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Job Description Paralegal/Office Manager Job Summary: We're seeking a highly organized and personable Paralegal/Office Manager to join our corporate office team in Jackson, NJ. As the first point of contact for visitors and calls, you'll be responsible for keeping our office running smoothly, assisting with onboarding new hires, and supporting various departments as needed. If you're strong in communication, detail-oriented, and comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Responsibilities: • Be the first point of contact for visitors and calls, • Keep the office running smoothly (supplies, scheduling, coordination), • Assist with onboarding new hires and general office projects, • Support different departments (HR, finance, operations) as needed, • Perform paralegal duties, including document preparation, management, and organization Requirements: • Strong communication skills and a positive, professional presence, • Organized and detail-oriented, • Comfortable multitasking in a busy environment, • Tech-comfortable (Outlook, basic Excel, etc.), • No healthcare experience required Why This Role: • Hands-on exposure to how a growing healthcare company operates, • Opportunity to take on additional responsibilities and grow, • Fast-paced, team-oriented environment, • Ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in business/operations

Job DescriptionDescription: Holman Frenia Allison, PC, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants (HFA) is headquartered in Central New Jersey. The firm services a diverse client base within the tri-state area providing highly personalized and comprehensive accounting, audit, tax, and business consulting services. We are looking for an Audit Manager to work in our Lakewood, NJ office. Job Summary: As an Audit Manager at HFA, you will be responsible for leading and managing audit engagements for our diverse client base. You will oversee a team of audit professionals, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality audit services. The Audit Manager will play a pivotal role in building and maintaining client relationships, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment within the audit team. In this role you will: • Collaborate to define audit strategy and objectives in consultation with senior manager/partner., • Manage multiple audit engagements and competing priorities., • Monitor team’s process against plan and alter when necessary., • Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and lead change efforts effectively., • Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals., • Develop high-performing people and teams., • Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback or onsite training., • Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to client engagements., • Cultivate and manage business development opportunities., • Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, and resources, ensuring efficient utilization and profitability for the firm., • Uphold the firm's ethical standards, ensuring integrity, objectivity, and independence in all audit activities. We offer an excellent benefits package, including... • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, • Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution, • Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan, • Commission Policy, • Firm Provided Life Insurance, • Continuing Professional Education, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Professional Dues Reimbursement, • Mentoring Program, • Vacation Time, • Paid Holidays, • Summer Fridays HFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Requirements: Applicants must possess the following: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field., • CPA certification required., • 5-8 years of progressive public accounting audit and/or assurance experience., • Experience with not-for-profit clients and/or employee benefit plans., • Advanced knowledge of CCH ProSystem Engagement., • Reliable transportation to and from client locations., • Strong analytical and reasoning abilities, excellent communication skills., • Ability to build relationships while asking tough questions., • Excellent written and oral skills., • Strong time management and organizational skills.

Job Description Audit Manager As an Audit Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing audit engagements for our diverse client base. You will oversee a team of audit professionals, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality audit services. The Audit Manager will play a pivotal role in building and maintaining client relationships, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment within the audit team. In this role you will: • Collaborate to define audit strategy and objectives in consultation with senior manager/partner., • Manage multiple audit engagements and competing priorities., • Monitor team’s process against plan and alter when necessary., • Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and lead change efforts effectively., • Develop high-performing people and teams., • Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback or onsite training., • Cultivate and manage business development opportunities. We offer an excellent benefits package, including... • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, • Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution, • Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan, • Commission Policy, • Firm Provided Life Insurance, • Continuing Professional Education, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Professional Dues Reimbursement, • Mentoring Program, • Vacation Time, • Paid Holidays, • Summer Fridays Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field., • CPA certification required., • 5-8 years of progressive public accounting audit and/or assurance experience., • Experience with not-for-profit clients and/or employee benefit plans., • Advanced knowledge of CCH ProSystem Engagement., • Reliable transportation to and from client locations., • Strong analytical and reasoning abilities, excellent communication skills. Spartan Placements is an equal opportunity employer. All terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, placement, title, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, training, education, research, administration and programming, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, handicap, or status as a disabled veteran.

