We are looking for an Associate Brand Manager to join a dynamic team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will support the development and execution of brand strategies, marketing plans, and product initiatives for a portfolio of well-loved snack brands. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams while leveraging consumer insights and market data to drive business growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist in the creation and implementation of brand strategies and marketing plans to enhance product visibility and consumer engagement.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to manage product launches, packaging updates, and promotional campaigns.<br>• Analyze market data and consumer insights to identify opportunities for growth and inform strategic decision-making.<br>• Partner with Sales and Trade Marketing teams to develop effective retail materials and in-store execution plans.<br>• Support the planning and execution of advertising, digital media, and social campaigns to maximize brand reach.<br>• Monitor marketing budgets, process invoices, and ensure compliance with financial guidelines.<br>• Coordinate cross-functional meetings, ensuring project milestones are met and communication is streamlined.<br>• Track and evaluate promotional performance, providing actionable recommendations to improve future initiatives.<br>• Maintain consistency in branding across all materials, channels, and consumer touchpoints.<br>• Prepare and present performance reports and dashboards to senior leadership to inform strategic decisions.
<p>Are you a strategic leader with a passion for building impactful brands within the CPG industry? We’re seeking a Brand Manager to join our client’s team on a contract-to-hire basis, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while gaining long-term career potential. This role will require strong cross-functional collaboration, a sharp analytical mindset, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced business environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Day-to-Day Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop and implement brand strategies to drive growth and enhance market positioning.</li><li>Budget & Forecast Management: Manage budgets and forecasts to maximize ROI and operational efficiencies.</li><li>Product Launches: Oversee key initiatives, including new product introductions and go-to-market strategies.</li><li>Packaging & Media Strategy: Build creative packaging solutions and collaborate on media planning.</li><li>Market Analysis & KPI Tracking: Conduct regular market assessments and monitor vital KPIs to ensure success.</li><li>Digital & eCommerce Marketing: Partner with teams to drive digital campaigns and optimize eCommerce performance.</li><li>Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration: Work with internal and external teams, including marketing, sales, and supply chain, to deliver results.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an Associate Product Marketing. In this role, you will contribute to the development, launch, and management of products within a dynamic consumer packaged goods environment. This position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of product strategies and lifecycle management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist in creating new product concepts, prototypes, and initial production samples.</p><p>• Coordinate all aspects of go-to-market strategies, including packaging design, sales materials, and inventory preparation.</p><p>• Serve as a key point of contact between Sales, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure product timelines are met and issues are resolved.</p><p>• Maintain and update accurate product master data, including setup and Bills of Materials within internal systems.</p><p>• Support the commercialization process for new products from concept to launch.</p><p>• Analyze market trends and data to identify opportunities for product growth and improvement.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment on product strategies and launch plans.</p><p>• Monitor product performance post-launch and provide recommendations for optimization.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with packaging, labeling, and merchandising standards.</p><p>• Contribute to the development of training materials for internal teams and external partners.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Marketing Web Specialist to oversee the global implementation, optimization, and analysis of marketing technology solutions. This role involves enhancing the customer journey through digital platforms by collaborating with internal teams and external vendors. </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage global product content across multilingual websites, ensuring accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Oversee Product Information Management (PIM) and Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems, maintaining their functionality and efficiency.</p><p>• Serve as the primary liaison between marketing, IT, and external agencies to align systems and execute digital initiatives.</p><p>• Analyze web and marketing automation data to identify opportunities for performance optimization.</p><p>• Provide training and support to global teams on digital marketing tools and best practices.</p><p>• Monitor and improve website analytics using tools like Google Analytics and Tag Manager.</p><p>• Coordinate updates to website content, ensuring alignment with branding and marketing strategies.</p><p>• Manage multiple priorities and projects to deliver high-quality results within set deadlines.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize product listings and digital assets for maximum impact.