Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWhy Consider HF&H Consultants?HF&H has a mission-driven, collaborative, small-company culture that values work-life balance. We provide recycling, organics, solid waste, water, and wastewater consulting services exclusively to public agencies. It is an exciting time to work in this industry. As California continues to lead the nation in environmental protection, it is our job to ensure local jurisdictions have the analytical and management support they need to fulfill their community’s vision of a sustainable future. We also strive to protect ratepayers (e.g., you and me) from unfounded increases in municipal utility rates.Our services include jurisdictional action planning, performance reviews of municipal service providers (e.g., solid waste haulers), competitive solid waste service procurements (often the largest municipal contracts), negotiations, contract management, financial and compliance auditing, rate and fee studies, and litigation support. The success of our firm has been built on providing excellent client service and leadership to clients in particularly challenging situations.Please refer to our website www.hfh-consultants.com for a further description of our firm.About This RoleThe successful candidate will work under the direction of senior staff members, in a team atmosphere, to support our work for our municipal clients related to their management of environmental programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to blend bookkeeping/accounting responsibilities with analytical work in the context of refuse, water, and wastewater management consulting.Our hybrid work schedule currently has a minimum of two days (Tuesdays and Thursdays) in our Walnut Creek office. This may be modified at any time at HF&H’s discretion.What You Will Do:Under the direction of senior staff, the successful Bookkeeper will perform tasks like:Payroll administration (semi-monthly payroll for both exempt and non-exempt staff, journal entries, employee voluntary deductions, out-of-state tax reporting/reconciliation).Benefits administration (new employees, employee changes, payroll changes), A/P and cost allocation, journal entries: for payroll, HSA, FSA, 401(k), medical, and dental/LTD insurances.Project accounting (Deltek Vantagepoint): Review time entries, open and close projects, enter and maintain project contract budget information, contract transaction review and billing assistance, opportunity and proposal contracts tracking, time entry/transaction review.General accounting: log, enter, and post cash receipts; fixed asset entry; assist in preparation of management reports.Processing of expense reports, to include review/correction of general ledger entry, cost allocation, and project attribution.Assist with organization 1099s and any other year-end requirements (e.g., assembling information for external tax accountants).Utilize MS Excel for various financial tasks and reporting.Assist in the preparation of proposals and contribute to the creation of written reports and client presentations.Other related duties, as assigned.What You Will GainHF&H places a high value on investing in our team. One of our core values is that “we relate to each other positively, supporting our professional development and providing opportunity for personal rewards.” This position will benefit from:Exceptional training and frequent coaching from a “mentor” assigned to you from your first day.Annual development of a “personal development plan” and formal continuing education and project assignments geared towards developing your depth and breadth of expertise.What You BringQualifications:5+ years of experience in a professional services office environment.Inquisitiveness balanced with a sense of significance.Demonstrated, exceptional client/customer service skills.Exceptional attention to detail, especially related to consistency.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and competing schedules.Bonus Points (highly desirable)Prior experience in billing and contracts with local government agencies or municipalities.Prior experience with Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint.Bachelor's Degree, preferred in Accounting, Business Management, or a related field. Relevant, professional work experience may be substituted for education, on a case-by-case basis.What We OfferHF&H offers a competitive total compensation package while emphasizing work/life balance for our employees (in 2024, Associates averaged less than 42 hours per week). This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Some highlights include:Salary range for Bookkeeper: $68,000 - $86,000Discretionary Performance-Based Incentive Bonus: up to 20% of Annual SalaryProfit Sharing: Minimum 3% contribution to a 401(k) profit-sharing plan; 2024 contribution was 6%15 Vacation days per year (increases with tenure, maximum of 25 days per year)10 Holidays per year (including one “floating” holiday to be used at employee’s discretion)5 Sick days per yearAt least two days of off-site staff retreats and social events each yearHealth Insurance:HF&H contributes 95% of employee’s premium (and 67.5% of dependent premium) towards the premium of our health insurance planHF&H contributes $2,500 per employee or $4,000 per family towards a Health Savings AccountDental/Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceAre You Ready? Apply Today!Submit your cover letter and resume to HF&H at hr@hfh-consultants.com today! Tell us how we might be a good fit. Submissions without a cover letter may not be considered. Please provide a valid email address and telephone number on your resume and cover letter. You cover letter should include your salary requirement and preferred work hours. Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early!Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited into the interview process with HF&H. We place significant value on hiring the right people to work in our team and our interview process reflects that. The first phase of the interview process is a telephone interview. If successful, candidates will be scheduled for a half-day of interviews with our consulting team and the other half of the day will be spent performing assessments of the candidate’s quantitative and written communication skills. Candidates that successfully complete those interviews and assessments will be brought in for a final round of interviews with one or more of the firm’s Partners. Any resultant offer of employment may be conditioned on the results of professional and personal reference checks, which we will not conduct without prior approval of the candidate Depending on the number and quality of applicants, HF&H reserves the right to modify this process in its sole discretion.The Fine PrintThis is an at-will position and, as such, can be released at any time without notice and for any reason. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete performance assessments, reference checks, verification of academic performance, and any other due diligence HF&H deems appropriate prior to making an unconditional offer for employment. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or assessment process should advise the hiring manager upon submittal of an application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. HF&H is an equal opportunity employer.Company DescriptionHF&H Consultants' mission is to assist our clients in achieving their vision of a sustainable future by providing high value consulting services to public agencies in a fiscally- and socially-responsible manner.Company DescriptionHF&H Consultants' mission is to assist our clients in achieving their vision of a sustainable future by providing high value consulting services to public agencies in a fiscally- and socially-responsible manner.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionConsultant to Public Agencies on Environmental MattersThis is an entry-level position; title is 'Assistant Analyst'.Why Consider HF&H Consultants?HF&H has a mission-driven, collaborative, small-company culture that values work-life balance. We provide recycling, organics, solid waste, water, and wastewater consulting services exclusively to public agencies. It is an exciting time to work in this industry. As California continues to lead the nation in environmental protection, it is our job to ensure local jurisdictions have the analytical and management support they need to fulfill their community’s vision of a sustainable future. We also strive to protect ratepayers (e.g., you and me) from unfounded increases in municipal utility rates.Our services include jurisdictional action planning, performance reviews of municipal service providers (e.g., solid waste haulers), competitive solid waste service procurements (often the largest municipal contracts), negotiations, contract management, financial and compliance auditing, rate and fee studies, and litigation support. The success of our firm has been built on providing excellent client service and leadership to clients in particularly challenging situations.Please refer to our website www.hfh-consultants.com for a further description of our firm.About This RoleThe successful candidate will support our recycling, organics, and solid waste practice with a minimum of two days (Tuesdays and Thursdays) in our Walnut Creek, California office. This may be modified at any time, at HF&H’s discretion. Some local travel may be required, with additional limited overnight travel (within California).Initially, the “clients” served by this position will be HF&H’s partners and project managers. The work with these internal clients allows Assistant Analysts to develop the client service and project management skills necessary to be a successful consultant. Over time, this position offers significant advancement opportunity for a high-performing professional to grow into a senior consultant with direct external client relationships and increasingly independent assignments and responsibilities.Specifically, this position will focus on our “contract services” (e.g., contract negotiation, competitive procurement, contract management, etc.) and “diversion services” (e.g., zero waste/high diversion planning, program development, regulatory compliance, etc.) practice areas. At any given time, this position will be involved with between one and five active projects, frequently reporting to multiple Project Managers.What You Will Do:Under the direction of Project Managers, the successful Assistant Analyst will perform tasks like:Performing quality control reviews on reports and written work products such as Requests for Proposals and Franchise Agreements for Recycling, Organics, and Solid Waste Services (candidate should possess intermediate Word skills and advanced grammar and writing skills)Analysis of proposals submitted to local governments for recycling, organics, and solid waste servicesReviewing (large) documents and