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I applied online and was contacted within 48 hours. Then it became a game of phone tag. After a number of un-replied calls and emails from me, I gave up on them. And then I got re-contacted for a phone interview and then an in-person interview that lasted well over an hour. Following the interview I sent my "thank you" email reiterating my interest and was told I would be hearing back shortly. Four weeks later, and I have yet to hear back. This was surprising in that they loved talking about their employee-centric culture. There are some more caveats to follow but I do think for the right person, this could be a very challenging, exciting and rewarding role because I think the company knows how to succeed and will continue to thrive. High energy and experience in fast-growing firms would make for an ideal fit; definitely a place for someone comfortable as hands-on with great Excel skills. One of the 3 co-founders is handling this role and looking to move into more M&A, growth issues. This is the person I interviewed with. He could be a great mentor/complement to the role or a micro-managing nightmare. My gut instinct is that the latter is more likely and even good fits may be churned as they work their way thru this new setup over the next 2-3 years. The offices are mid-20th century industrial: a construction site trailer in which staff is shoe-horned atop each other. The ad says the office is relocating the accounting function to Westchester. When I asked about that, the guy looked at me like I had two heads. Now the job is being re-advertised and the re-lo is still cited as happening! The current location has potential parking challenges and the neighborhood seems a little sketchy. I also sense that the benefits are not great; with the employee picking up more than most companies ask for. My impression from observation and interview discussion is that the staffing is lean and the work volume is heavy. That's great for keeping the work from becoming a thumb-twiddling bore, but too much working in the weeds by top staff can leave little time for higher level tasks; and weekly KPI reporting is part of the deal. I wonder about the work/life-quality fit.