The Vice President of Strategic Finance will oversee the activities of the Corporate Controller and support further development of the corporate finance department through the delivery of high-quality financial services across the business. The VP of Strategic Finance deals in matters such as sales, mergers and acquisitions, management buyouts and raising funding through private equity channels to create high valuation of the business. The VP of Strategic Finance, reporting to the CEO and leadership team, maintains a high performing department and is a mentor to the finance team.

Responsibilities:

Financial Management: The VP of Strategic Finance plays a key role in the business’s finance team by implementing new revenue recognition standards in matters such as contract formations, technical accounting issues, coordination of stakeholders, pricing models, and the update of the business’s accounting policies.

In this position, the VP of Strategic Finance research’s technical accounting issues, makes recommendations to improve systems and reporting and ensures compliance with both external and internal finance/accounting regulations. This position implements process improvement and efficiencies, acting as a point of contact for all accounting matters.

Financial Strategy/Modeling/Advising: The VP of Strategic Finance will also provide technical accounting expertise and guidance that is related to the business’s financial operations and growth strategies to include forecasting funding requirements. Additionally, provide analysis and recommendations to client pricing programs. In this capacity the VP of Strategic Finance provides advice as needed in special business projects, ensuring alignment with growth opportunities for the business.

Core areas of responsibilities include leading debt structuring, maintaining bond ladders for the company’s investment portfolio, engaging with current and future investor groups and with private equity groups.

The VP of Strategic Finance will also provide assistance and guidance as needed for financial reporting across the department to ensure that all financial reporting and analyses are in compliance with relevant accounting policies. This role works alongside the Leadership Team in developing departmental budgets and forecasting cash requirements.

Support/Collaboration/Relationship Management: The role of the VP of Strategic Finance is a collaborative one and, in this position, works with numerous departments across the business inclusive of sales, operations, business development, banking and accounting, product development, IT and talent among others. This role supports transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, structuring transactions, due diligence, and private equity channels, recommending and coordinating the timing and impact of new product launches and leading the M&A due diligence process.

Additionally, works closely with the business’s external auditors in ensuring accurate financial reporting and maintaining the business’s integrity in the industry by ensuring compliance with state regulatory legislation and policies. The VP of Strategic Finance works with senior leadership and key stakeholders integrating newly acquired operations into the business and forming financial strategies with a primary focus on accounting and finance issues.

The VP of Strategic Finance acts as the point of contact for external accounting firms in matters of taxation and accounting/auditing. This position ensures that the business’s financial policies and procedures are aligned with generally accepted accounting principles.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred in Finance or Accounting or the equivalent in practical experience.
• Additional designations of CPA, ACA/ACCA certification preferred.   
• At least 5 years of working experience in a leadership position in a rapidly growing and scaling organization within a fast paced and dynamic environment. Preferred experience working in a startup company environment.
• At least 5 years’ experience in securing funding through private equity firms and increasing business valuation.
• Excellent project management skills inclusive of the ability to manage multiple projects.
• 5+ years proven experience developing financial methodologies, forecasting and financial models.
• Exceptional communication skills both in written and verbal form.
• Possess a high level of business acumen, exceptional communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Proven ability in drafting recommendations and proposals for identified opportunities for senior management, finance leadership, and key stakeholders. Reporting must be clear, concise, unambiguous, and comprehensive.
• Capable of tailoring the most complex/technical messages for non-technical audiences in a manner that they can relate to and understand.
• Highly proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, to create financial reports and recommendations. Must additionally be highly proficient in the use of financial software.
• Must be result-oriented, have strong organizational skills, be self-motivated and proactive requiring minimal supervision, have a passion for team building, work comfortably in a highly collaborative setting.
• Meticulous and have a keen eye for detail, have exceptional problem-solving skills, and possess a high level of energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to develop, coach and mentor a team

Business Development Associate, M&A will provide support to ConnectPay’s M&A strategy with astute market analysis of payroll services businesses. The position will work with Senior Management, Sales, Operations, and Finance to support and execute strategies and actions that enhance acquisition opportunities and ensure long-term sustainable revenue growth for the company. The successful individual will have a key role in all aspects of M&A including deal sourcing, due-diligence, negotiations, legal documentation, transaction closing and successful onboarding.

