Firm Operations Manager - Santa Barbara CA

At C&D, we believe in fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment where our employees thrive. We are looking for an experienced, organized, detail oriented and proactive Firm Operations Manager to join our team with focus on Operations and Human Resources . This multifaceted role is ideal for someone who thrives in a multi-functional environment, combining administrative, human resources, and payroll responsibilities to ensure efficient and accurate operations within the organization. In office opportunities in Solvang or Santa Barbara, California.

Founded over 50 years ago, we’re a full service CPA firm located on the Central Coast of California. We are a firm that embraces innovation and technology. Our practice specialties include real estate, vineyards and wineries, and trusts and estates. Over the years our team has blossomed into a group of 30 professionals providing comprehensive solutions from tax and audit services to bookkeeping and business management.

Overview of key responsibilities:

Business Administration

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the office, ensuring smooth functioning and maintaining an organized workspace

Team Management

Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of employees

Project Management

Lead and monitor operational projects and ensure timely delivery

Human Resources

Recruitment, onboarding and offboarding

Employee relations, engagement and culture

Employee records, documentation and benefit management

Compliance of Human Resources labor laws, regulations and best practices

Payroll

Support payroll processing by collecting timesheets and attendance data including review and validation of timesheets and other payroll data for accurate payroll workpapers

The right candidate will be:

• Consistent, efficient, results-oriented, versatile, accurate, assertive, diplomatic, systematic, practical, tactful, organized, proactive, open-minded, factual, detail-oriented

• A positive role model promoting firm values, shaping a positive culture and ensuring we have a productive workplace where everyone works to realize our established mission and objectives
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience: 5 years of experience in firm operations, human resources, and team management, with a solid understanding of all three areas

• Knowledge and compliance of labor laws, regulations and Human Resources policies and best practices

• Strong understanding of payroll processing and employee benefits

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel and Word

• Proficiency in Human Resources and Payroll software

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information and maintain a high level of discretion

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to address employee concerns

• Strong leadership and team management skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively

• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to tasks

• Strong problem-solving and resolution skills

• Aptitude to learn new software and systems including industry specific software and tools that optimize our productivity

• Prior CPA firm experience a plus
  

C&D offers:

• Consistent recognition by the Pacific Coast Business Times as one of the Best Places to Work on the Central Coast and voted as an Inside Public Accounting Best of the Best Firm

• A team-oriented work environment that provides opportunity for advancement

• A flexible culture that allows our professionals to live a balanced lifestyle between their work responsibilities and personal commitments

• A competitive salary and benefits package that includes health insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and bonus plan

Normal office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Position oversees both Solvang and Santa Barbara offices and will require travel to both C&D offices weekly and as needed.

If you’re looking to thrive in a work environment that will continue to challenge you to become the best version of yourself while contributing to an exceptional team, please apply.

Salary range: $75,000 - $120,000 per year. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable employment laws.

This position is At Will and employment can be terminated at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at the option of either C&D or employee.