong working knowledge of insurance legal and compliance matters and hands-on experience with dynamic legal and compliance situations is required; e-commerce experience is a plus.  Qualified candidates only, please submit your resume in strict confidence.

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• Location: San Francisco , California
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562730

Things you will do

Provide a smooth transition from pre-sales or Implementation phase to production solution management and continuous adoption. Work with Customer Success Managers to determine account strategy and collaborate on making sure each assigned account is a success. Help customers understand the value of this company’s data as a Customer Data Platform, understand how they can build ETL pipelines, Data lakes, and IOT scenarios. Be the Subject matter expert in all things at this company. Equipped with solid knowledge of our Cloud based Customer Data platform, you will provide the expertise to customers towards a successful, scalable customer implementation. Guide customers and prospects in architecture and implementation of their use cases on their data platform. Monitor customer adoption and product utilization, understand exactly how customers are using our platform and how that aligns to their business objectives Provide consistent customer experience feedback to TD support and product development teams to ensure continual improvement of TD’s solution offerings. Participate in driving product go-to-market strategy with customers.

Your background and skills will include

A strong background in data & technology and an extensive track record(5-10 years or more) of Customer focused solutions including previous experience in customer success/customer adoption. Good understanding of Marketing Analytics and the Martech/Adtech Industry 7+ years of experience in SQL, and have successfully sold and/or deployed data-oriented solutions in the recent past (DW, BI, ETL, Hadoop, etc). 5+ years of experience in a scripting language – Python, Java or Ruby.. A good understanding of Web development with technologies such as Javascript, node.js and html. Have strong customer communication skills as well as the ability to dive into technical topics and know-how, to successfully work as a trusted advisor to ensure the success of prospects and customers Engagement with developers, business analysts, and IT confidently and succinctly and understand how they want to work with data. This is a hands-on role – be ready to jump in and use the product from your first day. Your primary work location is in Mountain View, CA at our corporate office.

We would be thrilled if you

· Have experience selling Cloud-based or SaaS products

· Have a good understanding of Digital Marketing and Marketing Technologies.

· Have experience working with Big Data technologies (such as Hadoop, MapReduce, Hive/Pig, Cassandra, MongoDB, etc)

· Have experience in ETL or Data Warehouse design or implementation

· Have experience in any one of the following languages actively in the recent past – Python, Java, Ruby, Scala.

· Have wide industry experience across financial services, media and entertainment, retail, government, healthcare and telco/media markets

• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562729

Lucas Group has partnered with a Consumer Product company in Culver City, CA.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist with property management for several industrial and residential properties.
• Handle monthly expense reports.
• Administrative duties directly supporting the CEO (i.e. run errands, manage accounts, etc.)
• Work on real estate analyses.
• Special events planning.
• Respond to routine emails, messages and questions.
• Other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree.
• A minimum of 5 years working for a C-level executive tending to a blend of professional and personal business.
• Working knowledge of MS Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Longevity in past positions.
• Real estate experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and with limited direction.
• Ability to travel locally when necessary.

• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562728

Lucas Group has partnered with a Consumer Product company in Culver City, CA.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain consistent communication on current business with principals of rep groups
• Assist with training and monitoring staff of the regional sales organizations.
• Manage bi-annual trade show preparation, coordinating between internal product teams and showrooms on sample and display requirements.
• Analyze and identify business opportunity by territory.
• Provide reps with business updates (i.e., monthly newsletters, reports, analysis, etc.)
• Prepare monthly sales analytics reports to monitor progress and recommend action.
• Provide general assistance to outside sales representatives with samples, account set-up, item set-up, etc.
• Manage account growth by proactively setting objectives and monitoring results.
• Complete new vendor agreements and item set up forms for Rep accounts.
• Implement strategy changes to meet objectives as needed, based on business conditions.
• Contribute to the development of sales and marketing strategies specific to specialty retailers, exploring new opportunities to contribute to company success.
• Travel may be required as necessary (i.e. to tradeshows)
• Other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 – 6 years of experience of sales experience in account management. Industry preference: giftables, home decor, fashion, apparel, or physical consumer goods.
• Working knowledge of MS Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills .
• Ability to work independently while playing close attention to detail.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly and efficiently.

• Location: New York, New York
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562727

LEGAL ASSISTANT- LITIGATION (MIDTOWN, NY)
Immediate opportunity- Near Times Square

• Prepare litigation filings
• E-file various litigation documents
• Prepare proofs of service
• Prepare TOC and TOA
• Prepare and edit correspondence, and other legal documents from written, oral and dictated sources
• Copy documents and correspondence
• Maintain and properly close and/or purge files; scan and file Firm and Client correspondence and legal documents into systems
• Prepare new business records, engagement letters
• Input and edit attorneys’ time; prepare and mail billing letters
• Schedule meetings and make travel arrangements
• Answer telephone, distribute messages; set up conference calls; send and receive emails and faxes; resolve issues as needed; open, sort and distribute mail
• Reconcile expense reimbursements; process check and petty cash requests
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars

LEGAL ASSISTANT- LITIGATION (MIDTOWN, NY)
Immediate opportunity- Near Times Square

• Prepare litigation filings
• E-file various litigation documents
• Prepare proofs of service
• Prepare TOC and TOA
• Prepare and edit correspondence, and other legal documents from written, oral and dictated sources
• Copy documents and correspondence
• Maintain and properly close and/or purge files; scan and file Firm and Client correspondence and legal documents into systems
• Prepare new business records, engagement letters
• Input and edit attorneys’ time; prepare and mail billing letters
• Schedule meetings and make travel arrangements
• Answer telephone, distribute messages; set up conference calls; send and receive emails and faxes; resolve issues as needed; open, sort and distribute mail
• Reconcile expense reimbursements; process check and petty cash requests
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars

• Location: New York, New York
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562724

Trademark Prosecution Coordinator – NY, LA (Santa Monica) or Washington, DC.

This is a firm-wide role and will support to the entire practice group in the US including:

• Coordinates orientation, mentoring and training of newly hired trademark Secretaries and trademark Practice Team Assistants.
• Oversees training and monitors workflow of the trademark Practice Team Assistants.
• Assists with the coordination and communication of backup coverage plans to all trademark timekeepers during staff absences.
• Works with office timekeepers to coordinate staffing needs for special projects.
• Assists with the development of new training tools and other resources for new/existing trademark Secretaries and practice team staff.
• Provide support to Trademark practitioners

Additional Details:

• Group is growing and this is a new position
• Schedule is generally expected to be 37.5 hours/week.
• Salary is flexible depending on experience.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY?

• Work with the best! Attorneys are rated best in the U.S. in this practice area
• Fortune- rated best place to work (multiple years)
• Best place to work for women and working parents
• Commitment to diversity and pro-bono opportunities
• No two days are the same in this fast-paced, energetic and dynamic office.
• Well-known clients in the fashion, entertainment and healthcare industries

Position will move quickly, please send resume!

• Location: Irvine, California
• Type: Container
• Job #1562720

Regional Sales Manager / West

Live in proximity to the Fountain Valley, CA area

The West region is the largest for this 75 year old Automatic Control Valve OEM. This is a very important role for the company so your strong experience in PVF with thorough knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic principles is a must.

• Seeking an ‘idea’ person who is a progressive thinker
• Originate and implement regional marketing and sales strategy
• Manage personnel and initiates and develops relationships with clients, agents, contractors, distributors, governmental reps

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sales Managers; Sales Reps and Trainees; Inside Sales Coordinator; Warehouse Clerk/Assembler; Field Sales Service Techs, etc.
• Manage company-owned products, equipment and vehicles
• Interviews, hires, trains, evaluates, disciplines and terminates office, sales, and warehouse staff
• Prepares regional budget and meet sales and expense goals
• Set and monitor sales forecasts and strategic marketing plans
• Review receivable records monthly to evaluate problems / trends and initiate corrective actions
• Make sales calls with District Reps and Managers as needed
• Oversee and approve establishment of new sales agents, Original Equipment Manufacturers etc.
• Direct and provides initial and continued training on products, pricing, policies and business development
• Provide engineering and sales / service training seminars
• Attend professional meetings and review products and competitive trends
• Supervise trade show and convention activities

Experience/Training/Education:

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, OR a related field;
• Broad experience and training in company product lines and applications, personnel development and sales management
• Broad knowledge of marketing, customer relations and sales principles, practices, and techniques

• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Type: Contract
• Job #1562717

Lucas Group is partnering with a health care company in Denver to identify a Junior Accountant. This could be a contract or contract to hire role, beginning as soon as possible. The Staff Accountant will assist multiple members of the Accounting Department.

• Prepares and records month end close entries according to the month end checklist.
• Reconciles assigned asset and liability accounts on a monthly basis.
• Prepares assigned audit schedules for independent audits and supports the department with annual audit requests.
• Assists with accruals as it pertains to: monthly accrual entries, establishment of accrual bases and research of missing accruals.
• Assists with overall financial statement review and variance analyses.
• Documents procedures for the desk manual and maintains procedural changes.
• Assists with other accounting functions as requested by Finance and Accounting management.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance or a related field from an accredited college

Work Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Current knowledge and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required

Computer Skills  

• Must be computer proficient and possess experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to quickly learn specific software and new applications.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret regulations and other documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively and tactfully present information to, and communicate with, co-workers, employees, and others.
• Possess exceptional English written and verbal communication skills, including accurate grammar and business correspondence knowledge.
• Ability to read and write memos, reports, and correspondence that conform to prescribed style and format.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Able to establish and maintain cooperative and positive working relationships.
• Organized, detail-oriented, diplomatic, proactive, self-motivated, dependable, and driven by excellence.
• Even-tempered and able to balance multiple tasks in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

• Location: Lyndhurst, New Jersey
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562711

CORPORATE COUNSEL: COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS (Bergen County, New Jersey):  to $150k

Why this Job?

• innovative corporate culture based on integrity and sustainability
• Established international organization with opportunities to advance within, and world-wide
• Robust benefits package, including: Medical/ dental/ vision, 401 (k) with match, Flexible spending account, Paid Vacation and holidays, Educational assistance, Fitness reimbursement, Employee referral program, Employee assistance program (EAP), Employee service recognition program, Life insurance & Short and long term disability insurance

DUTIES

• Reporting to the Senior Vice President and General Counsel
• Will handle a variety of corporate law related matters, including corporate contracts, warranties, and litigation matters.
• Draft and negotiate complex corporate contracts, including supply, private label, lease, service, warranty, and confidentiality agreements
• Interface with cross-functional corporate departments (eg, Sales, Operations, Procurement, R&D & Technical)

QualificationS

• 5-8 years of corporate experience (law firm or in-house)
• Ideal with experience representing a product manufacturer, construction company experience a plus
• Licensed in NJ is a must
• Stable work history is a must

• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562709

Our client, a leading global tech solutions provider, is looking for a sharp Senior FP&A Analyst to own the largest Business unit of the company.

This Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst will report to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis whose plan is to mentor this person to the managerial level. The P&L this Sr Analyst will own is 400M in size and represents the largest business unit at this company. Leading the forecasting, month end analysis, KPI reporting, develop forecasting models, build market industry/company knowledge, and develop financial and operational metrics to be a direct, valued business partner to the EVP directly and the overall executive leadership team.

This is an opportunity to be in a value add, lead role with a path to the managerial level at a company that has a leading global presence.

If you have 4-7 years of FP&A experience and strong Power BI skills, we'd love to hear from you! 

• Location: g, Georgia
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562702

We have been engaged by a $1.5B distribution company that is looking to add a Business Unit Controller to their team. This is a newly created role due to growth, and offers growth opportunity to move in to the VP Finance role. 

Responsibilities:

• ?????Ensuring financial reporting compliance with key business partners.
• Lead professional staff in the development of monthly U.S. GAAP Financial Statements.
• Responsible for maintaining an appropriate internal control environment for financial reporting.
• Coordinates and manages the external audit.
• Maintains a sound and efficient financial reporting process.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 7+ years 
• Management experience
• Public accounting foundation
• CPA preferred

• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Type: Contract
• Job #1562684

Lucas Group is partnering with a private equity firm in Cherry Creek to identify a strong Executive Assistant to join their team. This could be a contract to hire or direct role. This client would ideally like someone to start November 1st.

Responsibilities:

• Answer phones
• Greet guests
• Book travel for executives
• Man front desk

Requirements:

• 5+ years of Administrative/Executive experience
• Bachelor's degree a plus
• High level of communication skills
• Strong team player
• Professional

• Location: Mountain View, California
• Type: Contract
• Job #1562682

Title: Senior Recruiter

Type: Contract-to-Hire (6 months+)

Location: Mountain View, CA

ID:  1562682

Role Overview: Our client, an online fashion leader specializing in providing turnkey and fully managed services for retailers is looking for a Contract Senior Recruiter. The Senior Recruiter is responsible for driving recruiting strategy, building candidate and hiring manager relationships, and filling critical roles at the corporate office and field locations across the USA. This role will make recommendations to both facilitate innovative sourcing strategies and implement and execute recruiting programs and practices that will expedite the candidate pipeline process in quickly delivering top talent for active job openings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years in talent acquisition/recruiting
• Talent Acquisition Management experience desired
• Technology recruiting experience preferred
• Superior sourcing skills
• Experience recruiting Project Managers, Data Management, Product Management and Performance Management within a technical space
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruiting sites such as Glassdoor, Indeed, LinkedIn

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of labor and employment laws accompanied by the drive to keep up to date and understand future legislation
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service to both internal and external clients
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with management and take direction within the role
• Highly analytical thinker and problem solver
• Adept at cultivating and fostering relationships as well as influencing and negotiating
• Strong project and time management skills with ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects to closure
• Demonstrated negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong relationship management skills
• Leadership and navigation skills
• Proven ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Solid working knowledge of applicant tracking systems
• Intermediate skills in MS Office

Essential Characteristics:

• Self-directed and organized
• Discrete/ability to maintain confidentiality
• Team player

Lucas Group is North America's premier executive search firm. Since 1970, our culture and methodologies have driven superior results. We assist mid-tier to Fortune 500 clients find transcendent, executive talent; candidates fully realize their career ambitions; and associates find professional success. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA with 15 regional offices, our trusted, consultative, and passionate recruitment professionals combine industry depth and geographic breadth to deliver superior results. To learn more, please visit Lucas Group at www.lucasgroup.com.

