<p>We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. This role requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to oversee vendor collaboration and ensure seamless project execution, particularly in compliance and segregation of duties initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a background in JD Edwards, Procure to Pay, or Order to Cash processes, and will be comfortable working onsite 1-2 days a week to coordinate with business stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with external vendors to oversee development efforts and ensure alignment with project goals.</p><p>• Manage compliance and segregation of duties projects to address potential risks and prevent fraud.</p><p>• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure efficient communication and project progress.</p><p>• Organize and lead onsite meetings with business stakeholders to establish project requirements and expectations.</p><p>• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful completion.</p><p>• Utilize Agile Scrum methodologies to drive development processes and ensure adaptability.</p><p>• Implement and manage Content Management Systems (CMS) as needed for project requirements.</p><p>• Provide regular updates and reporting to senior leadership on project progress.</p><p>• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.</p><p>• Ensure all project activities align with industry best practices and compliance standards.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a large-scale technology rollout across multiple locations. This role involves overseeing the deployment of hardware and software systems while ensuring smooth coordination and execution. This is a long-term contract position based in Naperville, Illinois, with travel required to various sites.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and manage a comprehensive project plan tailored to hardware and software deployment needs.<br>• Coordinate and oversee installations across multiple locations, ensuring all timelines and dependencies are met.<br>• Facilitate large-site kickoffs by being present onsite to lead and manage logistics.<br>• Maintain accountability for project milestones and stakeholder deliverables throughout the rollout.<br>• Ensure that all installed hardware integrates seamlessly with the SaaS platform.<br>• Navigate complex relationships and political dynamics within the organization to drive project success.<br>• Monitor and manage travel schedules, ensuring efficient site visits and coordination.<br>• Provide regular status updates and reports to stakeholders, highlighting progress and addressing any challenges.<br>• Identify potential risks and implement proactive solutions to ensure project continuity.<br>• Foster collaboration between teams to align project goals and execution strategies.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team near Naperville, Illinois. This contract role requires someone with strong attention to detail, leadership skills, and expertise in managing system-related projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of overseeing cross-functional teams and ensuring the successful execution of project objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and manage system-related projects from initiation to completion, ensuring all milestones are met.</p><p>• Facilitate training sessions for team members and stakeholders to ensure smooth project adaptation.</p><p>• Develop detailed documentation for processes and workflows to maintain clarity and compliance.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project goals with organizational objectives.</p><p>• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure timely delivery.</p><p>• Utilize Agile Scrum methodologies to drive project efficiency and adaptability.</p><p>• Ensure all project activities adhere to formal project management standards and best practices.</p><p>• Coordinate with stakeholders to define project scope, deliverables, and timelines.</p><p>• Provide regular updates and reports to leadership on project status and progress.</p><p>• Apply expertise in system conversions to support and guide the project team effectively.</p>
We are looking for a highly skilled and dynamic Program Manager to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will lead large-scale transformational initiatives, collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results. This is a long-term contract position that offers the opportunity to drive significant change within a global organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to understand their objectives and address complex challenges.<br>• Take ownership of transformational programs or projects, ensuring successful delivery from inception to completion.<br>• Develop and maintain clear communication channels with stakeholders, project teams, and cross-functional leaders.<br>• Oversee project activities, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring milestones are met efficiently.<br>• Serve as a subject matter expert in areas such as operating model design, process optimization, shared services strategy, and cost reduction.<br>• Create and execute project strategies that align with business goals and produce measurable outcomes.<br>• Mentor and provide guidance to project team members to foster collaboration and high performance.<br>• Identify additional opportunities for transformation within current projects or business areas.<br>• Implement and refine project management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.<br>• Ensure all initiatives are aligned with financial objectives and strategic priorities.
