<p>We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst/Manager to lead planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for our manufacturing-focused business in Chicago, Illinois. This position works closely with leaders across operations, sales, supply chain, and executive management to turn financial data into practical business guidance. The role is central to improving profitability, evaluating operational results, and supporting both short-term decisions and long-range planning.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the annual budget cycle and oversee recurring forecast updates for business units and operating departments.</p><p>• Prepare financial outlooks covering sales, workforce costs, operating spend, capital needs, and cash flow expectations.</p><p>• Review actual performance against plans and projections, then present clear explanations and recommendations to leadership.</p><p>• Create and deliver business-level financial presentations that highlight trends, results, and key budget or forecast differences for corporate stakeholders.</p><p>• Partner with technical teams to develop reporting dashboards and use data visualizations to identify opportunities for operational improvement.</p><p>• Evaluate financial performance across product categories, customer groups, and market segments to support strategic decisions.</p><p>• Assess manufacturing metrics such as labor productivity, material usage, inventory movement, cost absorption, and overhead efficiency.</p><p>• Support pricing decisions, cost-saving efforts, and investment analyses by building financial models and measuring expected returns.</p><p>• Improve reporting processes, strengthen data accuracy across financial systems, and assist with automation initiatives when appropriate.</p><p>• Contribute to audit support activities and help maintain adherence to company policies, accounting requirements, and internal controls.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits:</p><p><br></p><p>Competitive salary and performance-based incentives</p><p>Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)</p><p>PTO and holidays</p><p>Professional development and training opportunities</p><p>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches fast</p>
<p>We are looking for a Finance Transformation Manager to support a wholesale distribution organization near Oak Brook, Illinois as it strengthens financial reporting, analytics, and intelligent process design across a growing business portfolio. This Long-term Contract position will work closely with finance and operational leaders to turn complex data into practical insights, improve reporting consistency, and introduce modern tools that elevate decision-making. The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of finance expertise, business intelligence capability, and hands-on experience applying AI solutions to real business workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review current finance and operational reporting practices across multiple business units and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, visibility, and scalability.</p><p>• Build unified reporting structures and leadership dashboards that provide a clear view of revenue, margin performance, profitability, working capital, and key operating measures.</p><p>• Produce executive-ready reporting materials that help senior stakeholders evaluate business performance and prioritize actions.</p><p>• Streamline recurring reporting activities by creating automated processes that reduce manual effort and improve timeliness.</p><p>• Identify finance and business functions that can benefit from AI-enabled solutions and implement practical workflows that enhance efficiency and support better decisions.</p><p>• Develop reusable prompt frameworks and user-friendly guidance so finance teams can apply generative AI tools effectively in day-to-day work.</p><p>• Combine and standardize data from finance and operational systems to create a dependable foundation for analytics and reporting.</p><p>• Deliver diagnostic and forward-looking analysis that helps leaders understand performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define reporting standards, strengthen data governance, and recommend scalable solutions that support continued growth and acquisition integration.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $225,000 - $250,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><p>• Identify, evaluate, and execute target acquisitions of other companies to gain market share, technology, or new products. </p><p>• Manage the complex process of evaluating potential transactions, including financial modeling, risk assessment, and negotiation. </p><p>• Establish the ongoing processes, skill sets, and strategy that will enable the company to continue to build out our corporate development competency, in the face of extremely fast growth. </p><p>• Monitor market trends, identify emerging opportunities, and understand competitor strategies to inform decision-making. </p><p>• Evaluate the benefits of potential acquisitions and manage the process of building both internal and external consensus. </p><p>• Evaluate synergy opportunities and risks in potential transactions. </p><p>• Act as an independent thinker who can make convincing, data-based arguments and work across the company, demonstrating a strong bias for action. </p><p>• Lead annual 409A process for pricing internal stock with independent third party advisor using both Discounted Cash Flow and Market Comparability approaches. </p><p>• Analyze the company's strengths, weaknesses, and market position to identify strategic opportunities for growth. </p><p>• Partner with FP& A, Markets Finance, and Senior Leadership to develop and maintain our Strategic Growth Model and Long-Range Plan. </p><p>• Own our procurement process for access to capital financing needs. </p><p>• Proactively partner with Controllership, FP& A and Markets Finance to manage cash demand. </p><p>• Maintain our equity cap table and lead strategic analysis on ownership and value add contributions to the firm as well as upcoming cash demands around share retirement eligibility, buyouts and option analysis. </p><p>• Manage small team accountable for financial deal model underwriting, crossfunctional due diligence, cross functional M& A integration, cap table maintenance, and corporate insurance. </p><p> </p><p> </p>