• Location: New York, New York
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562679

LEGAL ASSISTANT- CORPORATE (MIDTOWN, NY)

Immediate contract opportunity- Near Times Square

• Format, type and proof complex legal documents using CompareRite, ChangePro or other in-line document editing applications
• Prepare and edit correspondence, and other legal documents from written, oral and dictated sources
• Copy documents and correspondence
• Maintain and properly close and/or purge files; scan and file Firm and Client correspondence and legal documents into systems
• Prepare new business records, engagement letters
• Input and edit attorneys’ time; prepare and mail billing letters
• Schedule meetings and make travel arrangements
• Answer telephone, distribute messages; set up conference calls; send and receive emails and faxes; resolve issues as needed; open, sort and distribute mail
• Reconcile expense reimbursements; process check and petty cash requests
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars

Email resume to mwolfe@lucasgroup.com for immediate consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Location: ATLANTA, Georgia
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562635

Title: Sr. Manager, Leadership Development

Location: Atlanta, GA 30338

ID: 1562635

Role Overview:

Lucas Group has partnered with a global retailer on their search for a high-level Sr. Manager of Leadership Development. This individual will be an instrumental part of the learning strategy team with responsibility for developing short and long-term strategies for all levels of leadership across the enterprise. The ideal candidate has a strong background in OD/OE and curriculum development as well as the ability to influence change across various business units.

Requirements:

• 10+ year’s in leadership development learning space
• Love of learning
• Masters in HR, I/O Psychology, or OD preferred
• Experience within organizations of 10K+ employees

Lucas Group is North America's premier executive search firm. Since 1970, our culture and methodologies have driven superior results. We assist mid-tier to Fortune 500 clients find transcendent, executive talent; candidates fully realize their career ambitions; and associates find professional success. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA with 15 regional offices, our trusted, consultative, and passionate recruitment professionals combine industry depth and geographic breadth to deliver superior results. To learn more, please visit Lucas Group at www.lucasgroup.com.

• Location: New York, New York
• Type: Contract
• Job #1562617

Advertising Secondee Attorney- In- House Opportunity in Manhattan

Unique ad agency opportunity (2-4 months & hourly contracted)

The position is urgent, so we are looking for an attorney who can start immediately.

• Onsite secondment in Midtown Manhattan/ Grand Central area- beautiful, modern corporate offices close to many train lines.
• Sophisticated legal team with interesting work.
• The work would focus on advertising production and would likely involve a substantial volume of contracts, along with some general advising and advertising copy review.
• Candidates with previous experience in-house at an ad agency or at a law firm specializing in advertising work would be ideal.
• Environment is very fast-paced and the secondee will have to work with little supervision and would need to be comfortable turning around work under time pressure.
• Ideal candidate will be available immediately full-time, 40 hours per week.

Requirements:

• Ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience, either in –house or within a large law firm.
• Technical skill, negotiation skills, and a strong understanding of contracts will be important for this role.
• Previous experience with IP is a plus.

• Location: Virtual Town, Florida
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562599

100% Remote Lead Development Manager role!

Must be located in the Tampa Bay area. Responsible for overseeing the product development lifecycle for all products and services. Fantastic growing company with stellar benefits and annual end of year company paid trip! Must have a strong .NET and cloud development experience – preferably Azure but AWS OK.

• Location: Gainesville, Florida
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562594

We are looking for engineers with who love to break software to test the next generation SaaS platform for financial advisors and retail investors!

Experience

• Strong knowledge of Cucumber for writing functional tests (at least 2 years)
• Familiarity with Capybara and Selenium for web testing
• BDD experience using the Gherkin format
• Familiarity with JavaScript and Automation testing
• Web browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Internet Explorer)
• Previous experience writing test cases and test runs in TestRail is a plus
• Excellent communicator, and strong at written documentation

• Location: Gainesville, Florida
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562593

We are looking for creative, passionate Project Manager to guide the development of the next generation platform for financial advisors and retail investors!

Requirements

• Previous work experience in project management (preferred 5 years);
• Experience combination of on-site teams, remote resources and off shore teams
• Ability to ask probing questions, detect unstated assumptions and resolve conflicts while working with an agile team;
• Ability to forecast velocity and delivery dates, anticipating and removing blockers, and strong communication to stakeholders;
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience in a business environment;
• Experience managing projects across large teams and working with enterprise partners; Project Management experience in Agile environment preferred
• Knowledge of different software development mythologies, and understand the strengths and weaknesses of each;
• Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams;
• Willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done;
• Knowledge about Fintech industry (preferred).
• Familiar with Agile planning software like Jira and Axosoft (preferred)
• Agile methodology experience (preferred);
• PMP/CAPM certification (preferred);

• Location: Houston Area, Texas
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562582

Our client, a large, international company located in the central Houston are is looking to add a Senior Manufacturing Accountant to their team. This role will support the assigned business units in maximizing value generation through a deep understanding of business drivers and by applying advanced financial accounting skills. The ideal candidate will have three or more years of experience in manufacturing or public accounting and have the ability to work across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for month/quarter/year end close
• Full responsibility over both income statement and balance sheet
• Maintain open lines of communication with various operational and corporate groups
• Prepare inventory schedules, intercompany entries, forecasts and analyzing cost drivers and variances
• Responsible for identifying areas for cost savings and working directly with the plant managers  and operational teams
• Prepare financial reports and distribute to appropriate teams/management

Requirements:

3 + years’ experience in public accounting or manufacturing
Degree in Accounting

MBA, CPA, CMA a plus

Chemical or manufacturing a plus

Strong analytical, conceptual thinking and influencing skills required

Excellent Excel Skills

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• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562579

Lucas Group has partnered with a client who specializes in the utility space who is currently seeking a Project Engineer to be based out of Phoenix, AZ. This position will report to the VP of Operations and will be responsible for, reviewing and approving water/wastewater projects. This position requires the candidate to manage multiple projects simultaneously within the approved budget and company standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background within the construction phase of projects, with previous exposure to water/wastewater projects for the utility industry. Candidates with experience building water/wastewater facilities through design, permitting, procurement, construction and commissioning are a high priority.

Our client offers a market competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package in addition to a strong financial relocation package.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering related discipline

Experience:

• 6-10 years of engineering experience
• Familiarity with construction and operation of water/wastewater facilities and their infrastructures
• Previous Project Management experience
• Strong interpersonal communication, organization and writing skills
• Experience with the Microsoft Office
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Professional Engineer registration in the State of Arizona

• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562578

Lucas Group has partnered with a client who specializes in the utility space who is currently seeking a Planning Engineer to be based out of Phoenix, AZ. This position will report to the Senior Manager and will be responsible for long term projects for company growth. This position requires the candidate to manage multiple projects simultaneously within the approved budget.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background within water distribution, wastewater collection and wastewater treatment. Candidates with experience performing technical analysis are a high priority.

Our client offers a market competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package in addition to a strong financial relocation package.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering related discipline

Experience:

• 3-8 years of experience years engineering experience in water/wastewater utility operations
• Familiarity with GIS and hydraulic modeling software
• Previous wastewater water, wastewater and reclaimed water systems experience
• Strong interpersonal communication, organization and writing skills

• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562516

Title: Litigation Associate

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90067

ID: 1562516

Role Overview:
Am Law Top Firm seeks litigation associate with top tier credentials and big law experience in complex business disputes, including class actions.  This firm has a very collaborative culture, 1850 average billable hours, and market compensation. 

• Location: Bellaire
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562512

Growing Houston bank is adding a CFO to its ranks.  You will report to the CEO and have a Controller and a small staff under you.  Responsible for all regulatory reporting, internal and external reporting, supervision of staff, and partnering with the chairman to grow the bank.

 Background must include 10 plus years of related banking experience either in public accounting, banking, or a combination of the two.  Degree in accounting or finance is required.  CPA and/or MBA is a big plus.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION
Plans and directs the organization's financial plans, policies and accounting practices, ensuring compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations. Directs such functions as budgeting, accounting, financial reports, and financial analysis and investments activities to ensure they meet generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).  Responsible for ensuring financial stability and customer satisfaction commensurate with the best interest of the account holders, the employees, and the bank.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Directs the accounting function of the bank to include: ALM, A/P, A/R, budgets, G/L, financial analysis, financial reporting and recordkeeping, investments, and all other related functions.  Responsible for accurate financial reporting to include monthly financial statements, Quarterly Call Reports, ALM and other financial analysis.
2. Develops, establishes and directs the accounting and finance activities of the bank to support overall policies and objectives.  Includes planning, recommending, and implementing programs and policies.  Includes analysis of financial operations and recommendations to enhance efficiencies and internal controls.
3. Directs, develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures for the Accounting and Finance Department.  Ensures that policies and procedures reflect current regulations and GAAP and are communicated to and implemented by subordinates.
4. Participates in developing strategic plan and defining financial goals and objectives.  Measures and reports financial performance and recommends changes or initiatives to achieve financial goals. 
5. Develops, coordinates, and reviews annual budget.  Makes recommendations to ensure that net income objectives are met.  Provides the branch/dept managers with budget information.
6. Monitors capital adequacy, asset quality, IRR, NEV, and liquidity.
7. Manages an investment portfolio that provides liquidity and safety while optimizing earnings.  Makes recommendations for investing excess cash.  Keeps CEO apprised of cash position and investment opportunities.
8. Complete research, analysis, development, and implementation of new financial tools, products, and procedures.
9. Assist with contract and lease negotiations and major purchasing decisions for capital equipment or other capital expenditures.
10. Responsible for overseeing access for bank accounts and corporate credit cards.
11. Evaluates work performance of staff under supervision
    1. Recommends personnel action based on performance and budget guidelines.
    2. Ensure that new employees are thoroughly trained in all aspects of their job.
    3. Responsible for approval of all absence and annual leave and overtime for the staff reporting directly.
    4. Hold monthly staff meetings identifying areas for improvement, changes in procedures, new developments, or changes in services.  Keep staff up to date on trends and general bank information.
    5. Develop career plans for direct reports identified as potential successors and implement actions needed to ensure adequate successor(s) are developed in accordance to the succession plan.
12. Ensures the adherence of the bank policies and procedures but may authorize exceptions to normal policy or procedures when circumstances warrant.
13. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS

Supervise Approximately: 2-6 employees

Reports To:  CEO

Contacts: May have contact with customers, vendors, and other departments.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

To adequately perform this position, incumbent must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field and possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in a financial (accounting/finance) leadership role, with progressive management experience in a financial industry (banking/credit union/savings/loan) is required. Must have a thorough knowledge of GAAP, financial accounting standards, applicable federal, state and securities regulations. Must have ability to analyze and solve complex problems, develop automated systems and communicate effectively. Must have the ability to lead and supervise others, including annual reviews and disciplinary actions as necessary.  Must be able to work independently and maintain confidentiality regarding the affairs of bank customers and employees.

EQUIPMENT SKILLS

Incumbent is required to have excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment; must include Excel, Word, and experience with accounting applications. 

• Location: St Petersburg, Florida
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562482

Growing real estate investment company in the Tampa Bay area seeks an Associate General Counsel to join their team. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience practicing commercial real estate law. Law firm training preferred.

Please send resumes to Ansley Tucker, atucker@lucasgroup.com.

• Location: Alameda, California
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562472

Title: HR Manager

Location: Alameda, CA 94501

ID: 1562472

Role Overview:

Lucas Group has partnered with a leading telecommunication and financial services firm on their search for an HR Manager located in Alameda, CA. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to serve as a stand-alone HR leader in this quickly growing organization! The HR Manager will be responsible for providing “hands-on” HR support, guidance and advice on a variety of functions from Talent Acquisition to Employee Relations to Training and Development and much more. Additionally, this individual will partner closely with the CFO and other key leaders to recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of HR within the company. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and drive HR initiatives and programs
• Develop analytical models to drive HR insights.
• Manage recruitment process to attract and retain top talent across all levels
• Ensures all new hires are on-boarded and oriented in an effective manager
• Participate in the investigation and resolution of ongoing employee relations issues
• Effectively administer programs in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Develop a culture that fosters autonomy, work quality and productivity, and personal goal attainment for each employee
• Additional projects as necessary

Requirements:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years progressive HR experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• PHR certification a plus

Lucas Group is North America's premier executive search firm. Since 1970, our culture and methodologies have driven superior results. We assist mid-tier to Fortune 500 clients find transcendent, executive talent; candidates fully realize their career ambitions; and associates find professional success. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA with 15 regional offices, our trusted, consultative, and passionate recruitment professionals combine industry depth and geographic breadth to deliver superior results. To learn more, please visit Lucas Group at www.lucasgroup.com.

• Location: Houston Area , Texas
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562463

Lucas Group is North America's premier executive search firm. Since 1970, our culture and methodologies have driven superior results. We assist mid-tier to Fortune 500 clients find transcendent, executive talent; candidates fully realize their career ambitions; and associates find professional success.