<p><strong>IT lead MES engineer</strong></p><p><strong>ONSITE 5 DAYS - Tuscaloosa, Alabama</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a Sr. IT lead position, the candidate will be responsible to provide to IT support:</p><ul><li>Detailed understanding of MES for manufacturing operations</li><li>Project coordination and Management</li><li>Team management: including project assignments, team availability and Shift management</li><li>Understanding of IT support areas: Infrastructure & Network</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>MES</strong></p><p>· MES System monitoring, troubleshooting, problem resolution and implementation</p><p>· Make changes to or create required steps or logic within the MES system</p><p>· Track and control MES devices and their configurations</p><p>· Hardware support - configuration of printers, scanners (PPC), cconfigure and troubleshoot barcode scanners</p><p>· Inventory Management of hardware used for operations</p><p>· Take new MES requirements / changes from operations team:</p><p>o Translate it into technical specifications</p><p>o Creating work instructions</p><p>o SQL Job maintenance and tracking</p><p>o Review and test the change with production team and 3rd party support</p><p>o Plan for rollout</p><p> </p><p><strong>Infrastructure</strong></p><p>· Basic level network troubleshooting</p><p>· Should be able to troubleshoot other systems that are integrated with MES (such as JIS sequence system, Paintshop system, AIB, HMI etc.)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Project Management</strong></p><p>· This position will function as the dedicated Sub-Project Manager working with the PM team to plan and coordinate for all projects</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Team management</strong></p><p>· MES Team coordination – Assign projects to MES Engineers, support the MES Engineers for projects from Assignment to Implementation</p><p>· Manage IT Team’s availability and shift management</p><p>· Regular status and review meetings with IT Director</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$160,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k & time off. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Tax Manager. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p>This person will work within the team as a key member and responsibilities will include but not limited to:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Supporting portfolio company finance teams (including direct interaction with CFOs, controllers, and FP& A managers) with tax reporting and supporting calculations, such purchase price allocations, transaction cost analysis, and coordinating tax work within required timelines.</li><li>Provide guidance and assistance with technical tax questions and research.</li><li>Understanding the necessary action items and processes needed to accomplish such benefits including purchase price allocations and tax step-up computations.</li><li>Participate in both sell side and buy-side tax due diligence for platform acquisitions, add-on acquisitions and carve outs and gather information, data, legal agreements, etc. for the service providers.</li><li>Monitor transaction tax benefits and tax refunds due after sale of portfolio company.</li><li>Assist coordination of service providers for provisions and compliance.</li><li>Review and summarize purchase agreements for tax deliverables.</li><li>Prepare special tax projects (like transaction tax benefit analysis) for certain acquisitions.</li><li>Provide technical assistance with new federal and state law changes.</li><li>Assist in coordinating the flow of K-1s for the fund in a timely manner.</li><li>Provide IRS audit support and project management.</li></ul><p> </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this role is $155,000 - $160,000 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>Upgrade your new year with a role that pays more, and respects your work-life balance.</p><p><br></p><p>As our Sr Accounting Manager you will report to the NA Accounting Director. You will lead the accounting operations of specific business units and activities. You will manage a team of accounting professionals, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, and improving projects.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Team Leadership & Development: Lead a diverse team of accounting professionals across multiple sites, encouraging a collaborative culture. Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities.</li><li>Close Process Management: Oversee the accounting close process to ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and JBT Marel standards. Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews, oversee audits, and ensure the integrity of financial transactions.</li><li>Process Improvement & Strategy: Lead strategic projects for the Accounting CoE, focusing on standardization, optimization, and process improvement. Implement best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and, leveraging technology and automation tools.</li><li>Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Collaborate with CoE leadership to lead process enhancements and facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-training within the team. Share and implement best practices in accounting with other leaders.</li><li>Project Management & Technology Implementation: Lead close improvement initiatives, develop project plans, and coordinate efforts. Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounting software and ERP systems to improve operations.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a mid-sized, growth-focused Chicago law firm seeking a Marketing & Communications Manager to support and elevate the firm’s brand, business development initiatives, and internal/external communications. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, creative, and detail-oriented marketing professional who excels in content development, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.