</p><p>• Implement strategies for paid and organic web optimization to enhance user engagement</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $135,000 to $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>Sweater Weather is 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>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the preparation and filing of all required periodic reports for the company in accordance with SEC rules and regulations (Form 10-Ks and Form 10-Qs). Plan and coordinate the compilation, analysis and review of all applicable financial and disclosure information, including iXBRL. Collaborate with independent auditors for timely and efficient completion of the audit. Assist in drafting new and revised disclosures for periodic reports. Additionally, manage the preparation and filing of other SEC reports (Form 8-K’s, Form 11-K’s) as required; collaborate with Legal Dept.as necessary. Includes SOX requirements</li><li>Manage the external and internal reporting requirements of the newly-formed joint venture, including the audited annual financial statements and required quarterly financial statements. Oversee any required internal accounting and consolidation of the joint venture into the the company consolidated financial statements, including consideration of non-controlling interest adjustments. Assist in the review of cash flow impacting the calculation of the company's ownership of the joint venture. In addition, manage the reporting requirements required by the joint venture partner for the managed long-term lease portfolio. Address ad hoc requests as needed.</li><li>Manage the preparation of audited financial statements for other company reporting entities in accordance with statutory guidelines (including foreign subsidiaries) and the hourly and salary pension / 401(k) plans. Collaborate with independent auditors for timely and efficient completion of applicable audits. Also, manage the preparation and filing of all government reports and surveys, as applicable.</li><li>Research and analysis of new SEC reporting standards and guidance. Coordinate with accounting and technical accounting departments to research and implement new accounting standards and the related reporting and disclosure requirements.</li><li>Manage the preparation of monthly and quarterly consolidated financial statements for the company and other consolidated information and reporting. Collaborate with the company's accounting groups, including North America, Europe and Asia, as well as Affiliates as required to integrate all financial results into the company's consolidated financial statements and address all related reporting requirements.</li><li>Manage the preparation of all consolidated management reports (Board Report, Flash); collaborate with Investor Relations on preparation of the company's Quarterly Earnings Releases and other investor information and presentations, including data reported on the company's web site.</li></ul><p> </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this role is $145,000 - $155,000 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 two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Pumpkin Spice season is here!’ and ‘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>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support the Director in creation and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Work closely with business unit and corporate departments to ensure accounting policies are effective.</li><li>Support the policy team in technical accounting research and accounting memo authorship on various business matters including the preparation of technical accounting positions and interpretation of accounting policies for proposed transactions, strategic initiatives and complex accounting inquiries; Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand specific facts and circumstances in determining the most appropriate accounting treatment.</li><li>Support Accounting and Financial Reporting functions, ensuring the financial statements and disclosures are in conformity with U.S. GAAP.</li><li>Contribute to the proactive monitoring and interpretation of new and proposed accounting standards, financial reporting and regulatory requirements to determine impact to the Company and aid in implementation efforts for relevant changes affecting the organization. Update Company policies, procedures as required, and participate in preparation and delivery of training materials as necessary.</li><li>Perform annual and interim impairment assessments on various company asset groups and investments.</li><li>Special projects as assigned by the Controller or Director related to accounting and financial reporting matters.</li><li>Assist with Monthly Accounting and Reporting related to our Engine Leasing Segment as needed, including:</li><li>review of entries and reconciliations</li><li>compilation of the monthly reporting package</li><li>preparation of the statement of cash flows</li><li>preparation of key performance highlights</li><li>Provide technical accounting guidance to the company's businesses and other corporate departments related to individual transactions and provide appropriate accounting treatment. Document positions as appropriate.</li><li>Monitor changes to U.S. GAAP and advise Company on potential impacts.</li><li>Establish, implement and maintain accounting policies/procedures in accordance with GAAP, SEC rules and other authoritative guidance. Modify and update policies and procedures as required.</li><li>Provide training to the the company's accounting organization as required to effectively implement accounting policies and procedures.</li><li>Act as liaison between Controller’s Department and business groups as it relates to accounting for transactions and accounting policy matters.</li><li>Collaborate with Financial Reporting in connection with accounting policies and related disclosures and footnotes as reported in the Company’s financial statements and SEC filings; assist with external audits as needed.</li></ul>
<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>