The Accounting Manager/Finance Manager serves as the strategic leader of the accounting and finance function and is the primary financial liaison to the client. This role evolves in two distinct phases. Initially, the focus is on ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of financial reporting while building strong client relationships and leading the accounting team. As the position matures, the role expands into a broader Finance Manager position with responsibility for treasury management, cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and strategic financial partnership. • Throughout both phases, the role maintains ultimate accountability for the quality of the financial information delivered to clients while developing a high-performing finance organization. Phase I: Primary Objective: Establish operational excellence within the accounting function by ensuring accurate financial reporting, leading the accounting team, and serving as the primary client contact for financial reporting and month-end close activities. Duties: Client Management & Financial Reporting • Own the final delivery of the Financial Flash and monthly Financial Statement package to the client (through the Finance Supervisor, where applicable)., • Serve as the primary escalation point for client questions related to month-end close, financial results, and accounting matters., • Review and finalize financial commentary and management narratives, ensuring the financial story is accurate, meaningful, and actionable., • Build trusted relationships with clients by delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial information. Operational Leadership • Lead and develop Senior Accountants and Finance Supervisors (where applicable), ensuring their teams consistently meet quality standards and reporting deadlines., • Drive accountability across the month-end close process and financial reporting cycle., • Maintain strong internal controls and ensure consistent application of accounting policies and procedures., • Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, efficiency, and team performance., • Develop Staff Accountants and the broader accounting team as the team evolves, ensuring they are properly trained and that training supports two-way learning, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. Key Performance Indicators • Timely and accurate delivery of Financial Flash and monthly financial statements., • Client satisfaction with financial reporting quality and responsiveness., • Month-end close accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines., • Team performance and operational effectiveness., • Optimization of team staffing and maintenance of the most efficient and cost-effective team structure. Phase II: Primary Objective: Expand the role from accounting leadership into strategic financial management by assuming ownership of treasury operations, cash forecasting, liquidity management, and broader financial planning while continuing to oversee accounting operations. Duties: Strategic Client Partnership • Continue to own all financial reporting deliverables and executive-level financial communication., • Serve as the client's primary strategic financial advisor, providing insights into financial performance, cash flow, and business trends., • Translate detailed financial data into actionable recommendations that support client decision-making. Treasury & Cash Management • Develop and maintain rolling weekly cash forecasts, analyzing the impact of accounts payable, payroll, and other cash requirements., • Prepare and deliver the Cash Flash report, providing clients with timely visibility into liquidity and cash position., • Oversee payment execution by confirming AP funding requirements with the client and authorizing the final release of approved payments., • Monitor liquidity to ensure sufficient funding for all approved transactions and proactively identify potential cash constraints. Financial Oversight • Maintain ultimate accountability for the accuracy of AP runs, significant journal entries, and corrective GL activity reviewed by supervisors., • Partner with operational leadership to improve forecasting accuracy, cash utilization, and financial performance., • Recommend process improvements that strengthen financial controls, scalability, and operational efficiency. Organizational Leadership • Lead and mentor the AP Supervisor, Finance Supervisor (where applicable), and Senior Accountants., • Build organizational capability by developing future finance leaders and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement., • Ensure accounting, accounts payable, and finance teams operate as an integrated, high-performing function., • Develop Staff Accountants and the broader finance team as the team evolves, ensuring they are properly trained and that training supports two-way learning, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. Key Performance Indicators • Accuracy of weekly cash forecasts versus actual cash requirements., • Timely and accurate delivery of Financial Flash, Cash Flash, and monthly financial statements., • Zero funding deficiencies for approved client transactions., • Client satisfaction with financial reporting, treasury support, and strategic financial guidance., • Continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and team performance., • Optimization of team staffing and maintenance of the most efficient and cost-effective team structure. Qualifications • 5–7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience with increasing leadership responsibility., • Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, client relationship management, and accounting operations., • Experience with cash flow forecasting, treasury management, and liquidity planning is preferred and becomes essential as the role progresses into the Finance Manager phase. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with healthcare revenue cycle., • Knowledge of SNF accounting guidelines.