Location: Houston, TX 
Title:  Assistant Controller

We are currently partnering with a growing privately held manufacturing company in its search for an Assistant Controller.  This company is poised for growth within its highly specialized niche.  If you're looking to join a company in Houston's Manufacturing Industry, then keep reading below:   

The Assistant Controller will instantaneously make an impact on the bottom line by understanding the business end to end and being agents of change and process improvement. Your role will continuously develop as a business partner and analyst, working hand in hand with the Controller, Operations, and senior leadership to achieve success.

This is an opportunity for accounting professionals who are entrepreneurial minded, appreciate an autonomous and unstructured work environment, and want to take an interactive role in providing leadership and guidance in a progressive industry.  See more details below:

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly financial close functions and reporting packages
• Reconciliation of all general ledger accounts.
• Oversee the A/R and A/P process, including the staff
• Monthly narrative analysis of significant financial variances to budget and forecast.
• Monthly completion of a quarterly month financial forecast.
• Effective ongoing communication of financial related information to business counterparts.
• Plan and participate in the annual financial budget process.
• Provide training to personnel on internal control compliance, accounting procedures and financial statement review.

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 12 credit hours accounting coursework is absolutely required.
• CPA or parts passed is preferred.
• At least 6+ years of Accounting experience, with 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Accounting System experience is highly desirable and advanced Excel skills.
• An ability to be a team player, and multi-tasker is a must for this role.
• Industry experience within Manufacturing, Construction, or Oil Field Services is highly desirable.

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• Location: Alpharetta, Georgia
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562460

We are assisting an Atlanta based designer and manufacturer of electronics products sold into the military and defense industry. We are seeking a Hardware Engineer background in designing electronic circuit card assemblies. This position requires knowledge of complex digital and analog design experience including simulation tools (OrCAD Pspice (or equivalent) and ModelSim (or equivalent)). Design activities will involve power supplies, analog and digital design, LED backlights, Field-programmable gate array (FPGA’s), CPLDs, high speed digital interfaces, reviewing PCB layouts, R&D activities, and interfacing with other departments within the engineering team.

Job Duties:

• Evaluates electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs and applying knowledge of analog and digital design
• Utilize schematic capture software tools to design circuits and systems to meet product design requirements
• Develop PCB layout constraints and work with layout engineers in order to complete PCB layout design with DFM constraints
• Design and perform board level and system level testing in order to prove that designs meet specified requirements
• Prepare product design verification reports by performing board level testing and derating analysis of components
• Provide failure analysis on systems and boards in order to drive product improvements to current and future designs

Experience and Qualifications:

• Must have a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant work experience with FPGA and/or circuitry design.
• Ideal candidate will have experience with Mentor Graphics DX Designer, Allegro OrCAD schematic capture
• Experience designing and development products in commercial and rugged military environments per DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461
• Candidate must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident

• Location: Elk Grove Village, Illinois
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562450

Our client is an international leader in manufacturing components and devices supporting a wide variety of industries. We are exclusively partnering with them on a brand new Quality Leader for their office in the Chicago suburbs. The Quality Leader will be responsible for defining quality standards for new product development, supporting end-to-end quality improvement, cost reduction initiatives for legacy products, working cross-functionally on operational & process improvement projects, and providing leadership to the Quality team.

We are looking for a Sr. Management level leader that is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to work with international manufacturing locations to create and maintain all quality procedures & develop metrics to track performance in addition to identifying areas for continued improvement. The Quality Leader must understand the importance the quality function plays within the entire organization and be a great communicator who can work cross-functionally to achieve corporate objectives. The Quality Leader must be comfortable working in a fast paced company with a quick pace of technological advancements requiring an agile & nimble leadership style in a constantly evolving industry.

Quality Leader Responsibilities

• Responsible for partnering with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and other cross-functional departments to ensure Design for Quality is adhered to for all new & existing products.
• Develop the global Quality strategy.
• Define all KPI’s and Quality goals to track quality department performance and to identify areas for additional improvement.
• Oversee the corrective action processes globally.
• Drive process improvements to reduce scrap and returns.
• Partner with Plant Managers and Quality teams at internationally located manufacturing sites to verify all quality processes are being followed.
• Hire, train, and mentor the Quality team.
• Define project scope and budgets to define success parameters for projects.

Quality Leader Requirements

• A Bachelor degree in Quality, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Advanced degree, ASQ, or Six Sigma certifications are preferred.
• A minimum of 10+ years’ experience leading a global Quality team.
• Experience with manufacturing devices or components such as medical devices, computer components, electronic components, or similar.
• Extensive knowledge of Quality Core Tools including: APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and PPAP.
• Extensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, KPI development, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Previous exposure to global manufacturing.

• Location: Edison , New Jersey
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562438

In your position, you will be responsible for achieving strategic optimal arrangements related to purchasing multiple food categories (e.g., protein, grocery, produce) with a focus on health and wellness. The goal of this role is to execute the selection, evaluation, and negotiation for assigned items, ensuring that the suppliers selected fit our client’s culture and philosophy, have the necessary capacity, and provide the items at the best price and highest quality.

Description:

• Focus on ensuring that the costs of goods are within budget
• Communicate regularly with the management team for consistent purchasing needs and specifications
• Ensure that weekly inventory is correct and there are no errors before submission.
• Continuously negotiate pricing and purchase goods and ensure delivery in a timely manner
• Review shipments to ensure products received are consistent orders and coordinate with system technology to manage inventory and compile weekly reports

Specific Requirements are:

•  Track markets on prices and supply and determine strategy and direction for optimal procurement program
• Recommend best timing to introduce and promote new products when market is most favorable
• Maintain a strong professional relationship between suppliers and the company
• Identify new suppliers to support future growth
• Evaluate potential suppliers concerning the viability of their products and acceptability of their
  manufacturing facility
• Negotiate with new suppliers over cost and collaborate with logistics to bring product(s) into
  distribution
• Advise senior leadership on the availability of specific products and pricing, pre – qualifying new
  suppliers and facilities in terms of price, capacity, and quality
• Assist the management team in the design and execution of the supply chain strategic plan, anticipating business requirements
• Inform senior leadership on industry insights, such as tariffs, import/export limitations, government regulations, mergers, acquisitions, personnel changes, new item introduction as relevant to the assigned products
• Communicate with suppliers concerning all aspects of the partnership including KBK philosophy and growth plans and aligns suppliers with the organization to support company growth
• Evaluate the effectiveness and fitness of suppliers to determine the procurement strategy
• Lead or participate in complex projects with departments such as Product Development, Marketing, Legal, Finance, and Operations related to product specifications, quality inquiries, product recall, sourcing new ingredients, testing new products, and phasing in products within distribution based on assigned products

• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Type: Contract
• Job #1562427

Procurement/Contracts Attorney – Contract Position (Chicago)

Lucas Group is recruiting for a  long term contract role with a corporation in Chicago.  The attorney will report directly into organizational leadership.  The assignment is estimated at 6-8 months. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft, update, and implement templates with key suppliers
• Develop and revise MSA, terms and conditions for the company
• Work closely with both the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) and Legal
• Assist with implementation of the CPO’s goals and strategy
• Work with Outside Counsel for advice on MSA and other agreements
• Counsel senior leaders on legal and compliance matters related to supply chain and sourcing, including distribution operations and policies
• Draft, negotiate, revise and implement a variety of contracts, including international carriage contracts, sourcing contracts, sourcing guidelines, and supplier warranties
• Participate in the resolution of legal matters and formulating standards or policies as necessary, to ensure consistent legal positions on business issues
• Develop and implement processes and policies, as needed, to help develop consistent practices within the global supply chain organization that align to JBT’s global policies
• Build, maintain and cultivate broad-based relationships with corporate office and business unit based sourcing and procurement personnel
• Assist with Policy development – Updates to and Development of Code of Conduct and Compliance related policies

REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensed to practice in the State of Illinois
• Minimum of seven years of experience (both law firm and in-house experience preferred) with contracts and compliance – supply chain and sourcing support
• Communicates clearly and succinctly with a professional demeanor
• Is capable and willing to meet short deadlines
• Is capable of multi-tasking and managing priorities creatively and professionally
• Unquestioned and demonstrated integrity and personal ethics; an intolerance for business practices that come close to crossing the line; the willingness to speak up professionally in potentially difficult or pressured situations
• Ability to work independently
• A customer-focused lawyer with patience, listening and negotiating skills; an individual that is hands-on
• Superior oral and written legal and business communication skills
• Team orientation; the ability to get along with diverse team members; the ability to work with executives and personnel at all levels within the organization
• High energy and highly organized with attention to detail

WHY WORK FOR LUCAS GROUP?

Lucas Group is a leading national executive recruitment firm, ranked #3 on Forbes’ list of Best Professional Recruiting Firms in 2018. We offer varied types of opportunities (law firm and in-house), competitive hourly wages, benefits, earned PTO, weekly payroll, and more.

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562416

Title: Finance Manager

Location: Columbus, OH

Position Level: Manager

Relocation: Yes

Travel: 25%

Role Overview:
Lucas Group has partnered with a Columbus based client on an exciting Finance Manager position working directly in new product development! As the Finance Manager, you will play an integral role in all strategic aspects and decisions. You will be responsible for providing all the financial information throughout the process: operational models, cost structures, developing metrics, market/data analysis and more!
If you have experience providing financial expertise in a start-up or new product environment – this would be a great opportunity to do that on a larger scale!

Compensation: Up to $150K with a solid bonus and benefits package

Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree – MBA helpful
• 10+ years of hands-on Finance experience
• Experience working with a start-up or new product development
• Solid systems skills, including Excel
• MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL UP TO 25%
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Lucas Group is North America's premier executive search firm. Since 1970, our culture and methodologies have driven superior results. We assist mid-tier to Fortune 500 clients find transcendent, executive talent; candidates fully realize their career ambitions; and associates find professional success. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA with 15 regional offices, our trusted, consultative, and passionate recruitment professionals combine industry depth and geographic breadth to deliver superior results. To learn more, please visit Lucas Group at www.lucasgroup.com.

ID: 1562416

• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562372

Tax Controversy Associate with 2-5 years of experience sought for the Atlanta office of a national law firm.  J.D. and L.L.M. degrees are required.  Note this is not a state/local tax position, ideal candidates will have experience with federal tax issues.  Relocation candidates are welcome to apply.  Please send resumes to MLyles@LucasGroup.com.

• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562371

International Tax Associate with 2-5 years of experience sought for the Atlanta office of a national law firm.  J.D. and L.L.M. degrees are required.  Note this is not a state/local tax position, ideal candidates will have experience with federal tax issues.  Relocation candidates are welcome to apply.  Please send resumes to MLyles@LucasGroup.com.

• Location: .
• Type: Container
• Job #1562370

JOB TITLE: Manager, Product Operations

DEPARTMENT: Product Line & Marketing

REPORTS TO: VP, Product Line & Marketing

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager, Product Operations is responsible for Product Management including new product launches and maintenance, Project Management, Product Information Management, Product Operations processes development and execution, Voice of the Customer, and Pricing. Along with Brand Management and Engineering, the Product Operations team operates under a share service model for the Product Line Managers.  APPLICANTS WITH JUST "PRODUCT" EXPERIENCE NEED NOT APPLY-MUST HAVE PRODUCT, PROJECT, VOC AND PRODUCT OPERATION PROCESSES EXPERIENCE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.  POSITION IS BASED IN ATLANTA, GA NO REMOTE OR VIRTUAL.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Product Management – responsible for day-to-day aspects related to product lifecycle management including but not limited to
  • Product Management support for the launch of new products (NPI)
  • Support Product Line Managers (PLMs) in developing product strategy for their product families through primary and secondary research, competitive analysis, and other product related support.
  • Product performance analysis
  • Product training
  • Product lifecycle management including product maintenance activities (SKU rationalization, PIM data integrity, website copy updates, etc…)
• Project Management – implement the project management discipline within the Product Operations team. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing
  • • New products including line extensions
    • Design-To-Value Projects
    • Maintenance of existing products
    • Develop/implement best practices, templates, training
    • Institutionalize best in class project management practices
• Voice-of-Technician (VOC)
  • Develop and maintain ongoing pipeline of technicians with whom we will engage.
  • Conduct VOT interviews and ride-alongs (field, telephone)
  • Institutionalize the VOT learnings to assist in decision-making (product dev, brand/channel marketing, sales)
    • Analysis and documentation of findings
  • “T-up” technicians for other department to engage with technicians:
    • Product Line Managers
    • Engineering
    • Brand, channel
    • Technical support
    • Others as appropriate
• Product Operations Processes
  • Stage-Gate process development & deployments, demonstrate best practices, training, adherence
  • Product Management requirements documentation framework
  • Portfolio Planning Management (product selection process)
  • Manage the Quarterly “Product Day” meeting
  • Vitality Metric
• Master Data Management (MDM) business processes including Product Information Management (PIM) – working collaboratively with the MDM Process Leader develop rules for data governance, new item set up/maintenance workflows, use case development within our PIM.

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. be able to work in a fast paced, high volume environment, and have a strong attention to detail. Must be a proactive “self starter” who can work well without supervision. This position requires a results oriented approach, attention to detail, the ability to build business cases that recommend specific product requirements and market potential. Ability to work under deadlines with accuracy. Four year college degree in related field required. MBA preferred. Requires 7-10 years of broad-based experience in product management and project management. Pricing experience is a plus. HVACR experience preferred.

INTER-RELATIONSHIPS

Direction is given by VP, Product Line & Marketing. Regular interface with all levels of corporate employees and contact with field management and sales team. Will interface with external vendors, technicians and customers.