<p><em>The salary range for this position 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><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>The International Accounting Manager is a key member of our Accounting and Tax professionals, significantly contributing to the Firm’s global expansion. This position oversees all accounting operations for the Firm’s foreign subsidiaries and offices, including transfer pricing analyses, annual budget deliverables, cash flow analyses, account reconciliations, financial statements, and various tax filings. The International Accounting Manager owns all international firm-wide business initiatives and projects. Additionally, this role oversees Latin American rates and financial reporting. As part of a team dedicated to process improvement, this position also has the opportunity to eliminate inefficiencies and identify solutions to maximize results. Also, this role has opportunities to collaborate with professionals outside of the Accounting team, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, and various others.<strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Responsibilities </strong></p><p>· Oversee financial transactions and reporting for foreign subsidiaries in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Chile, branch offices in South Korea and Brazil, and any new international entities.</p><p>· Review and analyze financial statements monthly, providing commentary to senior leaders of the Accounting team.</p><p>· Coordinate with local offices to assist with financial planning and budgeting processes, including revenue forecasting, operating expense tracking, cash management, and rate setting.</p><p>· Monitor the company's US budget related to global investment initiatives.</p><p>· Own the global transfer pricing process between the company's US and related entities.</p><p>· Monitor cash flow regularly to understand short-term and long-term cash flow needs.</p><p>· Review general ledger account reconciliations monthly, including intercompany reconciliations, to ensure completeness and accuracy. Also, assist with enhancing automation of high-volume account reconciliations.</p><p>· Oversee the monthly close processes, including review of journal entries.</p><p>· Ensure adherence to international accounting standards and regulatory requirements, including local statutory audits and tax filings.</p><p>· Manage international tax planning and compliance, including sales and use tax, VAT, personal property tax, and other business tax filings.</p><p>· Oversee foreign currency transactions and manage exchange rate risks.</p><p>· Prepare ad-hoc reports for senior management to support business decision making.</p>
<p><em>The salary for this position is $165K - $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>
<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>Pumpkin Spice Season is 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>· Manage and coordinate month-end close as well as balance sheet reconciliations</p><p>· Evaluate and make appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes</p><p>· Manage journal entries, invoices, etc. and reconcile accounts for the monthly or annual closing</p><p>· Develop financial analyses to support strategic initiatives as needed</p><p>· Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of variance</p><p>· Manage and train two Staff Accountants</p><p>· Month and year-end processing</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $115,000-$125,000 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 Corporate 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>This role is instrumental in the management and oversight of our accounting department, contributing significantly to the efficient financial operation of our organization. The successful candidate will be tasked with managing the month-end close process, maintaining accurate account records, and streamlining accounting processes for increased efficiency and accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Accounting position will report to controller and will be responsible for overseeing 2 accountants and the following activities:</p><p>• Manage month-end close process for newly acquired entities.</p><p>• Maintain complete and accurate account records including General Ledger, Income Statement and Balance Sheet reporting.</p><p>• Manage the reconciling of balance sheet accounts and income statement accounts for newly acquired entities.</p><p>• Streamline accounting processes for increased efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• Implement and monitor accounting policies and procedures for newly acquired entities.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on acquisitions, financial matters and projects.</p><p>• Manager and support audit activities, providing necessary documentation and explanations.</p><p>• Oversee the vendor bill and employee expense report process, including expense repot payment process to ensure payments made within terms for newly acquired entities.</p><p> </p>
<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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘When is it okay for me to start making everything pumpkin spice flavored?’ and ‘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>The Accounting Manager supervises all general accounting functions. Responsibilities will include the coordination of daily accounting operations, directing the monthly close process, coordinating the entity’s treasury operations and the preparation of accurate GAAP basis monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. Specific job duties will include:</p><ul><li>The coordination of daily financing activities with the Company’s operations team, various mortgage loan brokers, title companies, and warehouse lenders. </li><li>The preparation of quarterly operating and cash forecasts, and various financial analyses as requested from time to time by the Company’s Controller.</li><li>General supervision of the accounting team including assisting where necessary with daily general ledger posting activities. This will include the preparation of interest rate lock derivative calculations, various pricing analyses, sales commission and production bonus calculations, and the periodic mark-to-market valuation of the loans held for sale inventory.</li><li>Reviewing and maintaining all balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring that all intercompany account balances and all bank account balances are reconciled.</li><li>Working with accounting team to document policies and procedures, and to establish proper controls to deter fraud.</li><li>Responsible for accurate financial management reporting including consolidated financial statements when appropriate.