BCT Partners – Finance, Operations and Compliance Lead

About BCT  
We solve complex social problems, transform lives, accelerate equity and create lasting change. 
BCT is a management consulting firm that tackles complex social problems through data analytics, equity-centered solutions and program management. We believe complex issues are best solved through collaboration. As a result, we employ a multidisciplinary approach that combines domain expertise, research, evaluation, technology, organizational development, and a passion for change.
To learn more about how we live our values of Ubuntu (“I am because we are”) and our mission to harness the power of diversity, insights, and innovation to transform lives, accelerate equity, and create lasting change, go to our website and follow us on social media.  
https://www.bctpartners.com/
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The Financial Operations and Compliance Lead is a multi-faceted position responsible for overseeing various financial, compliance, and administrative functions within the organization. The role will serve as the primary point of contact for corporate accounting activities, banking relationships, project accounting support, and government compliance. In partnership with our outsourced accounting firm, they will manage cash flow decisions, coordinate weekly payment meetings, and support tax filings. Additionally, the role involves administration tasks such as credit card management and handling financial inquiries. The position also supports business development efforts by centralizing pricing activities, leading small-to-mid sized cost proposal responses, and conducting competitive price analysis. This role requires strong coordination with various internal teams, including HR, Contracts, Delivery, and BD, to ensure efficient operations across financial and administrative domains.
What You’ll Do as Finance, Operations and Compliance Lead:
Corporate Accounting and Banking Relationships:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for equity issues and banking institutions (e.g., PNC Bank), overseeing documentation, system access, and issue resolution.

PEO Management:

• Coordinate with HR on Professional Employer Organization matters, with a focus on benefits analysis during renewal periods.

Project Accounting and Timekeeping:

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards for timesheets and expense reports.
• Act as an escalation point for unresolved issues involving directors, line of business, and staff.
• Issue purchase orders, particularly for specific projects like OMH.

Government Compliance and Tax Management:

• Serve as the compliance liaison for government agencies and tax authorities.
• Manage audit queries, quarterly tax payments, and filings, ensuring government cost compliance.
• Facilitate communication with external tax advisors on tax-related issues.

Cash Management:

• Authorize payments and facilitate weekly payment meetings to prioritize financial decisions.
• Approve electronic payment runs through banking platforms.

Administration and Asset Coordination:

• Notices and Documentation: Act as the central POC for external notices from government agencies and tax authorities.
• Manual Checks and Credit Cards: Manage check requests and serve as the administrator for corporate credit cards, handling payments and credit limits.
• Risk Management: Coordinate insurance-related tasks with the Contracts team.
• External Inquires: Review and redirect finance/accounting-related inquiries (e.g. email, postal mail, phone calls) to the appropriate parties for resolution.
• Asset Coordination: Work with HR and IT on asset management for vehicles and facilities.

Pricing and Business Development (BD) Support:

• Serve as the central contact for pricing tasks and lead small-to-mid-sized bid proposals.
• Analyze costs, review proposals for accuracy, and conduct competitive pricing analysis using historical data.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5-7 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or business operations, preferably in a corporate or government contracting environment.
• Proficiency in financial management, cash flow, and budgeting.
• Experience with tax filings, compliance, and government regulations.
• Strong analytical skills for pricing analysis and proposal support.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate across multiple teams.
• Familiarity with online banking platforms and Unanet accounting systems.

Now that you’re familiar with the position, we encourage you to apply. Many of our top candidates don’t meet every qualification, and if that’s the case for you, we still want to hear from you!
BCT offers a competitive total compensation package that, for this position, includes base salary with a starting annual range between $ 90,000 and $100,000 (based on qualifications), along with a generous benefits package. BCT’s benefits include heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision coverage, fully vested 401k plan with company match, company paid life and disability insurance plans, a strong work-life balance and plenty of PTO.
This is a remote position, located in any of the fifty United States or Washington, DC. BCT Partners works primarily on Eastern Time, though we do have staff in all four time zones. We support and encourage a strong staff community, leveraging virtual communication tools and collaborative work practices. The African philosophy of Ubuntu (“I am because we are”) is an overarching value that influences our leadership and interactions. ​