Assistant to the Controller

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We’re expanding our team at project44!  Check out the details below in an incredibly accurate Q&A about the position.  

Q: What is project44? 

A:  Great question!  project44 is a tech startup that does three things:

  1. We are creating a new industry standard by becoming the first network platform to connect the freight industry through web services APIs.  Think of us as the pipes that allow data to be instantly communicated from one system to another, supercharging the speed of the technology systems that shippers, carriers, 3PLs, and other ecosystem players use. The result is real-time freight transportation management.
  2. We are the first and only company offering dynamic pricing in the freight industry.  You may ask “What is dynamic pricing?”  Dynamic pricing is the ability to adjust pricing based on real-time supply and demand.  Airlines are a great example of an industry that uses dynamic pricing – if Virgin Airlines has 50 open seats on a flight leaving LAX to JFK next Tuesday, then they lower the price of a ticket to fill the plane.  If the same plane only has one seat left, then they increase the price of that seat.  Dynamic pricing allows Virgin to fill their planes and maximize their revenues.  In the freight industry today, LTL carriers charge a static price regardless of supply and demand.  project44 is the first and only company that offers dynamic pricing allowing carriers to maximize their revenue.
  3. We are using our the data derived from web services APIs and dynamic pricing to build a predictive analytics offering that allows Shippers and 3PLs meet delivery commitments and proactively manage customer expectations

Q: What role are you adding to your team? 

A:  Another good one!  We’re recruiting for the position of “Administrative Assistant”  

Q: What are you looking for them to do? 

A:  Wow, lots of questions.  Thought we could’ve sold you on the first two.  The Administrative Assistant will:

  • Effectively and accurately manage travel coordination while maintaining cost efficiency
  • Assist with data input and reconciliation of expense reports, commission reports, and vendor accounts  
  • Assist with preparing HR handbook, HR policies, and New Hire Packets
  • Calendar and conference room scheduling 

Q: What skills do you think they’ll need to do that? 

  • A stellar attitude and aptitude for being extraordinary
  • 3+ years of accounting or payroll experience 
  • 5+ years of administrative experience 
  • Knowledge of HR 
  • Attention to detail     
  • Ability to manage own workload and multi-task
Q: Where will it be based? 

A: Chicago, IL. (AKA The Windy City, Second City, Chi-City, City of Broad Shoulders, Paris on the Prairie, The Third Coast)  

Q: Sounds super interesting.  What will this person make for doing these things?  Really interesting,  right?!    

A: They’ll make good money, benefits and friends (first one is taxed, others are yours to keep).  

Q: This is looking good, but why should I want to work with you?  I am amazing at sales.  Sell me. 

A: Oh wow, how the tables have turned. Well, we’ve built a great company with amazing investors that is first-to-market and has an amazing future, we’re in the news a ton for bringing innovation to the transportation industry and we’re good people. We believe in doing great work and having a team of people who love what they do.  Our group is awesome and you’d get better because of the people you’d work with. 

Q: Wow, you’ve sold me!  How can I learn more about it? 

We knew you’d love it!  Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
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Located in the iconic art deco Merchandise Mart with impressive views of the Chicago river. The neighborhood is home to some of Chicago's best restaurants, retail, and is accessible by public transit.

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