Join Our Team

Job Responsibilities

• Support project work for General Counsel including;
  • Assisting in the drafting, reviewing, and filing of legal documents
  • Conducting research and reporting on various domestic and international issues
  • Corporate transactional support
  • Due diligence review and management
  • Ad hoc compliance support
  • Management of the company’s contract review and approval process
  • Assisting the management of expenses and performance of outside counsel and other legal vendors
• Support project work for CFO including;
  • Support of entity-level audit procedures
  • KYC controls 
  • Workers compensation reporting and audits
  • Controls for expense policy and Concur support
  • Annual T&E Audit
  • Tax compliance reporting
• Support project work for Sr. Director, HR including;
  • Maintenance and reporting for annual compliance calendar
  • OSHA 5500 reporting
  • Safety Manual/Procedural Updates
  • Annual Handbook/T&E review and implementation
  • Benefits audits and discrimination testing
  • 401K audits and discrimination testing
• Partner with Office Manager on any office compliance needs (OSHA posters, handbook filings, etc)
• Prepare materials for presentation to the board/leadership team as requested
• Oversee insurance strategy with holistic cross functional approach to policy management

Core Competencies To Be Successful

• Exceptionally strong PC based software skills, (including MS Word, Excel, power Point & Outlook) to complete assignments that include: reports, formal correspondence, presentation materials, inter-office memos, and other business-related correspondence and record keeping.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to use problem solving and advanced judgment skills to make decisions in situations where there are no established procedures.
• High level of discretion and professional maturity in handling confidential and sensitive information
• Maximizes and applies the benefits of strong computer technology knowledge with respect to all projects.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to anticipate, identify, analyze and solve problems.
• Displays service-oriented mentality and responds to customer's needs with a sense of urgency.
• Works cooperatively with other team members, displaying a high level of motivation and enthusiasm for tasks with ability to build productive working relationships.
• Handles situations with poise, understanding and tact. Must be flexible and adaptable to changes.
• Works independently in the absence of direct supervision.
• Strong communications skills (both written and verbal) and ability to communicate clearly to all levels in the organization, including a broad base of finance and business partners in other cultures

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or legal studies
• 3+ years in a support role within finance, legal or HR
• Experience with international compliance a plus
• Experience with employment law and/or OSHA a plus
• Foundational understanding of financial/accounting reporting process a plus
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required

If you or someone you know is qualified and interested in this role, please forward their resume with a cover letter regarding their interest to Danae Gruszczynski at danae.gruszczynski@echohousing.com