Compliance & Financial Operations Associate Location Memphis or Milwaukee, (Hybrid/Fully Remote) Reports To President & CEO About UMH American Dream UMH American Dream, LLC is the finance subsidiary of UMH Properties, Inc., a publicly traded REIT specializing in the ownership and operation of manufactured housing communities. Our mission is to provide responsible, technology-driven financing solutions that make homeownership more accessible while delivering an exceptional customer experience. We are seeking a highly motivated professional to lead our compliance and financial operations functions and play a key leadership role in the continued growth of UMH American Dream. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, this individual will oversee day-to-day compliance, licensing, and financial operations while partnering with executive leadership, regulators, auditors, and banking partners to ensure the company maintains a strong, scalable, and compliant operating framework as we expand our multi-state consumer lending platform. Position Summary The Compliance & Financial Operations Associate will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Companys compliance program and financial operations while serving as the primary liaison with regulators and auditors. The Associate will also serve as the Consumer Contact to respond to complaints from consumers, regulatory agencies and third parties in a timely manner and to log and track all such complaints in accordance with the Companys Complaint Resolution Plan. This unique opportunity is ideal for a strong accounting and/or consumer finance background who is seeking broad exposure to consumer finance, regulatory compliance, financial operations and executive leadership. The successful candidate will work directly with the President & CEO of UMH American Dream and chair the Compliance Committee to supervise the compliance activities and manage its quality assurance and compliance risk. The candidate will play an integral role in ensuring UMH American Dream operates with the highest standards of regulatory compliance, financial integrity, and operational excellence. Primary Responsibilities Compliance Lead the day-to-day compliance function for a growing multi-state consumer finance company.Coordinate mortgage lender and loan servicing licensing across multiple states.Monitor changes in federal and state consumer lending laws and regulations and recommend necessary policy or procedural changes.Maintain corporate records, compliance documentation, and licensing files.Coordinate regulatory examinations, audits, licensing renewals, and responses to regulatory inquiries.Assist in the development and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures. Financial Operations Lead loan accounting, servicing accounting, reconciliations, and financial operational processes.Coordinate monthly reporting, reconciliations, and operational controls.Partner with accounting, auditors, regulators, banking partners, and third-party vendors. Develop and document financial operations procedures and internal controls.The position includes all other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with the position or as may be assigned. Qualifications Required Accounting, consumer finance, or business background strongly preferred. Candidates with an accounting degree or meaningful financial operations experience are highly encouraged to apply.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.High ethical standards, sound judgment, and strong professional integrity.Proficiency with Google Office Suite and/or Microsoft 365/Office and the ability to quickly learn lending, compliance, and financial technology platforms. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting a mortgage lender, consumer finance company, bank, manufactured housing lender, or loan servicer.Familiarity with federal consumer lending regulations, including TILA, RESPA, ECOA, FCRA, Fair Housing, UDAAP, and related compliance requirements.Experience with loan accounting, servicing reconciliations, financial reporting, or operational controls.Desire to grow into a senior leadership role overseeing compliance and financial operations. Physical requirements of the job Frequent use of computer, keyboard, mouse and phone during the workday.No Heavy lifting is required. Work Environment Working indoors in an office environment Travel Minimal travel to Headquarters one to two times per year. Work Schedule Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week Job classification This is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act Why Join UMH American Dream? This is a unique opportunity to join a newly established captive finance company backed by a publicly traded REIT and help shape the future of manufactured housing finance. You will work directly with executive leadership and gain hands-on experience across compliance, financial management, lending, loan servicing, technology implementation, and strategic decision-making. As the company grows, this position offers exceptional opportunities for professional advancement into senior leadership. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary ranging from $85,000 - $110,000 commensurate with experience. Annual performance bonus opportunity.Paid time off and company holidays.401(k) with company match.Medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance.Voluntary benefit plan optionsEmployee Assistance Program Professional development and continuing education support. To Apply Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter describing their experience and interest in compliance, consumer finance, legal operations, accounting, and financial services. UMH American Deam will explore and provide reasonable accommodations to assist any qualified individual with a disability in performing the essential functions of his/her job. Please speak with human resources should you require an accommodation or have any questions. UMH American Dream is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Candidates please note: You will receive emails regarding the status of your application. Some are autogenerated updates while others are correspondence from our HR team or the hiring manager directly. In some instances, these emails may go to your email SPAM folder. Be sure to check that folder regularly. Compensation details: 85000-110000 Yearly Salary PI06900fc66cbb-26289-41417212

This role acts as a key liaison between sales, finance, leadership, and staffdriving sales process efficiency, data accuracy, and smooth daily office operations. The Sales Operations & Office Manager is a dual-function role responsible for supporting sales performance through operational excellence