• Location: San Diego, California
• Type: Container
• Job #1562368

Our manufacturing organization is over $1B in revenue and we are looking for a Director of Supply Chain and Manufacturing to improve our process.  Some of the industries we serve are medical, aerospace, telecommunications, electronics, construction, manufacturing, and electrical. We are successful, but would like to bring our operations to the next level. 

Some of your responsibilities:

• End to end from procurement through shipment
• raw material supply chain, procurement, engineering process, manufacturing, distribution and facilities
• strategic planning
• new product innovation
• quality
• strategic goalsetting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; MBA is a plus
• 8+ years leading a manufacturing site
• Proven LEAN application
• Fluent in Spanish/English

• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562367

Our client is a rapidly growing retailer providing bulk food products and equipment to independent restaurants, bars, and caterers and we are partnering with them on a Director of Operations role based out of the Chicago metro.

The Director of Operations is responsible for leading the existing retail sites and the opening of new locations in addition to managing the staff and processes for their region. We are looking for a highly intelligent leader than can leverage analytics to identify areas of improvement for each store. It is also essential for the Director of Operations to be able to attract and retain talent. The organization is looking for a leader who can make an immediate impact with the potential to become a VP of Operations within 12-24 months.

Director of Operations Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the P&L in the millions of dollars and multiple retail locations (at least 10 or more) across an assigned geographic territory.
• Use analytical and strategic decision making skills to maximize store location profitability by identifying areas to change product offerings to match the local market demands.
• Understand the local labor market to attract and retain talent.
• Provide oversight to the opening of new locations. Understand the local market to drive the location to profitability within the first year.
• Provide mentorship to the local Store Managers.
• Ensure maximum levels of customer satisfaction by maintaining relationships with key customers and driving process adherence.
• Create strategies to drive cost reduction that are in alignment with business objectives.
• Minimize inventory loss by identifying inconsistencies, performing root cause analysis, and implementing necessary changes to eliminate future occurrences.

Director of Operations Requirements

• A Bachelor degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Management, or a related field is required.
• Must have previous experience managing at least five retail or wholesale locations simultaneously.
• Demonstrable success in leveraging analytics and continuous improvement processes to improve store performance.
• Ability to travel up to 50-75% domestically.

• Location: Orange County, California
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562366

Lucas Group is working with a local manufacturer in Orange County, CA who is in search of a Digital Marketing Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage of a portfolio of eCommerce stores through a combination of hands-on efforts and through use of digital marketing agencies.
• Drive demand by evaluating, proposing, planning and executing all digital marketing campaigns,
• including SEO/SEM, email, social media, and content to build brand awareness, customer engagement and customer retention
• Continuously test, measure and optimize all digital marketing channels (including websites, email marketing campaigns, organic search, keywords, social media, etc)
• Oversee agencies managing paid search, social media marketing, affiliate marketing, remarketing, etc.
• Manage and optimize a portfolio of E-commerce websites
• Lead on all marketing tasks such as product merchandising, email marketing, collateral development, customer satisfaction analysis, sales programs, product development, promotional materials, product packaging.
• Oversee and participate in content creation for SEO purposes
• Work with agency to prepare and send weekly newsletter emails
• Continually improve conversion rates
• Oversee the launch of new eCommerce stores as the company launches new brands
• Continuously identify ways to improve websites and acquire new customers
• Report directly to the company's president
• Plan and execute all digital marketing, including SEO/SEM, marketing database, email, social media and display advertising campaigns
• Design, build and maintain our social media presence
• Design content marketing strategies and set short-term goals
• Undertake content marketing initiatives to achieve business targets

REQUIREMENTS

• BS/MS degree in marketing, business, IT, economics or a related field strongly preferred.
• 5+ years experience in eCommerce – preferably in-house at a brand/consumer product company
• Good understanding of SEO strategy and implementation
• Advanced knowledge of Google Analytics and other web metrics
• Expert knowledge of conversion rate optimization best practices
• Experience working with e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, BigCommerce, Volusion, etc.
• Advanced Excel skills

BENEFITS

• Paid relocation package for qualified candidates willing to relocate to Orange County, CA.
• Highly competitive compensation
• Health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k
• Paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick)
• Training & Development

• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562364

• Produce conceptual drawings (Conceptual architectural intent) in ACAD that capture the requirements of the RFQ
• Quote the project. Prepare quote documents and distribute them
• Once project is sold, gather all the required information for final Engineering/Manufacturing
• Participate in prospecting and discovery calls to ensure the vision of customer is heard (working through technical aspects, concerns, etc)

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Landscape/Architecture or Engineering
• 5+ years project management experience
• Proven successes liaising between prospective/current customers & internal stakeholders

• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562360

Lucas Group has partnered with a Computer Software company who is looking to hire an Account Manager in Atlanta, GA.

The Account Manager is an experienced, resourceful salesperson who understands that customers ultimately buy business value, not cool technology. You know how to create customer value from a software platform and love the thrill of navigating customers and your team through a challenging business problem. You see selling as a team effort. You value personal accountability and clear communication and demonstrate your values by example.

You will be responsible for selling, which will include qualifying sales opportunities from marketing, and outbound prospecting into targeted accounts for sales opportunity creation. This will also include sales lead follow up from strategic advisors, marketing campaigns, marketing collateral downloads etc. This position will work with every function within the company: Sales Development, Business Development, Marketing, Product, Engineering and Customer Success.

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562356

Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Controller, this role is responsible for assisting the Corporate Controller with the oversight of the financial, accounting and reporting functions. This role will prepare consolidated internal and external reporting, oversee corporate budgeting and cash flow in addition to supporting the organization’s objectives through accurate reporting and public company compliance. The incumbent will ensure the Company’s accounting procedures conform to GAAP and SEC requirements, ensuring the integrity of the Company’s financial data and reporting, both internally and externally.

Job Duties

• Financial Reporting:
  • Design and maintain appropriate accounting policies and procedures and effective internal controls to ensure financial statements are accurate and complete and company assets are safeguarded.
  • Assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing and financial reporting processing including financial statement consolidation and balance sheet account reconciliation processes.
  • Preparation and timely filing of the Company’s Form 10-Q and Form 10-K. Supports the financial reporting process for earnings releases, including generation of key reports and ownership of financial aspects of the releases.
  • Develop, create and maintain advanced reports for ad-hoc and recurring analysis.
  • Identify asset management concerns by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
  • Work closely with IT and Business Applications staff on systems and reporting improvement opportunities.
  • Monitor technical accounting treatment for new/unusual transactions, contractual arrangements, policy changes, and new/revised accounting regulations.
  • Provide support on annual audits and quarterly financial reviews; work closely with external and internal auditors on annual audit process, including coordination of document requests, completion of analyses, transaction research, resolution of identified issues, answering questions regarding financial transactions and statements, and completion of the annual/quarterly GAAP disclosure checklist.
  • Support communications amongst operations in Canada, Australia and USA on accounting related matters and the ability to discuss financial matters across a range of both financial and non-financial management levels.
  • Coordinate reporting timelines, and scheduling of key quarterly meetings with management and external auditors.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and GAAP reporting requirements; stay current with changes in accounting guidelines and regulatory obligations.
  • Assist with mergers and acquisitions including due diligence, purchase price accounting and integration and preparation of SEC & other filings related to acquisitions, as applicable, including the preparation of pro forma financial information.
  • Lead adoption of new accounting standards and ensure proper documentation.
  • Assist in technical accounting research and preparation of technical accounting memos documenting specific accounting positions related to transactions.

• Financial Performance & Budgeting:
  • Work with division accounting teams to compile and report historical and forward-looking information required to finalize accurate budget plans and documents.
  • Support the achievement of budget objectives through monitoring of expenditures, analyzing variances and recommending or initiating corrective actions, as well as the consolidation and presentation of the Company’s global budgets and forecasts.
  • Participate in monthly review meetings of financial and operational results.

May take one or two international trips per year.

Qualifications         

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master's degree is desirable.
• CPA or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 7-10 years at a divisional or business unit controller level, ideally with exposure to real estate, construction or natural resource industries, along with a complete knowledge of GAAP.
• SEC reporting experience preferred.
• Experience with JDE and Oracle Hyperion reporting tools (Smart View) or similar reporting software solutions is preferred.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and discuss financial results with executive leadership staff and/or the Board of Directors.
• Strong understanding of current technologies to drive efficient financial reporting.
• Works well under pressure against demanding deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated relationship-building skills; a team player.
• Solid judgment and critical thinking skills; makes high-quality, well-considered decisions.

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• Location: Garden City, New York
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562331

Immediate Legal Secretary opening – Direct Hire in Garden City / Hempstead area

Established law firm with regional presence seeking to add a talented legal secretary to the team.

Legal Secretary will support a team of 3 Litigation Attorneys with all aspects of practice, primarily construction litigation matters.

Duties will include heavy document transcription and preparation, calendar management, scheduling meetings, editing and preparing various legal documents. 

The bulk of the work on this desk will include supporting construction litigation matters.

Must have excellent MS Office skills and type at least 65 WPM. 

Excellent opportunity to join a firm recognized as a thought leader in many areas of the law. Firm is very active in the legal community and partners regularly appear on television and in the media, and publish articles on various legal topics.

Please send resume as soon as possible, as position starts as soon as Monday, July 15th!

• Location: Louisiana
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562329

Controller:  up to $125K with target bonus

Our firm has been selected to conduct a search for a Controller on behalf of a privately held company located in Louisiana.   Ideal candidate will have a strong mindset of continuous improvement with 8+ years combination public and industry accounting industry background.   This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing, stable, family friendly company that offers a solid career path with an outstanding culture where the employees come first.   In the event this is of interest send me your updated resume and suitable time windows to connect.  I would love to talk with you more about this role!

Compensation: up to $125k with target bonus.

This position will entertain a competitive range of compensation including base salary and competitive benefits.

Keys:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Tax, Audit or Finance.
• CPA preferred.
• 8 plus related work experience with public accounting industry combo preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Oracle.

Some responsibilities include…

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting including, but not limited to, internal and external periodic financial statements, annual audit work papers, and annual budgets
• Report, consolidate, and analyze complex financial data to CFO and other key stakeholders.
• Strong leadership with a drive a mindset of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Oversee all activities of the accounting department and other direct reports. 
• Maintain and establish internal control framework.

• Location: Washington, District Of Columbia
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562319

Position:  HR Director
Location: Washington, DC
ID: 1562319

Role Overview:

Lucas Group has partnered with a fast-growing media firm in their search for an HR Director for their DC location. This is a highly visible role that reports into the head of HR and supports both executive leadership and employees.  The role includes a heavy strategic focus both in terms of providing counsel and direction to local leadership while also serving as a senior member of a newly redefined HR team.  This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to drive change and function in a both a tactical and strategic capacity.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the recruiting, hiring and on boarding process for positions in the Washington D.C. office and other local office locations, working closely with hiring managers.
• Coach employees and managers on wide range of issues including performance management and career development.
• Work closely with senior leadership to help establish and advance a performance driven culture.
• Support the company’s annual performance review process and partner with managers to deliver performance feedback.
• Assist in the implementation of a pay-for-performance merit increase process.
• Evaluate existing employee recognition programs and make recommendations for improvement.
• Partner with local leadership to initiate onsite HR programs that bring value to the organization

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7+ years of generalist experience in a dynamic, fast-growing organization
• Results driven, creative thinker
• Ability to partner at all levels within an organization

• Location: Washington, District Of Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #1562297

FOREIGN LANGUAGE DOCUMENT REVIEW– BAHASA  (DC Metro or REMOTE)

Lucas Group is looking for several Bahasa fluent attorneys for a document review with a top AmLaw 100 law firm beginning ASAP.  Open to Remote Work, but must be licensed in state where work is being performed.

Responsibilities:

• Review foreign language documents for relevance, responsiveness
• Assist with summarizing documents reviewed, particularly key documents
• Identify privilege and confidentiality in review process

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor
• Licensed in State where work/review will be performed
• Fluent in Bahasa
• Experienced in document review preferred
• Experience working in document review software

WHY WORK FOR LUCAS GROUP?

Lucas Group is a leading national executive recruitment firm, ranked #3 on Forbes’ list of Best Professional Recruiting Firms in 2018. We offer varied types of opportunities (law firm and in-house), competitive hourly wages, benefits, earned PTO, weekly payroll, and more.

• Location: CHICAGO, Illinois
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562276

Our client is looking for an experienced and independent real estate attorney to provide broad commercial real estate transactional support. This is a great opportunity for a real estate attorney to expand their career by practicing sophisticated commercial real estate law in a fast-paced in-house legal department.  Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of commercial real estate experience with a top firm or in-house legal department and will be able to independently run and manage sophisticated real estate, development and financing transactions.  Prior retail experience is preferred.  Responsibilities will include drafting, negotiating and managing transactions for individual and portfolio acquisitions and dispositions, financings and property development.

• Location: Houston Area, Texas
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562254

Our Midstream client, located in downtown, is currently looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team. The company is a leader in their industry and has experience extreme growth.  This role will be challenging and highly involved in various projects, streamlining procedures and other monthly close duties.
The senior accountant will be responsible for month end close, operational accounting, inventory, billings/settlements and assisting in other adhoc projects.
Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting
• Public Accounting experience out of a mid-tier firm
• CPA preferred, but not required
• 3+ years as a senior accountant
• Independent thinker and driven
• Experience with crude, NGL's or gas highly preferred

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• Location: Houston Area, Texas
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562250

We are assisting our Private Equity client in their search for a new Controller. The role is open due to growth and will be a key role for the company. This person will have high visibility and will be responsible for leading the month end close, financial reporting and supervising staff.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Degree in Accounting
• Prior public accounting is highly preferred
• 2+ years of supervisory with strong managerial skills
• 2+ years managing a month end close
• experience putting process and procedures into place, as well as streamlining existing duties
• Deadline and detail oriented
• CPA is preferred but not required

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• Location: New York, New York
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562238

Immediate Legal Secretary opening – Direct Hire in Midtown

Established law firm near 40th/ Broadway

Support 2 attorneys- 1 partner and 1 associate, with all aspects of practice, primarily commercial litigation and commercial real estate. 

