30 results for Financial Project Manager in Chicago Il
Project Manager/Sr. Consultant<p>We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for a Project Manager/Sr. Consultant in the Financial Services industry. In this role, you will be managing projects within an Agile Scrum environment, utilizing your skills in Azure DevOps, JIRA, and Microsoft PowerPoint. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities: </p><p>• Oversee the execution of technical projects, ensuring adherence to Agile Scrum methodologies</p><p>• Manage the budget processes for project execution</p><p>• Utilize Azure DevOps and JIRA tools for project management</p><p>• Prepare and deliver presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint</p><p>• Leverage data analytics skills, if applicable, to enhance project outcomes</p><p>• Ensure the successful completion of projects by coordinating and collaborating with cross-functional teams</p><p>• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement solutions in a timely manner</p><p>• Communicate project status, risks, and changes to stakeholders effectively</p><p>• Facilitate meetings and discussions to drive project objectives forward</p><p>• Maintain a record of all project documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.</p>Project Manager<p>We are offering a long-term, temporary, employment opportunity for a Project Manager in Schaumburg, IL. The role is designed for a candidate who can adeptly manage and deliver new assets and capital improvement, and structural redevelopment projects. The Project Manager will utilize their skills in customer service, planning, analytics, and project management to create optimal solutions based on the customer's needs. This job includes a hybrid work schedule with some days in the office and some days working from home.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Leading initiatives to optimize existing assets and drive strategic and financial results </p><p>• Formulating and implementing comprehensive process documentation for all programs</p><p>• Establishing a systematic and strategic approach to manage all programs within assigned product type</p><p>• Providing guidance and strategic direction to cross-functional teams</p><p>• Analyzing data to formulate recommendations and implement process improvement solutions</p><p>• Identifying key metrics, program analytics, and financial forecasting</p><p>• Creating and presenting operational reports to management regularly</p><p>• Overseeing the recruitment, performance management, and career development of Project Managers</p><p>• Collaborating with teams to meet business objectives</p><p>• Performing other duties as assigned.</p>Human Resources Project Manager<p>Robert Half is seeking an HR Project Manager role for a prestigious client in the Insurance industry Downtown Chicago! This is a fantastic Direct Hire opportunity to facilitate our client's mission of creating a positive impact and promoting high performance, and personal development.</p><p><br></p><p>Position Summary:</p><p>As an HR Project Manager, you will be instrumental in addressing business challenges and designing appropriate solutions. You will work closely with the HR Services team and C Suite to leverage technology in process support and drive continuous improvement. The role involves planning, executing, and resourcing a variety of initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Translating strategic opportunities into measurable tasks</li><li>Driving continuous improvement activities</li><li>Managing HR-specific special projects</li><li>Supporting mergers and acquisitions process</li><li>Overseeing HR-vendor relationships</li><li>Identifying and implementing tech-oriented process enhancement solutions</li><li>Managing risks in HR processes, strategies, and projects</li><li>Developing and prioritizing work plans</li><li>Creating and implementing communication and training strategies for process changes</li><li>Supervising workflow within the HR department</li><li>Fostering collaboration within and outside HR functions</li><li>Mentoring and training staff</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Salary Range: $105,000 - $135,000. Full Benefits are available for this opportunity. </p><p><br></p><p>The position is based in Chicago, IL with a hybrid work model.</p><p>Apply today! Step forward and embrace the challenge to make a difference. Robert Half invites you to be part of an exciting journey.</p>Senior Project ManagerWe are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Senior Project Manager in Chicago, Illinois. This role operates remotely, providing flexibility in your working hours. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be managing a variety of complex business projects, ensuring high-quality execution and delivery, and establishing effective communication with cross-functional partners, key stakeholders, and external customers.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the management of a portfolio of business projects, ensuring they are completed within the defined scope, schedule, cost, and quality.<br>• Develop comprehensive project plans and proactively manage project schedules, risks, issues, resources, cost, and quality.<br>• Understand the technical aspects and desired business outcomes of the project to troubleshoot issues and drive results.<br>• Plan, manage and allocate resources effectively to achieve successful project execution and delivery.<br>• Serve as a liaison between business and IT regarding requirements and change management.<br>• Provide leadership and decision-making support by establishing project governance.<br>• Conduct project reporting, including regular stakeholder status reports and overall performance of the project.