Deussen Global Communications, Inc., a marketing/communications firm based in New York City with clients worldwide, services some of the world's largest brands, from Dewar's Scotch Whiskey to The United Nations.

We are always looking for creative, resourceful, professional multi-taskers. Despite our fast-paced environment, all must maintain strict attention to detail. Multiple languages are preferred.

If strategic marketing or PR is your passion, and you think you have something special to offer, please send us your cover letter and résumé. We will carefully review your application. We offer generous vacation, health insurance, 401(k), summer Fridays, and a collegial environment, among other benefits.

Current openings:

Controller

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate company financial planning, and debt financing, as well as budget creation and management
• Ensure all procedures adhere to GAAP and all applicable laws
• Manage finance office
• Oversee all forecasting
• Recommend benchmarks to measure the success of company, divisions, and individuals
• Monitor and analyze monthly realities against budget
• Prepare analyses for investments and negotiations
• Work with staff to develop 1, 3, 5, and ultimately 10 year business plan for company
• Establish and implement short- and long-term goals, policies, and operating procedures
• Serve on planning and policy making committees
• Direct audits and recommend improvements
• With the support of HR, recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate department staff
• Orient all new staff to accounting policies
• Together with HR, devise and implement at-risk compensation scheme
• Report to President

Requirements

• Masters degree in finance or accounting, CPA certification, and at least 5 years' experience in a high-level accounting position
• Proven skills in finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principals including GAAP
• Expertise in automated financial and account reporting systems
• In-depth knowledge of Federal, State, and New York City financial regulations, and proven ability to learn same for new states and countries
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare quarterly forecasts, reports, and statements, as needed
• Working knowledge of long- and short-term budget forecasting, rolling budgets, and profitability analysis
• Work requires professional communication (written, verbal) and interpersonal skills, including ability to meaningfully participate in high-level meetings
• Leading by example, must have ability to motivate teams to provide quality output in tight timeframes while juggling multiple priorities

HR Consultant

Codify HR function for fast-growing, 20-person communications firm including creating policies, procedures, and programs. Support company's employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.

Areas of responsibility include departmental development, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, organizational development, and employment.

Responsibilities

• Streamline recruiting and staffing logistics
• Oversee organizational and space planning
• Create and implement performance management and improvement systems
• Ensure compliance to regulatory concerns and reporting
• Set up employee orientation, development, and training protocols
• Develop policy, including HR manual, and all related documentation
• Consult on employee relations
• Spearhead company-wide committee facilitation
• Facilitate company employee communication
• Review compensation and benefits administration
• Ensure employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health
• Suggest employee services and counseling
• Together with controller, devise and implement at-risk compensation scheme

Requirements
At minimum, 4-year college degree and 10 years' work experience required. Individual should be entrepreneurial, have experience building HR departments from ground up, and be energetic, compassionate, and discreet. Understanding of cultural diversity a must.

Assistant to the President

We are seeking right hand to president of rapidly growing firm. Job will be endlessly varied, as you and president will face all tasks together.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedule of president (heavy meetings and travel), and make all arrangements for trips and trade fairs
• Research and analyze different kinds of offers, deals, discounts, memberships, and more
• Research various professional groups, accreditations, and gatherings, then analyze the potential benefits vs. costs of joining and/or attending
• Prepare and post employment ads; collect and sort incoming résumés
• Assist with all aspects of new office space build out, furnishing, and move, including attending architectural and vendor meetings, reviewing vendor bids, collecting documentation, and researching for ideas and offers
• Oversee all Deussen collateral materials, including design and printing; work with graphic designers, review printer bids, ensure quality, pursue and negotiate the best prices
• Attend to miscellaneous administrative duties, including purchasing books and tickets, faxing, scanning, printing, and burning DVDs
• Research Internet for all kinds of information
• Be of basic IT assistance to the team
• Oversee complex IT issues, including preparing weekly reports to the outside IT company and supervising its work
• Run Deussen's marketing initiatives, including monthly newsletters and overseeing complete web site build (and subsequent maintenance), updating mailing lists, sending out Deussen Holiday Cards, etc.
• Execute research to prepare president for new business meetings; assist with preparing Power Point presentations
• Prepare project summaries for president

Requirements

• Intuitive, flexible, trustworthy, multi-tasker
• Clear communicator with pleasant yet effective phone, email, and in-person manner
• Takes pride in and understands importance of role
• Proficient researcher
• Ability to prioritize and use sound judgment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Account Coordinators / Wine and Corporate Practices (relevant educational and intern experience required; 1 year of work experience preferred)

Responsibilities

• Participate in team and client phone calls and meetings, preparing agendas and recaps
• Monitor client press coverage and prepare clipping reports
• Handle team travel and administration needs
• Brainstorm and assist in planning for special projects and events
• Contact and work with potential sponsors and venues

Requirements

• Quick and passionate learner with pride in accomplishment
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities for multiple parties
• Organized and efficient
• Unafraid yet with sound judgment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Photoshop or similar program a plus
• Comfortable with growth, change, and a fast-paced environment
• 4 year college degree required; second language a plus

Account Executives / Wine & Spirits Practices (3-5 years' experience; position supported by AC and interns)

Requirements

• All of the above, plus
• Strong, fast, elegant, and careful writer
• Clear speaker
• Good listener with a penchant for client service
• Proven ability to pitch for media placements
• History of advancement and increasing responsibility
• Organized multi-tasker
• Solid understanding of PR tactics (pitching, mat releases, SMTs, etc.)
• Ability to manage junior staff
• Willingness to travel
• Solid networking ability
• Dedication to supporting team and company

Team Leaders / Wine and Spirits Practices (7-10 years' experience)

Requirements

• All of the above, plus
• Organized project manager
• "Owner" of high-level media relationships with proven track record of placements
• Ability to create, maintain, and enforce budgets and timelines
• Experience formulating, researching, formatting, and presenting PR plans
• Drive to continually improve and ideate on behalf of client
• History of developing junior staff
• Analytical approach to maximizing clients' campaigns
• Ability to solve any problem quickly, creatively, and effectively
• Comfort managing growth and change
• Strategic ability to formulate effective and meaningful PR plans
• Track record of winning new business

Interns

Deussen, a rapidly growing company with great faith in the intelligence and ability of its employees, is a great supporter of and believer in mutually beneficial internships. We expand our internship program every year, have employed many past interns, and guarantee hands-on and meaningful learning. We are currently hiring for:

Term

• Spring: 4-5 month terms at a minimum of 16 hours per week
• Summer: 3-4 month terms at 40 hours per week

Duties

• Support assigned team with any and all responsibilities;
• Historically, intern duties have ranged from administrative chores to research, trade show support, writing, event planning and execution, public speaking, trend forecasting, brainstorming, attending client meetings, and providing POV.

Pay

• $250/week plus monthly unlimited MetroCard

To apply for any position, please send a cover letter, résumé, and writing samples. No phone calls, please. EOE.

Please contact us at:
apply@deussenglobal.com
1619 Broadway, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Attn: Résumé
Fax: (212) 682-3757