Duties will include heavy document transcription, calendar management, scheduling meetings, editing and preparing various legal documents. 

Clients include regional banks, and some of the work will include supporting commercial loans and general commercial litigation. 

Must have excellent MS Word skills and type at least 65 WPM. 

Excellent opportunity to join a firm recognized as a thought leader in many areas of the law. Firm is very active in the legal community and partners regularly appear on television and in the media, and publish articles on various legal topics.

Please send resume as soon as possible, as position starts as soon as Monday, July 8th 

• Location: Washington, District Of Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #1562195

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ASSISTANT– TEMP/TEMP TO PERM POSITION (DC)

Lucas Group is looking for an entry level Accounts Receivable Assistant for a temp/temp to perm position with its Law Firm Client in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining the billing system
• Generate invoices and account statements
• Perform account reconciliations
• Maintain accounts receivable files and records
• Produce monthly financial and management reports
• Investigate and resolve any irregularities or enquiries
• Assist in general financial management and analysis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Interest in Finance
• Strong computer skills, in particular, Excel
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Professional and committed to responsibilities
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to work within a team and communicate with team effectively

WHY WORK FOR LUCAS GROUP?

Lucas Group is a leading national executive recruitment firm, ranked #3 on Forbes’ list of Best Professional Recruiting Firms in 2018. We offer varied types of opportunities (law firm and in-house), competitive hourly wages, benefits, earned PTO, weekly payroll, and more.

• Location: Waukegan, Illinois
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562184

Our client is a near 70 year leader headquartered in the North Suburbs. They continue to grow & gain market share which has positioned them to invest heavily in the sustained advancement of the organization. Due to a recent investment within innovation & product development, we are partnering with them to find an experienced Design Engineer to help expand their high-tech line of home environment products.

The Design Engineer will help with the creation of the company’s new high-tech line of products. Our ideal candidate is seeking an opportunity to perform design from a clean slate and build a brand with game changing products and solutions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree within engineering is required
• Prior experience designing electronics and/or electronic consumer goods is required
• 4+ years’ experience
• Detail design in both 3D and 2D;
• • designing of complex surfaces and assemblies;
  • designing manufacturing & assembly features such as: snap clip, features for various fastener types, ultrasonic welding, bonding and gluing
  • various high-volume manufacture methods (Injection molding, thermoforming, casting, forging, Sheet metal and other mass-produced material processes).
• Integrating and packaging of electronic hardware into the mechanical assembly
• Managing a complex design library of CAD models, documentation and specs.
• Performing tolerance stack up analysis on complicated parts and assemblies

• Location: Houston area, Texas
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562179

Our firm has been selected to conduct a search for a Joint Interest Billing Accountant for an Oil & Gas Company in Houston. This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant growing organization. In the event this is of interest send me your updated resume and suitable time windows to connect.   Outstanding benefits including 980 schedule, work-life balance, career enhancement, etc.

Compensation: up to $75K+ (flexible according to experience)
This position will entertain a competitive range of compensation including base salary, discretionary bonus, + excellent benefits.

Some responsibilities include…

• Run and Reconcile the monthly JIB process.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts .
• Prepare, calculate and Process monthly COPAS overhead journal entries.
• Assist joint interest owners with questions and issues.
• Prepare and upload monthly allocations.
• Process prior period adjustments related to Division of Interest changes.

Experience Requirements:

• Degree preferred.
• 5 plus years minimum experience in oil and gas joint interest operations.
• OGsys preferred. Alternate systems include Bolo and Excalibur. 
• Advanced Excel, including pivot tables, v-lookups.

• Location: Iowa Falls, Iowa
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562167

Our client is an industry leader in providing engineered-to-order equipment for a variety of industries including construction, agriculture, forestry, drilling, and others. We are partnering with them on a Supply Chain Manager opening to work out of their HQ in North-Central Iowa.

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for all purchasing, scheduling, material management, shipping & receiving, and inventory in addition to managing their team. This role offers a competitive base salary and relocation if necessary.

Supply Chain Manager Responsibilities

• Responsible for all purchasing, inventory control, materials, production scheduling, and warehousing.
• Negotiate the purchasing of all raw materials, components, and services.
• Identify areas to reduce costs within the supply chain function.
• Stay current on industry trends and market conditions for all purchasing categories, especially steel.
• Provide professional development to the entire supply chain staff including direct management responsibilities of the Master Production Scheduler, Buyer, and Inventory Coordinator.
• Work with the Production Manager to ensure the inventory and production schedule are aligned to meet all manufacturing targets.
• Leverage the systems including MRP (JDE), mobile app development (Catavlot), and business intelligence (QlikView) for reporting & analysis.
• Responsible for maintaining all inventory levels and cycle counts.

Supply Chain Manager Requirements

• A Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Planning, Material Management, Operations, or Business is strongly preferred.
• An advanced degree or relevant APICS certification is beneficial but not required.
• A minimum of five years of experience with a variety of key Supply Chain functions.
• Demonstrable success in negotiating contracts for materials and services.
• Previous experience procuring ferrous metals is preferred but not required.
• Experience with MRP software (preferably JDE).
• Prior management of a team with a strong passion for motivating employees and providing clear communication on responsibilities.
• Ability to work with customers, suppliers, and other internal cross-functional departments.

• Location: Bakersfield, California
• Type: Container
• Job #1562100

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND SALES

Bakersfield, CA

For: Roofing-grade 'Asphalt Oxidation and Blending Plant'

MUST HAVE:  

• 8+ years’ experience working in the oil and asphalt, gas, OR any chemical background dealing with tanks, piping, etc. is acceptable.

• 2+ years with project planning and management in the oil, asphalt,  or gas field is preferred

• DEGREE – in relevant Engineering field (Chemical, Mechanical, etc.) or DEGREE in Business field (Administration, Project Planning, etc.)

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct plant projects to increase efficiency, capacity and profitability.
• Oversee all plant personnel: Operations and Maintenance.
• Develop plant budget and execute achievement of financial objectives.
• Work alongside management re: budgeting, analysis and completion of projects.
• Develop and implement project plans to improve plant efficiency, capacity, savings.
• Communicate with vendors and partners.
• Handle all documentation for Air Pollution Control Regulation compliance.
• Ensure precise records are kept.
• Research new opportunities for business development and expansion

• Location: Decatur, Illinois
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562099

Our client is a multi-billion dollar global leader in the food industry and we are exclusively partnering with them on an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer search for their central Illinois facility. The Instrumentation & Controls Engineer will be responsible for providing technical support on all process instrumentation and control system integration. The I&C Engineer will also be leading their own capital projects including the specification and purchasing of instrumentation hardware in addition to contributing the I&C portion of larger, multi-million dollar projects.

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Responsibilities

• The I&C Engineer is responsible for supporting the processing instruments and integrating that hardware into the control systems throughout the plant.
• Develop instrumentation standards and best practices.
• Define the size and scope of instrumentation as well as the scope, cost, and required support for capital projects.
• Lead capital projects from $10k-$300k and support projects of up to $20MM.
• Purchase required instrumentation for capital projects.
• Collaborate with the Engineering team, Technicians, Project Managers and contractors on projects & training on instrumentation.
• Identify ways to optimize the existing instrumentation in the plant.
• Leverage new technology to improve the controls of processes.
• Ensure the iAMS (Instrumentation Asset Management System) is properly used & maintained.
• Identify areas to improve existing instrumentation and technology to verify the plant remains as efficient and productive as possible.

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Requirements

• A Bachelor degree in Engineering is required.
• A minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience with instrumentation in a processing plant in industries like chemicals, petrochemicals, agriculture, food, oil & gas or other relevant industries. Our client is open to someone at the Jr. or Sr. level; there is no maximum years of experience they are looking for.
• Strong communication skills to lead capital projects, contribute to technical meetings, and provide training to plant technicians.
• Experience with a variety of process instrumentation including flow, temperature, level, liquid analytics, gas analytics, and pressure.
• Experience with the sizing & selection of control valves.
• An understanding of standard instrumentation drawings including P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of instrumentation asset management systems (iAMS)

• Location: Tampa
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562078

This role will work cross functionally with multiple departments within the company in order to understand website requirements and ensure expectations are met.  To be successful in this role you will need a broad understanding of website development and have a wide knowledge of latest advancements with particular experience in Python.

The individual taking this role should be self-motivated, enthusiastic and pro-active with a positive can do attitude.  Have excellent problem solving skills and be an analytical thinker.

Requirements:

• Development and maintenance of Python/Django web based applications
• Development and maintenance of Python based data collection and ETL utilities
• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Identifying issues and proposing solutions
• Provide input for product documentation
• Proactively analyze processes and practices and suggest improvements processes
• We are interested in candidates with at least 1yr of experience with Django and Python 3, ideally within a team setting and at 3-5 years of experience in web development
• High attention to detail to maintain design integrity throughout the build process
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and accountable
• Experience with developing and maintaining reporting systems highly desirable
• Preferred: completion of a 4 year degree program in Computer Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent work experience

• Location: Houston area, Texas
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562075

Our client, an exploration & production company located in the downtown Houston area, seeks an Accounting Manager to add to their team. 

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the day to day accounting activities for the group, with a staff of 5 reporting. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Perform month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities
• JIB Accounting
• Fixed Assets
• Liaising with internal and external auditors
• Ad hoc reporting
• Special projects
• Technical accounting
• Reviewing journal entries

REQUIREMENTS:

• Big 4 audit / assurance experience strongly preferred
• CPA strongly preferred
• 3+ years’ upstream accounting experience required
• 2+ years’ leadership experience in an upstream accounting environment required

#1562075

• Location: York, Pennsylvania
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562074

Title: Senior Human Resources Generalist

Location: York, PA

Reports to: Human Resources Manager

ID:  1562074

Role Overview: Lucas Group has partnered with a leading organization on their search for a Senior Human Resources Generalist located in York, PA. This individual will serve as a true generalist and provide support, guidance and advice on a variety of HR disciplines as well as handle labor relations, participate in union contract negotiation processes and handle grievances while promoting innovative HR solutions to achieve strategic goals. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead and promote HR initiatives and programs that align with corporate goals and values
• Drive and implement HR policy and procedure initiatives that focus on enhancing the business for union and non-union employees
• Responsible for supporting employees regarding employee and labor relations issues
• Create and lead strategies to support and enable a positive work environment
• Coordinate HR activities to ensure legal compliance
• Manage the recruitment process and select quality employees
• Implement, process and participate in safety programs and Worker’s Compensation claims and settlement negotiations.
• Administer and interpret Master National Agreement (MNA); administer MNA grievance procedures

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years HR experience in a fast paced environment
• 1+ year of labor relations experience
• Strong employee relations skills
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania & Federal Employment Law
• Union experience required

Lucas Group is North America's premier executive search firm. Since 1970, our culture and methodologies have driven superior results. We assist mid-tier to Fortune 500 clients find transcendent, executive talent; candidates fully realize their career ambitions; and associates find professional success. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA with 15 regional offices, our trusted, consultative, and passionate recruitment professionals combine industry depth and geographic breadth to deliver superior results. To learn more, please visit Lucas Group at www.lucasgroup.com.

• Location: Virtual Town, Florida
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562067

Lucas Group is looking for a talented software developer to work on a learning platform specializing in the automation and provisioning of cloud resources across Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.  The work generally involves taking functional specifications and working to enhance existing functionality or add new functionality, often involving interactions and integrations with external systems and API’s.  Additionally, you may be asked to design solutions to interesting and challenging problems, by using your knowledge of cloud technologies to define new and interesting ways to use them in learning scenarios.

Work will involve creation of front-end user interfaces and reports, as well as back-end service components to pass, process and manage data. 

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience with C# and ASP.NET MVC.
• Experience working with Visual Studio and Azure Dev Ops.
• Experience writing code to automate Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, or Google Cloud Platform, or similar.
• Experience with the automated deployment and management of resources on Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
• Strong skills working with and designing RESTful Web APIs.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience building solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Solid front-end Web skills (JavaScript, CSS, HTML).
• Practical experience with Domain Driven Design and SOLID principles.

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562062

Our client, a stable manufacturing company, has engaged Lucas Group to help them find a Senior Accountant. This position is responsible for full-cycle accounting, financial reporting and manufacturing accounting. This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional with cost accounting experience to get exposure to a wide variety of accounting areas!

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements
• Full cycle accounting; apply GAAP to analyze financial information and prepare both external and management-based financial reports
• ME and YE close process
• Cost accounting including inventory cycle count, cost rolls, variance analysis and inventory analysis and reconciliation
• Prepares flash reports and quarterly P&L and Balance Sheet forecasts and annual Financial Plans.
• Supports the Corporate internal as well as external audit process
• Organizes and reviews various accounting reports
• Assists in annual budget and forecasting process
• Special projects

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing setting with inventory and standard cost accounting
• Strong attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong system skills which includes advanced Excel skills

# 1562062

• Location: New york, New York
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562056

Lucas Group is working with a leader in the marketing and trading services industry that focuses on streamlining processes for their client’s product to market.

