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Job Description Position: Compensation Associate Reports to: Commissions Manager Department: Simplicity Investments Location: 475 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ / full-time, in-office Classification: Full-time, Exempt Summary / Job Objective: We are currently seeking a highly detail-oriented individual to join our fast-growing team as a full-time Compensation Associate. Primary Responsibilities: · Prepare and process daily compensation data, including statements and payout cycles, using standard templates or third-party systems · Reconcile financial records and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate and balanced ledger entries · Maintain accurate client and compensation records, including setup, review, and electronic documentation of financial accounts · Respond to and resolve compensation-related inquiries from internal team members and external financial professionals in a timely and professional manner. · Ensure data integrity and compliance by reviewing, storing, and auditing compensation documentation · Support audit readiness by preparing and organizing documentation for third-party financial audits Qualifications: · Background in finance, insurance, or accounting is preferred · Industry Knowledge – Brings relevant background in finance, insurance, or accounting to support role effectiveness · Willingness to work extended hours during peak processing periods Core Competencies: · Communication – Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally across all levels · Customer Service – Provides excellent service and support with a positive, solution-oriented approach · Organization & Time Management – Effectively manages multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment · Attention to Detail – Maintains accuracy and precision in work, particularly when handling numerical or financial data · Team Collaboration – Works effectively both independently and as part of a team to achieve shared goals · Analytical Thinking – Applies strong problem-solving skills to identify, analyze, and resolve issues · Numerical Proficiency – Comfortable working with numbers and performing financial calculations · Adaptability – Remains flexible and maintains a positive attitude in response to shifting priorities or high-pressure situations · Resilience & Reliability – Performs steadily under pressure and is willing to commit extra time during peak periods Compensation & Benefits Compensation (based on experience) · Annual base salary: $60,000 - $65,000, exempt · Annual performance bonus target: 5% Benefits · Employee benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, other) · 401k with employer match · Paid Time Off Location: 475 Springfield Avenue, Summit, New Jersey 07901 / full-time, in-office Company DescriptionHeadquartered in Summit, New Jersey, Simplicity Financial Marketing Group Holdings (“Simplicity Group”) is a financial holding company in the independent financial services sector that specializes in the distribution of retirement and financial planning solutions. Simplicity Group and its wholly-owned Broker-Dealer, partners with insurance and investment professionals to help provide consumers with guaranteed income and life insurance products, wealth accumulation strategies, disability, and long-term care protection in support of a holistic financial strategy. Through its vast distribution network of insurance, wealth, and institutional channels, Simplicity Group has assisted with the placement of more than $10 billion of insurance assets and has $10 billion of assets under management and advisement as of Q4 2024. Simplicity Group is a fast-growing business, focused on organic growth initiatives to help its distribution partners expand their businesses. Simplicity Group has over 1,200 employees and 90 operating subsidiaries. Simplicity Group is owned by two of the leading San Francisco-based financial and tech-enabled services private equity firms and by its operating Partners, who help drive the company’s day-to-day business. For more information, please visit simplicitygroup.com.Headquartered in Summit, New Jersey, Simplicity Financial Marketing Group Holdings (“Simplicity Group”) is a financial holding company in the independent financial services sector that specializes in the distribution of retirement and financial planning solutions. Simplicity Group and its wholly-owned Broker-Dealer, partners with insurance and investment professionals to help provide consumers with guaranteed income and life insurance products, wealth accumulation strategies, disability, and long-term care protection in support of a holistic financial strategy.\r\n\r\nThrough its vast distribution network of insurance, wealth, and institutional channels, Simplicity Group has assisted with the placement of more than $10 billion of insurance assets and has $10 billion of assets under management and advisement as of Q4 2024. Simplicity Group is a fast-growing business, focused on organic growth initiatives to help its distribution partners expand their businesses. Simplicity Group has over 1,200 employees and 90 operating subsidiaries. Simplicity Group is owned by two of the leading San Francisco-based financial and tech-enabled services private equity firms and by its operating Partners, who help drive the company’s day-to-day business.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please visit simplicitygroup.com.

Job DescriptionDirect Counsel is seeking a Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Mid-Level Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm. Location: New York, NY or Short Hills, NJ Position Type: Associate (Lateral) Experience Level: 3–6 years Direct Counsel is partnering with a global law firm to identify a mid-level associate for its Corporate Practice, focusing on mergers & acquisitions. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value transactions within a collaborative and internationally recognized platform. Key Responsibilities: • Represent buyers and sellers in strategic corporate transactions across a variety of industries, • Support the execution of M&A, private equity, fund formation, and securities matters, • Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and ancillary agreements, • Conduct and manage due diligence and coordinate deal closings, • Supervise and mentor junior associates and manage transactional specialists, • 3–6 years of law firm experience, with a strong focus on M&A, • Experience in private equity fund formation and management is a plus, • Demonstrated ability to manage deal workflow and supervise junior team members, • Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills, • Strong business judgment and client-service mindset, • JD from an accredited law school, • Salary range: $260,000 – $390,000 (based on experience)

