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Accounting Manager
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 65.00 - 85.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager of Financial Reporting and Consolidations to join our team on a long-term contract basis in the south suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual in corporate accounting who thrives in dynamic environments and has a strong background in manufacturing industry practices. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage month-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations, to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger activities, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to accounting standards.</p><p>• Conduct financial statement audits and reviews to maintain compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Handle consolidations and intercompany eliminations to streamline financial reporting across multiple entities.</p><p>• Monitor and manage foreign currency transactions and translations to ensure proper accounting treatment.</p><p>• Collaborate on intercompany processes, including reconciliations and adjustments, for seamless operations.</p><p>• Utilize Oracle FCCS to consolidate financials on a monthly basis.</p><p>• Utilize Oracle Fusion and other accounting systems to enhance financial processes and reporting.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices in accounting operations.</p><p>• Support cross-functional teams with financial insights and recommendations to drive business decisions.</p>
  • 2025-09-17T19:43:50Z
Accounting Manager
  • Rosemont, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 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>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>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, with a focus on maintaining the integrity of financial processes and facilitating month-end close activities. This role involves managing a team, implementing process improvements, ensuring compliance, and providing valuable insights to internal stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and lead the accounting department, supervising basic accounting functions including Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), Payroll (P/R), General Ledger (G/L), and tax payments.</li><li>Drive process improvement initiatives within the accounting department to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries and monthly general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Assist in establishing and documenting internal controls to maintain a robust control environment, overseeing adherence to control procedures.</li><li>Monitor and assess departmental activities, optimizing procedures and resource allocation while upholding a high level of precision.</li><li>Lead the development and growth of the accounting team, providing coaching, performance management, and development planning.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Finance, Planning & amp; Analysis (FP& A) to provide analysis, support, and insights to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.</li><li>Generate supporting schedules for audits and tax-related activities, ensuring accurate and timely information.</li></ul>
  • 2025-09-10T19:48:45Z
Tax Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 165000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary for this position is up to $170k plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid Tax Manager role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p>Summer is here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy the warm weather? You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the preparation and review of the consolidated and separate company state and local income tax returns, including related apportionment, modification, and credit calculations and supporting workpapers/appendices.</li><li>Analyze risks and sustainability of various tax positions taken in the tax filings.</li><li>Prepare the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including analysis of the income tax provision and effective tax rate, tax account reconciliations, and recording tax entries.</li><li>Help prepare the annual estimated global tax expense for budget and forecasting purposes.</li><li>Manage the preparation and review of US taxable income and deferred tax calculations.</li><li>Prepare and review US federal and state quarterly estimated tax payments and extensions.</li><li>Monitor regulatory updates and assess impact to the company.</li><li>Manage US, state, and local tax audits and assist on foreign tax audits.</li><li>Prepare tax opening balance sheet analysis and tax acquisition memos, including collecting and analyzing pre-acquisition tax returns.</li><li>Help with due diligence and post-acquisition tax planning.</li><li>Support design, operation, and monitoring of global tax controls and maintain compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.</li><li>Support best practices to ensure efficient, accurate, and repeatable results. Maintain and administer tax software and tools used for tax reporting and compliance.</li><li>Support analysis and assessment of income tax accounting impacts from unique transactions, acquisitions, restructurings, and other planning projects.</li></ul>
  • 2025-09-10T19:34:13Z
Accounting Manager
  • Niles, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000- $140,000 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 Accounting Manager position. 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><u>Position Summary</u></strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager manages most accounting activities, including P& L reviews, monthly close, integration and acquisition project work, and other management duties. This position leads significant business-facing matters including the reporting and driving of key performance metrics in finance and business case development. The Accounting Manager leads staff and seniors on the Finance Team. This position is a key contact with various other managers within the company’s shared service center.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities May Include, But Not Limited To</strong></p><ul><li>Lead change management process for staff and seniors on the Finance team</li><li>Function as the key developer of talent for the team</li><li>Manage the monthly close process including preparation of financial statements, etc.</li><li>Lead business initiatives and strategies i.e., system rollouts, integration of new acquisitions, and process improvements</li><li>Manage the governance over key systems in SAP i.e., fixed assets, treasury, leases, and other general ledger systems</li><li>Partner with the Controls department to ensure effective internal controls</li><li>Manage the external audit process</li><li>Support auxiliary audits i.e., Sales & Use Tax, Accounts Receivable Securitization, etc.</li><li>Other projects or duties as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-05T14:24:22Z
Collections Supervisor