<br>• Communicate effectively with cross-functional partners, key stakeholders, and external customers on status, risks, and accomplishments to ensure alignment with the overall project goals.<br>• Directly address quality issues with the team and communicate proactively with stakeholders on long-term resolution.<br>• Guide the project team and senior stakeholders, keeping them updated with the project progress.HR Project Manager<p>Robert Half is seeking a Contract-to-Hire HR Project Manager role for a prestigious client in the insurance industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to facilitate our client's mission of creating a positive impact and promoting high performance, and personal development.</p><p>Position Summary:</p><p>As an HR Project Manager, you will be instrumental in addressing business challenges and designing appropriate solutions. You will work closely with the HRIS team to leverage technology in process support and drive continuous improvement. The role involves planning, executing, and resourcing a variety of initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Translating strategic opportunities into measurable tasks</li><li>Driving continuous improvement activities</li><li>Managing HR-specific special projects</li><li>Supporting mergers and acquisitions process</li><li>Overseeing HR-vendor relationships</li><li>Identifying and implementing tech-oriented process enhancement solutions</li><li>Managing risks in HR processes, strategies, and projects</li><li>Developing and prioritizing work plans</li><li>Creating and implementing communication and training strategies for process changes</li><li>Supervising workflow within the HR department</li><li>Fostering collaboration within and outside HR functions</li><li>Mentoring and training staff</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Long Term Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 Benefits available to contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k)plan. Visit <u>roberthalf.gobenefits.net</u> for more information.</p><p><br></p><p>The position is based in Chicago, IL with a hybrid work model.</p><p>Apply today! Step forward and embrace the challenge to make a difference. Robert Half invites you to be part of an exciting journey.</p>Project Manager<p>We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team. The chosen individual will play a pivotal role in executing and managing construction projects of various sizes across the United States, from inception to completion. This role is based in Elgin, Illinois, and offers a contract-to-permanent employment opportunity. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Construction industry background is a must!!</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assisting in the planning and staging of projects, ensuring all activities are in line with the estimated budgets and schedules</p><p>• Diligently managing project changes and potential risks to ensure smooth project progression</p><p>• Ensuring strict compliance with federal, state, municipal, union, and customer requirements in all project activities</p><p>• Regularly providing detailed reports on project status and progress</p><p>• Building and nurturing strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, and team members</p><p>• Translating estimators' visions into profitable realities by effectively managing project execution</p><p>• Enhance project management efficiency and effectiveness</p><p>• Ensuring all project specifications and requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner.</p>Project Manager<p>*PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING*</p><p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager in the construction industry, located near Lansing, IL. As a Project Manager, you will be involved in all aspects of project management, from pre-construction to project planning/scheduling and close-out. Your role will entail liaising with Building Managers, Architects, Engineers, Municipal, and Public Officials, as well as handling project permits, licenses, bonds, and insurance certificates. CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, SPECIFICALLY PLUMBING EXPERIENCE. PLUMBING LICENSE REQUIRED. The position offers a salary of $155,000-$175,000 annually plus benefits including 100% health insurance for employee and family.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage all stages of the project from inception to completion, including pre-construction planning and scheduling</p><p>• Engage in project bidding, contract negotiation, and development of specifications for product purchase and installation</p><p>• Collaborate with various stakeholders such as Building Managers, Architects, and Engineers on different aspects of projects</p><p>• Handle the application and securement of project permits, licenses, and bonds</p><p>• Oversee the purchasing of materials for projects and maintain inventory for general stock</p><p>• Generate invoices in various forms, from detailed Time & Material to multi-day Projects</p><p>• Produce progress reports, and ensure effective communication with internal staff and customers</p><p>• Review timesheets, enter reports, and maintain cost-to-date analysis</p><p>• Drive effective communication across internal teams and customers</p><p>• Ensure projects are conducted within company parameters.</p>Project Manager<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity as a Project Manager in the Non-Profit industry, based in Indiana. </p><p><br></p><p>***PLEASE NOTE: YOU BE A GARY, INDIANA RESIDENT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION***</p><p><br></p><p>This position offers a salary of $60,000-$80,000 annually plus full benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Lead the development of detailed project plans, ensuring the tracking and monitoring of progress.