Job DescriptionAbout Thea Energy: Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future. Position Overview: Thea Energy is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Associate - Accounting to join its rapidly growing team. In this role, you will own the corporate accounting function and drive day-to-day operations. You will partner closely with leadership to implement a scalable financial infrastructure, manage strategic procurement workflows, and build robust internal controls. The ideal candidate brings expertise in US GAAP and the ability to execute an accurate, timely financial close while delivering precise reporting to support FP&A, investor relations, and tax incentive optimization. Thea Energy’s dynamic team is made up of self-motivated individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems. Key Responsibility Areas: • Own the corporate accounting function and complete timely, accurate month-end and year-end financial closes., • Architect and oversee the end-to-end procurement process, from vendor onboarding and purchase order (PO) management to the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable., • Lead the implementation of a scalable financial infrastructure (ERP/Procurement tools) built on robust systems and processes., • Prepare comprehensive financial statements, manage accounting data feeding business insights, and assist in preparing board decks and investor reporting materials., • Collaborate with FP&A to conduct variance analysis, understand spend velocity, and prepare quarterly and annual cash forecasts., • Lead grant and debt administration, ensuring adherence to compliance requirements, including reporting and the preparation of reimbursement requests for government or private funding., • Maintain the fixed asset register to track R&D capital expenditures., • Ensure GAAP compliance and audit readiness, and coordinate with external partners to manage federal, state, and local tax filings., • Oversee internal controls to mitigate financial risk and develop standard operating procedures for all accounting and procurement workflows., • Lead the preparation and documentation for Federal and State R&D tax credits; collaborate with engineering teams to capture qualifying activities and costs to maximize tax incentives., • Oversee multi-state sales and use tax compliance and manage exemption certificates for R&D-related purchases.Ideal Experience & Skillsets:, • 5+ years of corporate accounting experience with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred)., • Strong background in general ledger management and financial reporting, with a deep understanding of GAAP compliance and audit readiness (experience in a hard-tech, manufacturing, or engineering environments is ideal)., • Advanced proficiency in accounting software/ERPs and Excel to support the financial close, data analysis, and reporting., • Familiarity with procurement software and the integration of PO systems with the general ledger., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams to support FP&A activities., • Proven experience documenting and preparing R&D tax credit claims, including labor allocation and qualifying research expenses (QREs)., • Proven organizational skills to effectively oversee internal controls and document standard operating procedures., • A track record of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment, demonstrating an exceptional work ethic, and the ability to take initiative., • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Company Benefits:, • Salary range $120,000-$145,000, • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision), • Employee equity stock options

Job DescriptionEmployee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Minneapolis, MN; New York, NY; Palo Alto, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Phoenix, AZ; Raleigh, NC; Reston, VA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Short Hills, NJ; Washington, DC; Wilmington, DE Direct Counsel is seeking an Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney to join a leading Am Law firm’s nationally recognized Tax/Corporate practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 3+ years of applicable corporate or executive compensation experience, particularly someone interested in working on sophisticated private equity and M&A-driven compensation and benefits matters. The ideal candidate will have strong experience advising on equity plans, executive compensation arrangements, retention and incentive packages, retirement and welfare plans, and employee benefits issues arising in mergers and acquisitions, with a particular emphasis on private equity transactions. This role offers substantive deal involvement, close collaboration with corporate deal teams, and meaningful client-facing responsibility in a highly strategic practice. Key Responsibilities • Advise on employee benefits and executive compensation matters in complex transactions, • Support private equity, M&A, and other strategic corporate transactions, • Draft and negotiate equity plans, award agreements, executive employment agreements, and retention packages, • Counsel clients on retirement plans, welfare plans, and incentive compensation arrangements, • Conduct legal research and analysis related to ERISA, tax, securities, and executive compensation issues, • Assist with transaction diligence, structuring, and closing support, • Advise on employee benefits and compensation issues in change-of-control and sponsor-backed transactions, • Work collaboratively with corporate, tax, labor, and private equity teams, • Participate directly in client calls, negotiations, and strategic planning discussions, • Stay current on legal developments affecting benefits, compensation, and transactional structuresQualifications, • 3+ years of relevant corporate, employee benefits, or executive compensation experience, • Strong interest in executive compensation and employee benefits law, • Experience with equity compensation, executive retention, and incentive structures, • Familiarity with benefits and compensation issues in M&A and private equity transactions, • Am Law 100 experience preferred, • Excellent research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills, • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, • Sound business judgment and client management ability, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, • JD from an accredited law school

