<p>Robert Half is seeking a skilled Controller for a client in the education sector. This position is responsible for the overall management of accounting functions and financial operations, ensuring compliance with institutional, state, and federal requirements. The Controller provides regular financial reporting, supports leadership with financial forecasts, and implements best practices in alignment with GAAP. The role oversees the accounting team and reports directly to the CFO/Vice President, Finance and Administration.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Uniform Financial Accounting System (UFAS) report, and additional financial statements as required.</li><li>Ensure strict compliance with GAAP, WTCS Financial Accounting Manual (FAM), and other relevant statutory regulations and institutional policies.</li><li>Coordinate and manage the annual financial audit and year-end close process with external auditors.</li><li>Conduct and review monthly cash reconciliations and oversee all aspects of the month-end close process for accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Prepare and submit cost allocation and other financial reports required by the WTCS state office; maintain current knowledge of WTCS reporting guidelines to ensure full compliance.</li><li>Ensure timely, accurate submission of external reports, including IPEDS and HLC requirements.</li><li>Implement, maintain, and optimize financial systems and tools to support the accounting function; enforce internal controls to protect college assets and data integrity.</li><li>Monitor Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance and update financial procedures to reflect regulatory changes.</li><li>Effectively manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment—responding promptly to inquiries while meeting critical deadlines.</li><li>Continuously review and improve accounting and financial processes.</li><li>Supervise accounting staff; provide leadership through performance management, training, and support.</li><li>Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.</li></ul>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $155,000-$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>The holiday 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><u>Key Responsibilities </u></strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Oversee accounting operations including general ledger, consolidations, revenue recognition, project accounting, intercompany, payroll, and fixed assets. </li><li>Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP. </li><li>Manage corporate overhead accounting, including tracking, analysis, and strategic allocation of corporate expenses to business units. </li><li>Maintain a high level of data integrity and consistency in financial reporting across entities and functions. </li><li>Develop and maintain robust financial policies, accounting procedures, and internal documentation in line with best practices and regulatory expectations. </li><li>Identify and drive process improvements, finance transformation initiatives, and ERP system optimization.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with FP& A, Tax, Legal, HR, and Operations to support decision-making and ensure alignment of financial strategy. </li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for a highly skilled Tax Manager to join our client in the western suburbs. This role is pivotal in overseeing tax compliance, planning, and advisory services for a diverse range of clients, including individuals, corporations, and partnerships. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership abilities, strong technical expertise, and a commitment to fostering client relationships and supporting the development of less experienced staff.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and manage complex tax engagements, including federal, state, and local tax returns for various entities.</p><p>• Provide strategic tax planning advice and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Conduct in-depth research on tax laws and changes, delivering accurate and timely guidance to clients.</p><p>• Mentor and supervise less experienced staff, offering training and performance feedback to support their growth.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for additional services and resolving tax-related concerns.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to develop integrated solutions for clients and support business development initiatives.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to firm policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.</p><p>• Utilize Lacerte Tax Software to prepare and review tax filings efficiently and accurately.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, prepare and maintain regular financial planning reports. Complete analysis of financial results; Develop recommendations (strategic and tactical).</li><li>Develop and execute analysis of various business initiatives (e.g., opening new operations, asset acquisition, new service launches, discount and pricing, etc.).</li><li>Develop and maintain capital budget.</li><li>Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed. Oversee cash, investment, and asset management.</li><li>Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial reports. Conduct analyses to provide insight into the organization’s operations and business plans.</li><li>Oversee financing strategies and activities, as well as banking relationships. Represent the company to financial partners, including financial institutions, investors, foundation executives, auditors, public officials, etc.</li><li>Remain up to date on audit best practices and global regulations regarding generally accepted accounting principles and financial operations.</li><li>Oversee the accounting department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function; supervise and develop company’s finance staff. Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.</li><li>Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for federal and state funders, investors, shareholders, and company’s board of directors.</li><li>Coordinate audits and proper filing of tax returns and associated IRS or Department of Labor filings. Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Full medical/dental vision/life insurance/401K. 50% 401K match up to 6%. They do have Roth IRA option as well. Short term and long-term disability.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $170,000-$195,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>• Develop and execute a global tax strategy that supports growth, compliance, and risk mitigation across all operating jurisdictions.