Responsibilities:

• Source acquisition deal flow and generate new leads based upon corporate strategy and identified new markets
• Work closely and collaboratively with the President to develop and implement appropriate prospecting strategies
• Develop a process to analyze a prospect payroll services seller’s business goals and utilize business acumen and strategic planning to solidify the value proposition of an acquisition/merger with ConnectPay
• Conduct high volume prospecting to qualify leads through calls, emails, networking and social media
• Develop and manage relationships with referral sources and key sources of influence              
• Schedule business assessments and discovery meetings to further assess a prospect’s business and potential for an acquisition/merger with ConnectPay
• Think creatively to assist in the development of an acquisition strategy that focuses on the sourcing and engagement of new opportunities and grow indirect sales revenue
• Close new business at or above quota level by identifying payroll service bureau sellers who are willing to invest their time in migrating to our software platform, services and training
• Work with product, marketing and technology departments to execute sales strategy as the firm introduces enhancements to existing solutions and/or releases new products
• Bring your thinking, strategies, and ideas to advance our company’s values, unique culture, and vision for the future
• Track sales pipeline and bookings against quota and other metrics
• Lead and manage the acquisition deal processes to include market analysis, prospecting, deal sourcing, due diligence, negotiations, legal documentation, deal execution, transaction closing and post-acquisition business integration
• Track business trends & market research, identify new market opportunities and help develop/track metrics for assessment of growth opportunities
• Mentor and coach junior staff members
• Adhere to ethical and integrity standards

Required Experience/Required Skills:

• 2+ years of progressive experience in acquisition planning, deal sourcing and execution with a firm in the human capital management, payroll services, banking, private equity or related industries
• Experience managing and closing acquisition deals required
• Strong interpersonal skills (written and verbal); ability to manage conflicting deadlines; critical thinker but with sense of urgency and for action; strong ethical compass & emotional intelligence
• Ability to critically analyze and process high volumes of information and adapt to changing demands all while managing priorities; good listener who can glean value from differing viewpoints
• Effective presentation abilities; strong analytical and evaluation skillset; ability to process differing ambiguous data and synthesize
• Professional network of business relationships to support deal sourcing
• Commitment to team-based environment
• Proven ability to manage priorities and maintain integrity in fast-paced challenging environment
• Strong credibility, candor and good ability to speak directly even when posing dissenting viewpoint

Responsibilities:

• Determine operational objectives by studying business functions; gathering information; evaluating output requirements and formats
• Improve systems by studying current practices; designing modifications
• Recommend controls by identifying problems; writing improved procedures
• Define project requirements by identifying milestones, phases, Epics, Features, and User Stories.
• Work with Stakeholders to document and plan releases.
• Monitor project progress by tracking activity; resolving problems; publishing progress reports; recommending actions
• Conduct Research, client and staff interviews and develop Proposals to address business and product opportunities.
• Defines application problem by conferring with clients; evaluating procedures and processes.
• Develops solution by preparing and evaluating alternative workflow solutions.
• Meet and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to establish project scope, system goals, and requirements
• Work with stakeholder to plan and implement releases of new applications and application updates.
• Work with QA to define and coordinate the execution of testing procedures and test cases to serve the overall quality assurance process
• Develop, analyze, prioritize, and organize requirement specifications, data mapping, diagrams, and flowcharts for developers and testers to follow
• Implement best practices for scalability, supportability, ease of maintenance, security and system performance
• Study and documentation of existing applications.
• Review and refine user improvement suggestions.
• Screen mockup, review and design based on organizations UI standards.
• Review Help Desk submissions and assist in the refinement of issues, cause and solution.
• Create User Guides, Release Documentation and Knowledge Base material as needed.

