• Gestión de Proyectos, Programas y Stakeholders. Coordinar el alcance de los proyectos directamente con el Product Manager y colaborar en la definición de presupuestos y control de costos. Gestionar el cronograma, el progreso oportuno de las iniciativas, la mitigación de riesgos y el uso eficiente de los recursos asignados. Mantener comunicación proactiva sobre el estado del proyecto y sus entregables con todas las partes interesadas, gestionando expectativas y alineación estratégica. • Liderazgo Ágil y Coaching. Guiar al Scrum Team para enfocarse en la creación de incrementos de alto valor que cumplan rigurosamente con la Definición de Terminado (Definition of Done). Remover barreras y bloqueos entre los stakeholders y los equipos de desarrollo, promoviendo la autogestión y la funcionalidad cruzada. Desempeñar el rol de Scrum Master para los equipos que utilicen este marco, asegurando la efectividad de todos los eventos y ceremonias. Actuar como Agile Coach, proporcionando orientación en la adopción de metodologías y fomentando un ambiente de mejora continua e innovación. • Métricas, Herramientas y Transformación Organizacional. Implementar sistemas de medición y crear dashboards o reportes ejecutivos para el seguimiento transparente del progreso. Optimizar flujos de trabajo digitales y colaborar con el Product Manager en la aplicación de técnicas para una mejor gestión del Product Backlog. Evangelizar e impulsar la agilidad a través de capacitaciones, liderando iniciativas de transformación organizacional para elevar la madurez operacional.

Role Description The AutoVitals suite of SaaS products is designed to solve many of the current hurdles faced by auto repair shops. Our mission is to help auto repair shops drive profitable growth by attracting new customers, delivering superior communication and customer service, increasing shop efficiency, and raising average repair orders. We are investing in demand generation and looking for someone to own and build it out. This is a hands-on role. You will personally build and manage Google Ads campaigns to drive our inbound pipeline. This is not an oversee-from-a-dashboard role, at least not to start. We need someone who has done the work and is good at it. Over time you will build the function, hire a small team, and develop the playbooks, reporting, and processes to scale it. You should be someone who knows the work well enough to coach others, set the bar, and make good decisions about prioritization and performance. This position will report directly to the Director, Marketing and will work remotely. We’re looking for someone to join our team immediately. Responsibilities - Own the demand generation strategy and execution for AutoVitals, focused primarily on paid search and digital advertising to drive qualified inbound pipeline - Build, manage, and continuously optimize Google Ads campaigns targeting auto repair shop owners and operators - Develop email nurture programs to move leads through the funnel and into qualified sales opportunities - Define and track the KPIs that matter: MQLs, SQLs, cost per lead, pipeline contribution, and return on ad spend - Work with Sales, Customer Success, and Product to ensure demand gen programs are aligned with what is actually converting and what customers need - Evaluate and test new channels over time including paid social and events, coordinating with other members of the marketing team on brand and content - Personally build, launch, and optimize Google Ads campaigns across Search, Performance Max, and Display - Own campaign structure, keyword strategy, ad copy, bidding, and ongoing optimization - Run local, geo-targeted campaigns built to drive qualified leads and phone calls, not just clicks - Set quality standards and QA processes for how campaigns are built and managed so the work stays consistent as the function scales - Stay current on platform changes, new campaign types, and best practices, and bring those forward - Hire, onboard, and develop a small demand generation function - Build the process, reporting, and playbooks needed - Set clear expectations for the function and hold people accountable to results - Be a strong partner to sales, Product, and Customer Success leadership Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in demand generation, paid media, or digital marketing at a B2B SaaS or technology company - Experience managing direct reports and developing people - Hands-on experience building and managing Google Ads campaigns, including Search, Performance Max, and Display, with strong knowledge of local and geo-targeted campaigns - Proven track record of driving pipeline and revenue results through paid digital programs - Strong with data and reporting across Google Ads, Google Analytics, and CRM or marketing automation platforms - Good project manager who can handle multiple priorities while executing at a very high level - Comfortable building from scratch in a fast-moving environment where not everything is defined yet - Clear communicator, written and verbal, across all levels of an organization Bonus - Experience marketing to small and medium-sized businesses, particularly in automotive or home services - Familiarity with Salesforce or a similar CRM - Background or knowledge of the automotive repair industry - Experience leveraging AI and Automation tools to improve campaign efficiency Salary Range Transparency Full Time, Salary Exempt $120,000 - $135,000. Salary to be determined based on factors including but not limited to geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. Benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision - Flexible Spending Account - 401K Match - Flexible PTO

