Corporate Brand Manager

Corporate Brand Manager - Remote

What to expect when you join the Sikich family

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and diverse group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!

Are you ready to grow with us?

Position Summary

The role of Corporate Brand Manager will be responsible for the development and execution of Sikich corporate brand strategies that support the overall objectives of the global business and Marketing & Communications objectives. This role is both hands-on and strategic. In partnership with Marketing & Communications and other cross functional team members, the brand manager will develop, nurture and protect the brand and its identity internally and in the marketplace. This role will act as brand steward as the company grows globally and continues to acquire competitor companies/brands

What will you do in this role?

• Guide the company through a planned brand refresh and manage any future brand refreshes and/or updates. 
• Develop and uphold brand policies, guidelines and standards across all initiatives for the global organization. 
• Initiate and develop creative ideas for the corporate website, marketing campaigns and cross-channel digital platforms (social media, etc.).  
• Develop and design new templates, guidelines and guides for various corporate collateral to encourage efficiency and maintain consistency but also allow for some flexibility in design solutions 
• Mentor and educate teammates in using updated guides and guidelines  
• Design, format, and update PowerPoint presentations. 
• Design and develop materials for various events and trade shows. 
• Provide suggestions and ideas to improve design materials and internal processes. 
• Keep abreast of new technologies, theories, practices and techniques related to graphic design and leverage this insight to develop, nurture and protect the Sikich brand and its assets. 
• Maintain high standards of quality, delivering error-free work, using best practices with keen attention to detail. 
• Manage the current brand, its identity and assets while helping the company navigate brand management during rapid global organizational growth. 
• Maintain relationships with vendors. 
   

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• BA degree in graphic design, fine arts, advertising, or a related field. 
• 10+ years of design experience, with team and diverse stakeholder management experience preferred. 
• Fundamental knowledge of core design principles (typography, design & layout, and composition). 
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. 
• Excellent knowledge of web/digital design - knowledge in HTML, CSS, and Javascript is a plus.  
• Experience with print production, video storyboarding and design, editing a plus 
• Experience with data visualization a plus. 
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) with advanced PowerPoint knowledge preferred. 
• Ability to resolve complex design and communication issues and approach each project with a problem-solving lens. 
• Demonstrated project management ability to achieve multiple objectives with varying timelines, including vendor management.  
• Team player and ability to work well and build strong relationships with cross-functional teams. 
• Results-oriented with high level of initiative and assertiveness. Ability to defend the brand when necessary. Know when to say no.  
• Understand the complexity of designing for a professional services company and all of the varied audiences (i.e. service areas, employees, potential talent, executive suite)  
• Experience working with brands who have grown geographically and through acquisition. 
• Portfolio required. 

In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows: …..

• Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
• Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
• Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
• Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.
• Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.

 About Sikich

 Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients’ businesses.

Sikich Total Rewards

Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members’ health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $139,765. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. 

Some examples of our many benefits:

• Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
• Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits. 
• Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.

We also offer:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster      children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.

Want to learn more? Visit our Careers website or Glassdoor profile.

Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.