Job DescriptionCompany Description We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms. Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities. Job Description You will be working directly with leading private equity and hedge fund firms in the alternative asset industry under the guidance and direction from our experienced team of industry veterans. You will be facilitating our service offering by assisting, performing, and reviewing the following: What you’ll do • You’ll support IQEQ client leads across multiple Private Equity funds in diverse industries., • You’ll collaborate with your manager, team, and support functions to meet client expectations and deliverables on time., • You’ll apply your understanding of limited partnership agreements to financial reporting, allocations, and compliance., • You’ll prepare and review key financial tasks, including journal entries, fee and interest calculations, investor notices, and waterfall models., • IQ-EQ offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' well-being and work-life balance., • Employees receive generous paid time off, including 4 weeks of PTO that increases over time, sick time and paid holidays, and financial wellness is supported through a 401(k) plan with a company match (subject to eligibility)., • Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health support and additional ancillary insurance plans., • Additional benefits include paid parental leave and a hybrid work schedule, promoting both personal and professional fulfillment., • The salary for this position will be dependent on experience and location ( $70,000-$100,000). Qualifications, • You hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with at least a 3.0 GPA and bring over 3 years of experience in Private Equity or a related industry., • You demonstrate strong accounting knowledge and advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and preferably Investran., • You excel at delivering exceptional client service while maintaining effective, professional communication in all interactions., • You collaborate well in team environments, provide and accept constructive feedback, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail., • You are flexible to work overtime when needed and consistently produce high-quality work under pressure. Additional Information Our commitment to you and the environment Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment. There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. Our learning and development programs and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced. We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning. #LI-HYBRID

Job Description Position Title: Accounts Management Associate Reports to: Accounts Manager Department: Simplicity Investments Location: Summit, NJ; in-office Classification: Full-time, NonExempt Summary / Job Objective: Client account onboarding is an important and instrumental part of our operations since it serves as one of the first opportunities to make an impression on our financial advisors. Our goal and mission is to ensure the very best customer experience through operational excellence and leveraging the abilities of our hard-working people on our service-oriented team. We work proactively in partnership with our Marketing, Compensation, and Compliance teams to ensure transparency around our processes and promote efficient and smooth end-to-end onboarding of client accounts Primary Responsibilities: · Primary focus on timely and accurate processing of submissions in the Accounts review queue · Answer financial advisor phone calls to the Accounts line · Support timely and accurate account processing by working closely within our Compliance team to resolve issues and open new accounts in accordance with our service levels · Support brokerage account opening and maintenance at NFS · Keep team management informed of processing issues and red flags · Perform tasks relating to account maintenance and new account operational processes · Manage and fulfill internal projects or other individual tasks as delegated · Embrace our culture of continuous improvement by identifying and participating in areas of opportunity for improvement in our account services process Qualifications: · Previous broker dealer/ RIA experience preferred · Securities licensing preferred or the ability to obtain with 180 days of employment · Demonstrated client relationship management and service · Intermediate Microsoft Office skills and familiarity with Windows · Salesforce experience preferred · Prior operational/back office, customer service or related experiences a plus Core Competencies: · Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication · Ability to multitask and be a proactive team player · Proven organizational and prioritization skills · Detail oriented with an ability to think beyond the scope of the task. · Willing and ready to communicate with reps via phone and email. · Must be determined, passionate and adaptable. Compensation & Benefits: Compensation (based on experience) • Annual Base Salary - $60,000 - $65,000, • This is a NonExempt position, • Employee benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, other), • 401k with employer match, • Paid Time Off Location: 475 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901; full-time, in-office Company DescriptionHeadquartered in Summit, New Jersey, Simplicity Financial Marketing Group Holdings (“Simplicity Group”) is a financial holding company in the independent financial services sector that specializes in the distribution of retirement and financial planning solutions. Simplicity Group and its wholly-owned Broker-Dealer, partners with insurance and investment professionals to help provide consumers with guaranteed income and life insurance products, wealth accumulation strategies, disability, and long-term care protection in support of a holistic financial strategy. Through its vast distribution network of insurance, wealth, and institutional channels, Simplicity Group has assisted with the placement of more than $10 billion of insurance assets and has $10 billion of assets under management and advisement as of Q4 2024. Simplicity Group is a fast-growing business, focused on organic growth initiatives to help its distribution partners expand their businesses. Simplicity Group has over 1,200 employees and 90 operating subsidiaries. Simplicity Group is owned by two of the leading San Francisco-based financial and tech-enabled services private equity firms and by its operating Partners, who help drive the company’s day-to-day business. For more information, please visit simplicitygroup.com.Headquartered in Summit, New Jersey, Simplicity Financial Marketing Group Holdings (“Simplicity Group”) is a financial holding company in the independent financial services sector that specializes in the distribution of retirement and financial planning solutions. Simplicity Group and its wholly-owned Broker-Dealer, partners with insurance and investment professionals to help provide consumers with guaranteed income and life insurance products, wealth accumulation strategies, disability, and long-term care protection in support of a holistic financial strategy.\r\n\r\nThrough its vast distribution network of insurance, wealth, and institutional channels, Simplicity Group has assisted with the placement of more than $10 billion of insurance assets and has $10 billion of assets under management and advisement as of Q4 2024. Simplicity Group is a fast-growing business, focused on organic growth initiatives to help its distribution partners expand their businesses. Simplicity Group has over 1,200 employees and 90 operating subsidiaries. Simplicity Group is owned by two of the leading San Francisco-based financial and tech-enabled services private equity firms and by its operating Partners, who help drive the company’s day-to-day business.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please visit simplicitygroup.com.

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