<p>We are seeking a <strong>Director of Lifecycle Management</strong> to build and lead a <strong>Lifecycle Management as a Service</strong> practice within a managed services provider environment. This role is responsible for creating and scaling a client-facing service offering that spans the full technology asset lifecycle, including planning, procurement, deployment, refresh, recovery, and disposition. This is not a traditional endpoint management role; it is a strategic leadership position focused on service design, operational excellence, vendor partnerships, and revenue growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Build, launch, and scale a lifecycle management service offering for MSP clients</li><li>Define service strategy, operating model, processes, and success metrics</li><li>Develop standardized programs for device planning, procurement, deployment, asset tracking, refresh, and retirement</li><li>Partner with sales and solutions teams to support go-to-market strategy and client adoption</li><li>Establish and manage vendor, distributor, logistics, and disposal partnerships</li><li>Oversee service delivery performance, reporting, financial results, and continuous improvement</li><li>Collaborate across operations, engineering, procurement, and client success teams</li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert and strategic advisor for clients and internal stakeholders</li><li>Lead and develop team members supporting lifecycle operations and program execution</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal/Contract Admin to support legal and contract-related work for a Contract position based in Chicago, Illinois. This role combines litigation support, records response coordination, policy drafting assistance, and contract administration in a government agency environment. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, persistent when navigating complex issues, and comfortable working through processes that may require patience and careful follow-through.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate responses to organizational records requests by gathering materials, preparing redactions, and helping ensure documents are ready for release.</p><p>• Provide litigation support by organizing case materials, assisting with subpoena-related tasks, and facilitating communication needed for legal matters.</p><p>• Contribute to policy development by helping prepare, revise, and format policy documents for legal review.</p><p>• Administer vendor and commercial agreements by tracking contract status, reviewing documentation, and supporting the contract lifecycle process.</p><p>• Partner with attorneys, procurement contacts, and other stakeholders to move legal and contractual matters forward efficiently.</p><p>• Maintain accurate files, case records, and contract documentation using appropriate case management and document tracking tools.</p><p>• Assist with discovery and trial preparation activities by organizing information, compiling materials, and supporting deadlines.</p><p>• Research preliminary questions and follow issues through to resolution, especially when information may be limited or require coordination across a county facility environment.</p><p><br></p><p>The pay range for this position is 28 to 37. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.</p><p><br></p><p>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.</p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking a <strong>Senior Recruiter</strong> to support a high-volume recruiting environment and help manage a growing workload across both warehouse and corporate-level hiring. This role will focus on supervisor-level and above positions and is ideal for a recruiter who can work with urgency, partner effectively with hiring managers, and bring structure to a fast-paced process. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity based in Oak Brook, Illinois, with a hybrid schedule requiring onsite work two to three days per week.</p><p> </p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>· Manage a high-volume requisition load of 25-30 openings, with flexibility to support additional hiring needs</p><p>· Recruit for warehouse and corporate-level roles</p><p>· Partner with hiring managers to move searches forward efficiently</p><p>· Conduct candidate screenings and maintain accurate documentation</p><p>· Ensure compliance with recruiting processes and standards</p><p>· Bring structure and organization to a fast-paced recruiting function</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $85,000- $87,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p>Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>The Accounts Payable (AP) Analyst manages the company’s outgoing expenses and ensures all invoices are processed and paid accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies. This role is accountable for end-to-end AP processing, vendor relations, monthly reconciliations, and issue resolution, partnering closely with Accounting, Operations, and cross-functional teams. </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities: </strong></p><p>• Invoice Intake & Verification - Receive, review, and validate invoices and employee expense reports for accuracy, proper coding, approvals, and supporting documentation. </p><p>• Payment Processing - Prepare and execute payments (ACH, wires, checks) per company policy and schedule and in compliance with the company’s internal controls. </p><p>• Vendor Management - Maintain vendor master data (W-9s/1099 designations, banking instructions); respond to vendor inquiries; track and reconcile outstanding credit memos. </p><p>• Month-End Close Support - Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger; prepare AP accruals; confirm payable reports to ensure amounts paid were accurate; support schedules for audits. </p><p>• Compliance & Controls - Uphold AP policies/procedures; support 1099 year-end reporting; contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives. </p><p>• Treasury – Support treasury activities by managing bank account maintenance, preparing and submitting bank documentation, coordinating responses to KYC inquiries, and monitoring bank account fees. </p><p>• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with Accounting, Procurement, and business teams to resolve issues, improve cycle times, and sustain vendor relationships. </p><p>• Perform other duties as assigned. </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $160,000-$165,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Lead the implementation and deployment of the Workday Financials products (Core Fins, Procurement, Expense, Accounting Center/Prism)</li><li>Own continued day to day operations of tenant including but not limited to administration, configuration enhancements and deployment of new modules and futures of the product post go-live. </li><li>Be the primary point of contact for all Workday Fins matters and partner with the HRIS manager on the consolidated Workday system strategy.</li><li>Support finance and accounting team with developing Workday reporting environment</li><li>Lead the semi-annual process to review and prepare for new Workday releases</li><li>Manage Workday integrations to internally developed policy administration system, external claims system, banking partners and other third party systems. </li><li>Coordinate work with external vendors in support of the Workday tenant.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $130k-$150k plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid Controller role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong> Financial Management & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements (P& L, balance sheet, cash flow).</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.</li><li>Lead support work for annual financial statement audit and support needs for tax advisors.</li><li>Maintain accurate inventory valuation and cost accounting records. Mostly a distribution business but some contract manufacturing of own-branded products but no hard core cost accounting but definitely inventory accounting.</li><li>Support FP& A function in various financial statement / product margin analysis and profitability reporting by SKU, customer, or region.</li><li>Lead annual budgeting process and mid-year re-forecasts working collaboratively with FP& A function.</li><li>Monitor financial performance against budget/forecast and provide variance analysis.</li><li>Develop KPIs for distribution operations (inventory turns, fill rate, DSO, DPO, etc.).</li><li>Implement and monitor controls for inventory accuracy, shrinkage, and obsolescence.</li><li>Oversee cycle counts and year-end physical inventory.</li><li>Ensure proper costing methods (e.g., standard cost, FIFO) and landed cost accuracy.</li><li>Collaborate with operations on warehouse efficiency and cost-saving initiatives.</li><li>Manage cash flow forecasting and daily liquidity needs.</li><li>Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.</li><li>Monitor credit risk, customer payment performance, and collections strategies.</li><li>Strengthen internal controls across procurement, receiving, inventory, and sales order processes.</li><li>Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors on annual audits and tax preparations.</li><li>Optimize ERP/system workflows relating to purchasing, inventory, and sales.</li><li>Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual processes.</li><li>Lead improvements in reporting, data accuracy, and financial visibility across the organization.</li><li>Supervise accounting team (AP, AR, payroll, inventory accounting).</li><li>Partner with operations, sales, and supply chain to support business growth.</li><li>Provide financial insights to executive leadership for strategic decisions.</li><li>Support integration efforts for recently added acquisitions.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting and financial leadership for a manufacturing operation in Woodridge, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position will guide financial close activities, support operational decision-making, and ensure reliable reporting across core finance functions. The role offers the opportunity to combine strategic analysis with direct involvement in day-to-day accounting, cost management, and business partnership across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to deliver accurate financial results on schedule.<br>• Produce and review financial statements, supporting reports, and account analyses in alignment with organizational reporting standards.<br>• Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger through detailed reconciliations and consistent oversight of balance sheet accounts.<br>• Supervise daily accounting workflows, including payables, receivables, and other essential transaction processing activities.<br>• Monitor liquidity, manage cash planning, and prepare forward-looking cash flow projections to support business needs.<br>• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles while working closely with department leaders to develop realistic financial plans.<br>• Oversee inventory accounting, standard cost updates, and variance analysis within a manufacturing environment.<br>• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and finance procedures to promote compliance and operational discipline.<br>• Partner with operations, purchasing, and leadership teams to evaluate performance, identify efficiencies, and improve profitability.<br>• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis, management reporting, and ERP-based reporting as required, including work within Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or similar systems.