We are looking for an experienced Grant Analyst to join our team in Youngstown, Ohio. This is a contract position within the non-profit sector, offering an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects through meticulous grant management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to ensure compliance with funding requirements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review grant proposals, applications, and agreements to verify accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals.<br>• Monitor grant budgets and expenditures, ensuring proper allocation of funds and adherence to funding guidelines.<br>• Conduct detailed financial analyses and create comprehensive reports for internal stakeholders, funders, and auditors.<br>• Track timelines, deliverables, and reporting deadlines to ensure grant compliance and successful execution.<br>• Assist program teams in preparing budgets, forecasts, and spending plans for grant-funded initiatives.<br>• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of grant awards, amendments, disbursements, and closeout documentation.<br>• Collaborate with auditors, finance teams, and program staff to promote transparency and accountability.<br>• Identify risks, discrepancies, or compliance issues and provide recommendations for corrective actions.<br>• Stay informed about changes in federal, state, and private grant regulations, policies, and best practices.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join our team in Canton, Ohio. This role is integral to maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing various accounting functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of financial operations, particularly within a non-profit environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise the Accounts Receivable department by directly managing and training the Accounts Receivable Manager and overseeing the work of the Accounts Receivable Coordinator.</p><p>• Monitor the 1098-T year-end process and ensure proper handling of Title IV funds.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with financial regulations at local, state, and federal levels by reviewing departmental activities and staying up-to-date with relevant laws.</p><p>• Administer Federal Perkins and institutional student loan programs, including reporting and assigning loans to the Department of Education.</p><p>• Prepare year-end financial statements, coordinate annual audits, and complete tax filings such as Form 990, 990-T, and state tax returns.</p><p>• Manage related party schedules and documentation for tax purposes.</p><p>• Oversee cash management processes, including reviewing journal entries and managing pooled investment accounts with quarterly adjustments and income allocations.</p><p>• Establish new endowment accounts and calculate annual payouts based on established criteria.</p><p>• Track major capital projects, record fixed assets, and calculate annual depreciation to maintain accurate financial records.</p>
<p>Our client is an established law firm seeking a skilled Attorney with a strong background in litigation to join their team in Canton, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of legal experience and be adept at handling all aspects of litigation, from initial discovery to courtroom representation. This position offers an opportunity to work on challenging cases and collaborate with a team of dedicated legal professionals on matters involving contract disputes, trade secret violations, non-compete agreements, and shareholder/partner conflicts, among other areas of business litigation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Represent clients in civil litigation cases, ensuring their interests are effectively advocated in court.</p><p>• Draft and file motions, briefs, and other legal documents with precision and attention to detail.</p><p>• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and arguments.</p><p>• Manage discovery processes, including gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing relevant documents.</p><p>• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to develop case strategies and provide legal advice.</p><p>• Attend hearings, trials, and depositions to represent clients and argue cases.</p><p>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal procedures and regulations relevant to civil litigation.</p><p>• Negotiate settlements when appropriate, ensuring favorable outcomes for clients.</p><p>• Analyze case files and prepare comprehensive reports for internal and client use.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical standards while handling cases.</p>
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Database Administrator II to join our team in Richfield, Ohio. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, security, and reliability of PostgreSQL databases while contributing to automation and monitoring efforts. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively on database management tasks and drive improvements in system functionality.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Install, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL databases to ensure high availability and performance.<br>• Develop and execute scripts using Bash, Python, or Perl to automate database maintenance and monitoring processes.<br>• Analyze PostgreSQL logs to identify and resolve errors, optimize slow queries, and address deadlocks.<br>• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues efficiently.<br>• Perform regular database health checks and implement proactive measures to enhance system reliability.<br>• Provide expertise on Oracle business systems, leveraging experience to support integration and operations.<br>• Create documentation for database configurations, processes, and best practices.<br>• Ensure compliance with security protocols and data protection standards.<br>• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to optimize resource utilization and database efficiency.