Required Experience/Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• Agile SDL, Microsoft DevOps and Aha! experience a plus.
• Ability to impact operations and effect change without being confrontational
• Detail oriented, analytical and inquisitive
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Strong verbal and written communications skills a must.
• Extremely organized with strong time-management skills
• Experience installing, configuring, documenting, testing, training, and implementing new applications and systems a plus.
• Proven ability to assess business needs and translate them into relevant solutions
• Possess an understanding of current UX/UI design principles.

The UX/UI Designer position is responsible for optimizing our client interface while designing and building new site experiences. The UX/UI Designer will have an eye for clean yet creative design and possess the business acumen to translate high-level business requirements and UX design/wireframing into interaction flows, page designs and site features creating a best-in-class internal and external user experience.

Responsibilities:

• Build the client onboarding site to capture client data to include business systems and key business contact information.
• Build the Connected Payroll client site, with a focus on data capture and profile building, leveraging a clean and modern UI design.
• Proactively identifies common UX elements across project teams and leads shared design solutions where appropriate.
• Working understanding of front-end code format and structure to blend intuitive design concepts with development architecture.
• Create innovative and clean design concepts using industry best practices to enhance functionality and user experience.
• Execute on all phases of the design process from wireframing concepts and mocks to final hand-off to developers and QA.
• Conduct industry and competitive research on UI best practices and solutions to UI challenges.
• Develop technical and business requirements and deliver intuitive and user-centered solutions.
• Translate wireframes into high-quality user interface designs using industry best practices.
• Develop UI wireframes, mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how should function and look.
• Deliver pixel-perfect implementation of design comps across multiple breakpoints to ensure the best UX across various browsers and device form factors.
• Apply design and development best practices including naming conventions, code styling, etc.
• Proactively identify and suggest solutions to resolve user experience problems and friction points.
• Work closely with stakeholder teams during design and development phases to ensure project UI goals and deadlines are met.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects and deliverables concurrently and efficiently
• Participate in the product roadmap planning process to help identify opportunities and emerging trends.

Qualifications:

• Previous solid experience in responsive web design & web development technologies and paywall systems.
• UX/UI Front-end development skills - HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.
• Working understanding of front-end code format and structure to blend intuitive design concepts with development architecture.
• Creative, Self-Motivated, Innovative, Conceptual.
• Solid understanding of the capabilities of web browsers across multiple platforms.
• Proficiency in building cross-browser and cross-device responsive interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, etc.
• Portfolio demonstrating clean, intuitive, and functional UX design.
• Comfortable using web analytics and qualitative data to inform design.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills including the ability to communicate design concepts clearly and persuasively across various audience.
• Experience with code repository tools and concepts such as GitHub.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in User Experience, Web Design, Graphic Design, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years related experience, payroll or banking experience preferred.

We build highly efficient and accurate tax and payment processing software and seek a QA Software Tester to join our growing IT Staff. The position supports and tests the enhancements to our Agile Payroll System’s windows, web, web services, and mobile-based business software applications. If you’re highly motivated to develop your skills and knowledge as part of an IT staff striving to produce superior systems, this job is for you. The outstanding candidates must have a solid track record solving technical problems and exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Test (manual and automated) and troubleshoot software programs and components
• Create reusable and comprehensive test plans.
• Create automated test scripts
• Communicate with Operations staff, Development staff, and Business Analysts to identify software bugs and possible causes.
• Test for supported browser platforms and Microsoft Windows desktop
• Utilize bug tracking system to clearly document the software errors
• Learn and research new testing techniques, software, and best practices
• Follow Agile Payroll Systems’ best practices and suggest enhancements
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field
• 2+ years of experience in software QA testing and automated testing tools
• Experience working with Team Foundation Server
• Experience with bug tracking or help desk ticketing system
• Strong technical skills including good understanding of software development methodologies and ability to create comprehensive test plans.
• Able to communicate, cooperate, and participate in team projects while also having the ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Have solid understanding of object-oriented programming concepts
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet scheduled task requirements within assigned deadlines
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Microsoft Certifications a definite plus
• Experience writing queries in SQL preferred
• Mobile testing experience preferred
• Payroll, Accounting, and/or ACH knowledge a plus