</p><p>The ideal candidate will bring strong legal or professional services marketing experience, exceptional writing and editing skills, and the ability to manage multiple high-impact initiatives across digital, print, and social platforms.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support and implement firmwide marketing plans.</li><li>Lead the writing, editing, design, and production of marketing materials for the firm, practice areas, and individual attorneys.</li><li>Manage internal and external newsletters, including content development, editing, layout, and distribution list management.</li><li>Oversee award nomination processes, including drafting submissions, coordinating press releases, and creating digital/print ads for honorees.</li><li>Maintain and update the firm’s website—refreshing content, managing functionality, launching new modules, monitoring SEO, and analyzing site performance.</li><li>Coordinate communications for new attorneys and promotions, including bios, photos, digital announcements, LinkedIn posts, and media placements.</li><li>Facilitate advertising efforts for attorneys and practice groups, including sponsorships and promotional materials.</li><li>Manage all firm photography (headshots, environmental, event photography).</li><li>Lead the firm’s social media initiatives, including coaching attorneys, updating policies, and creating graphics.</li><li>Oversee attorney directory and rating service submissions (e.g., Chambers, Leading Lawyers, Super Lawyers), including vendor communications and contract reviews.</li><li>Strategize, plan, and execute firm events such as seminars, receptions, speaking engagements, and signature firm programs.</li><li>Support media relations efforts consistent with firm guidelines.</li><li>Build and manage content pipelines, including attorney-written articles, client testimonials, and branded programs.</li><li>Assist with new hire onboarding, including bio drafting, photos, and orientation meetings.</li><li>Oversee attorney marketing budgets and maintain Marketing’s Standards & Procedures Manual.</li><li>Mentor and coach the Marketing Coordinator and interns.</li><li>Perform additional duties as required.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a mission-driven non-profit organization committed to advancing positive social impact, is seeking an accomplished HR Manager. In this critical role, you will support organizational growth through strategic leadership, operational rigor, and innovative HR solutions. Working closely with the Chief People Office and COO, you will help build and scale effective people programs in a highly collaborative and purpose-oriented environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee employee relations, addressing concerns and fostering a positive work environment.</p><p>• Manage HR administrative tasks, including recordkeeping and compliance with policies and procedures.</p><p>• Coordinate and monitor benefit programs, ensuring employees are informed and supported.</p><p>• Utilize HRIS systems to maintain accurate employee data and streamline HR processes.</p><p>• Lead onboarding efforts to ensure new team members integrate seamlessly into the organization.</p><p>• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with company goals and objectives.</p><p>• Serve as a point of contact for employees, providing guidance on HR-related matters.</p><p>• Support management in workforce planning and organizational development.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, reducing risks for the organization.</p><p>• Promote a culture of inclusivity and collaboration across all departments.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k & time off. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job description</u></strong></p><ul><li>Accounts payable set up purchase orders, enter invoices, obtain approvals from project managers, follow up on problem invoices/vendor credits. Collate invoice with checks. Maintain subcontractors certificates of insurance</li><li>Enter weekly payroll in Sage & ADP, distribute reports to project managers for approval. Track time off, apprentice union raises</li><li>Assist with tracking cash flow and change order collection</li><li>Log, track all orders, deliveries, invoices and payments</li><li>Process sale and use/lease tax</li><li>Prepare budget entry in the online system</li><li>Service dispatch, billing, and collections. Provide customers with certificates of insurance</li><li>Order office supplies and equipmentMedical/Dental, 401k & time off</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this role is $105,000-$110,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Support and participate in the monthly financial statement close process for Business Unit or functional area of responsibility, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely as well as analyzing and reviewing financial statements and variances. Consult and liaise with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues. (40%)</li><li>Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions within Business Unit or functional area of responsibility. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements. (20%)</li><li>Prepare the monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for use in internal and external reporting. Assists in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts in coordination with FP& A. (20%)</li><li>Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group and Business Units as required to accomplish goals. (10%)</li><li>Assist, as needed, in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP. (10%)</li></ul><p><strong>JOB SCOPE</strong></p><ul><li>Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process.</li><li>Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.</li><li>Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.</li><li>Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.</li><li>Work output has considerable impact on the work of other financial functions, reporting and decision making processes. Impact on earnings focuses on appropriate utilization / development of resources.