Managing Director, Part-Time

Company: Next City
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 12, 2025

Job Description:

Reports To: President & CEOPart-Time Start Date: Late April - November 30, 2025. The role is expected to move to full-time in December 2025.MUST be based in Massachusetts or New Jersey!
Company Overview:co:census (cocensus.io) is a professional services firm and consultancy that provides data-driven solutions for urban planners, governmental agencies, transportation agencies, and architecture & engineering firms to help them implement policies and programs that create community impact in an equitable way.We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated fractional Managing Director to join our growing professional services firm. This role is crucial for ensuring operational excellence as we grow and onboard new clients. The ideal candidate has experience working in a professional services firm or public sector, management experience, and a background in developing new operational systems related to human resources, client billing, and client experience.Responsibilities:

• Oversee Human Resources & Payroll
  • Review budgeted hours and develop hourly employees' monthly schedules
  • Review hourly employee hours and process bi-monthly payroll; manage employee benefits package.
  • Ensure all employees receive mandatory annual training and manage Professional Development training, memberships, events, and budget.
  • Analyze employee billable hours to generate monthly reports that compare hours billed with hours worked.
  • Manage Client Billing & Operations
    • Conduct monthly reviews of billable hours and submit all client invoices in a timely manner.
    • Ability to review, sign off, and submit business development proposals.
    • Collaborate with CFO to ensure all invoices are added to booked revenue and AR Aging reports are accurate.
    • Develop client onboarding process to streamline efficient client process that enhances the client experience.
    • Ensure all invoices, reports, and client documents are streamlined on templated company documents.
    • Join client meetings and build rapport with Project Managers, AP and Ops teams as needed.
    • Establish company policies and legal guidelines
      • Develop and implement updated company employee policies and employee handbook
      • Manage state-to-state compliance for employment law, company certifications, and insurance requirements.
      • Oversee general & admin budget line items.Qualifications:
        • Proven Experience: 5+ years of experience in an operations leadership role, with a strong focus on client services & delivery, business operations and project management.
        • Industry Expertise: Understanding of Transportation, Urban Planning, or A&E industries is a plus.
        • Technical Skills: Experience managing payroll, hourly associates or employees, and project management for strong client outcomes.
        • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to manage fortune 500 clients.
        • Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
        • Education: MA/M.Sc in Urban Planning, Business, or related fieldPay/ Benefits:
          • Eight (8) month contract.
          • $85-115/ hour (estimated 10-20 hours/ weeks)
          • $400 monthly health/self-care reimbursement.
          • Opportunity for FT after the contract ends.
            
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