<p>seeking an experienced and motivated Accounting Manager to join our Finance Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on financial professional who enjoys leadership, problem-solving, and making a meaningful contribution to the financial health of a growing community. The Accounting Manager oversees the day-to-day accounting operations of the Finance Department, supervises a team of four employees, and works closely with the Finance Director on financial reporting, budgeting, audits, internal controls, compliance, and other key municipal finance initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and knowledgeable finance professional with strong governmental accounting experience. A CPA is strongly preferred, although candidates with significant progressively responsible public-sector finance experience will be considered.</p><p><br></p><p>Requirements</p><p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p><p>• Supervise and oversee daily Finance Department operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll.</p><p>• Reviews payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable batches.</p><p>• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including reconciliations, journal entries, and cash management.</p><p>• Lead and coordinate the Village's annual audit and prepare required financial documentation and reports.</p><p>• Assist with annual budget preparation, capital planning, financial reporting, and grant administration.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, federal and state requirements, and applicable municipal regulations.</p><p>• Prepare and coordinate required federal, state, and regulatory financial filings.</p><p>• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations to the Finance Director and Village leadership.</p><p>• Supervise, develop, and evaluate Finance Department staff.</p><p>• Assist with financial policies, procedures, process improvements, and ongoing contracts.</p><p>• Oversee the annual vehicle sticker program and other assigned Finance initiatives.</p><p>• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.</p><p>• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.</p><p>QUALIFICATIONS</p><p>• Public sector muncipality/government experience is required</p><p>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a closely related field.</p><p>• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional accounting or financial management experience, including at least five (5) years in local government or public-sector finance preferred.</p><p>• CPA license strongly preferred; candidates without a CPA should demonstrate significant governmental accounting and financial management experience.</p><p>• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, audits, GAAP, GASB, and regulatory compliance.</p><p>• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience.</p><p>• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with financial management/ERP systems.</p><p>• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits: </p><p>Medical (blue cross blue shield), Dental, Vision (VSP), Prescription Drug, Basic Life Insurance</p>
<p>Robert Half Legal has partnered with a well-respected, regional law firm in Chicago who is seeking to hire a <strong>Litigation Partner</strong> with at least <strong>7-12+ years of experience</strong> to join their team. This role will focus primarily on representing school districts, community colleges, municipalities, and other public entities in litigating public sector liability claims and defending civil rights, employment and tort claims. Our client offers a highly flexible work-from-home policy of <strong>3 days per week WFH</strong>. No book of business required. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Handle complex litigation matters independently while exercising strong legal judgment and limited supervision</li><li>Conduct in-depth legal research on challenging issues and translate findings into practical case strategy</li><li>Prepare persuasive memoranda, motions, briefs, and other written submissions for courts, arbitrators, and clients</li><li>Review contracts and other legal records, identify key risks, and recommend revisions or strategic next steps</li><li>Lead discovery efforts, including the collection, review, and use of electronically stored information and paper records</li><li>Represent clients during negotiations, settlement discussions, and other efforts to resolve disputes efficiently</li><li>Take and defend depositions as part of developing and advancing litigation strategy</li></ul><p><strong><u>Compensation & Benefits</u></strong></p><ul><li><u>Base salary</u>: <strong>$200,000 – $300,000</strong></li><li>Strong annual bonus potential</li><li><u>Benefits</u>: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) + 3% safe harbor contribution, PTO, Life Insurance, Long-term and Short-term Disability, monthly cell phone stipend ($60/month), ARDC dues coverage, yearly association membership allocation ($600/year), and more</li><li><u>Flexible hybrid work schedule</u>:<strong> 3 days WFH / 2 days in-office per week</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>How to Apply:</u></strong></p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert - VP, Recruiting Manager - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half com</u></strong></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $160,000-$175,000 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><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Drive client engagements</li><li>Review and prepare financial statements, footnotes, workpapers, management letters, agreed upon procedures, and other attestation engagements</li><li>Demonstrate professional creativity in dealing with client matters and make constructive suggestions to improve client operations</li><li>Effectively analyze client transactions, recognizing and resolving potential or existing problems with appropriate research and consulting</li><li>Accept responsibility and utilize firm resources to complete assignments</li><li>Oversee, mentor, and develop staff</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $175,000-$185,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong>Leads the development of all SEC quarterly and annual financial reports. Ensures effective disclosure controls and effective internal controls over financial reporting. Ensures the complete, accurate and timely submission of all external financial reporting information to the SEC. Interprets FASB/GAAP and SEC guidance to determine their impact on financial reporting matters. Manages a team of capable, high-performing accounting professionals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Active leader in the company's controllership community, as well as the overall finance community. (15%)</li><li>Manages the development of all SEC, FERC and state quarterly and annual financial reports. (15%)</li><li>Manages the internal financial reporting process and historical analyses of results of operations. (10%)</li><li>Main point of contact with the Business Unit internal reporting teams. (15%)</li><li>Liaison with external auditors, external and internal legal counsel and other external reporting contributors. (15%)</li><li>Interprets new technical guidance (FASB/GAAP, SEC, etc.) and other regulatory pronouncements and determines the impact on the company's financial reporting. (25%)</li><li>Works with Internal Audit and Manager of Accounting to ensure effective disclosure controls and effective internal controls over financial reporting. (5%)</li></ul><p><br></p>