</p><p>• Establish and maintain tax governance, policies, and controls that align with audit and SOX/ICFR standards.</p><p>• Maintain a global tax calendar and ensure on-time filings and payments for all legal entities.</p><p>• Monitor international tax law changes (OECD BEPS, Pillar Two, EU e-invoicing, etc.) and communicate business impacts.</p><p>• Identify and manage global tax risks, including nexus, permanent establishment, transfer pricing, and indirect tax exposure.</p><p>• Oversee all direct and indirect tax compliance activities (corporate income tax, VAT/GST, sales & use tax, payroll and withholding).</p><p>• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all tax filings and payments globally.</p><p>• Coordinate quarterly and annual tax provision calculations, estimated payments, and reconciliations. </p><p>• Manage relationships with external advisors and auditors to ensure compliance and efficiency.</p><p>• Develop, document, and maintain transfer pricing policies covering intercompany services, cost allocations, and markups.</p><p>• Lead the preparation of Master and Local Files and coordinate annual true-ups.</p><p>• Collaborate with FP& A and Regional Controllers to validate intercompany transactions and ensure proper accounting treatment.</p><p>• Support due diligence, structuring, and post-acquisition integration from a tax perspective.</p><p>• Lead onboarding of new entities into ERP and tax systems to ensure compliant and consistent setup.</p><p>• Partner with Controllership to optimize entity structures and manage cross-border tax implications.</p><p>• Lead Avalara implementation and optimization for both U.S. and international tax operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $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>Join the wave of finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>About The Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>The Internal Audit Business Process Manager is part of the North America Internal Audit team, to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, identify and mitigate risks, strengthen internal controls, and improve business processes. This position also serves as a resource and advisor on process and control related matters. Excellent critical thinking, leadership and communication skills, and the ability to effectively and persuasively collaborate with all business and process areas are key components of this role.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> What You'll Accomplish</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in developing and executing the annual internal audit plan, aligned with the company’s strategic objectives, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Assist in developing and maintaining Internal Audit methodology documentation, including: testing approach and templates, work programs, and reporting templates</li><li>Assist in performing risk assessments to identify key business, operational, and financial risks and ensure effective mitigation strategies are in place</li><li>Manage the end-to-end SOX program including scoping, walkthroughs, operating effectiveness testing remediation and reporting</li><li>Assist control owners in understanding how to successfully document and retain evidence of Information Used in Control (IUC) / Information Produced by Entity (IPE)</li><li>Understand Segregation of Duties and support in risk identification, monitoring, mitigation, and remediation</li><li>Analyze SOC 1 (System and Organizational Controls 1) Reports to assess the service organizations internal controls over financial reporting and ability to meet control objectives</li><li>Oversee the execution of audit and advisory reviews, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, ensuring agreed-upon audit objectives are met and audit missions are properly managed. Scope includes: control testing, financial audits, operational audits, IT audits, and compliance reviews for all North American business</li><li>Prepare and present audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership through oral presentations and written reports, effectively communicating results, areas of concern, and proposed corrective actions</li><li>Monitor and report on the status of action plans agreed by management, and provide periodic reports on the status of internal audit activities, results, and progress against the annual audit plan</li><li>Coordinate and communicate with the external audit team</li><li>Stay updated with changes in laws, regulations, and accounting standards to ensure compliance and recommend necessary adjustments to internal control systems and processes</li><li>Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This is a Contract to permanent position, offering the opportunity to contribute your expertise in managing financial operations and leading a team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, preferably with healthcare experience, but we are open to candidates with exceptional technical accounting skills from other industries.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and manage the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Supervise and guide a team of four direct reports, providing mentorship and ensuring productivity.<br>• Review, reconcile, and maintain the general ledger to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring they align with GAAP and organizational standards.<br>• Conduct audits of financial statements and provide necessary documentation for external audits.<br>• Manage account reconciliations and ensure discrepancies are addressed promptly.<br>• Develop and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.<br>• Maintain compliance with US GAAP regulations and standards in all accounting practices.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial planning and reporting processes.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Busy 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><p>Assist the Corporate Controller in managing the Company’s accounting and financial activities.