identifying/summarizing key informationWorking with client and third party personnel to obtain financial and operational dataFluctuation reviews and analyses (candidate must possess strong analytical and Excel skills)Research and analysis on legislation and regulations impacting the recycling, organics, and solid waste industry in CaliforniaAssisting with the preparation of proposalsSurveying local governments and service providers about industry trendsAssisting in the preparation of written reports and client presentationsWhat You Will GainHF&H places a high value on investing in our team. One of our core values is that “we relate to each other positively, supporting our professional development and providing opportunity for personal rewards.” This position will benefit from:Exceptional training and frequent coaching from a “mentor” assigned to you from your first dayOn-project training from HF&H’s partners and a deep pool of senior consultantsAnnual development of a “personal development plan” and formal continuing education and project assignments geared towards developing your depth and breadth of expertiseRewarding and challenging work assignments that improve the efficiency, affordability, and effectiveness of public servicesDevelopment of new technical skills for managing processes, projects, and resourcesExperience managing multiple simultaneous assignments with competing schedulesBuild a solid foundation of best practice skills for the Assistant to thrive in their consulting careerWhat You BringAn undergraduate Degree is suggested (preferred: Pre-Law, Public Policy, Economics, History, or Related Field). Specific, relevant experience in consulting or contracts for the solid waste industry may be substituted for education, on a case-by-case basis.1-2 Years of experience in a professional office environmentStrong written and oral communication skillsAbility to organize thoughts logically and communicate them conciselyStrong logic skills, as related to legal documents (Contracts, Ordinances, etc.)Exceptional attention to detail, especially related to consistencyInquisitiveness balanced with a sense of significanceDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing schedulesProficiency with the use of Microsoft Office Suite; Excel and Word skills beyond data entryBonus Points (highly desirable)Master’s Degree in a Related Field or MBAPrior experience in the recycling and solid waste industry in CaliforniaWhat We OfferHF&H offers a competitive total compensation package while emphasizing work/life balance for our employees (in 2024, Associates averaged less than 43 hours per week). This is a full-time, exempt position. Some highlights include:Salary range for Assistant Analyst: $59,000 - $69,495Discretionary Performance-Based Incentive Bonus: up to 20% of Annual SalaryProfit Sharing: Minimum 3% contribution to a 401(k) profit-sharing plan; 2023 contribution was 5%15 Vacation days per year (increases with tenure, maximum of 25 days per year)10 Holidays per year (including one “floating” holiday to be used at employee’s discretion)5 Sick days per yearAt least two days of off-site staff retreats and social events each yearHealth Insurance:HF&H contributes 95% of employee’s premium (and 67.5% of dependent premium) towards the premium of our health insurance planHF&H contributes $2,500 per employee or $4,000 per family towards a Health Savings AccountDental/Vision/Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceAre You Ready? Apply Today!Submit your cover letter and resume to HF&H at hr@hfh-consultants.com today! Please provide a valid email address and telephone number on your resume and/or cover letter with your salary expectation. Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early!The Fine PrintCandidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited into the interview process with HF&H. We place significant value on hiring the right people to work in our team and our interview process reflects that. The first phase of the interview process is a telephone interview. If successful, candidates will be scheduled for in-office interviews with our consulting team and performing assessments of the candidate’s quantitative and written communication skills. Candidates that successfully complete those interviews and assessments may have a final round of interviews with one or more of the firm’s Partners. Any resultant offer of employment may be conditioned on the results of professional and personal reference checks, which we will not conduct without prior approval of the candidate. Depending on the number and quality of applicants, HF&H reserves the right to modify this process in its sole discretion.This is an at-will position and, as such, can be released at any time without notice and for any reason. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete performance assessments, reference checks, verification of academic performance, and any other due diligence HF&H deems appropriate prior to making an unconditional offer for employment. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or assessment process should advise the hiring manager upon submittal of an application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. HF&H is an equal opportunity employer.Company DescriptionHF&H Consultants' mission is to assist our clients in achieving their vision of a sustainable future by providing high value consulting services to public agencies in a fiscally- and socially-responsible manner.Company DescriptionHF&H Consultants' mission is to assist our clients in achieving their vision of a sustainable future by providing high value consulting services to public agencies in a fiscally- and socially-responsible manner.