ConnectPay is seeking a Full Stack Developer to join its growing IT Staff. The position entails supporting, developing, maintaining and enhancing ConnectPay’s windows, web, web services, and mobile based business software applications, components and database objects using Microsoft .NET technologies. We are looking for highly motivated people that want to continue to develop their skills and knowledge and be part of an IT staff that is striving to produce superior systems. The candidate must have exceptional communication skills, enjoy solving technical problems, and be willing to multitask.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop software programs and components using VB.Net, C#, ASP.NET, SQL, XML, HTML, JSON, Typescript, and JavaScript
• Debug, test, and troubleshoot software programs and components
• Collaborate with Operations Staff, Business Analysts, Quality Assurance and Senior Developers to help design new features and resolve problems.
• Utilize .NET methodology to deliver timely and high quality products that exceeds the end user’s expectations
• Learn and research new programming languages, technology, and patterns.
• Follow Agile Payroll Systems’ best practices
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field
• 2+ years of experience with full software development life cycle or equivalent combination of education, experience and / or applicable military experience will be considered
• Experience working with Visual Studio, VB.NET / C#, .NET Framework, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, SQL
• Proficiency with fundamental front end languages such as HTML, CSS, Typescript and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with Angular
• Familiarity with database technology such as MSSQL and NoSQl
• Attention to detail.
• Experience working with Team Foundation Server, SourceSafe or similar source control programs
• Strong technical skills including good understanding of software development methodologies and ability to create comprehensive test plans.
• Able to communicate, cooperate, and participate in team projects while also having the ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Have solid understanding of object oriented programming concepts
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to meet scheduled task requirements within assigned deadlines
• Excellent organizational and communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certifications are a plus
• Experience utilizing SQL Server Reporting Services
• Mobile development experience
• Payroll, Accounting, and/or ACH knowledge a plus

Join our dynamic startup, recently named among the “Fast 50”- fastest growing private companies in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal. This entry-level position services our client’s payroll and data management needs, resolves payroll discrepancies, offers payroll tax information, all while maintaining client and employee confidentiality. Customer Service Experience and/or Payroll experience preferred, but not required. Training is provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and process payroll across multiple states.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail, accurately complete tasks under deadline.
• Update and maintain CRM system.
• Initiate ongoing client enrollment, education and onboarding.
• Effectively handle in-bound calls in a timely and friendly manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and acting with integrity while handling sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work with web-based applications.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Articulate communicator in a variety of settings.
• Extraordinary attitude with client service orientation.
• Ability to prioritize information by analyzing critical issues and drawing accurate conclusions.
• Act with professionalism and urgency.
• Operate a 10-key with speed and accuracy.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping or payroll functions helpful.
• Payroll Certification (FPC or CPP) a plus.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent.

ConnectPay offers a competitive benefits package, including life, health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement, and tuition reimbursement. Job Type: Full-time

Join our dynamic startup, named for the fourth consecutive year in 2020, among the “Fast 50”- fastest-growing private companies in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal.

With offices just outside Boston, Detroit, Tampa, Milford, CT and Syracuse, NY  ConnectPay is a modern payroll and business services platform highly regarded for connecting to the brokers and trusted advisors of our clients, and supported by what others recognize as the most professional client service team in the industry. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the success and continued growth of our dynamic company.

Position overview:

As a Sales Market Leader this individual will develop a market strategy and drive new business opportunities for the first 3-6 months with a sales quota.  The position will then scale to a coach and mentor role hiring 2-3 sales representatives.

Responsibilities:

• Close new business at or above quota level on our target market of small businesses
• Hire, train, coach and mentor 2-3 Sales Representatives in the Boston market.
• Collaborate with sales leadership on prospecting and lead qualification process.
• Generate ideas for sales contests and partner initiatives.
• Track sales metrics and report data to leadership on a regular basis.
• Meet pre-determined revenue goals.
• Ensure the effective usage of the CRM and other sales applications.