</li><li>Work with various parties, both within the Controller's Group as well as other areas of the company, to accomplish goals, resolve issues and enhance and improve processes. Contact with others requires tact and persuasiveness.</li><li>Work is varied and somewhat difficult in nature, but usually involves limited responsibility. Requires moderate exercise of judgment, initiative, and ingenuity to select the most appropriate course of action.</li><li>May participate in planning processes at project and departmental level.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $130,000-$135,000 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><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>This position requires the individual to have the ability to work effectively with external auditors, divisional business finance leaders and other functional members of the US Accounting COE team. </li><li>Review, process, gather, and compile accounting transactions and documents throughout the month for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with general accounting principles and established internal control policies and procedures. </li><li>Ensure 100% month-end close completeness each month for the revenue team. </li><li>Ensure complete reconciliation of balance sheet accounts while properly classifying revenue transactions for management reporting requirements. </li><li>Ensure financial integrity and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes. </li><li>Review journal entries and other month-end close tasks for the revenue accounting team. </li><li>Collaborate with other divisions and departments to accomplish goals and resolve issues. </li><li>Enhance and improve processes. This department is constantly looking to improve efficiency of processes and files. </li><li>Knowledgeable of external auditor requirements (e.g. PCAOB requirements, internal control documentation requirements)</li><li>Perform internal controls</li><li>Provide training and mentorship to other team members</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$170,000 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>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with development and maintenance of critical global accounting policies and help define ongoing process for technical accounting research and global policy setting</li><li>Monitor, understand and identify potential impact of new accounting and SEC standards on financial statements and disclosures</li><li>Assist to develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with internal controls related to global accounting policies and new accounting and reporting guidance issued by the SEC</li><li>Work closely with external auditors on complex technical issues and new guidance implementation</li><li>Respond to complex, non-routine accounting inquiries related to topics such as revenue recognition, purchase accounting, acquisitions, derivatives, leases, debt and equity transactions, share-based compensation and other matters</li><li>Develop content and facilitate training sessions for relevant accounting topics</li><li>Support key customers, including Treasury, Legal, Tax, Investor Relations, FP& A and operational teams as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $90,000 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>Job Description:</strong></p><p>· Support and participate in the monthly financial statement close process for Business Unit or functional area of responsibility, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely as well as analyzing and reviewing financial statements and variances.</p><p>· Consult and liaise with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues.</p><p>· Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions within Business Unit or functional area of responsibility.</p><p>· Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.</p><p>· Prepare the monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for use in internal and external reporting. Assists in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts in coordination with FP& A.</p><p>· Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller’s Group and Business Units as required to accomplish goals.</p><p>· Assist, as needed, in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP.</p><p> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>POSITION SCOPE </strong></p><p>· Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process.</p><p>· Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.</p><p>· Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.</p><p>· Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.</p><p>· Work output has considerable impact on the work of other financial functions, reporting and decision making processes. Impact on earnings focuses on appropriate utilization / development of resources.</p><p>· Work with various parties, both within the Controller’s Group as well as other areas of the company, to accomplish goals, resolve issues and enhance and improve processes. Contact with others requires tact and persuasiveness.</p><p>· Work is varied and somewhat difficult in nature, but usually involves limited responsibility. Requires moderate exercise of judgment, initiative, and ingenuity to select the most appropriate course of action.</p>