The client is looking for a Business Analyst with at least 4 years of experience.

It would be preferred that the candidate comes from a Supply Chain, CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods), or Commodities trading background.

Key Duties

• Break down advanced concepts into simple, manageable components and apply business logic to solve complex issues.
• Manage and create business requirements and functional design specifications for new application implementations , interfaces and reports
• Collaborate with business users to identify and document business processes and requirements for the implementation and development of reports and applications.
• Lead design sessions with stakeholders, document functional gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze complex requirements and manage the translation of business requirements into technical designs translates and development plans.

Technology requirements

• Ability to write complex SQL Queries, stored procedures, and views
• Experience in designing and delivering software solutions with an established software development lifecycle model like agile
• Experience working with BI platforms such as Business Objects, Tableau, Spotfire, or Qlikview
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline

• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Type: Contract
• Job #1562050

Lucas Group is partnered with a company here in Atlanta looking for an Android Developer to join their growing team! 

There is a Mid Level and Senior Level role, and they are looking for the following skill sets:

• Full stack Java development
• Experience working with Android SDKs
• Good communication and able to work on a dedicated team

• Location: Englewood, Colorado
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1562029

Lucas Group has partnered with a respected real estate investment trust (REIT) company in their search for a dynamic, experienced and skilled Supervisor of Accounting & Compensation. This role will assist Accounting Leadership with Accounting, Compensation & Special Projects as it pertains to stock compensation and payroll functions. Our client, based in the Denver area, develops, owns and operates significant, specialized, commercial real estate assets in Denver, New York and Massachusetts.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Stock Administration:

• Manage and process all Company employee stock grants.
• Manage and process stock vesting. This includes but not limited to: tracking alerts and tax withholding elections, reviewing and approving tax withholding calculations and overseeing entire tax settlement process
• Maintain and update stock participant indicative and grant data in stock plan system.
• Coordinate Company stock trading window

Accounting and Financial Reporting:

• Stock Compensation Accounting – Manage all aspects of stock compensation accounting.
• Stock Compensation Financial Reporting – Coordinate Form 4 filing for all stock related activity, various analytical schedules, and 10Q/10K stock-related schedules and disclosures.
• Capitalized Payroll – Coordinate timesheet collection and perform calculation and analyses for capitalized payroll and other capitalized costs. Prepare journal entries and various analytics and schedules for management, audit, and financial reporting.
• Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) – Manage all aspects of accounting for the DCP plan.
• Proxy – Support financial reporting team in preparing data for Executive Compensation tables and SEC Pay Ratio calculation.
• Regional and Functional Accounting – Assist with project to streamline accounting, G&A reporting and budgeting across all regions, departments, and functions.

Payroll:

• Payroll supervisory oversight. Oversee and manage. Payroll Specialist
• Have overall oversight for payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform periodic internal audits of various payroll areas and prepares materials for external and internal auditors.
• Serve as main payroll processing back-up for payroll administrator.
• Ensure payroll transactions are in compliance with US GAAP and Corporate Policies and Procedures
• Must research laws and regulations regarding taxes and payroll withholding procedures.
• Responsible for developing policies, procedures and institute industry best practices.

General:

• Responsible for remaining current on all recent changes in regulations affecting payroll and compensation matters and notifying the affected staff of the changes and business implications.
• Recommend and implement changes leading to best practice, strong audit controls and improved efficiency in operations.
• Deliver a high quality service to internal and external customers in a professional manner within the specified timeframes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of accounting experience. Compensation related accounting experience is highly desirable.
• Prior experience with ADP Workforce Now and timekeeping system is highly desirable.
• Attention to detail a must. Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) and Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation highly preferred.
• Some experience in financial analysis advantageous.
• Must maintain current knowledge of applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
• Ability to lead, mentor, coach and develop staff.
• Must be able to build relationships at all levels.

Lucas Group is North America's premier executive search firm. Since 1970, our culture and methodologies have driven superior results. We assist mid-tier to Fortune 500 clients find transcendent, executive talent; candidates fully realize their career ambitions; and associates find professional success. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA with 15 regional offices, our trusted, consultative, and passionate recruitment professionals combine industry depth and geographic breadth to deliver superior results. To learn more, please visit Lucas Group at www.lucasgroup.com.

• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Type: Container
• Job #1562003

Title: Global Talent Acquisition Director

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90071

ID: 1562003

Lucas Group has been retained with a prestigious creative global firm who wants to continue their growth and presence globally. They have a need for a strong Global Talent Acquisition Director to sit in either Washington DC or Los Angeles CA. No relo to either location at this time! Fantastic opportunity with a progressive and super innovative firm.

As Global Talent Acquisition Director you have an opportunity to make a transformative and lasting impact on our firm, by envisioning, designing, implementing and leading a “next practices” and multi-faceted talent acquisition strategy and programs to support the firm’s rapid and significant growth across the globe.

In this role, you will be responsible for creating a vision for talent attraction and acquisition for the client developing and enhancing the firm’s recruiting model, strategy, and programs to deliver on current and future hiring needs. Leveraging the Firm’s People First philosophy, you will develop programs to curate an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring we have thoughtful diversity and inclusion programs to attract the best talent in the design and architectural industry, and developing a robust and continuous talent pipeline.

You will be expected to leverage your experience as an entrepreneurial HR professional who has a strategic mindset and a track record of bringing innovative strategies to reality. You are a thought leader and a trusted advisor, with strength in building relationships across matrixed organizations through collaboration, trust and influence. You have experience successfully managing complex programs, projects, budgets, and deadlines and working across all levels of leadership.

What You Will Do

• Envision, design, implement and deliver, in partnership with internal clients and regional HR teams, an effective talent acquisition vision and strategy to source and attract the highest caliber talent to support our firm’s strategic priorities, as well as current and future growth, including management of the firm's brand promise for the candidate experience.
• Build strong, credible relationships with senior leaders, hiring managers, critical stakeholders and partners, operating as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert.
• Leveraging your expertise, integrate the Firm’s People First Philosophy and brand promise into talent acquisition strategy and recruiting practices.
• Design and deliver a thoughtful and intentional diversity and inclusion strategy for talent acquisition and recruiting practices.
• Develop and lead a cohesive university relations strategy across the firm.
• Optimize innovative recruiting technologies, including internet-based and social media channels and sourcing tools.
• Develop methods to better forecast hiring needs and identify key recruiting metrics to measure effectiveness and provide data-driven actionable insights.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited institution required.
• 10-12+ years of broad recruiting and business experience required, with at least 10 years managing and leading a recruiting function preferably within a professional services industry.
• Experience using a broad range of sourcing techniques, including data mining, advertising, direct research, social media, etc.
• Strong business acumen and savvy.
• Business partner and problem solver.
• Takes initiative and consistently delivers results of the highest quality.
• Agile and innovative.
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated experience in developing creative solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent client relationship skills with the ability to communicate proactively and cultivate strong relationships with clients at all levels across the firm and across geographies.

• Strong track record demonstrating superior ability to source and attract top talent, assess capability for both technical and interpersonal fit, negotiate offers and seal the deal to deliver well qualified candidates.

• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Type: Container
• Job #1562002

Title: Firmwide Human Resources Director

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90071

ID: 1562002

Lucas Group is retained with a prestigious creative global firm as a partner to identify strong talent for their Firmwide Director of HR . In this VP level role, you will have significant impact on the direction and partnership of HR with the leadership team to meet goals.  The role has significant responsibility of direct report leadership, and is a true partner to the senior leadership team.  The client is open to two locations – Washington DC or Los Angeles CA.  No relo is available for this one.  

As the Firmwide Director of Human Resources, you will be a key leader driving People First human resources strategies across a highly networked global firm.  With an understanding of and experience working in an industry-leading creative organization, you will be relied upon to build exceptional relationships and utilize strong communication skills to translate insights into action by building consensus around HR initiatives across every level of the firm’s leadership communities. While you will fill a key strategic role, you will be expected to be action-oriented and drive results.

You will be expected to leverage your experience as an entrepreneurial HR professional who has a strategic mindset and a track record of bringing innovative strategies to reality.  You are a strategist, but you are also a “hands-on” problem solver who gets things done. You are comfortable operating at a high level, but equally comfortable and inclined to dig into the details. You are a thought leader and a trusted advisor, with strength in building relationships across matrixed organizations through collaboration, trust and influence. You have experience successfully managing complex programs, projects, budgets, and deadlines and working across all levels of leadership.

In this role, you will be a key leader and strategic player in critical areas, including compensation, employee benefits, mobility, and employee relations. You will be responsible for collaborating with and influencing a strong group of human resource leaders at the regional level across the Firm. You will be expected to serve as a role model as you mentor and coach this talented group of professionals to enable them to deliver best-in-class service to their regions every day.

What You Will Do

• Lead as a strategic business partner, thought leader, and change agent with personal accountability for delivering results.
• Develop, implement and enhance global organization-wide programs and initiatives (e.g., compensation and benefits competitiveness, employee relations, global mobility, and employment practices/policies/compliance).
• Develop methods to better collect, interpret, and utilize data to measure effectiveness of HR processes and programs, and provide data-driven actionable insights.
• Lead, mentor, coach and actively develop Firmwide and Regional HR leaders.
• Work in equal partnership with HR leaders in our regions and offices as a single integrated team. 
• Actively participate and collaborate, as the HR Studio Leader within our Co-CEO Hub structure, with your peers in the Hub, including the leaders of the Communications, Performance, Design/Innovation, Technology, and Global clusters of studios.
• Build strong, credible relationships with senior leaders, hiring managers, critical stakeholders and partners, operating as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert.
• Serve as the senior resource for employee relations across the Firm.
• Provide subject matter expertise, strategic guidance, and operational leadership on people and organizational issues, particularly as a trusted advisor at the senior executive level.
• Represent the Firm as a subject matter expert with third parties in establishing best-in-class talent compensation and benefits programs.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources or related field required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience as senior human resources leader in a creative or professional services organization preferred.
• Demonstrated success in leading the HR function for a global firm with knowledge and experience working across multiple jurisdictions and cultures.
• Strong business acumen and a proven record of partnering with and influencing all levels of leadership to design and implement effective HR programs and services.
• Proven success as an action-oriented leader with a track record of delivering results.
• Deep expertise in a wide array of talent lifecycle subjects, such as: onboarding, retirement planning, HRIS, HR analytics, total rewards, global mobility, and employment practices.
• Ability to develop and utilize data to measure and track HR effectiveness.
• Excellent communication skills; creative problem-solving skills; and demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a global organization.
• Executive presence and judgment to address the most challenging of HR issues.
• High degree of ethics and professionalism.
• Strategic thinker with strong “can do” attitude and demonstrated experience in developing creative solutions to complex problems.
• Experience as part of a team within a growing business.
• Proficiency in appropriate computer hardware and software programs.
• Ability to travel (domestic and international) as required.

• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561987

SENIOR LITIGATION PARALEGAL – CHICAGO

Our boutique litigation law firm client in Chicago is looking for a Senor Litigation Paralegal to support its busy and ever-growing client.  Unique opportunity to support trial teams on high-stakes cases in a boutique law firm setting.

Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys, case team and other paralegals on litigation matters and/or investigations
• Provide assistance in the discovery process
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Perform factual and legal research in databases such as Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, and PACER
• Conduct searches on production databases for relevant documents using Relativity, IPRO and other document management software
• Organize and prepare materials for depositions, hearings and trials
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
• Help with voir dire, jury selection and witnesses preparation
• Provide assistance with case settlements

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree preferred
• Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Trial Experience preferred
• Experience working on High-Stakes Litigation preferred
• Experience worked on Multi District Litigation preferred
• Experience using trial technology
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Big Law Firm experience a Plus
• Strong communication skills
• Team player
• Problem solver

WHY LUCAS GROUP?

Lucas Group is a leading national executive recruitment firm, ranked #3 on Forbes’ list of Best Professional Recruiting Firms in 2018.

• Location: Tampa, Florida
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561981

We are a startup developing a Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) system application that is delivered and client-ready out-of-the-box. We’ve developed business and system solutions that the PBM industry has had to rely on business analysts for manual support and IT changes to implement, and we need the skills and expertise to market our business effectively on the web and to the industry. This role will be responsible for developing, initiating, creating and overseeing a long-term digital marketing campaign as well as spearheading PBM and Health plans, PBM plan sponsor advertising and marketing solutions. We’re looking for someone with experience in copy writing, art direction and social media who can expand our brand’s reach locally while increasing brand loyalty and awareness.

We are a small but growing startup company that thrives on individual leadership and embraces doing business in a new way and as an industry market disrupter. This position will contribute to brand awareness and company sales and profitability goals through traditional marketing channels as well as new and emerging digital technologies.

Requirements:

• Hands-on Technical experience in:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university  in business, marketing or relate field required
• 2+ years’ in experience in B2B marketing and digital marketing and advertising
• 2-4 years of related work experience in the healthcare industry
• Excellent grasp of social media and website metrics and best practices
• Demonstratable experience with email marketing, lead generation, and SEO
• Experience in website creation and maintenance
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent PowerPoint skills
• Self starter who can work independently, displays self-confidence, enthusiasm and strong customer service orientation
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working in a complex, service-intensive, deadline-driven environment
• Detail oriented while juggling multiple projects and many stakeholders

• Location: Rosemead, California
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561979

Title: Sr. Manager of Employee Relations
Location: Rosemead, CA 91770
ID: 1561979

Role Overview:

Lucas Group has partnered with a national restaurant chain in their search of a Sr. Manager of Employee Relations.  This role will have oversight of a team of multiple employee relations reps.  Will also consider someone as an individual contributor.   The employee relations reps are engaged in investigations and resolving complaints and concerns.  Will work in conjunction with operations managers, field HR and legal to develop and implement positive workforce practices and strategies aligned with the company's mission, values and culture.
This individual will recommend actions developed by the members of the team to resolve associate relations in the field.  Will coach and advise operations leadership to resolve problems without litigation.