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Record payroll and monthly accruals</li><li>Take ownership of periodic lender reporting</li><li>Reconcile GL accounts to monthly ledgers</li><li>Manage inventory standard cost system</li><li>Develop product cost for potential new product introduction</li><li>Assist with analyzing of monthly production variances</li><li>Assist with the monthly, quarterly and yearly close as needed</li><li>Prepare adjusting journal entries and various reports</li><li>Assist with budget process</li><li>Assist with review of internal controls and policies</li><li>Assist with bank and external audits</li><li>Assist in development of KPI’s and profitability measures</li><li>Performs other related duties assigned by management</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial strategy and operations of our organization in Downers Grove, Illinois. This role requires a dynamic individual who can drive financial planning, ensure operational efficiency, and foster strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in financial leadership, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies to achieve organizational goals.</p><p>• Oversee and manage company budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic objectives.</p><p>• Evaluate and execute mergers, acquisitions, and other investment opportunities to drive growth.</p><p>• Foster and maintain strong relationships with investors, stakeholders, and business partners.</p><p>• Analyze financial models to support decision-making and optimize resource allocation.</p><p>• Provide guidance and leadership to the finance team, ensuring best practices and compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Monitor and address inbound inquiries related to financial matters with professionalism and efficiency.</p><p>• Collaborate with key departments to align financial operations with overall business strategies.</p><p>• Ensure effective utilization of financial tools and technologies, including Ethernet systems.</p><p>• Represent the organization in high-level discussions regarding financial planning and health insurance strategies.</p><p><br></p><p>salary: 180k-250k</p><p>benefits: health, dental, vision, bonus</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in South Suburbs of Illinois. In this position, you will oversee financial operations for non-U.S. affiliates, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in accounting and reporting practices. This is a contract role that requires strong expertise in financial management within the manufacturing industry.</p><p><br></p><p>The hourly range for this position is $80.00 to 90.00. Benefits available to contract professionals include medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and expedite the monthly financial close process for international affiliates.</p><p>• Review accounting and reporting activities across multiple business units to ensure compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Enhance documentation practices to improve financial transparency and accountability.</p><p>• Identify and analyze primary cost drivers to support strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Develop organizational structures for enhanced financial analysis and reporting.</p><p>• Consolidate financial statements from various entities into cohesive reports.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Excel skills to streamline financial analysis.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams to implement accounting software systems, such as Adaptive Insights or Hyperion.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures across all operations.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Hinsdale, Illinois. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to manage critical accounting processes, including payroll, accounts receivable, month-end close, and compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in accounting, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to maintain audit-ready documentation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process bi-weekly payroll, verify calculations, and manage annual benefits enrollment.</p><p>• Oversee HR-related duties, including preparing documentation for hiring, promotions, terminations, and severance calculations.</p><p>• Manage accounts receivable by processing, reconciling, and posting e-commerce sales across multiple platforms while maintaining customer portals.</p><p>• Communicate with clients to address account statements, credit notes, reconciliations, and queries.</p><p>• Lead the month-end closing process, ensuring timely reporting and accurate reconciliations for major accounts.</p><p>• Prepare and manage schedules for long-term leases, calculate monthly amortizations, and record trademark and goodwill adjustments.</p><p>• Maintain and update the fixed assets register, ensuring depreciation schedules are accurate and tied to the profit and loss statement.</p><p>• Reconcile inventory reserves and collaborate with Operations to address discrepancies and at-risk inventory.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies, maintaining audit-ready documentation for all transactions.</p><p>• Collaborate with support partners to resolve technical issues related to financial systems and workflows.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>The hourly pay rate range of this position is $27 to $32, plus bonus. Benefits available to Full-Time Engagement Professionals include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/resources. </p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for an Accounting Specialist for a client in the western suburbs. In this on-site role, you will play a pivotal part in maintaining the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will handle a variety of accounting tasks that ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions, including reviewing invoices, entering data, and managing payment schedules.</p><p>• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts, promptly addressing and resolving any discrepancies.</p><p>• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and documentation.</p><p>• Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures to ensure timely financial reporting.</p><p>• Support the creation of financial statements and comprehensive reports.</p><p>• Handle inquiries from vendors and internal stakeholders regarding payment statuses and account details.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, company policies, and established procedures.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal and external auditors by providing necessary documentation during audits.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software and tools to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>This position offers a salary range of $60,000-$65,000 and comes with a great benefits package to include medical/dental/vision benefits that start day 1, 120 hours of PTO, 8 paid holidays.</p><p><br></p><p>If interested, please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688.</p>