</p><p>• Facilitate the allocation of necessary resources to the project, ensuring efficient utilization.</p><p>• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and cost using appropriate project management techniques.</p><p>• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, staff, and project partners, ensuring ongoing project success.</p><p>• Conduct regular meetings to discuss project progress and future planning.</p><p>• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to ensure project visibility and support.</p><p>• Stay updated on all project-related intelligence and recommend changes when necessary.</p><p>• Oversee internal and external project resources, including third-party vendors.</p><p>• Foster a human-centered project environment, ensuring that each team member is focused, informed, and relevant.</p><p>• Assist in defining the project's scope and objectives, including building networks with relevant stakeholders or by convening various groups</p>Sr. Project Manager<p>Are you a spirited and experienced Project Manager eager to make a significant impact within our organization? Our company is seeking an individual with a strong background in managing cross-functional teams and expertise in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and IT vendor management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage the full life-cycle of complex ERP projects.</li><li>Lead diverse, cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and objectives.</li><li>Develop relationships and effectively manage IT vendors to ensure optimal service provision.</li><li>Coordinate with various teams and stakeholders to ensure that the project aligns with business needs.</li><li>Identify project risks and hurdles, and develop plans to navigate them.</li><li>Communicate project status, challenges, and successes to stakeholders.</li></ul><p><br></p>Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant<p>Our client, a growing construction business, is looking for an organized and reliable Office Assistant/Bookkeeper to join their team. As a key member of the office, you will play a vital role in managing administrative tasks and supporting the day-to-day operations of the office while maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced, hands-on construction environment and be proficient in Excel and QuickBooks.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in QuickBooks.</li><li>Process invoices, track payments, and manage accounts payable and receivable.</li><li>Prepare and maintain financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.</li><li>Assist with payroll processing and ensure compliance with tax requirements.</li><li>Perform general administrative duties including answering phones, scheduling meetings, and maintaining office supplies.</li><li>Organize and file construction project-related documents.</li><li>Support project managers with document control and administrative tasks as needed.</li><li>Handle vendor communications and coordinate purchasing of materials.</li><li>Assist with general office organization and support the smooth operation of the office.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in bookkeeping or accounting, particularly in a small office environment, preferably in the construction industry.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks.</li><li>Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</li><li>Previous experience in the construction industry is a plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Benefits are not available but can be discussed based on a candidate's needs. </li></ul><p>If you are looking to join a dynamic and fast-growing construction business and have the skills and experience, we're seeking, we'd love to hear from you!</p>Sr. Manager of IT Finance<p>Robert Half is seeking a Sr. Manager of IT Finance to join our client in the western suburbs. In this role, you will oversee IT financial operations, including managing the IT invoice processing team, conducting financial analysis, and leading the annual IT budget planning process.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the management of IT invoice processing to ensure accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Handle financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting for IT expenses, identifying risks and opportunities.</p><p>• Execute accounting closing activities for IT overhead and IT managed expenses, including capitalized labor, journal entries, and accruals.</p><p>• Collaborate with IT, Project Management, Procurement, FP& A, and accounting teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and other issues.</p><p>• Lead the IT Services team through resource planning, upskilling, and recruitment of future talent.</p><p>• Review IT contracts for legal compliance and alignment with accounting policies.</p><p>• Provide IT leadership with financial insights to aid decision-making, including cost-benefit analysis and calculation of Net Present Value and Total Cost of Ownership.</p><p>• Lead the annual IT financial budgeting process, including developing timelines, consolidating submissions, facilitating budget reviews, and interfacing with the FP& A team.</p><p>• Oversee the evaluation of actual results against planned performance, influencing IT leadership to meet financial commitments.</p><p>• Prepare and present monthly financial updates to IT leadership & FP& A teams.</p><p><br></p><p>This role offers a salary range of $140,000-150,000 plus bonus and comes with the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 2 weeks vacation, 7 holidays, Summer Fridays and a hybrid work schedule.</p><p><br></p><p>If interested, please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688.