Regulatory & Compliance Specialist

Stanbridge University is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Internal Controls and Compliance Analyst to join our growing team in Irvine. This individual will play a crucial role in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across multiple departments. The ideal candidate is experienced in accounting, thrives in a dynamic environment, and is committed to continuous improvement. This position offers room for professional growth. Essential Functions: Review and analyze departmental productivity and efficiency Identify discrepancies or variances in processes Provide detailed findings and reports Recommend and support implementation of improvement plans Monitor, review, and analyze accounts receivable Perform A/R and student account reconciliations Ensure accurate and timely processing of funds Review accounts payable for accuracy, including subaccounts and invoices Ensure completeness of supporting documentation Assist in preparing payroll tax returns and other statutory filings Support the preparation of financial statements and internal reports Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes as needed Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Minimum of 2 years of professional accounting experience Solid understanding of GAAP and accounting principles Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel is required Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Strong time management and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment High degree of confidentiality and professionalism Annual Salary: $75,000 – $86,000 (with potential for performance-based increases) Conditions of Employment This is an on-campus position; physical presence is required at the Irvine campus. To successfully perform the essential duties, individuals must meet physical and performance requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Employment verification will be conducted to validate minimum experience requirements in accordance with accreditor guidelines. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Work Environment Standard office, classroom, lab, or clinical setting Duties are typically performed at a desk or computer workstation May include working in a skills lab or clinical/bedside environment based on program needs Exposure to moderate noise levels, frequent interruptions, and fast-paced timelines Physical Demands Extended periods of sitting Must be able to lift and carry items weighing 10–25 pounds as needed Proficient use of office equipment and electronic keyboards Clear verbal communication in person and by phone Visual and auditory ability to use a computer and respond effectively to communication Employee Benefits Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan Options (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Job Title: Accounting & Operations Coordinator Location: Houston (Jersey Village), TX (In-Person) About Blindster Blindster is a family-owned and operated e-commerce company based in Houston, TX. We sell custom window blinds, shades, and shutters to customers across the U.S., empowering DIYers to create beautiful homes at an affordable price. We’re an established 14-year old company always operating in startup mode, with a collaborative, hands-on culture where everyone wears multiple hats. Our team is close-knit, and cross-functional work is part of our everyday rhythm. If you're energized by variety and enjoy being part of a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment, you'll feel right at home here. About the Role We’re hiring an Accounting & Operations Coordinator to support the financial and administrative work that keeps our business running smoothly. This is an entry-level, full-time, in-person role ideal for a recent college graduate or someone with 3+ years of directly relevant experience in accounting or bookkeeping. You’ll be responsible for the kind of detailed, behind-the-scenes work that helps everything run efficiently—processing payments, organizing vendor information, maintaining reports, and keeping financial records accurate and up to date. Your work will directly support key business functions and leadership decisions. This position reports directly to our Chief Operating Officer (COO) and works closely with other company leaders, offering meaningful exposure to how a growing e-commerce business is run. We’re looking for someone who’s dependable, motivated, and eager to take ownership of their responsibilities—someone who doesn’t just check boxes but looks for ways to improve how things are done. What You’ll Do Banking & Payments Monitor bank and credit card accounts daily to flag unusual activity Prepare vendor payments, reimbursements, and wire transfers Track receipts, confirmations, and transaction records Accounts Payable & Vendor Management Review invoices for accuracy and enter bills in QuickBooks Online Track vendor credits, discounts, and payment terms Maintain up-to-date vendor contact and contract records Internal Reporting & Support Update weekly cash position reports for leadership Assist with monthly reporting and spend tracking Coordinate with our external bookkeeper and CPA firm Help gather and organize documentation for audits or filings Compliance & Admin Tasks Respond to chargebacks and coordinate with our payment processor Support sales tax management via automated software Assist with PCI compliance and annual insurance policy renewals Handle one-off operational challenges as they arise What We’re Looking For Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented Self-motivated and able to manage recurring responsibilities with minimal oversight Resourceful problem-solver—comfortable figuring things out as needed Strong communicator—especially in writing and working with external partners Comfortable working independently but collaborative when needed Requirements Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field – OR – 3+ years of experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, or operations role Basic understanding of accounting workflows and tools like Excel or QuickBooks Online Internship or part-time experience in a business/office setting is a plus Nice to Have (but not required) Experience with QuickBooks Online Exposure to e-commerce or retail operations Interest in growing into a budgeting or strategic finance role over time Benefits Benefits (after 90 days) Paid time off and sick leave Medical, dental, and vision insurance Health/Flex spending account 401(k) with employer match Why This Role Could Grow With You This role offers significant exposure to high-level operations, working directly with the COO and collaborating closely with company leadership. While your initial responsibilities will focus on core accounting and operations, there’s room to grow. If you're eager to take on more, we’re happy to teach you how to contribute to budgeting, planning, or broader financial strategy. Promotions and expanded responsibilities are on the table for someone who proves they’re ready. Salary Range: $50,000 – $65,000 annually, depending on experience, with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

