Administrative Manager

BPM Overview: BPM is a full-service accounting firm providing comprehensive assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients globally.  We are one of the largest California-based accounting firms and have built our success by focusing on our clients and our people. Our client base encompasses a complex array of sophisticated clients that keep our staff intellectually challenged every day.     Our people-centered culture and firm motto “Because People Matter” has allowed us to be consistently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area.  We are dedicated to providing meaningful careers for all of our employees along with fostering an environment that allows an integrated lifestyle. Our flexible culture allows our professionals to live a balanced lifestyle between their work responsibilities and personal commitments.  We Have: ·        A unique people-centered culture that attracts the brightest and most forward-thinking accounting professionals.·        The resources, expertise, and global capability of a Big Four accounting firm together with the responsiveness and accessibility of a local firm.·        A regional presence in the Bay Area, while still serving our clients nationally and internationally.·        Recognition as one of the Bay Area’s “Best Place to Work” and “No. 1 Best Large Accounting Firm to Work for” by Accounting Today. 

You Have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. 
• Minimum of five years of related experience in a professional services environment with progressively increased management responsibilities. Experience in public accounting is a plus. 
• Minimum of three years of experience managing staff. 
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, people and project management skills, and an ability to identify and implement creative solutions to enhance productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of operations, systems, and procedures. 
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Participative and consultative management style; interacts well with all levels of management and staff.
• Ability to deal positively with adversity and difficult situations.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with CCH Axcess suite is a plus.

You Will

• Hire, train, coach, and supervise the workload of the administrative team.
• Ensure excellent service is provided on a consistent basis to both internal and external clients.
• Promote and maintain a positive and safe working environment for employees.
• Supervise office purchases, reconcile credit card, and participate in budgeting process for office spending.
• Maintain and manage relationships with vendors.
• Oversee office services, including, kitchen, conference rooms, office supplies, etc.
• Handle the overall management of the firm’s physical facilities in Santa Rosa and St. Helena and related functions, including but not limited to general office space planning; renovation of office space when necessary; communication with building management.
• Manage events and large meetings for the North Valley region such as employee gatherings, retreats, off-site conferences, and team-building activities.
• At the request of the Director of Administration, collaborate in firm-wide initiatives working with other leaders and Administrative Managers.
• Assist tax administration during busy season if necessary.

Wondering if you should apply?
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