Duties include:

• Hiring and retaining staff 
• Coming up with strategies to support performance
• Developing and elevating associate
• Respond to and investigate associate or guest complaints such as discrimination, harassment, wage and hour laws, or unfair treatment 
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with company procedures
• Recommend actions to be taken following federal, state, and local laws and company policies.
• Review formal written responses and documentation related to associate relations issues
• May attend EEO hearings, mediation or settlement negotiations.
• Review and investigate all requests for suspension, corrective action, and termination to ensure requested action complies with company policy and legal requirements.
• Lead or participate in special projects related to legal compliance involving Support Center departments and Operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; business and/or HR majors
• PHR/SPHR or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum seven years HR Generalist experience in employee relations, training and development, recruiting, and people management, retail/hospitality environment.

Lucas Group is North America's premier executive search firm. Since 1970, our culture and methodologies have driven superior results. We assist mid-tier to Fortune 500 clients find transcendent, executive talent; candidates fully realize their career ambitions; and associates find professional success. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA with 15 regional offices, our trusted, consultative, and passionate recruitment professionals combine industry depth and geographic breadth to deliver superior results. To learn more, please visit Lucas Group at www.lucasgroup.com.

• Location: raleigh, North Carolina
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561975

Our client, a mid-atlantic law firm, is looking to add an attorney with at least eight years of experience in Insurance Defense to their growing Roanoke, Virginia office.  Interested candidates should send a resume to gmitch@lucasgroup.com.

• Location: Carey, Ohio
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561965

Title: Accountant

Location: Findlay, OH

Position Level: Staff

Relocation: Yes

Travel: 0%
 

Role Overview:

Lucas Group has partnered with a Northern Ohio based client on an Plant Accountant opportunity with high visibility and growth! As the Plant Accountant, you will be the right-hand to the Controller and be involved in all aspects of operations with the intention of priming you to be a Controller at another location. Your duties will involve cost accounting/analysis, fixed assets, capital management, month-end, variance analysis, budget, forecasting and process improvements. This is a rare opportunity to join an established company, learn from a great Controller and be developed for success!

Compensation: Up to $75K with a solid benefits package

**RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE**

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

2+ years of Accounting experience

Experience with month-end close, financial statements, cost accounting, inventory, fixed assets

Exposure to manufacturing industry and understanding of cost

Must Be Willing to RELOCATE for promotion

Solid systems skills, including Excel

Lucas Group is North America's premier executive search firm. Since 1970, our culture and methodologies have driven superior results. We assist mid-tier to Fortune 500 clients find transcendent, executive talent; candidates fully realize their career ambitions; and associates find professional success. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA with 15 regional offices, our trusted, consultative, and passionate recruitment professionals combine industry depth and geographic breadth to deliver superior results. To learn more, please visit Lucas Group at www.lucasgroup.com.

ID: 1561965

• Location: Fullerton, California
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561933

We are looking for a Project Manager to help us get to the next level.  We are an established family owned company, established over 50 years ago.  We are a vertically integrated custom manufacturer with customers globally.

Some responsibilities:

• Timely project delivery including: planning, executing, reporting, escalating, controlling, and closing projects. 
• Work with all departments to include: Manufacturing, Service/Installation, Sales, Supply Chain, Electrical, Fabrication
• Continuous improvement
• Manage process from order to commissioning of equipment
• Create project teams, drive process
• Customer satisfaction and maintain costs

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 3 years project management experience
• PMP certification
• Strong analytical, financial and organizational skills.
• Microsoft Project – scheduling, resource planning.

• Location: Houston area, Texas
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561931

Our client is focused on the acquisition and exploitation of upstream assets. 

Job Summary
We are looking for an organized and driven Financial Reporting Manager or Assistant Controller to join our growing team. This position will be responsible for overseeing the month-end close for the G/L, preparation of monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and analysis as well as preparation of quarterly financial statements and notes. This position will report to the EVP – Accounting and will have a Senior Accountant as a direct report. A successful Financial Reporting Manager combines excellent analytical skills, a thorough knowledge of accounting principles and experience in coordinating the month-end close processes and to oversee preparation of analysis and financial statements and notes. The ideal candidate has prior experience in overseeing general ledger activities, including month-end close, and preparation of financial statement and notes.

Duties & Responsibilities
 Lead preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements
 Lead the design, implementation and maintenance of system reports ? Supervise month-end close for General Ledger and coordinate the overall month-end close process with other departments
 Lead general accounting function, including recurring manual journal entries, account reconciliations, and accounts analysis
 Assist with cash projections, borrowing requirements
 Lead the process of preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
 Lead analytical reviews for all areas of accounting and issues resolution
 Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals
 Document and maintain accounting policies and internal controls documentation
 Perform technical accounting research and documentation, including implementation of new standards
 Assist with special projects and ad-hoc reports

Qualifications & Skills
 Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
 8+ years accounting experience
 CPA certification
 Extensive knowledge of US GAAP
 Excellent organizational, problem-solving, project management and communication skills
Experience in preparation of financial accounting statements and notes  Experience with overseeing general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
?Experience in accounting for Exploration and Production
 Expertise with Quorum is a plus

#1561931

• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561920

Litigation associate with at least two years of experience handling commercial and employment defense matters sought for DTLA opportunity with boutique trial firm.

Our client has an excellent reputation,  Fortune 100 clients, and offers mentorship and remote work flexibility. Compensation and benefits are competitive.  

• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561914

• Identifying cost effective solutions to ensure products are delivered on-time
• Liaise with internal customer service, purchasing, freight forwarders/carriers & production
• Maintain import/export paperwork ensuring that all carriers have all required documentation to clear customs

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field
• 3-5 years’ experience in Logistics with import/export experience
• Experience in negotiation with 3rd party warehouses and freight carriers/forwards regarding contracts and pricing

• Location: Fullerton, California
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561905

We are looking for a Supply Chain Manager to help us get to the next level.  We are an established family owned company, established over 50 years ago.  We are a vertically integrated custom manufacturer with customers globally.

Some of the responsibilities:

• Create supply chain strategy
• Lead a team larger than 15
• Production planning, execution, sourcing, inventory management, shipping/receiving
• Develop Key Performance Indicators and improve the productivity and efficiency
• Using LEAN methods
• Create repeatable process in production, warehouse management, and cost control
• Ensure on time delivery and other goals

• Work closely with engineering, operations, and sales
• Improve use of the ERP system effectiveness

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (BS)
• Over 10 years experience in supply chain in manufacturing environment
• Strong ERP experience
• Proven analytical and financial acumen
• Fluent in Spanish

• Location: Waukegan, Illinois
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561891

Our client is a near 70 year leader headquartered in the North Suburbs.  They continue to grow & gain market share which has positioned them to invest heavily in the sustained advancement of the organization.  Due to a recent investment within innovation & product development, we are partnering with them to find an experienced Mechanical Engineer to help expand their high-tech line of home environment products.

The Mechanical Engineer will have demonstrated creativity and ingenuity in applying engineering principles and rigor in the development electro-mechanical mass-produced products.  He/She will have experience with relevant manufacturing processes and competent in an industry standard 3D CAD system (SolidWorks preferred).  Additionally, the Mechanical Engineer will be capable in conceptual design, Detailed design (3D and 2D), Design of complex surfaces, assemblies, structures and mechanisms (including motion).

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's  degree within engineering is required
• Prior experience developing high volume electronics and/or electronic consumer goods from concept to commercialization is required
• 4+ years’ experience
• Experience executing testing and procedures for prototypes, pilot’s and production
• Prior experience managing a bill of materials is preferred

• Location: Folsom, California
• Type: Container
• Job #1561889

Our client in tech services focusing on the education sector is looking to bring on a strong strategic corporate communications executive.
If you want to make a difference and be a part of a phenomenal organization, you MUST:

• Be strategic
• Be an ambassador / spokesperson
• Be comfortable working with everyone from parents to government officials
• Worked in-house with a large company

Relocation is provided to Sacramento or Silicon Valley (San Francisco/San Jose).  It is NOT a remote role.

Submit your resume in confidence to tbaxter@lucasgroup.com

• Location: Waukegan, Illinois
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561888

Our client is a near 70 year leader headquartered in the North Suburbs.  They continue to grow & gain market share which has positioned them to invest heavily in the sustained advancement of the organization.  Due to a recent investment within innovation & product development, we are partnering with them to find an experienced Industrial Design Engineer to help expand their high-tech line of home environment products.

The Industrial Designer will help with the creation of the company’s new high-tech line of products. Our ideal candidate is seeking an opportunity to perform design from a clean slate and build a brand with game changing products and solutions.  He/She will be disciplined in the creative process and competent in an array of digital design tools.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's  degree within engineering is required
• Prior experience designing electronics and/or electronic consumer goods is required
• 4+ years’ experience
• Experienced with design research methodologies for success such as: Design thinking, empathy-oriented design, user experience journey mapping.

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561866

A Fortune 250 company has an opening for a Risk Management Accounting Manager. This is an essential, high profile position that will lead the accounting team and support company-wide risk management efforts. Offering a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Keys:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration
• Master’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance, preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Minimum of 7-10 years+ of relevant experience in progressively responsible accounting or finance roles
• Candidate will have strong accounting skills, dealing with large amounts of data, analysis skills
• Insurance Accounting is a plus
• Must be outgoing, personable, collaborative and enjoys being in a challenging work environment

• Location: Irvine, California
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561843

We are looking for a Project Engineer to join our established manufacturing company that is like a start up.  You will wear many hats from product design to project planning working with engineering, sales, manufacturing, and quality.  We are vertically integrated and support avionics and the defense industry.  Are you an engineer with customer facing experience?  If so, continue reading.

Some responsibilities:

• Lead the electro-mechanical product design and development
• Create technical documents
• Define strategies for manufacturing
• Identify resources needed based upon project scope
• Work closely with customers and internal team
• Plan and track project scope and schedule
• Define test requirements and coordinate testing activities
• Complete projects on time, on budget, and in scope
• Translate customer military/aerospace requirements into deliverable solutions. 

Requirements:

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; MS in Engineering is a plus
• At least 7 years experience with electro-mechanical product design
• At least 3 years experience with leading technical projects – product life cycle, end to end
• Proven leader
• Customer facing
• Project management experience for manufacturing company.

• Location: Irvine, California
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561842

We are looking for a creative Mechanical Design Engineer to join our established manufacturing company that is like a start up.  We are vertically integrated and support avionics and the defense industry.  You will wear multiple hats, from an individual contributor to a project leader.

Responsibilities:

•  Define requirements, product design, materials selection for manufacturing and assembly

•  Review customer needs and translating them into detail product requirements.

• Defining the product structure, performing engineering analysis and calculation, material selections, developing manufacturing strategy.

• Perform all 3D modeling

• Perform detailed dimensioning of product components.

• Complex electronic mechanical assemblies

• New product definition

• Support marketing and sales inquiries in an engineering capacity.

• Document engineering information, BOM, routings

• Engineering change orders 

• Continuously improve product performance and efficiency in engineering process

Requirements:

•   BS in Mechanical Engineering; MS Mechanical Engineering a plus

•   At least 7 years of relevant experience

•   Solid Works

•   Design electro-mechanical assemblies

•   Experience in aerospace and defense industry

•   Experience with supporting electronics, casting, machining

•   Proven leadership experience

•   ITAR

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561832

Position Summary:

Primary responsibilities are to ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions into the financial reporting system using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Research accounting rules and policies to ensure appropriate recording and classification of journal entries.
• Maintain accounting records and files in an organized manner.
• Gather and analyze accounting transaction information in the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly management reports, verify information, and reconcile accounts.
• Assist in the maintenance of accounting procedures by following and/or updating documented procedures.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience. CPA or parts a plus.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience.

Other Required Skills, Knowledge or Abilities:  Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.  Proficient using Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc) products.

• Must be able to work under pressure and respond to tight turnaround time of projects.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive data and issues.
• Good organization and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.   
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional responsibilities.

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• Location: Herndon , Virginia
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561828

Title:  Director of Employee & Labor Relations

Location:  Norther Virginia        

ID: 1561828

Role Overview: Lucas Group has partnered with a global organization in Northern Virginia on their search for Director of Employee & Labor Relations. The ideal candidate will be currently at the Senior Manager or Director Level responsible for managing everything associated with Labor including contract negotiations, arbitrations, grievances, contract interpretation and administration.

• Must have 10+ years of HR experience with at least 6-8 years of strong labor relations experience in a multi union environment.
• There will be at a minimum 50% travel all over the US for this role.

Lucas Group is North America's premier executive search firm. Since 1970, our culture and methodologies have driven superior results. We assist mid-tier to Fortune 500 clients find transcendent, executive talent; candidates fully realize their career ambitions; and associates find professional success. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA with 15 regional offices, our trusted, consultative, and passionate recruitment professionals combine industry depth and geographic breadth to deliver superior results. To learn more, please visit Lucas Group at www.lucasgroup.com.

• Location: Decatur, Alabama
• Type: Contract
• Job #1561804

I have a client in Decatur/Huntsville AL area that is expanding and needs a Electrical Engineer.

This is a 6 month contract to direct opportunity for the right candidate
Requirements

•Industrial power distribution high and medium voltage, grounding & lightning protection, motor control systems, PLC's including programming, instrumentation, lighting design

•Industrial and/or Petro Chemical environment background experience (a must)

•Arc Flash experience a plus (SKM Software)

•BS Degree in Electrical Engineering

•Must be well suited to working for a 20-30 person engineering services firm.