Overview Responsible for management and oversite of the company’s property accounting functions including assisting with establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, procedures, initiatives and industry best practices. Review financial reports and supporting records, presents findings and makes recommendations to accounting executives. Review and analysis of tax returns and compliance reports. Supervise and coordinate all audit and reporting requirements. Responsible for reviewing all budgeting and reforecasting for a portfolio of properties.  Manages cash management at each property to ensure that distributions are made strategically based on what is happening at each property and determining when capital calls are needed.  Responsible for review of debt compliance in accordance with loan documents.  Supervise and mentor staff.  Assist portfolio controllers in providing ongoing feedback to ensure all associates have a clear understanding of performance. What to expect Oversee a portfolio of properties, directly supervising Managers, Senior Property Accountants and Property Accountants. Ability to manage a team. Supervision of staff and mentoring are key to this role.  It is critical to retain highly performing staff to ensure that the department functions at its highest level. Work directly with Investment Managers, who oversee all aspects of properties, on asset health, investor and lender reporting and analysis, and providing data and insight over day-to-day operating decisions. Oversee, monthly, quarterly and year end closings for properties in accordance with GAAP, tax basis and cash basis accounting procedures. Ensures accounting systems and process controls are following company standards and best practices.  Propose enhancements to controls where needed. Review and analysis of annual operating expenses. Responsible for managing and ensuring that all tenant billings including CAM, RET, and general billback are performed accurately and timely. Review and analysis of budgets prepared by accounting and cross functional team members. Work with the independent CPA firm to produce Audited Financials for entities as required. Provide required support for year-end audit or other financial inquiries. Review compliance with loan agreements that include debt covenant compliance, debt yield and debt service coverage tests and all other ongoing monitoring of the loans.  Review all loan draws provided to the lenders. Oversee the cash management for each property that will include distributions, capital calls and investment of excess cash in certain investments (sweeps, money markets, etc.). Be an integral member of efficiency and other projects that the company/department will undertake.  Lead certain initiatives where you can lend your expertise to effect change. Review REIT compliance and planning related to this. Immediate Opportunity/Initial Success Senior Managers directly support each of the Portfolio Controllers, who are responsible for their portfolio of assets. As a Senior Manager, you will be your Portfolio Controller’s number one resource for managing your team and its assets. Potential for Growth/Longer Term Success Senior Managers will spend the first 12+ months learning about the company, department and portfolio of properties.  There will be a significant learning curve related to this.  Once this is mastered, the Senior Manager will be an integral member of projects and efficiency initiatives that are needed to make the Accounting Department run as efficiently as possible.  The projects and initiatives are critical to the success of the department.  Long term, the Senior Manager needs to be confident in the role of managing, motivating and mentoring a staff, being the main resource to their Portfolio Controller for all aspects of each property and a driver of change for the better within the department. Requirements 8+ years of accounting experience, preferably in commercial real estate. Prior experience in public accounting preferred with CPA designation. Bachelor’s degree in accounting.  Prior management experience, specifically overseeing and reviewing work of accountants. Advanced analytical and quantitative skills. Superior communication and relationship management and presentation skills. Proficiency in GAAP. Advanced Excel skills and accounting software knowledge. Recommend program knowledge includes: Anaplan MRI AvidXchange Advanced Excel Skills including the knowledge of Spreadsheet Server preferable About WS Development Massachusetts-based WS Development is a mixed-use developer with a singular mission: creating places people want to be. With an approach that values art, science, innovation and, above all else, people, WS strives to engage each community it serves with best-in-class experiences, designed with our customers, tenants and partners in mind. Established in 1990, WS is one of few vertically-integrated real estate companies that conceptualizes, owns, operates and leases more than 100 properties that range from cutting-edge urban spaces to lifestyle and community centers. With over 22 million square feet of existing space and an additional nine million square feet under development, it is one of the largest privately-owned development firms in the country. WS is where great ideas and great people come together to design, build, and operate some of the best loved real estate projects in the country. We live at the intersection of entrepreneurship and establishment. We have the infrastructure of decades supporting a culture of free-thinking excellence. We expect every WS employee to feel welcomed and valued irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, and life experiences. 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 The Valuation Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and reviewing business valuation engagements for a range of purposes, including estate and gift planning, internal succession, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic advisory. This position plays a key role in the execution and growth of the firm's valuation service line, working closely with internal teams and external advisors to ensure technically sound and advisory-driven deliverables. The role also includes staff development, client management, cross-functional collaboration, and support of business development efforts.   Essential Position Responsibilities Lead and manage a variety of business valuation engagements across multiple industries and purposes. Review, finalize, and sign off on valuation reports, ensuring consistency, defensibility, and adherence to best practices and applicable standards. Serve as the primary client contact, effectively communicating scope, process, findings, and recommendations to clients and their advisors (e.g., attorneys, CPAs, wealth advisors). Mentor and develop team members, providing guidance, real-time feedback, and training. Collaborate across service lines to deliver cohesive, value-added solutions tailored to client needs. Support business development, including scoping new opportunities, developing proposals, pricing engagements, and identifying additional areas of client value. Identify enterprise value-enhancing strategies and proactively introduce planning ideas to clients and internal teams. Stay current on valuation standards, tax laws, market conditions, and emerging trends in business valuation and consulting. Improve internal systems and processes, contributing to the refinement of templates, models, and scalable engagement frameworks. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field required. Professional designation such as CPA, ABV, ASA, CFA, or CVA (or progress toward) preferred. 5–8 years of business valuation experience, with demonstrated proficiency in both compliance and consulting engagements. Demonstrated strength in analytical thinking and advanced financial modeling Proficient in leveraging technology and analytical tools to improve efficiency and accuracy Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet deadlines Clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences Collaborative team member who contributes to a positive and productive work environment Creative problem-solver with a proactive and innovative mindset. Preferred Experience: Exposure to transaction advisory, succession planning or private equity environments. Familiarity with proactive planning approaches help increase enterprise value. Comfort with reviewing legal documents such as shareholder agreements, LOIs, or buy-sell agreements. Comfort with LLM models and automation. Benefits Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; an employer funded profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements), group term life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a flexible time off and paid leave program.

