We are looking for a skilled Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This is a long-term contract opportunity ideal for an individual who thrives in dynamic environments and has a strong background in IT project management. The role involves overseeing complex projects and ensuring their successful execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead change management efforts across all phases of application projects, ensuring smooth transitions and successful outcomes.<br>• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and budgets to align with organizational goals.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives, ensuring all requirements are met.<br>• Utilize Agile Scrum methodologies to manage and track project progress effectively.<br>• Implement and maintain project management tools, such as Atlassian Jira, to enhance workflow and communication.<br>• Manage risks and issues proactively, providing solutions to keep projects on track.<br>• Facilitate regular meetings and status updates to ensure transparency and alignment among team members.<br>• Ensure compliance with certification standards and organizational policies.<br>• Coordinate with technical teams to ensure seamless integration of Workday or similar systems.<br>• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to team members to foster growth.
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team in Itasca, Illinois. This long-term contract position offers an exciting opportunity to oversee multiple projects while fostering collaboration across business, technology, and operational units. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in project management methodologies to drive efficiency and ensure successful outcomes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and oversee a portfolio of 20+ projects, ensuring they remain on track, within budget, and aligned with organizational goals.<br>• Facilitate communication and collaboration across siloed business units, building strong relationships with stakeholders.<br>• Evaluate current processes and identify opportunities for improvement to enhance project workflows.<br>• Utilize Smartsheets to track project progress, manage timelines, and generate reports.<br>• Act as a liaison between business and IT teams to ensure alignment and address challenges effectively.<br>• Introduce agile principles where applicable while operating in a primarily waterfall environment.<br>• Provide regular updates and insights to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.<br>• Develop and maintain a structured approach to project planning and execution.<br>• Foster a culture of teamwork and shared objectives among diverse departments.<br>• Support the establishment and maturity of the Project Management Office (PMO) within the organization.
<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 range for this position is $150,000-$200,000 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> Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy your time off? 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 Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support the financial planning, reporting, and budgeting processes across the company's portfolio of businesses</li><li>Partner with key business leads to lead the budget, planning, and forecast formulation and execution</li><li>Generate monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting insights by gathering and analyzing data as well as actuals/projection variances</li><li>Identify relevant trends and key variance drivers. Advise leadership of opportunities and risk impacting the firm</li><li>Identify process improvements to reduce process cycle times, improve financial forecast quality, and enhance information provided to leadership for business decisions</li><li>Develop credibility and build partnerships with the accounting team and other key stakeholders across the company to facilitate efficiency, knowledge sharing, and opportunities for process improvement</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Senior IT Project Coordinator to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will oversee project activities, ensuring effective coordination and execution across various teams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and a proven track record in managing construction-related projects and document workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate project activities and schedules to ensure timely completion of objectives.</p><p>• Facilitate communication between teams, stakeholders, and vendors to maintain alignment on project goals.</p><p>• Oversee document coding processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.</p><p>• Utilize Relativity and other tools to manage project documentation effectively.</p><p>• Monitor the progress of construction-related projects and resolve any issues that arise.</p><p>• Prepare and present project updates and reports to senior management.</p><p>• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to optimize workflows and improve efficiency.</p><p>• Ensure all project activities adhere to established guidelines and industry best practices.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Product Owner to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago. In this role, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders to identify business needs, analyze processes, and support the implementation of effective solutions. The position requires a strong ability to prioritize tasks, navigate complex challenges, and deliver results that align with organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own the <strong>end-to-end product lifecycle</strong>, from discovery through delivery and adoption</li><li>Define and drive <strong>product roadmaps</strong> for core applications leveraging Salesforce</li><li>Lead <strong>stakeholder discovery sessions</strong> to gather, clarify, and prioritize requirements</li><li>Write and refine <strong>user stories</strong> in partnership with scrum teams</li><li>Jira experience preferred (Salesforce uses an internal tool)</li><li>Partner closely with engineering, delivery, and external vendors to execute solutions</li><li>Manage dependencies across internal teams and external partners</li><li>Lead <strong>testing and UAT</strong>, including:</li><li>Cross-functional and cross-regional UAT</li><li>Sensitive downtime planning and rollout coordination</li><li>Define <strong>KPIs and adoption metrics</strong> to measure success</li><li>Draft <strong>user guides, enablement materials, and release communications</strong></li><li>Support <strong>change management</strong> and promote adoption of new tools and features</li><li>Act as the <strong>voice of the customer</strong>, advocating for user needs and resolving issues</li><li>Provide clear, regular updates to stakeholders and leadership</li></ul><p><br></p>
