What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Manager position at Shields & Company?
About Shields & Company
Shields & Company is a Waltham-based, independent middle-market investment bank providing merger & acquisition and valuation advisory services to privately held and public companies. With decades of experience, we are committed to helping our clients achieve their strategic and financial goals through mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and strategic advisory services.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and professional Office Manager to join our team. This is a dynamic role that combines office administration, office coordination, light bookkeeping, compliance, marketing, and oversight of external service providers. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day office operations, including facilities, supplies, vendor relationships, and office maintenance
- Perform bookkeeping duties, including invoice tracking, expense reconciliation, and liaison with external accounting partners
- Manage third-party IT support to ensure efficient resolution of technical issues
- Coordinate with outsourced HR, Compliance, and Accounting resources to support payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and financial operations
- Assist with marketing efforts, including content distribution, email campaigns, event coordination, and social media updates
- Manage and maintain the firm’s CRM system (HubSpot), ensuring accurate contact records, pipeline tracking, and marketing automation
- Coordinate internal and external meetings, including scheduling, catering, and room preparation
- Supply management of office supplies, in-office food and beverages, cleaning supplies, technology accessories, etc.
- Support onboarding and offboarding of employees and interns
- Manage office access for employees through an app and by ordering and terminating access cards
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance office efficiency
- Be an ambassador of company culture and values. Be approachable, reliable and energetic
- Assist with additional special projects, as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- 5 years of experience in office management, administration, or operations (experience in finance, legal, professional services, or other regulated industries is a plus)
- Familiarity with bookkeeping and accounting basics; experience with QuickBooks is preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); comfort with IT tools and basic troubleshooting
- Knowledge of CRM and marketing platforms; experience with HubSpot is preferred
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Comfortable owning projects and making decisions; takes initiative and works well independently as well as with others
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment with changing needs and requirements
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
Why Join Shields & Company?
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
- Key operations role in a respected, growing investment banking firm
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Convenient office location in Waltham, MA
To Apply:
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to careers@shieldsco.com with the subject line: Office Manager Application – [Your Name]