<p>Newark Delaware client is looking to staff a Senior Accountant with strong SEC experience. This Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts, preparing and analyzing financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP or IFRS, reconcile accounts, ensure SOX compliance, assisting with budget analysis, overseeing the month-end and year-end close processes, supervising junior accounts and providing guidance on accounting principles, and support management with financial decision-making by providing data insights. The successful candidate for this role will have sharp analytical skills, excellent time management abilities, and strong written and verbal communication skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Overseeing the monthly financial statement close process for assigned business units or functional areas, ensuring the accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.</p><p>• Assisting in the preparation, review, and analysis of account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions.</p><p>• Ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.</p><p>• Assisting in the preparation of the monthly reporting packages, including comparative analysis of current and prior period actual results for internal and external reporting.</p><p>• Collaborating with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group, and Business Units to accomplish goals.</p><p>• Participating in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP, as needed.</p><p>• Working closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.</p><p>• Proactively addressing any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.</p><p>• Participating in planning processes at project and departmental level.</p><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 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>Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview </strong></p><p>The Individuals/Foundations Group provides accounting, tax compliance and planning, legal, trust administration, business management, financial management, treasury, insurance, and technology services to the enterprises of two wealthy families, including business entities, trusts, individuals and foundations. The Senior Accountant position reports to the Group Leader and Sr. Manager of the Individual/Foundation Group and provides a unique opportunity for a qualified candidate to leverage his or her accounting, financial analysis and project management within the group.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Duties & Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Maintenance and review of general ledgers, including preparation of accounting entries for the day-to-day transactions and other activity.</p><p>• Preparation and review of electronic tax work papers and tax returns for individuals, foundations and partnerships, including analysis of tax issues.</p><p>• Preparation and review of financial analysis such as tax projections, cash flow and liquidity planning and budgets.</p><p>• Preparing and maintaining periodic reports, including personal financial statements for family members, private foundation financial reports, summaries of property expenses, valuable articles and insurance policies.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Contracts Manager to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have expertise in contract management and procurement processes, with a focus on terms and conditions. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders and vendors to ensure seamless contract administration and procurement activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Issue and manage purchase orders while ensuring compliance with organizational terms and conditions.<br>• Review and negotiate contract terms to align with company standards and requirements.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders and project managers to facilitate procurement processes and address contract-related needs.<br>• Communicate effectively with vendors to gather necessary information for purchase orders and contract negotiations.<br>• Provide guidance on terms and conditions to support contracting and procurement activities.<br>• Maintain accurate and organized documentation related to contracts and purchase orders.<br>• Ensure timely resolution of issues related to procurement and contract administration.<br>• Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies to enhance operational efficiency.<br>• Monitor vendor performance and ensure adherence to agreed-upon contractual obligations.
<p>We are seeking an experienced and strategic ERP Manager to oversee and optimize our core business platforms, including our ERP system, CRM, SAP, Salesforce, and related enterprise applications. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of mission-critical business systems while leading cross-functional teams and driving efficiency throughout the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day management and administration of the company’s ERP and CRM systems (including, but not limited to, SAP and Salesforce).</li><li>Lead ERP and CRM implementation, upgrades, integration projects, and ongoing system enhancements.</li><li>Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and document business requirements and translate them into actionable technology solutions.</li><li>Provide leadership for the ERP/CRM support team, ensuring prompt resolution of user issues and maintaining high system availability.</li><li>Develop and enforce best practices, security standards, and compliance protocols for all ERP, CRM, and integrated applications.</li><li>Manage system vendors, consultants, and service providers, including contract negotiation and performance monitoring.</li><li>Drive user adoption by delivering effective training, support resources, and change management initiatives.</li><li>Monitor system performance and analytics; recommend and implement improvements for optimization and scalability.</li><li>Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to align with organizational goals.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking a Marketing Specialist with strong design capabilities to lead our communications and marketing efforts. This role blends creative strategy, content development, and hands-on design work for a variety of audiences including researchers, corporate partners, investors, donors, and other stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and execute integrated marketing and communications strategies across digital, social, print, and presentation platforms.</li><li>Ensure consistent and cohesive visual and narrative branding for websites, presentations, campaigns, print collateral, and events.</li><li>Develop compelling messaging for diverse groups, ensuring alignment and accessibility standards.</li><li>Oversee design and production of reports, presentations, marketing campaigns, and event collateral.