Role Description This position plays a key role in ensuring equitable, high-quality, consistent standards for educator preparation programs across Washington state through the management and co-leadership of the educator preparation program approval system, program support, and related projects. This position reports to the Director of Educator Preparation and is based in Olympia, Washington, and may be eligible for remote work within the state. Key Responsibilities - Manage programs in educator preparation program approval and support. - Ensure the integration of diversity, inclusion, cultural responsiveness, and equity into policy and implementation. - Analyze and manage policy, practices, and statutory requirements related to diversity, inclusion, cultural responsiveness, and equity. - Prepare agenda items and materials that inform and advise the Board. - Provide outreach, respond to inquiries, and work with community members. - Represent PESB’s interests in work groups statewide and nationally. Program Approval - Manage approval process for educator preparation programs. - Work with PESB staff to continuously develop and implement the educator preparation program approval process. - Provide support to potential educator preparation programs in program design and best practices. - Provide guidance and collaborate with PESB staff to implement internal program approval timelines. - Develop, analyze, and implement rules, laws, policies, and practices impacting educator preparation program approval. - Collaborate with PESB staff to ensure strong alignment between program approval and program review processes. - Staff committees related to program standards, approval, and review. - Strategically collaborate to monitor the development of the educator preparation program approval. - Develop materials and monitor the program approval process. Program Support - Support preparation programs in meeting curriculum-based requirements. - Develop new materials and disseminate existing materials. - Share examples of promising practices and respond to inquiries. - Organize and present at workshops, conferences, and meetings. - Support the development and maintenance of educator preparation program standards. - Lead and contribute to diverse community committees, meetings, and work groups. - Collaborate on, lead, and evaluate legislative initiatives related to program preparation. - Engage in cross-agency collaboration. - Support ongoing partnership with Tribes and Tribal agencies. - Support implementation of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) standards. - Demonstrate strong knowledge of John McCoy (lulilaš) Since Time Immemorial (JMLSTI) curriculum. Qualifications - Master’s degree in education, Public Policy, or Public Administration (or a similar field) OR a bachelor's degree in education, Public Policy, or Public Administration or in a relevant field and three years of experience in education, Public Policy, Public Administration. - Experience in educator preparation and knowledge of the certification continuum. - Experience with large and small group facilitation and project management. - Demonstrated ability to effectively address a range of public audiences, both formally and informally. - Experience with Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Drive. - Demonstrated ability to articulate ideas clearly and effectively in both written and oral form. - Demonstrated ability to work in team environments with tight timelines. - Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with diverse colleagues, local and national researchers, higher education faculty, and a variety of community members and organizations. - Experience with understanding and synthesizing data. - Willingness to travel statewide and nationally. - Must live in (or be willing to relocate to) Washington state and maintain residence in Washington. Desired Qualifications - Terminal degree in a relevant field (i.e., education, public policy, public administration, etc.). - Knowledge of legislative processes and navigating political environments with differing constituencies. - Experience advancing equity in education, including diversifying the educator workforce, culturally responsive education, or social justice in education. - Knowledge of national and state-level educational trends and policies related to educator preparation and licensure. - Knowledge of the regional education service districts (ESDs), community college system, and/or non-traditional providers of education. - Experience as faculty, staff, or an administrator in an educator preparation program. - Passion for the mission of PESB. - Familiarity with the PESB Program Standards. Compensation The annual compensation for the position is $70,000-$100,000 per year and depends upon experience, educational background, and qualifications. Washington state offers a generous benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and an optional deferred compensation program. Application Process Those interested in this position must apply through Careers.wa.gov. Applications must include the following documents in MS Word and PDF format only: - A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement. - A current resume. - A list of three or more professional references. Please address any questions to: Sal Salazar, Human Resources Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction 600 Washington Street Southeast Olympia, WA 98504-7200 360-725-6270 Sal.Salazar@k12.wa.us The Professional Educator Standards Board is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers who will contribute to our diversity.