</li><li>Responsible for disbursements review and control, including payroll, shared services, debt reporting, lender covenants, and income tax reporting. </li><li>Helping to train, develop and build the accounting team, providing guidance as needed. </li><li>Working with a third party valuation company to independently value retained mortgage servicing rights. </li><li>The ability to read and to comprehensively discern the appropriate accounting recognition of various legal agreements including MLPAs, AMAs, and forward purchase and sale agreements. </li><li>Effectively and efficiently coordinate the distribution of financial information to support regulatory compliance reporting and field examinations by warehouse lenders, tax professionals, independent audit firms, and various other third party professionals. </li><li>Provide direction and supervision over: 1) The Monthly Accounting Close Process and recognition of revenue, 2) Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts to various corporate business units. 3) Administration of treasury functions with Corporate and BU accounts.</li><li>LOS System (Encompass), GL System (NetSuite), Document Management System.</li><li>Needs to be very well organized, and know where all supporting information is located. </li><li>Directs and coordinates all loan transfers to the servicing group.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Street Festival season is here!’ and ‘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><ol><li>Main contact for the company who are responsible for the accounting of stabilized properties</li><li>Reviews all the company's deliverables and communicates any applicable adjustments, process changes, and/or improvements</li><li>Responsible for coordination of uploading business plan budgets into Yardi Voyager</li><li>Reviews lease agreements and ensures applicable information is accurately uploaded</li><li>Prepares cash distributions for operating properties not outsourced to the company.</li><li>Reviews quarterly/annual common area expense reconciliations</li><li>Primary liaison with Asset Management team to assist with needs related to new tenants and 3rd party property managers</li><li>Prepares and distributes debt refinancing analysis on an as needed basis</li><li>Responsible for lender reporting in collaboration with Capital Markets team</li></ol><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $180,000-$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>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 Senior Tax 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>Job Description:</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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Duties & Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Will be assigned to multiple clients, with a focus on not-for-profit entities including 501(c)3 private foundations and supporting organizations and 501(c)4 trusts; responsible for all aspects of accounting, tax, legal and financial management and analysis functions for assigned clients.</p><p>• Manage and review the accounting for assigned clients including reviewing journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations.</p><p>• Oversee and manage the tax projection and tax return processes for assigned clients including identification and resolution of tax issues in consultation with in-house tax experts and review of tax projections, tax workpapers and tax returns.</p><p>• Coordinate and provide transaction support to the family and foundation investment organizations, including drafting board packages, reviewing and coordinating execution of transaction documents, and coordinating treasury support upon closing.</p><p>• Interpret governing documents (e.g. operating agreements and by-laws) and apply the provisions of the governing documents to the management and accounting for an entity.</p><p>• Coordinate with external advisors in the execution of responsibilities associated with management of assigned clients.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day business and accounting management to certain professional service providers such as budget and projection preparation, quarterly billing, processing reimbursable expenses, etc.</p><p>• Mentor, train and manage staff accountants and managers to meet deadlines and prioritize projects/workload.</p><p>• Identify, develop and oversee the execution of improvements to internal processes.</p><p> </p>
<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>The Accounting Manager reports directly to the Director of Finance & Accounting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>GENERAL FUNCTIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES </strong></p><p> </p><p>· Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, including AP, AR, general ledger, account reconciliation, payroll/payroll taxes, sales taxes, accruals, intercompany transactions, and both internal and external reporting</p><p>· Review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L</p><p>· Prepare and analyze monthly, QTD, and YTD financial statements and related reports including, but not limited to, balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow statements, and budget-to-actual variance analyses</p><p>· Provide leadership and guidance to more junior team members within the department, and assist in the hiring, training, and retention of skilled accounting staff</p><p>· Responsible for treasury management, including the maintenance and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts, safes, and cash forecasting</p><p>· Timely filing and payment of State and Local tax obligations; supports preparation of annual tax documents </p><p>· Evaluation and implementation of accounting and internal control systems and software</p><p>· Provide financial analyses as needed, including but not limited to capital planning, pricing decisions, COGS, labor patterns, inventory variances, and vendor contract negotiations</p>