</li><li>Liaise and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors for production and content delivery.</li><li>Create original multi-format content including articles, features, videos, social media, and reports.</li><li>Support promotion and outreach for innovation and entrepreneurship programs, events, and thought leadership initiatives.</li><li>Support outreach to leadership, board members, foundations, and donors.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking to permanent an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure the accuracy of accounting processes in their organization. Based in Oak Forest, Illinois, this role requires a strong background in managing financial activities for commercial construction projects. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining compliance, optimizing financial performance, and supporting strategic decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage all aspects of project accounting, including tracking expenses and ensuring accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Oversee payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate compensation for employees.</p><p>• Perform reconciliations of accounts to maintain financial accuracy and integrity.</p><p>• Handle licensing and compliance requirements to meet industry standards.</p><p>• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing necessary reports.</p><p>• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to ensure smooth cash flow.</p><p>• Negotiate insurance policies to secure appropriate coverage at optimal costs.</p><p>• Develop cost analysis, financial proposals, and projections to support decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams to prepare and review budgets for commercial construction projects.</p><p><br></p><p>Minimum of 5 years leading a team</p><p>Commercial Construction</p><p>BS Degree</p><p><br></p><p>Pay range and compensation package</p><p>Annual Salary of 135K-160K plus discretionary bonus</p><p>Employer Paid medical insurance for the employee</p><p>401K</p><p>Profit Sharing</p><p>Paid Time Off</p><p><strong><em>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI software to find you great job and candidate matches faster.</em></strong></p>
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative Communications and Design Coordinator to join a detail-oriented services organization in Chicago, Illinois. This role offers a unique blend of internal communications, design, and event coordination, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in creating engaging content, supporting events, and ensuring that communication strategies are effectively implemented.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and manage internal communication materials across various platforms, ensuring that all messaging aligns with brand standards and engages the intended audience.<br>• Design and refine PowerPoint presentations, newsletters, intranet posts, and printed materials to support internal teams and leadership.<br>• Assist in planning and executing membership events and conferences, including creating marketing campaigns, printed collateral, and presentation materials.<br>• Work closely with stakeholders to craft compelling copy and visuals that bring ideas to life and meet organizational goals.<br>• Provide backup support for high-priority design projects, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.<br>• Maintain internal systems and platforms, contributing to communication plans for strategic initiatives.<br>• Coordinate the creation of event-related materials, providing on-site support when needed to ensure smooth execution.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance communication strategies and ensure consistency across all channels.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 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>The Senior Tax Accountant will report to the Director of Tax and be responsible for tax compliance, research, planning, and strategy for a multitude of entities. The position will require someone that has excellent Excel skills, the ability to communicate effectively with non-tax individuals, and has critical thinking aptitude for complex and unique tax situations. The individual will also interact with investments, accounting, operations, philanthropy, and insurance specialists to provide tax insight on specific transactions.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for partnerships, S-corporations/C-corporations, trusts, estates, foundations, gift tax, and high-net worth individuals</li><li>Prepare and organize electronic tax workpapers from internal/external sources</li><li>Prepare federal and state tax projections</li><li>Calculate and prepare federal and state estimated tax payments</li><li>Prepare federal and state extensions</li><li>Maintain tax checklists and annual tax documentation</li><li>Track tax basis of the various investments</li><li>Create internal tax memos to support tax positions taken</li><li>Respond to federal, state, and local tax notices</li><li>Assist with information requests to/from family members</li><li>Assist with tax audits, if applicable.</li><li>Maintain current knowledge regarding changing tax laws and can research as appropriate</li><li>Develop relationships with outside tax providers and trust companies </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned</li></ul><p> </p><p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $140,000 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>The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. 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>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Develop the annual IT audit plan, including the annual risk assessment, in collaboration with Internal Audit leadership</li><li>Assess, manage and optimize information technology risk across a wide range of areas, including cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, IT regulatory and compliance requirements, and business continuity</li><li>Manage a portfolio of assigned audits and related activities, including staffing, scheduling, and coordination with the client to ensure the timely completion of the plan.