</p>Sr. Accountant<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview </strong></p><p>The Individuals/Foundations Group provides accounting, tax compliance and planning, legal, trust administration, business management, financial management, treasury, insurance, and technology services to the enterprises of two wealthy families, including business entities, trusts, individuals and foundations. The Senior Accountant position reports to the Group Leader and Sr. Manager of the Individual/Foundation Group and provides a unique opportunity for a qualified candidate to leverage his or her accounting, financial analysis and project management within the group.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Duties & Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Maintenance and review of general ledgers, including preparation of accounting entries for the day-to-day transactions and other activity.</p><p>• Preparation and review of electronic tax work papers and tax returns for individuals, foundations and partnerships, including analysis of tax issues.</p><p>• Preparation and review of financial analysis such as tax projections, cash flow and liquidity planning and budgets.</p><p>• Preparing and maintaining periodic reports, including personal financial statements for family members, private foundation financial reports, summaries of property expenses, valuable articles and insurance policies.</p>Accounting Manager - Sales Commissions and Royalties<p>We’re currently seeking a Manager – Accounting, Sales Commissions and Royalties to oversee accurate financial reporting and ensure timely payments for sales commissions and royalty programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead process enhancements, contribute to strategic decision-making in partnership with program leadership, and manage a team of both direct reports and global capability center accounting professionals.</p><p><br></p><p>As an essential leader in this function, you will play a pivotal role in transforming accounting processes related to sales commissions and royalties. A cornerstone of this position will be your involvement in an upcoming incentive compensation system conversion, where you’ll champion process optimization, integrate similar workflows, and design innovative front-end controls that minimize risk while reducing manual efforts.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will become a subject matter expert in royalty agreements, underlying business processes, and the systems used for customer contracting and billing. Your expertise will directly impact our products and services, positioning you as a trusted partner and influencer in organizational decisions. Additionally, this position will present opportunities for collaboration with senior leadership, auditors, and key business stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Here’s what success will look like in this role:</p><p><strong>Sales Commissions Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Manage processes to ensure accurate and timely sales commission payments.</li><li>Collaborate to implement annual sales commission plan changes, including testing configurations to ensure accuracy before launch.</li><li>Support quarterly forecast cycles and the annual budgeting process.</li></ul><p><strong>Royalties Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee royalty accounting processes, ensuring accurate and timely payouts to partners.</li><li>Partner with stakeholders to review, configure, and test changes to royalty programs before contracts become effective.</li><li>Develop automated and meaningful reporting tools for royalty programs.</li></ul><p><strong>Month-End Closing</strong></p><ul><li>Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes, reviewing and approving journal entries, revenue analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and other key activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Internal Controls and Audits</strong></p><ul><li>Aid in the design, assessment, and implementation of strong internal controls.</li><li>Serve as a key contact for internal, external, or regulatory audit requests.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership and Team Management</strong></p><ul><li>Provide direction and mentorship to your team, including direct reports and global capability center staff.</li><li>Act as the go-to leader for all things related to sales commission and royalty accounting, offering strategic insights and expertise.</li><li>Identify inefficiencies, propose practical solutions, and lead the execution of process improvements.</li><li>Build strong relationships with Accounting, Sales, FP& A, and other leadership teams while supporting broader business system conversion projects.</li></ul><p><br></p>Associate Staff Accountant<p><em>The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 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>PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>Perform a variety of accounting assignments within a Business Unit or functional area of responsibility. Record and report financial transactions, reconcile accounts and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements. Produce accurate and timely financial statements as needed, including, if appropriate, FERC based financial statements. Participate, as needed, in the planning and analysis function for the Business Unit or functional area of responsibility in coordination with FP& A. Maintain and identify opportunities to enhance internal controls and support regulatory compliance and business planning by performing analyses. Work closely with other departments and business units regarding accounting activities.