<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>Summary</strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager will be responsible for creating and maintaining cash flow reporting and projections, as well as covenant reporting to senior lenders and 3rd party equity partners. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential duties and responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the accounting integration of M& A transaction including purchase accounting, earn-out calculations, opening balance sheet and net-working capital true-ups.</li><li>Lead the tracking of investment including performance tracking and loan amortization calculations.</li><li>Create, maintain & modify general ledger reporting to support the business</li><li>Lead, motivate and develop a team of accounting professionals, specifically including AR / AP.</li><li>Perform weekly/monthly cash projections for rolling 15 months, including cash payments for investment hires, M& A and share repurchases. </li><li>Prepare lender compliance calculations, certifications and related schedules. This includes quarterly compliance along with permitted acquisition certifications.</li><li>Prepare 3rd party equity compliance calculations, certification and related schedules. Prepare monthly/quarterly reporting for 3rd party equity holder, including financial statements, data book and address questions as needed.</li><li>Prepare Stock Compensation entries related to M& A, Restricted Share grants/vesting, Option exercises/vesting as well as purchases & repurchases.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary for this position is $135,000 to $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>Sweater Weather is 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> Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>JV Monthly Accounting and Reporting</li><li>Ensure monthly activities are properly recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company</li><li>accounting policies through reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations.</li><li>Review and manage the internal JV monthly reporting package including income statement and balance sheet variance analysis, key performance metrics, and statement of cash flows.</li><li>Review and manage balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate completion.</li><li>Review and manage the preparation of schedules to assist financial reporting team with 10-Q and 10-K disclosure requirements.</li><li>Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures in accordance with US GAAP.</li><li>Provide support to stakeholders and accounting policy team with technical accounting research, accounting memo authorship, and various ad hoc inquiries.</li><li>Assist with external and internal audit requests</li><li>JV Monthly Reporting to JV partner</li><li>Review and manage the external JV monthly reporting package including monthly variance analysis explaining fluctuations of income statement and balance sheet accounts, preparation of statement of cash flow and compilation of other reporting requirements.</li><li>Ensure effectiveness of internal control environment</li><li>Evaluate, develop, and maintain documentation on operating procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls.</li><li>Monitor and ensure that all general ledger accounts are maintained in compliance with established accounting policies.</li><li>Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure compliance.</li><li>Manage, train and coach personnel under supervision</li><li>Establish priorities and setting expectations</li><li>Assist team members and others across the organization to understand and accurately use financial information</li><li>Special Projects</li><li>Perform adhoc requests and special projects as requested, which may include various accountings initiatives, systems projects, internal reporting, and other analysis deemed appropriate.</li></ul>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $160,000-$165,000 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>Sweater Weather is here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy this beautiful 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><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</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 Manager position reports to the Group Leader and works well with all of the other professional service providers.</p><p>Key Duties & Responsibilities</p><p>• Management of quarterly Financial Statements and custom reports for all Individual, S Corporation and Foundation enterprises.</p><p>• Review and manage annual Fair Market Value Balance Sheet project.</p><p>• Manage annual tax return process for Individuals, Partnerships, S-Corporations and Foundations.</p><p>• Review tax projections and quarterly estimates.</p><p>• Identify and research tax issues, consult with internal tax experts.</p><p>• Review and reconcile journal entries and general ledger for multiple individuals, LLC’s, partnerships, S-Corporations and foundations.</p><p>• Review insurance policies, claims and schedules for individuals, personal entities and foundations.</p><p>• Mentor and develop staff accountants within Individual/Foundation Group.</p><p>• Identify future needs of the family office accounting function and recommend appropriate plans/actions.</p><p>• Lead and manage special projects, as needed.</p><p> </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>The Manager of Financial Reporting will play a key role in both external and internal management reporting. This individual will work closely with Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, Tax, Regional Finance teams, and the Corporate Accounting team to consolidate and report the Company’s results. This individual will be responsible for the preparation and review of the disclosures included in its 10-Q and 10-K as well as assist with internal management reporting, reporting to government agencies, and standalone entity audits. A successful candidate for this role will be strong in both technical accounting and analytical skills and have strong communication skills.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Review of consolidated balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and footnotes in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements</li><li>Involvement in the internal reporting process on a monthly basis, including preparation and review of the monthly reporting package and analysis, as well as working with the business unit finance teams to streamline process and improve content</li><li>Review and prepare as necessary consolidation and intercompany elimination entries</li><li>Prepare and approve chart of account updates</li><li>Monitor and analyze accounting data loaded to the system monthly</li><li>Review support to be provided to external auditors</li><li>Review and prepare, when necessary, standalone entity external audited financial statements and footnotes on an as-needed basis</li><li>Assist with the optimization of consolidation and reporting procedures, including reducing the time to close and reporting results</li><li>Ensure XBRL reporting requirements are met, including establishing best practices</li><li>Participate in the preparation of materials for the Company's Audit Committee of the Board of Directors meetings</li><li>Supervise seniors on the team and provide direction and oversight</li><li>Participate in assigned special projects as needed</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<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>Sweater weather is here! Treat yourself this Fall season to a new job opportunity at a Fortune 500 company that was voted one of the best places to work in 2024. