Office Manager

Pike Street Capital is looking to hire an Office Manager to join the private equity team in Seattle, WA.  This is an important role that is engaged in a number of Pike Street Capital’s operations.  Our current Office Manager, who we have known and worked with for several years, is “going pro” in recreational golf (read: retiring).  Pike Street is looking for a very capable Office Manager who can excel across a number of areas from customer and investor facing activities to handle internal operations. 

Founded in 2017, Pike Street Capital invests in lower-middle-market companies with leading market positions, strong continuing management and discernible growth drivers.  We target sectors serving professional customers and B2B growth where we have relevant investing and operating experience; including industrial technology, specialty manufacturing, distribution & logistics and business services.  We have enjoyed significant historical success partnering with founder and family-owned businesses in the Western United States. 

Scope and Responsibilities

The role will support the Partners on all operational elements of the firm from customer and investor facing engagement to internal operations. This role will also analyze and improve organizational processes, and work to improve quality and productivity.  The role will manage and coordinate with the Partners on all human resources needs, including benefits and compliance. The role will also manage all financial elements of the company, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, AP/AR, and taxes for all jurisdictions. Finally, the role will support additional ad hoc company needs, such as event planning, project management, CRM content management or other items as required.

Operations & Administration

• Manage the overall day-to-day operations of the Pike Street Capital office, including answering phones and directing calls.
• Manage the company’s physical office, including supply and resource management
• Maintain the company’s CRM database – keeping client and deal info current daily
• Maintain the Pike Street Capital company website
• Develop, implement and review operational policies and procedures as needed
• Perform administrative duties as needed for the partners to include such things as daily calendar management, travel bookings and event planning

Human Resources

• Manage the HR function of Pike Street Capital, in coordination with insurance providers ensuring successful onboarding of new employees and ongoing management of top tier HR policies, benefits, and best practices
• Manage employee benefits, including vacation and sick leave, and medical insurance
• Maintain employee personnel files

Finance

• Manage and run the bi-monthly payroll
• Maintain a QuickBooks-based general ledger accounting system
• Complete bank and credit card account reconciliations
• Manage and oversee the expense report function
• Prepare and produce financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, aging of receivables/payables,

Requirements

Successful candidates will possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (Finance or Business preferred)
• General ledger accounting / controller experience
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks, Excel, Powerpoint and MS Office
• Office management experience - minimum 2 years
• Exceptional attention to detail, including accurate financial reporting and management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interest in learning new or improving existing skills, and suggesting process improvements
• Ability to function well in a high-expectation/low-oversight environment; an independent thinker and self-starter

Contact

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Cheryl Horvath at chorvath@pikestreetcapital.com.