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWhy Consider HF&H Consultants?HF&H has a mission-driven, collaborative, tightly knit, small company culture that values work-life balance. We provide recycling and solid waste, water, and wastewater consulting services exclusively to public agencies. It is an exciting time to work in this industry. As California continues to lead the nation in environmental protection, it is our job to ensure local jurisdictions have the analytical and management support they need to fulfill their community’s vision of a sustainable future. We also strive to protect ratepayers (e.g., you and me) from unfounded increases in municipal utility rates.Our services include planning, performance reviews, competitive procurements, negotiations, contract management, financial and compliance auditing, rate and fee studies, and litigation support. The success of our firm has been built on providing excellent client service and leadership to clients in particularly challenging situations.Please refer to our website www.hfh-consultants.com for a further description of our firm.About This RoleThis is an entry-level role. The successful candidate will work under the direction of partners and project managers, in a team atmosphere, successfully completing engagements for our municipal clients related to their management of environmental programs.The Assistant Analyst will support our recycling and solid waste practice from our Walnut Creek, California office. This position will have a minimum of two days (Tuesdays and Thursdays) in our Walnut Creek office. This may be modified at any time at HF&H’s discretion. Employee will primarily work with our internal Project Managers and Analysts. Local travel may be required, with additional limited overnight travel (within California).Initially, the “clients” served by this position will be HF&H’s partners and project managers. The work with these internal clients allows Assistant Analysts to develop the client service and project management skills necessary to be a successful consultant. Over time, this position offers significant advancement opportunity for a high-performing professional to grow into a senior consultant with direct external client relationships and increasingly independent assignments and responsibilities.What You Will Do:The successful Assistant Analyst will perform tasks like:Reviewing 3rd party financial information reported by waste management and recycling companies;Preparing variance analyses identifying areas requiring further investigation;Conducting specific analysis of areas of concern under the direction of the project manager;Reviewing 3rd party financial/operations records to support agency fee calculations;Summarizing the results of the tasks performed in a clear succinct manner (spreadsheets, tables, narrative, etc.);Performing financial evaluation of proposals to local governments for recycling and solid waste services;Performing quality control reviews on reports and written work products;Surveying local governments and service providers about industry trends; and,Assisting in the preparation of proposals, written reports, and client presentations.Additionally, 10%-20% of your time may be spent on administrative tasks such as:Organizing and filing work papers;Preparing overnight packages (minimal);Monitoring city and waste hauler compliance with California recycling regulationsResearching emerging solid waste handling approaches and technologiesAssisting in preparation of meeting documentsSurveying local governments and service providers about industry trendsAssisting in the preparation of written reports and client presentationsWhat You Will GainHF&H places a high value on investing in our team. One of our core values is that “we relate to each other positively, supporting our professional development and providing opportunity for personal rewards.” This position will benefit from:Exceptional training and frequent coaching from a “mentor” assigned to you from your first dayOn-project training from HF&H’s partners and a deep pool of senior consultantsAnnual development of a “personal development plan” and formal continuing education and project assignments geared towards developing your depth and breadth of expertiseRewarding and challenging work assignments that improve the efficiency, affordability, and effectiveness of public servicesDevelopment of new technical skills for managing processes, projects, and resourcesExperience managing multiple simultaneous assignments with competing schedulesBuild a solid foundation of best practice skills for the Assistant Analyst to thrive in their consulting careerWhat You BringUndergraduate Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, or any undergraduate degree with 2+ years of accounting experience.1+ Years of experience in a professional office environmentValid California Driver’s License and access to personal transportationStrong written and oral communication skillsAbility to organize thoughts logically and communicate them conciselyStrong logic skills, especially related to legal documents (Contracts, Ordinances, etc.)Exceptional attention to detail, especially related to consistencyDemonstrated experience in quantitative analysis (e.g. accounting, budgeting, etc.)Proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office SuiteBonus Points (highly desirable)Prior experience in the recycling and solid waste industry in CaliforniaWhat We OfferHF&H offers a competitive total compensation package while emphasizing work/life balance for our employees (in 2024, Associates averaged less than 43 hours per week). This is a full-time, exempt position. Some highlights include:Salary range for Assistant Analyst: $59,000 - $69,000Discretionary Annual Bonus: up to 20% of annual earned salary, performance basedProfit Sharing: Minimum 3% contribution to a 401(k) profit-sharing plan; 2023 contribution was 5%15 Vacation days per year (increases with tenure, maximum of 25 days per year)10 Holidays per year (including one “floating” holiday to be used at employee’s discretion)5 Sick days per yearHealth Insurance:HF&H contributes 95% of employee’s premium (and 67.5% of dependent premium) towards the premium of our Kaiser health insurance plan.HF&H contributes up to $2,500 per employee or up to $4,000 per family towards a Health Savings AccountDental/Vision/Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceAre You Ready? Apply Today!Submit your cover letter and resume to HF&H at hr@hfh-consultants.com today! Please provide a valid email address and telephone number on your resume and/or cover letter. Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis.The Fine PrintThis is an at-will position and, as such, can be released at any time without notice and for any reason. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete performance assessments, reference checks, verification of academic performance, and any other due diligence HF&H deems appropriate prior to making an unconditional offer for employment. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or assessment process should advise the hiring manager upon submittal of an application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. HF&H is an equal opportunity employer.Company DescriptionHF&H Consultants' mission is to assist our clients in achieving their vision of a sustainable future by providing high value consulting services to public agencies in a fiscally- and socially-responsible manner.Company DescriptionHF&H Consultants' mission is to assist our clients in achieving their vision of a sustainable future by providing high value consulting services to public agencies in a fiscally- and socially-responsible manner.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe invite applications for the position of: Project Administrator Why Consider HF&H Consultants?HF&H has a mission-driven, collaborative, small-company culture that values work-life balance. We provide recycling, organics, solid waste, water, and wastewater consulting services exclusively to public agencies. It is an exciting time to work in this industry. As California continues to lead the nation in environmental protection, it is our job to ensure local jurisdictions have the analytical and management support they need to fulfill their community’s vision of a sustainable future. We also strive to protect ratepayers (e.g., you and me) from unfounded increases in municipal utility rates.Our services include jurisdictional action planning, performance reviews of municipal service providers (e.g., solid waste haulers), competitive solid waste service procurements (often the largest municipal contracts), negotiations, contract management, financial and compliance auditing, rate and fee studies, and litigation support. The success of our firm has been built on providing excellent client service and leadership to clients in particularly challenging situations.About This RoleThe successful candidate will work under the direction of partners and Project Managers, in a team atmosphere, successfully completing engagements for our municipal clients related to their management of environmental programs.This position offers a unique opportunity to blend administrative responsibilities with analytical work in the context of municipal board operations and waste management consulting.The Project Administrator will also support our recycling, organics, and solid waste practice from our Walnut Creek, California office. This position will have a minimum of two days (Tuesdays and Thursdays) in our Walnut Creek office. This may be modified at any time at HF&H’s discretion. At any given time, this position may be involved with between one and five active projects, frequently reporting to multiple Project Managers.What You Will DoUnder the direction of Project Managers, the successful Project Administrator will perform tasks like:Manage the coordination, scheduling, and organization of municipal board meetings, including preparing meeting agendas, minutes, and agenda reports.Manage communication with board members, stakeholders, and the public.Handle general administrative tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of board operation.Analyze proposals submitted to the board, particularly those related to recycling, organics, and solid waste services.Review and summarize key information from large documents, ensuring accuracy and consistency.Assist in the preparation of proposals and contribute to the creation of written reports and client presentations.Collaborate with clients, third-party personnel, and internal team members to obtain relevant data and information.Survey local governments and service providers to stay informed about industry trends.What You