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Managing the month end close process from beginning to end</li><li>Ownership of monthly financial reporting and maintaining business metrics to evaluate the company’s performance at a consolidated and terminal level</li><li>Identify and establish best-practice accounting policies and procedures</li><li>Review of balance sheet account reconciliations and income statement review to ensure proper account coding and accrual practices</li><li>Manage weekly financial dashboards for management reporting</li><li>Oversee treasury function and collaborate with treasurer on banking specific projects and ad hoc requests</li><li>Manage Roadtex accounting team and communicate effectively with various team members</li><li>Collaborate with the corporate office for ad hoc requests including the corporate FP& A team for financial metrics, data requests, and forecasts</li><li>Fulfill documentation requests for audit and other compliance (business, legal, and insurance) requirements</li><li>Reconciliation between TMS (ERP) system and accounting system</li><li>Assistance with accounting software integration and process mapping</li><li>Collaborates across functions including IT and operations to recommend solutions, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement projects to increase productivity and automation</li><li>Creating a culture of continuous improvement for the accounting functions</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $115,000-$125,000, 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>You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. </p><p><em></em></p><p><strong>Job Description Summary </strong></p><p>This critical role will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of reporting of revenue recognition for our transactional service lines within assigned geographic regions along with supporting the creation of the Global Revenue CoE.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description </strong></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>• Strong analytical skills to analyze revenue generating contracts and determine their impact to the Company’s results and arbitrate on complex contract reviews as needed with operations teams and various global finance counterparts</p><p>• Ability to leverage understanding of technical matters to ensure proper company-wide application reduce business risk and finding opportunities for application improvements</p><p>• Prior experience auditing or applying ASC 606 revenue recognition concepts in practice</p><p>• Ability to operate under challenging time constraints, and the ability to address multiple deliverables simultaneously.</p><p>• Ensure revenue is recorded in accordance with the contractual terms, review the monthly revenue transactions to ensure the P& L and Balance Sheet is correctly stated</p><p>• Manage the internal and external audit process and provide leadership and supervision to the revenue recognition team</p><p>• Ability to lead team in the mitigation of internal control weaknesses and ensures processes have internal controls designed and operating effectively.</p><p>• Experience with large data visualization tools and preparation of summary reports</p><p>• Manage and develop Staff and Senior team of Revenue Recognition Accountants and FSC team in performing contract reviews and creating vision for team members’ career path</p><p>• Experience with document reader and automation tools (e.g., UIPath) a plus</p><p>• Being a role model for how to conduct oneself in a team environment.</p><p>• Demonstrated initiative, critical thinking and problem-solving skills</p><p>• Experience with financial systems such as: Workday, Salesforce Engage, HFM, SAP, Essbase, or others.</p><p>• Experience with period close procedures including preparation, review and approval manual JE strongly desired.</p><p>• Actively assess opportunities within our business in relationship to technical accounting matters to influence positively business process and results.</p><p>• Perform month end review of revenue to ensure the P& L is correctly stated for each brokerage service line and region</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all revenue accounting policies and procedures, drive process and system developments with respect to changes in GAAP and develop improvements and efficiencies as required</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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘When is it okay for me to start making everything pumpkin spice flavored?’ and ‘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>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 up to $190,000 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>You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Position Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Work with Senior Leadership Team and Financial Leadership Team to understand the company’s vision and strategy and develop integrated EPM vision and strategies that are aligned with the company's overall strategic initiatives and financial objectives</li><li>Facilitate the establishment of daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements</li><li>Give significant input to the development of company enterprise structure required to achieve reporting requirements and coordinate with finance and IT resources towards implementation of a transaction systems all the way through EPM reporting systems</li><li>Participate in the selection and configuration of EPM reporting tools consisting of 1) Actual Consolidation, 2) Planning and Forecasting, 3) Workforce Planning, 4) Long Range Planning (3 to 5 years), 5) Integrated Management Reporting and 6) External / SEC Reporting among others [tools currently being implemented are Tagetik and SAP’s SAC]</li><li> Create the vision and strategies for actual, plan / forecast and long range planning reporting</li><li>Establish financial standard reports to assure “one version of the truth”</li><li>Create and govern required reporting Master Data Management (MDM) Change Control processes (for entities, profit centers, cost centers, chart of accounts, standard reporting formats among others) as part of the Enterprise Master Data Governance program.