FINANCE ASSISTANT TO $55,000

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, will manage a variety of financial support activities with a high level of involvement.  Handle routine inquiries from investors and analysts. Prepare and coordinate materials for investment presentations and conferences. Maintain contact with investment brokers on a daily basis with an emphasis on discussing current investment strategies, reviewing investment offerings and discussing economic events and announcements. Direct preparation and filing of corporate legal documents with government agencies. Maintain relationship with Board of Directors to include regular communication involving transactions within the Directors Stock Purchase Plan, SEC filings, and quarterly meetings. Plan offsite strategic meetings for senior management, and work with independent auditors during quarterly and yearly reviews/audits. Assist Chief Financial Officer with general administrative functions including reading and routing incoming mail, handling telephone calls and inquiries, scheduling appointments and maintaining calendar. Compose and type routine and complex internal and external correspondence.  Bachelor?s degree required, Master?s Degree preferable and three years related experience in a financial services organization. Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills are required. Attention to detail and ability to multitask are necessary. Proficiency with computers including graphic programs, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and the Internet.