Qualifications:

• Entrepreneurial in nature with a passion for developing business.
• Bachelor’s degree; business and marketing majors preferred.
• 5+ years in a sales management role within the payroll or financial industry preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting.
• Positive and enthusiastic.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to hold sales teams accountable to metrics and revenue goals.

Our Sales Team enjoys:

• Base Salary with accelerating Commission Program
• Quarterly and Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, 80% company paid
• Life Insurance, 100% company paid
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• Paid Vacation
• Auto and phone allowance

With offices just outside Boston and Detroit, ConnectPay is a modern payroll and business services platform highly regarded for connecting to the brokers and trusted advisors of our clients and supported by what others recognize as the most professional client service team in the industry. Named among the BBJ’s “Fast 50”- fastest-growing private companies in Massachusetts, now is your chance to play a key role in the success and continued growth of our dynamic company.

Bachelor’s degree; Business and marketing majors preferred

• Three to five years in a sales representative role; within industry preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting.
• Positive and enthusiastic.

Our Sales Reps enjoy:

• Motivating perks ensuring a strong company culture
• Base Salary with accelerating Commission Program
• Quarterly and Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, 80% company paid
• Life Insurance, 100% company paid
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• Paid Vacation
• Auto and phone allowance

Join our dynamic startup, recently named among the “Fast 50”- fastest growing private companies in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal. This entry-level position services our client’s payroll and data management needs, resolves payroll discrepancies, offers payroll tax information, all while maintaining client and employee confidentiality. Customer Service Experience and/or Payroll experience preferred, but not required. Training is provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and process payroll across multiple states.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail, accurately complete tasks under deadline.
• Update and maintain CRM system.
• Initiate ongoing client enrollment, education and onboarding.
• Effectively handle in-bound calls in a timely and friendly manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and acting with integrity while handling sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work with web-based applications.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Articulate communicator in a variety of settings.
• Extraordinary attitude with client service orientation.
• Ability to prioritize information by analyzing critical issues and drawing accurate conclusions.
• Act with professionalism and urgency.
• Operate a 10-key with speed and accuracy.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping or payroll functions helpful.
• Payroll Certification (FPC or CPP) a plus.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent.

ConnectPay offers a competitive benefits package, including life, health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement, and tuition reimbursement. Job Type: Full-time

Join our dynamic startup, recently named among the “Fast 50”- fastest growing private companies in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal. This entry-level position services our client’s payroll and data management needs, resolves payroll discrepancies, offers payroll tax information, all while maintaining client and employee confidentiality. Customer Service Experience and/or Payroll experience preferred, but not required. Training is provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and process payroll across multiple states.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail, accurately complete tasks under deadline.
• Update and maintain CRM system.
• Initiate ongoing client enrollment, education and onboarding.
• Effectively handle in-bound calls in a timely and friendly manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and acting with integrity while handling sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work with web-based applications.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Articulate communicator in a variety of settings.
• Extraordinary attitude with client service orientation.
• Ability to prioritize information by analyzing critical issues and drawing accurate conclusions.
• Act with professionalism and urgency.
• Operate a 10-key with speed and accuracy.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping or payroll functions helpful.
• Payroll Certification (FPC or CPP) a plus.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent.

ConnectPay offers a competitive benefits package, including life, health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement, and tuition reimbursement. Job Type: Full-time

With offices just outside Boston and Detroit, ConnectPay is a modern payroll and business services platform highly regarded for connecting to the brokers and trusted advisors of our clients and supported by what others recognize as the most professional client service team in the industry. Named among the BBJ’s “Fast 50”- fastest-growing private companies in Massachusetts, now is your chance to play a key role in the success and continued growth of our dynamic company.

Bachelor’s degree; Business and marketing majors preferred

• Three to five years in a sales representative role; within industry preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting.
• Positive and enthusiastic.

Our Sales Reps enjoy:

• Motivating perks ensuring a strong company culture
• Base Salary with accelerating Commission Program
• Quarterly and Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, 80% company paid
• Life Insurance, 100% company paid
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• Paid Vacation
• Auto and phone allowance