<p>The <strong>Second Shift</strong> Production Manager will lead all production activities during the afternoon/evening shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality manufacturing. This role requires a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and can motivate teams while maintaining operational discipline.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead daily production operations to meet output, quality, and safety targets</li><li>Supervise and develop production staff including operators, line leads, and material handlers</li><li>Coordinate with QC, R& D, and Planning to ensure smooth batch execution and timely order fulfillment</li><li>Monitor equipment performance and escalate maintenance needs to minimize downtime</li><li>Enforce GMP, safety, and compliance standards across all production activities</li><li>Review batch records and production documentation for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, waste reduction, and workflow optimization</li><li>Support training programs for new hires and cross‑training efforts</li><li>Maintain shift reports and KPIs to communicate performance to senior leadership</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is looking for a Cost Accounting Manager for a client in the northwest suburbs. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a dynamic organization by overseeing cost accounting functions, analyzing production costs, and collaborating with operational teams to drive informed business decisions. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate cost records, optimizing inventory valuation, and supporting profitability analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and oversee all aspects of cost accounting, including the development of standard costs, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.</p><p>• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities related to inventory and cost accounting processes.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing costs and generate detailed reports comparing standard costs to actual production expenses.</p><p>• Investigate cost variances and provide actionable insights to operations and finance teams.</p><p>• Lead the annual budgeting process for standard costs, ensuring updates across all business units.</p><p>• Prepare schedules and documentation to support internal and external financial audits.</p><p>• Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency within cost accounting operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams to assess product profitability and identify cost-saving opportunities.</p><p>• Provide training, mentorship, and supervision to cost accounting staff as needed.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.</p><p><br></p><p>This role offers a salary range of $120,000-$135,000 + 10% bonus and comes with a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k with match, paid time off, sick pay and holiday pay.</p><p><br></p><p>If interested, please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee and optimize warehouse operations near Carol Stream, Illinois. This role requires a strategic thinker who can lead teams, ensure inventory accuracy, and drive operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of logistics, and a commitment to maintaining safety and compliance standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Compensation: $100k-$125k + bonus</p><p>Onsite Monday-Friday</p><p>7:30am-4:00pm</p><p>Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO </p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the recruitment, training, and management of warehouse staff</p><p>• Supervise daily inbound and outbound logistics</p><p>• Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures </p><p>• Monitor and manage inventory levels and handle discrepancies </p><p>• Maintain a safe and compliant warehouse </p><p>• Collaborate with production, procurement, and logistics teams</p><p>• Utilize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to optimize workflows and maintain records</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: ‘The holiday 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>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: ‘The holiday 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>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><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000 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><u>Position Summary</u></strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager maintains superior attention to detail while managing multiple objectives concurrently. The following details are not definitive and subject to change based on organizational needs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Management of day-to-day accounting operations and ensure processes are efficient.</li><li>Preparation of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.</li><li>Accounts Payable: Supervise accounts payable functions – invoices, reconciliations, weekly payments, and vendor relations.</li><li>Accounts Receivable: Manage accounts receivable processes including billing, payments, review, analysis, and follow up.</li><li>Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements and employee reimbursements.</li><li>Prepare and enter required journal entries and other account reconciliations as needed.</li><li>Oversee the general accounting processes for inter-company, fixed assets, depreciation, CIP, bad debt, interest, and capital leases.</li><li>Evaluate new and existing customers for credit worthiness and limits. Analyze credit history and information related to applications for credit and overdue/delinquent accounts</li><li>Responsible for all collection activities including follow-ups with attorneys and outside collection agencies regarding legal activities. </li><li>Manage vendor contracts, insurance policies, licenses, and permits for both business entities.</li><li>Lead for internal and external audits to ensure full cooperation and compliance with all qualified requests.</li><li>Maintain strong internal control environment to safeguard assets, improve profitability, and manage business risks.</li></ul><p> </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$160,000 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>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 Tax 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>This person will work within the team as a key member and responsibilities will include but not limited to:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Supporting portfolio company finance teams (including direct interaction with CFOs, controllers, and FP& A managers) with tax reporting and supporting calculations, such purchase price allocations, transaction cost analysis, and coordinating tax work within required timelines.</li><li>Provide guidance and assistance with technical tax questions and research.</li><li>Understanding the necessary action items and processes needed to accomplish such benefits including purchase price allocations and tax step-up computations.</li><li>Participate in both sell side and buy-side tax due diligence for platform acquisitions, add-on acquisitions and carve outs and gather information, data, legal agreements, etc. for the service providers.</li><li>Monitor transaction tax benefits and tax refunds due after sale of portfolio company.</li><li>Assist coordination of service providers for provisions and compliance.</li><li>Review and summarize purchase agreements for tax deliverables.</li><li>Prepare special tax projects (like transaction tax benefit analysis) for certain acquisitions.</li><li>Provide technical assistance with new federal and state law changes.</li><li>Assist in coordinating the flow of K-1s for the fund in a timely manner.</li><li>Provide IRS audit support and project management.</li></ul><p> </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$160,000 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>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 Tax 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>This person will work within the team as a key member and responsibilities will include but not limited to:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Supporting portfolio company finance teams (including direct interaction with CFOs, controllers, and FP& A managers) with tax reporting and supporting calculations, such purchase price allocations, transaction cost analysis, and coordinating tax work within required timelines.</li><li>Provide guidance and assistance with technical tax questions and research.</li><li>Understanding the necessary action items and processes needed to accomplish such benefits including purchase price allocations and tax step-up computations.</li><li>Participate in both sell side and buy-side tax due diligence for platform acquisitions, add-on acquisitions and carve outs and gather information, data, legal agreements, etc. for the service providers.</li><li>Monitor transaction tax benefits and tax refunds due after sale of portfolio company.</li><li>Assist coordination of service providers for provisions and compliance.</li><li>Review and summarize purchase agreements for tax deliverables.</li><li>Prepare special tax projects (like transaction tax benefit analysis) for certain acquisitions.</li><li>Provide technical assistance with new federal and state law changes.</li><li>Assist in coordinating the flow of K-1s for the fund in a timely manner.</li><li>Provide IRS audit support and project management.</li></ul><p> </p>