 The Valuation Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and reviewing business valuation engagements for a range of purposes, including estate and gift planning, internal succession, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic advisory. This position plays a key role in the execution and growth of the firm's valuation service line, working closely with internal teams and external advisors to ensure technically sound and advisory-driven deliverables. The role also includes staff development, client management, cross-functional collaboration, and support of business development efforts.   Essential Position Responsibilities Lead and manage a variety of business valuation engagements across multiple industries and purposes. Review, finalize, and sign off on valuation reports, ensuring consistency, defensibility, and adherence to best practices and applicable standards. Serve as the primary client contact, effectively communicating scope, process, findings, and recommendations to clients and their advisors (e.g., attorneys, CPAs, wealth advisors). Mentor and develop team members, providing guidance, real-time feedback, and training. Collaborate across service lines to deliver cohesive, value-added solutions tailored to client needs. Support business development, including scoping new opportunities, developing proposals, pricing engagements, and identifying additional areas of client value. Identify enterprise value-enhancing strategies and proactively introduce planning ideas to clients and internal teams. Stay current on valuation standards, tax laws, market conditions, and emerging trends in business valuation and consulting. Improve internal systems and processes, contributing to the refinement of templates, models, and scalable engagement frameworks. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field required. Professional designation such as CPA, ABV, ASA, CFA, or CVA (or progress toward) preferred. 5–8 years of business valuation experience, with demonstrated proficiency in both compliance and consulting engagements. Demonstrated strength in analytical thinking and advanced financial modeling Proficient in leveraging technology and analytical tools to improve efficiency and accuracy Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet deadlines Clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences Collaborative team member who contributes to a positive and productive work environment Creative problem-solver with a proactive and innovative mindset. Preferred Experience: Exposure to transaction advisory, succession planning or private equity environments. Familiarity with proactive planning approaches help increase enterprise value. Comfort with reviewing legal documents such as shareholder agreements, LOIs, or buy-sell agreements. Comfort with LLM models and automation. Benefits Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; an employer funded profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements), group term life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a flexible time off and paid leave program.

Tax Manager 160K-180K Plus Bonus and Benefits We are seeking highly motivated Tax Managers to join our dynamic Tax Services division. Our team helps clients improve their tax efficiencies and facilitate better decision making. This role is focused on helping businesses with tax strategy, ensuring tax compliance, increasing post tax profits, and providing application support to achieve the best corporate tax practices. If you are looking for career advancement and want to be part of an environment where you can learn, develop, and contribute, we are interested in meeting you. About Us Certified public accounting firm with offices in Miami, Florida. Established in 1959 with nearly 60 plus professionals, we are one of the premier boutique firms in South Florida. Our tax team provides planning and tax compliance services for domestically and internationally based clients in diverse industries. Responsibilities Of The Tax Manager Role Review tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporation Review tax adjustments to financial statements to prepare returns To contribute the highest quality work product through rigorous development of technical expertise, compliance assurance, and business acumen. Confidently and effectively manage engagements, resources, people, and client expectations to achieve the results required to maintain profitable and lasting client relationships. Consistently handle the complete client engagement and relationship. Ensure expectations are clear with the Client Ambassador on deadlines and expectations. Employs a reliable system for fulfilling responsibility for overall client engagement workflow of a particular client or clients. Establish engagement project budgets and due dates. Completes engagements on time, on budget, with highest quality. Effectively handle firm administrative functions and projects as assigned by partners. This includes time, entry, billing, collections, change orders, and utilizing firm metrics to measure performance. Position Requirements Of The Tax Manager Role Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Taxation; Master’s degree in taxation is a plus CPA License or eligibility to take CPA exam preferred Experience using tax preparation software and applications. Excellent analytical and technical skills Great communicator with the ability to convey both analysis and findings to management and external clients (verbal and written) Ability to work in cross-functional, entrepreneurial atmosphere to achieve measurable results and improve existing processes. Ability to work on multiple projects at a given time. Motivated to meet client deadlines and provide superior client service A team player with strong relationship skills Benefits 401k Health Insurance Dental Vision Paid Time Off Wellness Plan Bonus Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Training & Development