<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity located on Cleveland's westside. The role of Director FP& A involves the execution of global FP& A activities, leading company-wide processes, and overseeing the monthly forecasting process. This role will work directly with leaders of all functional teams and will also be responsible for the growth and development of the global FP& A team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Execution of the company's global FP& A activities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all financial analyses and reports</p><p>• Leading the annual operating plan/budget and long-range planning</p><p>• Overseeing the monthly rolling forecasting process to ensure financial stability and growth</p><p>• Working directly with leaders of all functional teams to assist in planning, forecasting, reporting, and analyzing financial and operational results</p><p>• Leading all financial efforts that support the development and implementation of the company’s overall strategy</p><p>• Monitoring and analyzing financial and operational performance across all departments, identifying key drivers of business results and implementing improvements</p><p>• Providing strategic financial analysis for business decisions, including pricing strategies, cost optimization, capital allocation, and new product development</p><p>• Supporting M& A efforts, including due diligence and financial modeling, and managing acquisition-focused business development pipeline</p><p>• Collaborating cross-functionally with Accounting, Sales, Supply Chain, Business Intelligence, and International Units to support data-driven business decisions</p><p>• Designing, developing, and maintaining comprehensive financial models, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements</p><p>• Managing all cash flow forecasting and working closely with the Treasurer on optimizing cash management</p><p>• Leading team efforts to monitor industry trends, channel evolution, and key competitors’ strategies and tactic</p>
The Senior Financial P& A Analyst assists Management in making business decisions through financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting while collaboratively working across multiple business units and functions. This position assists the Manager in monitoring performance measurement of Ranpak’s businesses through monthly business analysis, key performance indicators, forecasting, annual budgeting and a multi-year strategic plan. This role strives for continuous improvement in financial analysis tools, reporting, controls, and ensure all deadlines are met.<br>Essential Duties & Responsibilities<br><br>• Forecasting and Planning<br>o Supports the development of near and long-range business forecasts to assist the business with strategic decision making.<br>o Assists in developing a rolling forecast process and ongoing monitoring of the process.<br>o Assists in annual budgeting process through target setting and review of business unit inputs.<br>o Reviews budget to ensure reasonability and consistency with overall financial objectives.<br>o Increases utilization of data tools and processes to facilitate improved business planning and accuracy.<br>• Drives Analytical Insights for Business Partner<br>o Delivers insightful analytics to provide insights into the business and macro trends to assist Management in their decision-making through the use of key financial reports, including pricing and volume, expense analysis, and detailed product customer profitability.<br>o Assists in the development of key performance indicators to assist business unit decision makers.<br>o Identifies data driven trends and anomalies to facilitate business discussions on key areas of profitability.<br>• Influences and Leads Key Business Decisions<br>o Collaborates with individuals across the global organization to ensure effective and accurate financial reporting processes and internal controls.<br>o Works across the organization to standardize and improve efficiency of Ranpak’s forecasting and budgeting processes to ensure effective and timely decisions. Influence and Lead Key Business Decisions<br>• Manages and Drives Process Efficiency<br>o Delivers continuous improvements in the budget and monthly forecast process to drive simplification and overall reduction in the planning process cycle time<br>o Utilizes knowledge of processes and systems to advise cross-functional teams on appropriate data sources for analysis<br>• Performs other duties as assigned or directed<br><br>Qualifications<br><br>• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field<br>• Progress towards or plans to attain an MB<br>• 3+ years of progressive corporate finance experience<br>• Mid-size to large public company experience desired<br>• Financial modeling and strong analytical skills<br>• Solid knowledge of P& L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow relationship<br>• Excellent analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze and transform data into information<br>• Well organized, methodical thinker with the capability to manage competing priorities and make decisions under pressure while delivering accurate, on time, high quality work<br>• A great teammate with a customer focus<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word)<br>• Preferred system proficiency in Hyperion Financial Management, Hyperion Planning, and INFOR LN or other cloud-based ERP systems
Seeking a full-time Staff Accountant reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Staff Accountant will produce financial statements by compiling and entering journal entries into the accounting system on a monthly basis, reviewing financial statements monthly, performing account analysis and audit preparation work and performing bank reconciliations. Further responsibilities include but are not limited to: <br>• Assists in a supporting role with the annual budget, financial audit, tax returns and cost report preparation and analysis.<br>• Provides assistance with the financial portion of the Community Benefits System as needed.<br>• Prepares and sends financial statement closing schedule to all departments by beginning of month. <br>• Distributes completed financial statements and general ledgers to department heads monthly after review by the CFO and Controller. <br>• Receives appropriate financial information from departments on a monthly basis.<br>• Posting miscellaneous cash into the accounting system.<br>• Processing trial balance and general ledger to produce financial statements.<br>• Responds promptly to questions or problems from management and staff. <br>• Assists in the preparation of annual operating and fixed asset budgets and forecasts.<br>• Reconciles bank statements to general ledger monthly.<br>• Assists with the preparation of the support related to the Form 990 filing.<br>• Assisting with other financial functions as directed.<br><br>EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS<br>• Bachelor's Degree in Business/Accounting or equivalent required.<br>• Minimum of 2 years of experience in general ledger and financial statement preparation.<br>• Experience working with Sage Financial Management & Accounting Software. <br>• Knowledge and understanding of not-for-profit financial accounting functions and methods. <br>• Maintains a high level of accuracy in making, recording and reviewing transactions. <br>• Maintains confidentiality at all times. <br>• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks. <br>• Effective, pleasant interpersonal and relationship-building skills. <br>• Strong written and oral communication skills. <br><br>SYSTEM<br>Sage<br><br>TOP REQUIREMENTS<br>• Strong general ledger <br>• Journal entries<br>• Financial statements <br>• Motivated, driven, eager to learn and grow with an organization<br>• Sage experience highly preferred