</li><li>Establish links between various transformation initiatives and business strategies using methods/approaches such as capability assessment, business/financial analysis, process management and re-design, organizational assessment and stakeholder management</li><li>Contribute with financial specific expertise in establishing governance program conducted by the Master Core Data Team.</li><li>Support acquisition integration efforts by developing/enhancing playbook activities and repeatable processes for efficient and timely integration of financial data</li><li>Provide direct oversight for the management and prioritization of key projects and milestones. Responsible for overall project/program quality assurance</li><li>Provide thought leadership to ensure program objectives are achieved and stakeholders are aligned</li><li>Work directly with key stakeholders and business partners to drive improvements in core financial processes such as close/consolidations; planning, budgeting and forecasting; and management reporting</li><li>Foster continuous improvement mindset to drive change, improve access to critical information and enhance decision support capabilities across finance</li></ul>
<p><em>The salary range for this Corporate Tax Manager position is $130,000-$135,000 base, plus bonus land it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this Corporate Tax Manager hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description</u></strong></p><p>· Manage the preparation and review of foreign, federal, state, and local tax returns, estimates, and extensions</p><p>· Review and prepare the quarterly and annual tax provision, closing, and reporting processes, including provision calculations, and effective tax rate analysis</p><p>· Assists in documenting and maintaining transfer pricing and cross-border transaction models in accordance with the Company’s policies and coordinates with external advisors.</p><p>· Analyzes tax exposures, including determining appropriate tax reserves</p><p>· Conducts tax research and assists with implementing new accounting pronouncements with tax accounting implications.</p><p>· Acts as an internal resource for various operating functions, determining tax requirements and strategies to ensure compliance with all tax laws.</p><p>· Addresses inquiries, notices, and tax audits conducted by various governmental agencies.</p><p>· Projects and monitors sources and uses of cash taxes, including estimated tax payments.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$110,000 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>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>The focus of this position will be on the delivery of financial services to a set of individual clients through accounting, operational activities, and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><ul><li>Manage the personal accounting for a variety of the company’s clients, both individuals and trusts. This includes preparing journal entries and finalizing personal financial statements on a monthly basis. This also includes completing a quarterly reporting package with detailed financial analyses, for example, budget vs. actual spending summaries.</li><li>Within twelve months, recommend a new personal financial report, analysis, or graphic to be included with the quarterly reporting package for the individual or trust clients which you manage.</li><li>Manage the annual financial reporting, administration of grants, and recording of documentation for a private foundation. This includes preparation of federal and state tax filings and calculation of the required minimum charitable distributions.</li><li>Within six months, assume responsibility for the company’s cash management activities. This includes initiating weekly cash transfers on behalf of our business entities and individual clients, reviewing individual investor accounts for liquidity limitations, and coordinating monthly income distributions to individual clients.</li><li>Gather and organize all annual tax information necessary for the preparation of income tax filings for our clients.</li><li>Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments for individuals and trusts.</li><li>Prepare annual extension estimates of taxable income from underlying investments.</li><li>Participate in recurring calls with external service providers (public accounting firms).</li><li>Manage the tax compliance calendar and track the ongoing progress of annual tax returns for all entities.</li><li>Prepare tax returns to be reviewed and signed by the CFO (Individual x1, Trust x1, and a Private Foundation x1). Review tax returns prepared by external service providers (Corporations x2, Partnership x8, Individuals x4, and Trusts x27).</li><li>Work closely with CFO and President in any tax planning/modeling on behalf of our clients (e.g., estate planning, charitable tax planning, etc.)</li><li>Coordinate real estate tax payments, required annual state filings for LLCs, and draft responses to federal and state income tax notices, as needed.</li><li>Within six months, manage the annual calculation of after-tax investment returns for each of our underlying partnership investments (excluding private equity).</li><li>Complete a variety of ad hoc projects working directly with the company’s President, CFO, Client Service Manager, or other team members on an as needed basis. This might include projects related to Corporate and Partnership Accounting, Private Equity & Compliance, Payroll, Administration, Debt and Liquidity Planning, or other analyses requested by the company’s clients.</li></ul><p><br></p>