Will GainHF&H places a high value on investing in our team. One of our core values is that “we relate to each other positively, supporting our professional development and providing opportunity for personal rewards.” This position will benefit from:Exceptional training and frequent coaching from a “mentor” assigned to you from your first day.On-project training from HF&H’s partners and a deep pool of senior consultants.Annual development of a “personal development plan” and formal continuing education and project assignments geared towards developing your depth and breadth of expertise.Rewarding and challenging work assignments that improve the efficiency, affordability, and effectiveness of public services.Development of new technical skills for managing processes, projects, and resources.Experience managing multiple simultaneous assignments with competing schedules.What You BringQualifications:Expert level knowledge of English language, grammar, spelling and punctuation; and attention to detail.Ability to validate and make appropriate grammatical, mathematical, typographical or compositional corrections.5+ years of experience in a professional office environment.Bachelor's Degree, preferred in Business, Marketing, English, Journalism, or a related field. Relevant, professional work experience may be substituted for education, on a case-by-case basis.Demonstrated, exceptional client / customer service skills.Strong written and oral communication skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Word skills and intermediate Excel skills (beyond data entry).Ability to organize thoughts logically and communicate them concisely.Inquisitiveness balanced with a sense of significance.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing schedules.Bonus Points (highly desirable)Prior experience in the recycling and solid waste industry in California.Prior experience in or working closely with local government agencies or municipalities.Strong background in design and marketing (focus on strategic communications).What We OfferHF&H offers a competitive total compensation package while emphasizing work/life balance for our employees (in 2023, Associates averaged less than 43 hours per week). This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Some highlights include:Salary range for Project Administrator: $73,000 - $93,000Discretionary Performance-Based Incentive Bonus: up to 20% of Annual SalaryProfit Sharing: Minimum 3% contribution to a 401(k) profit-sharing plan; 2023 contribution is projected to be 5%15 Vacation days per year (increases with tenure, maximum of 25 days per year)10 Holidays per year (including one “floating” holiday to be used at employee’s discretion)5 Sick days per yearAt least two days of off-site staff retreats and social events each yearHealth Insurance:HF&H contributes 95% of employee’s premium (and 67.5% of dependent premium) towards the premium of our health insurance planHF&H contributes $2,500 per employee or $4,000 per family towards a Health Savings AccountDental/Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceAre You Ready? Apply Today!Submit your cover letter and resume to HF&H today! Tell us how we might be a good fit. Submissions without a cover letter may not be considered. Please provide a valid email address and telephone number on your resume and cover letter. You cover letter should include your salary requirement and preferred work hours. Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early!Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited into the interview process with HF&H. We place significant value on hiring the right people to work in our team and our interview process reflects that. The first phase of the interview process is a telephone interview. If successful, candidates will be scheduled for a half-day of interviews with our consulting team and the other half of the day will be spent performing assessments of the candidate’s quantitative and written communication skills. Candidates that successfully complete those interviews and assessments will be brought in for a final round of interviews with one or more of the firm’s Partners. Any resultant offer of employment may be conditioned on the results of professional and personal reference checks, which we will not conduct without prior approval of the candidate Depending on the number and quality of applicants, HF&H reserves the right to modify this process in its sole discretion.The Fine PrintThis is an at-will position and, as such, can be released at any time without notice and for any reason. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete performance assessments, reference checks, verification of academic performance, and any other due diligence HF&H deems appropriate prior to making an offer for employment. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or assessment process should advise the hiring manager upon submittal of an application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. HF&H is an equal opportunity employer.Company DescriptionHF&H Consultants' mission is to assist our clients in achieving their vision of a sustainable future by providing high value consulting services to public agencies in a fiscally- and socially-responsible manner.Company DescriptionHF&H Consultants' mission is to assist our clients in achieving their vision of a sustainable future by providing high value consulting services to public agencies in a fiscally- and socially-responsible manner.