•Candidate must be able to communicate directly with clients, stay focused on production, and have good follow up skills.

•Particular type of experience with PLCs and/or motor control system that are preferred: PLC’s mainly Allen Bradley, Siemens, Provox, Delta-V, Stahl and familiar with IS certification a plus. Siemens and Allen Bradley drives, Westinghouse, Siemens and Cutler-hammer on the Motor Control Centers.

•Candidate must be able to develop scope of work and quote projects based on scope of work that is developed themselves or received by customers.

• Location: Bethesda, Maryland
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561796

IN-HOUSE CORPORATE PARALEGAL (Bethesda, MD)
Unique opportunity to join a Life Sciences Company in Bethesda as its next Corporate Paralegal.  It’s an exciting opportunity to join a growing and up and coming organization.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support and report directly to the General Counsel
• Maintain governance and corporate compliance records and documentation for all entities (including international entities)
• Preparing shareholder and board resolutions and corporate filings
• Cap Table Management
• Maintain stockholder ledger
• Manage and assist with corporate compliance
• Implement and administer equity management software
• Provide transactional support relating to acquisitions and integration, including diligence reviews and handling transactions
• Provide support to internal legal staff relating to HR, employment, real estate, privacy and contracts Provide administrative support to General Counsel
• Assist with special projects such as business initiatives and responding to subpoenas
• Draft agreements, amendments and transactional documents and agreements
• Implement and innovate processes related to our data rooms; corporate records, storage of agreements and electronic files and related support

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience
• At least 5 years in a large law firm or corporate legal environment working on corporate or finance matters
• Bachelor’s Degree with a strong academic record preferred
• Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Experience managing Cap Tables
• Interest and experience improving and streamlining processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as online data management tools and platforms and software used in the management of capitalization tables
• Attention to detail and organizational skills, with an ability to multitask
• High-emotional intelligence
• Ability to problem-solve and complete complex projects in a timely manner
• Must have positive attitude, strong work ethic, and high energy
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management skills, staying on-course when multi-tasking.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate dedication to completing tasks as expertly as possible

WHY WORK WITH LUCAS GROUP?

Lucas Group is a leading national executive recruitment firm, ranked #3 on Forbes’ list of Best Professional Recruiting Firms in 2018.

• Location: Puyallup, Pennsylvania
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561791

Title: Regional HR Manager

Location: Tacoma, WA 98404

Reports to: VP of HR 

ID: 1561791

Role Overview: Lucas Group has partnered with a leading manufacturing company on their search for a Regional HR Manager supporting manufacturing facilities across their Western Region and managing an HR team. The Regional HR Manager will be responsible for partnering with the plant leadership teams to develop and implement HR policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Serve as HR subject matter expert
• Create and implement employee retention and rewards programs 
• Partner with leadership to standardize HR policies and procedures 
• Work with Talent Acquisition team to develop recruiting strategies 
• Support local HR teams and plant management on a daily basis 
• Oversee employee relation issues
• Additional projects as necessary

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree
• 5+ years of HR Leadership experience
• Manufacturing, industrial or distribution experience
• Knowledge of California employment law
• Multi-site and multi-state experience 
• Ability to travel up to 35%
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership skills

Lucas Group is North America's premier executive search firm. Since 1970, our culture and methodologies have driven superior results. We assist mid-tier to Fortune 500 clients find transcendent, executive talent; candidates fully realize their career ambitions; and associates find professional success. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA with 15 regional offices, our trusted, consultative, and passionate recruitment professionals combine industry depth and geographic breadth to deliver superior results. To learn more, please visit Lucas Group at www.lucasgroup.com.

• Location: New York, New York
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561781

Title:  HR Business Partner

Location: New York, NY

ID:   1561781

Role Overview:  Lucas Group has partnered with a leading professional services firm on their search for a HR Business Partner in New York City! This critical role will serve as a true partner to the CHRO, supporting critical groups within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with executive leadership, managers and employees to drive all aspects of People Operations
• Support client groups in Talent & Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Engagement & Retention, and People Analytics
• Partner with Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition & Total Rewards to support client group, and help drive projects across the North America
• Collaborate with People team to establish new and improve current processes, determine best practices and maintain compliance amidst rapid growth

Requirements:

• BA degree and at least 5 Years of HR/People Experience in a Business Partnering role
• Experience working in a professional services or high-growth, dynamic startups
• Entrepreneurial, autonomous and scrappy; able to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to collaborate confidently with leadership and guide on best People policies and practices

Lucas Group is North America's premier executive search firm. Since 1970, our culture and methodologies have driven superior results. We assist mid-tier to Fortune 500 clients find transcendent, executive talent; candidates fully realize their career ambitions; and associates find professional success. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA with 15 regional offices, our trusted, consultative, and passionate recruitment professionals combine industry depth and geographic breadth to deliver superior results. To learn more, please visit Lucas Group at www.lucasgroup.com.

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561780

Lucas Group has partnered with a client who specializes in the renewables space who is currently seeking a Sr. Capex Estimation Manager to be based out of Houston, TX. This position will report to the VP of Engineering and Technical supporting the executive investment approval process for all new projects. This position requires the candidate to manage multiple projects simultaneously within the approved budget.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing and approving all Capex estimates and producing tools, analytics, and reports to ensure consistency and accuracy of estimates as well as summary reports presented in a suitable format for use by senior management. Candidates with experience area in preparing, developing, maintaining, and updating project capital cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cash flows are high priority.

Our client offers a market competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package in addition to a strong financial relocation package.

Required Education:

Ideally the candidate should have a degree in Engineering, Statistics, Economics or Business.

Experience:

• Excellent communication and team building skills required
• Ability to successfully and efficiently manage teams and multiple capex estimates with inputs from several stakeholders on an on-going basis
• 10+ years of experience in the energy business in an analytical, statistical analysis, estimation, budgeting, quantitative, or financial modeling function
• Strong knowledge of currently available estimating software and tools (Winest, Modelogix, etc.)
• Microsoft Office, including MS Excel modelling, proficiency required

• Location: Beaumont, Texas
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561772

Lucas Group is working on a search in the Houston, Texas area. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer that will provide knowledge and support for maintenance, project and installation work for plant mechanical systems.

Our client is in the chemicals market. If you are looking to make a change, and want to be part of a growing company, this could be for you!

Responsibilities 

• Executes maintenance engineering activities to ensure the reliability and availability of static and rotating equipment.
• Provides engineering solutions to routine plant maintenance problems.
• Troubleshoots equipment related/efficiency problems.
• Performs maintenance planning for both routine works and plant outages including the preparation of daily work schedules, manpower and material requirement and costs estimates.
• Participates in the annual review of the planned maintenance programs and equipment audits to influence programs for the following year.
• Monitors and reports on the execution of turnarounds jobs to ensure that general HSE&Q and production targets are met.
• Responsible for QA/QC of off-site repairs and rebuilds.

• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Type: Contract
• Job #1561718

Title: Talent Acquisition Partner

Location:  Dallas, TX

ID: 1561718

Role Overview: The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for driving recruiting strategy, building candidate and hiring manager relationships, and filling critical roles at the corporate office and field locations. This role will make recommendations to both facilitate innovative sourcing strategies and implement and execute recruiting programs and practices that will expedite the candidate pipeline process in quickly delivering top talent for active job openings.

Qualifications:

• Education/Licensing Requirements: Degree in Human Resources Management, Business or related field preferred

Experience Requirements:

• 3+ years in talent acquisition/recruiting
• Agency experience required
• Technology recruiting experience required
• Superior sourcing skills
• Healthcare experience preferred
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruiting sites such as Glassdoor, Indeed, LinkedIn

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of labor and employment laws accompanied by the drive to keep up to date and understand future legislation
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service to both internal and external clients
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate on a remote basis
• Highly analytical thinker and problem solver
• Adept at cultivating and fostering relationships as well as influencing and negotiating
• Strong project and time management skills with ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects to closure
• Demonstrated negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong relationship management skills
• Leadership and navigation skills
• Proven ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Solid working knowledge of applicant tracking systems
• Intermediate skills in MS Office

Essential Characteristics:

• Self-directed and organized
• Discrete/ability to maintain confidentiality
• Team player
• Detail-oriented
• Sense of urgency
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work well independently
• Use sound judgment in decision making
• Ability to take direction

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain positive, collaborative and pro-active relationships with all associates, including company leaders to maintain business-relevant, strong working relationships
• Design, develop, and manage all aspects of full life cycle recruitment process for field and corporate positions. Evaluate all aspects of the recruitment and selection process on an ongoing basis and make recommendations for improvements
• Partner with leadership and other key stakeholders to develop employer brand and talent acquisition strategy; manage our employer brand presence on LinkedIn, Glassdoor and other recruiting channels
• Create and implement new and effective sourcing strategies for finding candidates
• Proactively source passive candidates through internet recruiting resources, networking, employee referrals and other channels; develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need
• Partner with field and corporate leadership to determine business staffing needs, produce forecasts and develop and implement an organizational recruiting strategy to hire top-quality professional candidates to meet talent planning goals.
• Review resumes, screen candidates, and present high caliber candidates to hiring managers
• Manage our Applicant Tracking System to post positions, manage applicant flow and provide monthly activity reports; partner with other stakeholders on the selection and implementation of upgraded ATS tools
• Ensure hiring managers are properly trained on talent acquisition and applicant selection processes
• Provide guidance regarding employment, specifically related to appropriately following applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Participate in policy implementation, adherence and training
• Manage time effectively
• Respond well to coaching and supervision
• Ability to work overtime

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Requires working at a desk and use of a telephone and computer.
• Use office equipment and machinery effectively.
• Ability to ambulate to various parts of the building.
• Work effectively with frequent interruptions.
• May require occasional overtime to meet project deadlines.
• Lifting requirements of <15 lbs. occasionally.

Lucas Group is North America's premier executive search firm. Since 1970, our culture and methodologies have driven superior results. We assist mid-tier to Fortune 500 clients find transcendent, executive talent; candidates fully realize their career ambitions; and associates find professional success. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA with 15 regional offices, our trusted, consultative, and passionate recruitment professionals combine industry depth and geographic breadth to deliver superior results. To learn more, please visit Lucas Group at www.lucasgroup.com.

• Location: New York, New York
• Type: Contract
• Job #1561681

PATENT PARALEGAL – MIDTOWN MANHATTAN (TEMPORARY)

Excellent new opportunity! Firm is consistently recognized by clients and peers as one of the top IP law firms in the world.  Position could become long-term for the right person.

• Prepare Information Disclosure Statements, Declarations and Substitute Statements
• Manage docket  in collaboration with IP docketing team
• Review, process and file new applications and supplemental files
• Assist with responses to various Office Actions
• Patents Process foreign associate bills for payment.
• Setting up Interviews with Examiners for review of actions regarding a patent application.
• Contact the Office of Initial Patent Examination to inquire about the status of patent applications
• Download US patents and foreign patents from internet websites

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.A. / B.S. Degree
• 4 + years of patent prosecution paralegal experience
• Knowledge of various IP related regulations (37 C.F.R., MPEP, PCT regulations)
• Comfortable with IP docketing software & USPTO filings, PAIR, EFS-Web, EPAS, etc.
• Demonstrated passion/interest in patent work

Why this opportunity?

• Competitive rate of pay and potential to become long-term hire
• Interesting and varied work in the IP world
• Firm is recognized as a global leader in IP
• Best Place to Work for women and minorities
• Firm is commitment to pro bono work

• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561672

Market Development Manager (MDM)

Exciting opportunity to work for a GLOBAL $1.8 Billion dollar corporation

• Please have at least 5 years’ similar Market Development Manager experience with HVAC or a Manufacturing Company or within the Construction Equipment Industry OR VERY similar!
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Sales or Marketing or related discipline is REQUIRED please.
• Six-figure base salary (Lower to mid, DOE)

The company office is BASED NORTH EAST OF MILWAUKEE, WI. You will be supporting the company’s CANADIAN market

• Be involved with the growth of Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track Loaders and services for the company’s CANADIAN market
• Research, market, product understanding and development strategy, implementation
• Understand Regional and National sales structures to better utilize touch-points between Field Sales and Distribution channel accounts
• This position provides leadership and guidance to the organization to achieve profitable growth through market penetration, etc.
• Market Development and Go-To-Market Strategies
• Monthly Forecasting
• Understand the competitive market based pricing strategies and determine competitive market price levels for company equipment
• Provides Input and Feedback to Product Management
• Assist with regional trade shows, etc
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Sales or Marketing or related discipline is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a field sales or product support role, preferably in a manufacturing company within the construction/industrial equipment industry
• Excellent verbal, written, public speaking, and research skills.
• Proven track record of developing, quantifying, and implementing process improvements.
• Strong relationship building and problem solving skills

• Location: Alpharetta, Georgia
• Type: Permanent
• Job #1561669

Title: Leader of Training, North America

Location: Alpharetta, GA

ID:  1561669

Reports to: CHRO

Role Overview:  Lucas Group has partnered with a leading global manufacturing company on their search for a Leader of Training- North America for their corporate office located in Milton, GA. The selected candidate will work closely with c-level executives and manufacturing leaders to align business strategies and understand the direction of the company. This role supports training and development for 12,000 employees in North America. As a business-specific training provider, you will be engaged in a continuous dialog with business leaders about current and future learning needs and then will translate them into state-of-the-art learning offerings. This is a great opportunity to build a world class training program from the ground up.