  • Rosemont, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 99000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Collections Supervisor</strong></p><p><strong>Chicago land area </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Outstanding culture and advancement </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Face Paced </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>High Volume </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>SAP </em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Join a high-performance finance team where your leadership will make a measurable impact.</strong> We're looking for an experienced <strong>Collections Supervisor</strong> who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about mentoring others, improving processes, and driving results. If you’re ready to elevate your career and play a key role in shaping the future of our Accounts Receivable function, we want to hear from you.</p><p><br></p><p>&#128269; <strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>As the <strong>Collections Supervisor</strong>, you’ll lead a team of Collections Specialists and serve as a strategic partner across departments like Sales, Accounts Receivable, Cash Application, Pricing, and Supply Chain. You'll not only ensure the timely collection of receivables but also play a critical role in optimizing processes, identifying risk, and improving KPIs that drive the company’s financial success.</p><p>This role offers the opportunity to lead change, develop talent, and drive innovation in our collections strategy — while maintaining a strong focus on the customer experience.</p><p><br></p><p>&#128188; <strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Lead & Develop</strong> a high-performing team of Collections Specialists, coaching and mentoring to ensure success and professional growth.</li><li><strong>Improve Performance</strong> by managing metrics, KPIs, and workflows to maximize team productivity and cash collection.</li><li><strong>Drive Process Innovation</strong> by identifying opportunities for automation and operational efficiencies within the AR and collections space.</li><li><strong>Collaborate Cross-Functionally</strong> with Sales, Disputes & Deductions, and other key stakeholders to proactively address payment delays and account issues.</li><li><strong>Monitor & Mitigate Risk</strong> by identifying high-risk customers and tracking key accounts through detailed analysis and reporting.</li><li><strong>Deliver Results</strong> through timely, data-driven collections strategies, including cash forecasting and bad debt management.</li><li><strong>Own the Relationship</strong> by facilitating customer calls and reviews to resolve disputes and strengthen client partnerships.</li></ul><p>The company offers insurance, 401K, vacation, holiday pay and more. </p>
  • 2025-09-13T00:38:44Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Naperville, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Position Title: Accounting Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Wheaton, IL (Hybrid Schedule – In-office: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; Remote: Tuesday, Friday)</p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager will oversee the end-to-end financial operations for a portfolio of public sector investment funds. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all fund accounting and financial reporting activities. The Manager leads a team of accountants and support staff, overseeing day-to-day tasks, supporting long-term projects, and collaborating on organizational initiatives. This role is also a key contact for annual audits and works closely with the Vice President of Fund Administration to drive operational improvements and maintain strong financial oversight.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Direct and support a team of accounting professionals, offering subject matter expertise on accounting standards, internal policies, and operational best practices.</li><li>Conduct detailed reviews of journal entries, reconciliations, and internal reports to ensure compliance and precision.</li><li>Investigate and resolve complex accounting discrepancies or outstanding issues in a timely fashion.</li><li>Step in as needed to manage daily fund operations, including trade postings, net asset value (NAV) calculations, and performance reporting.</li><li>Lead preparation and review of audit deliverables and facilitate interactions with external audit firms during annual fund and SOC audits.</li><li>Evaluate financial materials for board and committee meetings, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and completeness.</li><li>Provide in-depth financial analyses, including cost tracking, variance reviews, and trend identification.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with operations, compliance, and investment teams to address and resolve financial reporting matters.</li><li>Spearhead initiatives aimed at improving accounting workflows, enhancing systems, and updating procedural documentation.</li><li>Uphold high standards for accuracy and consistency across all financial documentation and reports.</li><li>Balance multiple priorities and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to improve operational efficiency and resolve financial discrepancies.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Team Development:</strong></p><ul><li>Champion quality and precision within the team, promoting a culture of accountability and high performance.</li><li>Effectively allocate team resources to meet competing project timelines and deliverables.</li><li>Provide coaching and mentorship to staff, encouraging growth and continuous improvement.</li><li>Cultivate a team environment focused on collaboration, adaptability, and goal alignment.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Medical/dental/Vision</li><li>401K</li><li>PTO</li></ul>
  • 2025-09-30T00:14:22Z
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 170000.00 - 175000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-09-12T16:05:52Z
Revenue Accounting Manager
  • Rolling Meadows, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 130000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-09-11T17:14:29Z
Accounting Manager
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a skilled Accounting Manager to lead and oversee the financial operations of our organization in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. This role involves managing accounting processes, maintaining strong internal controls, and preparing accurate financial reports to support business decision-making. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership, technical accounting expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage daily operations within the Accounting department, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.<br>• Apply advanced knowledge in technical accounting areas such as fixed assets, lease accounting, cost accounting, freight, and cash management.<br>• Mentor and develop the Accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and ongoing growth.<br>• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion.<br>• Implement and maintain robust internal controls and drive continuous improvement across accounting processes.<br>• Direct the preparation and consolidation of financial statements and reports for all organizational entities.<br>• Coordinate and manage interim and year-end financial audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial analysis and data essential for strategic business decisions.<br>• Establish and maintain comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures for the department.<br>• Perform other related duties as needed to support organizational objectives.