<p>Industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution industry has an immediate need for a Director of Human Resources. Provides strategic and hands on support and is a key member of the management team reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. This role will support 3 sites and is a M-F on site position. Excellent opportunity to work for a stable and growing company, a competitive salary and a great benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, flex spending and 401(k) with company matching contribution, PTO. Salary $150k-$170k plus bonus</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>Recruiter: Connie Stathopoulos</p><p>• Directs all policies relating to workforce activities across all areas of the company, from corporate office through plant and warehouse operations.</p><p>• Manage a staff , including the Plant Human Resources Managers, Corporate HR Generalist and Plant Human Resources Coordinators. Additional oversight of 3rd party staffing agencies and their on-site agency representatives</p><p>• Oversee the enforcement and interpretation of existing corporate employment policies and evaluate for changes. Plan and implement any recommended changes and improvements, including updates and enhancements to Company Employee Handbook.</p><p>• Manage relationship with Union employees and Union representatives and facilitate dispute resolution directly and through consultation and coaching of managers.</p><p>• Responsible for all hiring activities at all levels of the organization, including: recruiting, interview process and the selection of employees to fill any and all vacancies.</p><p>• Plan, coordinate and conduct new employee onboarding and orientation programs.</p><p>• Work in conjunction with the Corporate Safety Manager to investigate incidents and prepare reports for insurance carrier; Worker’s Compensation claims administration, OSHA reporting and OSHA compliance.</p><p>• Implement and coordinate all management training and development programs.</p><p>• Work in conjunction with the Corporate Controller and Payroll Manager in the oversight the company’s salary structure and wage rates, and employee benefits offerings.</p><p>• Direct the company’s annual performance review and compensation review processes.</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Project Assistant to join our team in Rockford, Illinois. In this role, you will oversee key aspects of customer orders and contract administration, ensuring smooth communication and efficient processes. This is a Long-term Contract position, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to cross-functional projects and provide outstanding customer service.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate and manage repair purchase orders from commercial airline customers, including quoting, invoicing, and shipment processing.<br>• Act as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries and order-related issues, ensuring timely communication and resolution.<br>• Monitor and adhere to contractual obligations such as asset reporting, on-time delivery metrics, and penalty avoidance.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams including manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, and program management to streamline operations.<br>• Prepare and present status reports on customer orders and service levels to ensure transparency and accountability.<br>• Implement and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.<br>• Supervise and guide shop technicians and field service teams to meet project goals and deadlines.<br>• Manage customer service requirements with a focus on maintaining high-quality standards and timely deliverables.<br>• Facilitate cross-departmental coordination to address operational challenges and optimize workflow.<br>• Ensure compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements related to project execution.
<p>Our client is looking for a Supply Chain Assistant to join their team in Oak Brook, Illinois. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth processing of supplier purchase orders and accurate inventory management. This position requires attention to detail, effective communication with vendors, and strong organizational skills.</p><p>The position pays $55,000 annually + full benefits including health, dental, vision and 401K + match. This position is 100% on-site with potential for 1 work from home day after 6 months.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Input supplier purchase orders into the NetSuite system with accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Review purchase orders daily to verify accuracy and address discrepancies.</p><p>• Coordinate and place orders with suppliers, ensuring timely processing.</p><p>• Receive materials into inventory and verify that they match purchase orders.</p><p>• Follow up with suppliers regarding missing confirmations, shipping documents, and updates.</p><p>• Record vendor warehouse inventories and process payments accordingly.</p><p>• Ensure supplier credits are accurate and properly documented.</p><p>• Assist customer service representatives with order-related inquiries and issue resolution.</p><p>• Collaborate with the supply manager and supply planner on various tasks and requests.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Shared Services Supervisor - AP, AR, Credit / Collections and Treasury</strong></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>Our company, a global leader in industrial manufacturing and engineering solutions, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Shared Services Supervisor to oversee our credit, collections, accounts receivable/payable, and treasury operations. This role is vital for ensuring cash flow optimization, compliance with internal controls, and supporting corporate financial strategies. This role is based in the northern suburbs of Chicago and requires a hybrid schedule of two days per week on-site.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>This position reports to a great hiring manager and is perfect for a self-starter with strong financial acumen and proven leadership skills. A key component of this role is managing and optimizing the performance of external third-party resources. You will also be instrumental in driving continuous process improvement and maximizing financial performance across our global business units.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>· <strong>External Resource Management:</strong> Direct daily activities, set KPIs, conduct performance reviews, and act as the escalation point for external resources supporting credit, collections, and A/P.</p><p>· <strong>Credit & Collections Management:</strong> Own the end-to-end process for various global business units, including setting credit limits, developing collection strategies, and achieving DSO targets.</p><p>· <strong>Treasury Operations:</strong> Lead daily cash management, funds transfers, cash forecasting, and administer treasury systems.</p><p>· <strong>Leadership & Process Improvement:</strong> Supervise and mentor internal credit personnel, ensure compliance with internal controls, and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.</p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><p>This is a great opportunity to join a private equity-owned company with a rich history in the industry. You will be part of a team that is synonymous with safety, quality, reliability, and innovation, and have the chance to make a significant impact on our global financial operations. The hybrid work model offers a flexible and balanced work-life environment.</p><p> </p><p>The company offers insurance, 401K, holiday pay and vacation pay for benefits and more</p>