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Primary Duties</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Support and participate in the monthly financial statement close process for Business Unit or functional area of responsibility, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely as well as analyzing and reviewing financial statements and variances. Consult and liaise with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues. (40%)</li><li>Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions within Business Unit or functional area of responsibility. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements. (20%)</li><li>Prepare the monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for use in internal and external reporting. Assists in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts in coordination with FP& A. (20%)</li><li>Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group and Business Units as required to accomplish goals. (10%)</li><li>Assist, as needed, in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP. (10%)</li></ul><p><strong>Job Scope</strong></p><ul><li>Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process.</li><li>Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.</li><li>Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns. </li><li>Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities. </li><li>Work output has considerable impact on the work of other financial functions, reporting and decision making processes. Impact on earnings focuses on appropriate utilization / development of resources. </li><li>Work with various parties, both within the Controller's Group as well as other areas of the company, to accomplish goals, resolve issues and enhance and improve processes. Contact with others requires tact and persuasiveness. </li><li>Work is varied and somewhat difficult in nature, but usually involves limited responsibility. Requires moderate exercise of judgment, initiative, and ingenuity to select the most appropriate course of action.</li><li>May participate in planning processes at project and departmental level.</li></ul><p><br></p>Sr. AR Accountant<p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 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><u>Job Description </u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position</strong></p><p>This role reports into the Finance Manager and is responsible for providing lead accounting support for our accounting function. <strong>This position contributes to our financial health through responsibilities that include: lead for new contract setup; accounts receivable lead for the company, and accounting system and work process training for the accounting and payroll team</strong>. This position will have a close working relationship with the accounting, payroll, and finance team members as well as leadership throughout the organization.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities and core functional areas</strong></p><ul><li>New contract setup and maintenance in our accounting systems including dissemination of new contract info to the rest of the accounting team.</li><li>Responsibility for centralized system-wide accounts receivable, ensuring that invoicing and receivable functions are administered with best practices.</li><li>In collaboration with the accounting manager, provide budget system inputting and reporting, as well as updates as needed.</li><li>Liaison between internal program managers, billing departments and government contract managers.</li><li>Responsibility for accounting and reporting for joint venture and sub-contractor partnerships, ensuring that timely payable and receivable processes occur, in close cross-functional working relationship with the Finance Manager.</li><li>Prepare documents for auditing as needed. Identify and prevent gaps in processing using technology, team-based work processes and the use of reporting.</li><li>Provide excellent customer service and follow up, both internally to MEL and externally with our outside partners.</li><li>Using our financial systems, Excel and other accounting tools and software, analyze trends and create reports as needed.</li><li>Other projects as assigned.</li></ul>Sr. Accountant - Reporting<p><em>The salary range for this position is $105,000-$110,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k & time off. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Duties: </strong></p><p>· Prepare, review and coordinate SEC and FERC filings, including the preparation of consolidated balance sheets, income statements and statements of cash flows and drafting and compiling disclosures and supplemental information. Prepare and review supporting financial schedules for the 10-Qs and 10-K to ensure adequate disclosures. Maintain tie-out binders to support all filings. </p><p>· Interact regularly with various teams throughout the organization as well as external auditors to coordinate the timely preparation and completion of external financial filings. Work closely with team members to ensure reporting issues are being properly addressed and communicated to business units and management. </p><p>· Participate in the preparation of board presentations, investor presentations and the earnings release. </p><p>· Participate in the XBRL tagging process ensure that appropriate tags are being utilized. </p><p>· Assist with projects related to the optimization of reporting procedures and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements. </p><p>· Perform special projects requiring technical accounting research and analyses of financial information as needed. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><p>· Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process. </p><p>· Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely. </p><p>· Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns. </p><p>· Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities. </p><p>· Work output has considerable impact on the work of other financial functions, reporting and decision making processes. Impact on earnings focuses on appropriate utilization / development of resources. </p><p>· Work with various parties, both within the Controllers Group as well as other areas of the company, to accomplish goals, resolve issues and enhance and improve processes. Contact with others requires tact and persuasiveness. </p><p>· Work is varied and somewhat difficult in nature, but usually involves limited responsibility. Requires moderate exercise of judgment, initiative, and ingenuity to select the most appropriate course of action. </p><p>· May participate in planning processes at project and departmental level. </p><p>· Work under minimal supervision. </p>Sr. Accountant<p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000 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>Spring will be here before you know it! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy the warm weather when it gets here? 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>Position</strong></p><p>This role reports into the Finance Manager and is responsible for providing lead accounting support for our accounting function. This position contributes to our financial health through responsibilities that include: lead for new contract setup; accounts receivable lead for the company, and accounting system and work process training for the accounting and payroll team. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities and core functional areas</strong></p><ul><li>New contract setup and maintenance in our accounting systems including dissemination of new contract info to the rest of the accounting team.</li><li>Responsibility for centralized system-wide accounts receivable, ensuring that invoicing and receivable functions are administered with best practices.</li><li>In collaboration with the accounting manager, provide budget system inputting and reporting, as well as updates as needed.</li><li>Liaison between internal program managers, billing departments and government contract managers. </li><li>Responsibility for accounting and reporting for joint venture and sub-contractor partnerships, ensuring that timely payable and receivable processes occur, in close cross-functional working relationship with the Finance Manager.</li><li>Prepare documents for auditing as needed. Identify and prevent gaps in processing using technology, team-based work processes and the use of reporting.</li><li>Provide excellent customer service and follow up, both internally to MEL and externally with our outside partners.</li><li>Using our financial systems, Excel and other accounting tools and software, analyze trends and create reports as needed.</li><li>Other projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>Controller<p><strong>Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Follow up with 10-12 project managers at a time and ensure that they are on schedule and in budget</li><li>Project Forecasts including cash flow</li><li>Check on project performance and calculate work in progress</li><li>Prepare and monitor budget</li><li>KPIs for each project</li><li>Follow up on monthly provisions</li><li>Ensure adequate cost control and align project profitability with financial objectives</li><li>Provide regular and accurate project reports</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ol><li>PTO, Sick leave, Holidays</li><li>Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Family coverage, all currently 90% Company paid</li><li>Short- and Long-Term Disability</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Accidental death and disbursement</li><li>401K Match</li><li>Partial Tuition reimbursement</li></ol><p><br></p>Accounting Manager<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>SEC Reporting Manager<p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$155,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new SEC Reporting Manager. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p> - Supervise key aspects of the SEC and FERC reporting process, including drafting disclosures, processing changes, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout the document, maintaining quarterly list of disclosure items and coordinating with the printer.</p><p>- Interact with Business Units, Controller's Group, Investor Relations, Treasury, internal and external legal counsel, and the internal and external auditors to accomplish goals and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of information exchange.</p><p>- Research and appropriately apply new accounting pronouncements; benchmark SEC filings from other companies.</p><p>- Complete key financial and disclosure controls to ensure a strong control environment.</p><p>- Assist as appropriate in the supervision of staff accountants, including the review of information prepared to ensure completion of tie-out binders, checklists, etc.</p><p><br></p>Staff Accountant<p><em>The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 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! 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>In this role, you will be a key resource on the finance team through contributions to the general ledger closing process, leading transactional processes and participating in improvement projects .</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of global finance and general ledger reporting structure.</li><li>Perform as a key resource in the month end close process.</li><li>Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations.</li><li>Lead certain ongoing processes including vendor management.</li><li>Support administration of corporate card program and expense reporting software and related company policies.</li><li>Assist with the external financial statement audit.