Title: Finance Manager Location: Montreal QC CA Job Description: We are hiring an experienced Finance Manager at Aspire Software to join our growing team in Montreal! The Finance Manager will report to the Director of Finance. This individual will coordinate and manage period-end close, budgeting and forecasting, statutory compliance and reporting and ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis for a portfolio of acquired companies, as well as lead projects impacting their accounting and provide guidance on the more complex accounting issues. The Finance Manager will coordinate with their Finance team and work directly with the Portfolio Managers and Managing Directors for the subsidiary companies. Here is a little window into our company: Aspire Software, an Operating Group of Valsoft Corp, primarily focuses on operating and managing Valsoft’s global portfolio of software companies within the Travel and Leisure vertical. It provides mission-critical solutions to this sector, leveraging industry best practices to deliver a time-sensitive integration process. The decentralized model Aspire operates allows it to drive rapid growth, reinvesting in its portfolio to foster continuous innovation within the Travel and Leisure space. Our motto is 'Be Humble, Stay Hungry!' The successful candidate will work in a hybrid work model from our office in Saint-Laurent, Montreal! What your day will look like: - Monitor and analyze the performance strategies to identify areas of opportunity and respond with action plans to ensure execution to meet and exceed financial targets - Drive the financial planning of the company by analyzing the performance and risks of the portfolio by applying the KPI framework - Prepare monthly and quarterly business reviews for portfolio companies that highlight results, remediation plans for underperformers, and strategic initiatives to drive organic growth to the senior management team - Build and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and track KPIs - Monitor the financial health of a portfolio and ensure positive cash flow - Develop strategies to increase return on investment and profitability - Maintain high-level interaction with the corporate finance department - Actively participate in the processes related to the sale or acquisition of companies - Application of Valsoft Finance best practices to all companies within Portfolio - Ownership of all things finance for companies acquired into the Portfolio Financial Reporting: - Oversee and review accounting tasks including tax and compliance - Own monthly financial close process for Portfolio companies - Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports - Build processes and ensure compliance with Corporate policies and reporting requirements. Identify and manage differences between corporate consolidation accounting policies and local statutory reporting requirements - Ensure effective financial internal controls and continually evaluate established policies and procedures - Optimize internal reporting processes for efficiency - Prepare for and support the corporate audit by providing necessary documentation - Lead and organize the annual statutory audits and ensure all fillings are complete Team Leadership and Development: - Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel (Accounting, FP&A, AR, AP) - Provide leadership and develop a high-performing scalable finance team in a decentralized finance environment, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement - Train and coach teams to ensure they have the knowledge and resources necessary to be successful Financial Systems: - Support Netsuite rollout activities to Portfolio companies by ensuring data integrity - Conduct situational assessments, identify gaps and opportunities for automation, make recommendations, and direct the implementation of such changes as required to improve financial systems and related processes About you: - A qualified financial accountant (ACCA) with at least a bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar is essential; CPA preferred - 5+ years of experience in a similar role, including at least 2+ years in team management - Ability to manage risks by ensuring that effective and efficient internal controls are in place without compromising operational efficiency and flexibility - Strong understanding of financial processes, with the ability to navigate and resolve conflicting goals of diverse stakeholders - Extensive knowledge and skill in multiple disciplines to be able to support business integration activities effectively and a capacity to understand and interpret conflicting goals and needs of diverse groups - Ability to manage risks by ensuring that effective and efficient internal controls are in place without compromising operational efficiency and flexibility - Fast learner and adaptable – time management skills and ability to meet deadlines - Working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite ERP (or similar) is considered an asset - Ability to visualize efficient processes and implement them - Excellent organizational skills and time management - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Advanced knowledge of MS Excel - Expertise in streamlining and implementing efficient financial processes - Prior experience managing a finance team is advantageous - Being fluent in the English language, both written and verbal, is essential  - Must be legally authorized to work in Canada We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. #aspiresoftware