Director of Operations - Whittlesey : Job Details

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Full Time Senior Management Hartford, CT, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1059

When you work at Whittlesey, you join a diverse team that provides today's business leaders with leading assurance, advisory, tax, and technology services.

Whittlesey is proud to announce that we have been named one of the “Best of the Best Firms and one of the “Top 200 Firms” by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA), an award-winning newsletter for the public accounting profession.

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Director of Operations to join our management team. This position is a hybrid position. Hybrid team members alternate between working remotely at the office, or client locations. This model encourages collaboration and creativity while still providing team members with flexibility.

Our Culture

Whittlesey has the experience and expertise of a large, national firm with the responsiveness of a local firm. That means our team members have access to the resources necessary to develop their careers while also receiving personal coaching. From the Managing Partner on down, our leadership fosters an open-door policy. We are committed to providing expert service to our clients across all our service areas, and we know that can only be done by employing talented and driven individuals.

Collaboration and community are key values in our culture. Whether you are new to the Firm or have been here for several years, we respect each team member's unique talents and value their contributions. Whittlesey is dedicated to the communities where we live and work.

Benefits and Work-Life Integration

Meeting your professional goals does not mean you must sacrifice your personal life, which is why we adhere to a culture of work-life integration. We offer our team members flexible work schedules depending on their department's needs and a competitive paid time off program.

Whittlesey also offers a competitive subsidized benefit package that includes medical and dental coverage. Other benefits include LTD and life insurance, all paid entirely by the Firm, and a 401(k) plan that includes profit sharing.

What you will be doing

• Drive critical innovation operations functions, including planning, budgeting, and reporting, to enable revenue-generating solutions in partnership with senior leaders.
• Lead cross-functional coordination to streamline workflows and enhance cost-effectiveness in business processes.
• Evaluate and recommend cost-effective software solutions to improve Firm efficiency, overseeing their implementation within set deadlines.
• Implement standardized processes to enhance the efficiency of client service teams and optimize performance.
• Oversee internal administrative and technology staff, focusing on resource allocation, performance management, and career development.
• Establish collaborative relationships with department heads to align on goals and improve operational efficiency, while regularly reviewing and updating policies to support organizational growth.

What you must have

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience.
• MBA strongly desired.
• Minimum of eight or more years of related experience, including management responsibilities in an operational or administrative role.
• Experience working cross-functionally by driving processes and change within an organization.
• Experience working collaboratively with various departments to lead change.

Whittlesey is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so we encourage you to apply even if you feel you may not be an exact fit. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated based on disability.

Join us and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and innovative environment. Apply now to be part of our team!