</li><li>Participate in process improvement projects within the finance team.</li><li>Reports to Senior Corporate Accountant, Assisting the Accounting Director, Tax Director, and other finance managers with cross-functional and compliance-based projects</li></ul><p><br></p>Accounting Manager<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: ‘Busy season is just around the corner’ 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>As the <strong>Accounting Manager, </strong>you will play a leadership role within the Accounting Department and report directly to the Divisional Assistant Controller. This position requires technical and leadership skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment by reporting on, analyzing, and influencing the accounting processes and internal controls performed by the company's corporate functions (such as pricing, legal, and warranty). You will act as a thought leader on a range of technical accounting, internal control, and finance related issues. In addition to core accounting roles and responsibilities, you will be a leader in driving projects, as well as identifying new performance improvement opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Review monthly general journal entries, income and balance sheet statements, account reconciliations, and various other accounting statements and reports as appropriate to support an accurate and timely monthly financial close for the Division.</li><li>Maintain integrity of general ledger transactions.</li><li>Ensure that all financial statements are presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and appropriate financial variance analyses are provided timely to management. If in a Division outside North America ensure the financials are also presented appropriately in other forms required for Statutory reporting (i.e. IFRS, German GAAP, etc.)</li><li>Mentor and guide staff with questions and accounting issues.</li><li>Lead the team to accomplish personal and professional goals.</li><li>Develop strong working relationships with coworkers and other departments.</li><li>Navigate and extracting data from financial systems to investigate and resolve outstanding items as appropriate.</li><li>Write quarterly balance sheet fluctuation narratives to support the external financial reporting process and external audit.</li><li>Identify process inefficiencies and helping to support the identification of the underlying root causes.</li><li>Partner with other finance and non-finance groups to support design and implement process improvements.</li><li>Perform periodic testing for compliance with written policies and procedures as part of the overall SOX program.</li><li>Assist in the continued development and documentation of SOX-related policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Provide timely communication to the Divisional Controller or other management to support effective resolutions</li></ul><p><br></p>UAT TesterWe are in the process of recruiting a UAT Tester to be a part of our dynamic team. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth functioning of our applications by executing both manual and automated tests, validating data, and utilizing SQL querying. The position is based in Rosemont, Illinois, and offers a long-term contract employment opportunity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) as an application end user<br>• Perform technical tasks such as data validation and input/output testing<br>• Utilize SQL to query open data sets and perform basic joins<br>• Develop and execute automated test scripts to enhance testing efficiency<br>• Resolve any issues found during testing to ensure compliance with industry standards<br>• Leverage experience in the financial industry, preferably in the AML or compliance space, to guide testing procedures<br>• Maintain regular communication with the team to report on testing progress and any issues encountered.Accounting Manager<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>High-End Firm looking to build new team quickly due to rapid expansion.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>The Manager of Operations Accounting is responsible for the day-to-day management of the team accountable for providing transactional accounting services (including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and other business operational accounting). They will also have operational responsibility over certain systems that are key to the accounting team success.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><ul><li>Directs and oversees the daily accounting operations for accounts receivable collection, billing, and accounts payable teams.</li><li>Strong knowledge of AP practices, including but not limited to managing payment runs, including checks and ACH, managing corporate purchase card program, and managing 1099-year end compliance.</li><li>Act as the liaison between accounting and business operations for business licensing requirements and other compliance requirements.</li><li>Review outgoing payments to ensure they are compliant with financial policies and procedures.</li><li>Ensures month end activities, relevant to this function, are completed on schedule and with accuracy.</li><li>Ensures all suppliers are paid in accordance with agreement terms and coded accurately before being transferred to the general ledger.</li><li>Identify, establish, and document internal controls relevant to this function.</li><li>Assists in the design and implementation of process improvements, including standardization, enhancements and potential automation of existing processes and systems.</li><li>Independently organizes and oversees efforts and activities for the team; manages, coaches and mentors staff.</li></ul><p><br></p>SEC Reporting Manager<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>