This role is to drive operational excellence for Manhattan Strategies, a fast-growing communications advisory based in New York City. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting business analyses, monitoring performance, spearheading financial administration and providing on-site operations support.

About Manhattan Strategies, an Award-Winning & New-Age Consulting Firm

By 2035, the majority of CEOs and senior decision makers will be digital natives: Millennials whose expectations will reflect a digital and visual life experience.

At Manhattan Strategies, our mission is rooted in a simple hypothesis: if you communicate visually, then you maximize your power to compel action. To do it, we combine an attentive communications agency and boldly ambitious design studio. Our work engages challenges ranging in size and maturity, from pre-seed to Fortune 100 companies, and from political campaigns to product launches. In the past 60 months, the firm’s visual communication framework has helped to facilitate the transfer of $19.1 billion in capital in the U.S. by more than 720 pre-IPO startups and public companies.

In 2023, INC Magazine named Manhattan Strategies among the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America, ranking Manhattan Strategies as the #100 fastest-growing private company in New York.

About the Associate for Business Operations

Manhattan Strategies is seeking an Associate for Business Operations. This is a full-time, on-site role for an early to mid-career individual. The best-fit candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of excellent judgement and thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment. This role reports directly to senior leadership.

The Associate for Business Operations serves three core functions:

Internal Support (40%): Drive internal excellence across the firm of approximately 25 employees. This includes continuously assessing efficiency, managing technical assets and assessing and implementing employee programs to maintain Manhattan Strategies as an employer of choice.
External Operations (40%): Serve as the firm's primary point of contact for financial activities with clients' accounts representatives. This includes compiling and delivering regular spend reports, invoicing and day-to-day inquiries.
Business Development (20%): Spearhead new business proposal development in partnership with account leads. This includes assessment and preparation of RFPs and pitch decks leveraging winning approaches, research and creative solutions.

Qualifications:

3-6 years of experience in similar role; experience in a consulting environment is a plus
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects, introduce creative solutions and quickly apply excellent judgement
Reputation for maintaining an eye for detail, even surrounding sometimes mundane or repetitive tasks
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Familiarity with accounting and AP/AR software, such as QuickBooks. Ariba and Coupa
Comfortability with moderate IT support for Windows OS
Good writing skills and awareness of AP Style principles
Achievement of or interest in achieving an advanced degree, such as an MBA, is a plus

This role is not responsible for managing people.

Benefits & Compensation:

Compensation is comprised of base salary, 401(k) profit share and bonus eligibility
Base salary range is $72,000 to $99,000
Total eligible compensation range is $78,000 to $115,000
Unlimited PTO
Paid family leave
Healthcare and dental insurance

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