</li><li>Oversee IT audits, including cybersecurity, cloud, system access controls, system implementation life cycle, and data governance</li><li>Develop audit programs and testing procedures in accordance with widely accepted IT auditing and cybersecurity standards (e.g., COBIT, NIST, CIS, CSA)</li><li>Manage and monitor the progress of the audit engagement, prioritize the workload of the audit team, and identify and escalate to the Director of Internal Audit any necessary changes to the audit as the engagement progresses</li><li>Draft complete audit reports with minimal oversight that clearly and concisely describe issues identified during the audit engagement</li><li>Ensure audit engagement quality, including adherence to Global IIA Standards and Internal Audit Department policies and standards</li><li>Deliver reviews and projects on time, within agreed budget, and in accordance with IIA Standards</li><li>Drive cross-functional assurance and compliance initiatives (such as risk assessments, monitoring approach, etc.) with other functions</li><li>Manage audits with a collaborative tone ensuring a constructive environment is maintained between the audit team and the audit client</li><li>Establish and communicate recommendations to mitigate current and emerging internal and external risks, ensuring appropriate escalation and reporting of issues impacting operations to address strategic, business and compliance objectives</li><li>Build successful relationships with client management to provide value-added consultation to influence and strengthen operational efficiencies and effectiveness, promote appropriate risk management awareness and mitigation, and provide opportunities for cost savings, and standardization and globalization of processes</li><li>Coach and manage junior staff effectively on assigned audits and projects</li><li>Contribute to the positive and team-oriented culture by maintaining cooperative relationships (assisting other project teams when necessary), facilitating the resolution of conflicts, sharing information, and accepting and providing feedback</li><li>Manage special projects as requested by management</li><li>Leverage data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and provide insights into operational risks and efficiency opportunities</li><li>Assist the Director of Internal Audit in developing key risk indicators (KRIs) to monitor financial, operational, and IT risks.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $145,000-$150,000 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>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new SEC Reporting Manager. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>- Supervise key aspects of the SEC and FERC reporting process, including drafting disclosures, processing changes, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout the document, maintaining quarterly list of disclosure items and coordinating with the printer.</p><p>- Interact with Business Units, Controller's Group, Investor Relations, Treasury, internal and external legal counsel, and the internal and external auditors to accomplish goals and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of information exchange.</p><p>- Research and appropriately apply new accounting pronouncements; benchmark SEC filings from other companies.</p><p>- Complete key financial and disclosure controls to ensure a strong control environment.</p><p>- Assist as appropriate in the supervision of staff accountants, including the review of information prepared to ensure completion of tie-out binders, checklists, etc.</p>
<p><em>The salary for this position is $170,000 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>The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. 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>Job Description:</strong></p><p>• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analysis, including variance and profitability analysis, and produce comprehensive management and board reporting packages. Present written analysis to articulate key drivers, trends, and insights.</p><p>• Develop and maintain annual budget and rolling forecast models, ensuring alignment with operational and financial goals. Regularly track and assess project performance and communicate results effectively to key stakeholders, including senior leadership and the Board of Directors.</p><p>Operational Performance & Metrics Analysis:</p><p>• Conduct detailed analysis of operational drivers that impact company margin, including sales, contribution margins, operational expenses (OPEX), and delivery metrics (e.g., service tickets, labor hours, project timelines).</p><p>• Provide root cause analysis and present findings and actionable insights to leadership to drive business improvements.</p><p>Process Improvement & System Integration:</p><p>• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of financial planning processes, systems, and tools, including business intelligence solutions.</p><p>• Take a proactive role in leading process improvement initiatives and system enhancements, including the integration of any new forecasting tools into the business operations.</p><p>Strategic Financial Modeling & Cross-Functional Collaboration:</p><p>• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, including customer pricing, labor staffing, and cost optimization.</p><p>• Work closely with cross-functional teams across operations, sales, and leadership to ensure financial insights are integrated into business strategies and build strong working relationships with stakeholders to foster a collaborative environment.</p><p>Team Leadership & Development </p><p>• Lead and mentor 1 Financial Analyst, providing training on financial reporting and analysis while fostering a collaborative team environment.</p><p>• Provide hands-on leadership to promote continuous learning and deepen financial acumen.</p><p>• Balance day-to-day execution with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the Analyst's success while maintaining your own individual deliverables. </p>
