2 Business Development jobs

The CIO plays a critical role to provide vision and leadership for developing, implementing and overseeing information technology initiatives that align with the mission of Murdoch’s of earning the admiration, respect and smiles of our customers, team and supplier partners.  This leader translates corporate strategies into the planning, budgeting and execution of IT operating plans.  Building and maintaining a team culture that allows for the attraction, high level of engagement, development, and retention of talented IT professionals is key to success.  As a member of the Leadership Team, the CIO makes significant contributions to corporate strategy and provides consulting and support to all business leaders in strategy execution.  This leader drives innovation to improve supply chain, physical store and eCommerce performance. Key Areas of Responsibility: Strategy and Planning: Participate in strategic processes and collaboration as a member of the leadership team. Drive the analysis and re-engineering of existing business processes, identifying and developing the capability to use new tools, and reshaping the enterprise's physical infrastructure and network access. Lead IT strategic and operational planning to achieve company goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the organization. Establish IT departmental goals, objectives and procedures that deliver exceptional customer service to Murdoch’s customers as well as internal team customers. Develop, track and control the information technology annual budget. Direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan. Identify emerging industry practices and technologies to gain competitive advantage.   Acquisition and Deployment: Approve, prioritize, and control projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major information systems. Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define business and system requirements for new technology improvements. Review hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts and pursue master agreements to capitalize on economies of scale.   Operational Management: Communicate IT-related information effectively to all stakeholders in the company including facilitating team meetings. Ensure IT system operations adheres to applicable laws and regulations, particularly PCI compliance. Provide leadership to resolve escalation of IT-related issues in a timely manner. Oversee the hiring and continual professional development of team members to meet the evolving needs of the business. Provide direction and coaching to IT team members responsible for project management, network infrastructure & security, enterprise applications, eCommerce, and user support. Inspire team members to attain goals and pursue excellence in accordance with Mission, Values and Principles.   Experience and Skill Requirements: B.S. degree and 10+ years demonstrated experience with 5+ years in a senior technical leadership role. Retail or consumer-oriented business experience required. eCommerce experience required, preferably in retail. Experience providing technical and change management leadership as part of enterprise-wide business transformations such as an ERP or CRM implementation. Ability to navigate differing opinions and overcome objections of executive leadership. Success in managing and growing teams of 10 or more team members. Experience creating and managing multi-million dollar operating and capital budgets. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer preferred. Certified Information Systems Security Professional preferred. Technical competency in the following areas: Enterprise system architecture Service bus or other remote API, Web API (REST, ROA) technologies Data architecture Process design ITIL Cloud (Azure, AWS) ERP Warehouse management eCommerce technologies Database technologies Analytics toolsets  Physical Demands: Sitting for long periods of time Repetitive wrist movements on keyboard Close vision for PC work Bending, carrying, and pushing Heavy lifting (no more than 50 lbs) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions Ability to travel occasionally as needed

Anderson ZurMuehlen is looking for the right individual to develop and sustain a culture of business development. This position reports directly to the CEO and can be based out of any one of the firm’s seven Montana office locations, which are identified at  www.azworld.com/offices/ . This position will take the lead role in growing the firm's practice through the promotion of brands and service offerings across business units, specialty teams and the firm overall. This role will drive lead generation through strategic business development initiatives. Business Development and Marketing responsibilities include: Business Development Develop and implement best practices in business development for the firm Identify services that provide greatest value-added services for the firm’s clients Create business development programs and initiatives that increase new client revenue Identify and manage firm’s pipeline process for lead generation Drive strategic assessment of the request for proposal process Build and maintain relationships with firm professionals to develop a culture of growth Enhance employee business development skills through focused training and employee involvement Champion the firm’s business development opportunities available through the BDO Alliance USA  http://azworld.com/about-us/bdo-alliance-usa/ Marketing Create and execute the firm’s annual strategic marketing plan Develop and execute department budget to support the firm’s growth initiatives Create process for consistent key messaging across all communication platforms including web and social media Ensure consistent messaging throughout all internal firm communication channels Enhance employee marketing skills through focused training and employee involvement Monitor the changing market and competitive environment to adjust our marketing strategy and plans to achieve differentiation Our ideal candidate A bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, communications, or other related field is strongly encouraged; master’s degree in marketing or business administration preferred Five to ten years of experience, preferably in professional services or accounting marketing The firm will consider other relevant education and work experience as it deems appropriate. Supervisory Responsibilities: Digital Media Specialist and Marketing Specialist Compensation:  $65,000 to $90,000 Deadline:  Position closes June 15, 2018 Environment:  Work inside an office setting with ergonomically configured equipment Competencies Strong corporate communications background Above average technical skills; ability to quickly grasp technologies used in the firm Strategic thinking and strategic planning skills Problem Solving/Analysis Experience managing high level business development professionals Highly proficient in oral and written communication skills Working knowledge of graphic layout program (e.g. Adobe Photoshop) Ethical conduct We believe in and practice these core values Honesty, integrity and ethics in all we do Teamwork in an atmosphere of mutual respect Employing talented, caring and responsible people Developing leaders for the growth and health of our firm Providing an enjoyable work environment Giving back to the communities we serve How to Apply Submit your resume online at http://careers.azworld.com/x/detail/a23thbnxzp8l/aaan Letter of interest including salary expectations Attach samples of previous business development, paper and/or electronic, materials where appropriate Three professional references Contact information If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at  hr@azworld.com  or call 406.442.1040. Firm Overview Anderson ZurMuehlen & Co., P.C. is a Top 200 CPA and business consulting firm. With seven locations, the firm services clients throughout the United States and is the largest Montana-owned CPA firm. Founded in 1957, is an independent member of BDO Alliance USA, a national alliance of CPA firms. With over 200 employees in Montana, we are a full-service accounting and advisory firm with a strong reputation for integrity. In 2016, we earned the honor of being named as one of the nation’s Top 200 accounting firms by INSIDE Public Accounting, the leading public accounting publication. Find out more at  www.azworld.com .