  • 2025-09-02T21:34:03Z
Sr. Tax Manager - Public
  • Chicago Heights, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 190000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $190,000-$200,000 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>Sweater Weather is practically here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy it? You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><p>The Senior Tax Manager will be responsible for consolidated global interim and annual ASC 740 income tax provision calculations and disclosures.</p><p><br></p><p>• Develop and support the current and deferred tax amounts in the US GAAP audited financial results reported quarterly to the SEC</p><p>• Work with tax colleagues to develop effective tax rate reconciliations and tax cash-flow support for management, identifying known or expected changes in tax legislation, tax audits and projected book/tax differences</p><p>• Update and maintain the Company's detailed inventory of deferred tax assets and liabilities, and uncertain tax position reserves</p><p>• Maintenance of balance sheet tax accounts and review of tax accounts reconciliations</p><p>• Research emerging tax issues and their impact on the company’s tax compliance</p><p>• Assist with tax accounting methods and their impact on external financial reporting</p><p>• Ensure tax function adherence to SOX controls</p><p>• Assist with tax automation projects and process improvement initiatives</p><p>• Assist in monitoring transfer pricing policies and related documentation</p><p>• Manage domestic and international post-acquisition tax integration and determination of tax entries for US GAAP purchase accounting</p><p>• Assist in preparing responses to IRS income tax audit inquiries</p><p>• Assist in accounting special projects</p><p>• Assume other duties as assigned</p>
  • 2025-09-18T14:13:52Z
Tax Manager
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 130000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $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>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Tax Manager. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Research tax issues and filing requirements that affect tax compliance.</li><li>Review tax returns (1065, 1120, 1040) and ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Research complex tax issues using internal revenue code, treasury regulations and other relevant authorities/guidance.</li><li>Draft tax technical memorandums.</li><li>Serve as the Engagement Manager on specific client accounts, taking responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverable development.</li><li>Identify opportunities to expand the scope of current engagements through identification of current client needs and target client requirements.</li><li>Actively participate in proposal development, at the direction of management, and take a lead role responding to requests for proposal.</li><li>Provide regular performance feedback as well as deliver timely performance evaluations.</li><li>Develop subordinates' technical and industry skills and encourage growth.</li><li>Demonstrate initiative, vision, resourcefulness, creativity and independent thinking. Lead by example.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-26T16:49:12Z
Treasury Manager
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a skilled Treasury Manager to lead the company’s treasury operations and ensure financial stability. In this role, you will oversee liquidity management, banking relationships, and compliance, while driving strategic initiatives to optimize cash flow and financial performance. This position is ideal for an analytical individual who excels at both strategic planning and operational execution.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily cash positioning and liquidity operations to ensure smooth financial processes.<br>• Develop and refine short- and long-term cash flow forecasting models to align with organizational goals.<br>• Oversee banking relationships, including negotiating credit card programs, merchant services, and bank fees.<br>• Lead treasury-related aspects of the annual budgeting process by collaborating with finance and operations teams.<br>• Conduct detailed analyses of treasury operations, including variance reporting and working capital optimization.<br>• Ensure compliance with treasury policies, regulatory requirements, and banking covenants.<br>• Support debt management activities such as monitoring interest expenses and assisting with financing transactions.<br>• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and business leaders to provide actionable insights for financial decision-making.<br>• Drive process improvements and identify opportunities for automation within treasury functions.<br>• Monitor and report on treasury-related metrics to maintain transparency and accountability.
  • 2025-09-02T21:04:25Z
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