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35 results for Senior Business Analyst in Chicago, IL

Director of Project and Asset Accounting, Data Analytics
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 185000.00 - 190000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $190,000 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>You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>The <strong>Director of Project and Asset Accounting, Data Analytics</strong> as a part of Accounting Centers of Excellence (COEs) is responsible for leading the project and asset accounting functions while leveraging data analytics and automation to drive financial insights, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee project accounting (CapEx and OpEx), ensuring accurate tracking, cost allocations, and capitalization of project expenditures in compliance with U.S. GAAP.</li><li>Manage fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalization, depreciation schedules, impairment assessments, and disposals.</li><li>Manage intangible asset accounting, including capitalization, amortization schedules, impairment assessments, and divestitures / disposals.</li><li>Lead lease accounting under ASC 842, ensuring accurate lease classification, right-of-use asset accounting, and financial disclosures.</li><li>Collaborate with project management, finance, and operations teams to improve capital expenditure tracking and financial controls.</li><li>Mineral Reserve reporting (S-K 1300) finance support analytics and commentary</li><li>Properties & Facilities reporting finance support analytics and commentary</li><li>Sustainability & Environmental reporting finance support analytics and commentary</li><li>Support account receivable aging analysis and allowance for doubtful accounts analysis through the leveraging / addition of credit assessment, past due history, collections status, etc.</li><li>Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and corporate accounting policies.</li><li>Develop and implement internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and mitigate risk in project and asset accounting.</li><li>Support internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements.</li><li>Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.</li><li>Utilize data tools such as Power Query, Power BI, Alteryx, and Python to develop financial models, automate reporting, and generate actionable insights.</li><li>Improve data governance and system integration to enhance financial reporting accuracy, accessibility, and automation.</li><li>Provide data analytics and reporting support across finance, shared services, and accounting to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-26T22:35:13Z
Director of Accounting
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 150000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$170,000 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>You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p><strong>Project and Asset Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee project accounting (CapEx and OpEx), ensuring accurate tracking, cost allocations, and capitalization of project expenditures in compliance with U.S. GAAP.</li><li>Manage fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalization, depreciation schedules, impairment assessments, and disposals.</li><li>Manage intangible asset accounting, including capitalization, amortization schedules, impairment assessments, and divestitures / disposals.</li><li>Lead lease accounting under ASC 842, ensuring accurate lease classification, right-of-use asset accounting, and financial disclosures.</li><li>Collaborate with project management, finance, and operations teams to improve capital expenditure tracking and financial controls.</li><li>Mineral Reserve reporting (S-K 1300) finance support analytics and commentary</li><li>Properties & Facilities reporting finance support analytics and commentary</li><li>Sustainability & Environmental reporting finance support analytics and commentary</li><li>Support account receivable aging analysis and allowance for doubtful accounts analysis through the leveraging / addition of credit assessment, past due history, collections status, etc.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong> Financial Compliance and Internal Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and corporate accounting policies.</li><li>Develop and implement internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and mitigate risk in project and asset accounting.</li><li>Support internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements.</li><li>Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong> Data Analytics and Financial Insights</strong></p><ul><li>Utilize data tools such as Power Query, Power BI, Alteryx, and Python to develop financial models, automate reporting, and generate actionable insights.</li><li>Improve data governance and system integration to enhance financial reporting accuracy, accessibility, and automation.</li><li>Provide data analytics and reporting support across finance, shared services, and accounting to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.</li></ul>
  • 2025-08-26T22:35:13Z
Staff Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 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 Staff Accountant 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>Summary </strong> </p><p><em> </em>The Staff Accountant is a key member of a group of talented Accounting and Tax professionals. This position supports daily accounting operations, including the analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, review of financial statements, and various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. The Staff Accountant has the opportunity to assist with various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. As a member of a team that is extremely focused on process improvement, this position also has the opportunity to help eliminate inefficiencies and identify solutions to maximize results. This role works collaboratively with professionals outside of the Accounting team, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><ul><li>Prepares journal entries on a daily basis.</li><li>Reconciles general ledger account balances on a monthly basis to ensure completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Reviews and analyzes financial statements on a monthly basis. Provides commentary to senior leaders of the Accounting team.</li><li>Assists with the year-end financial statement audit and other audits, as required.</li><li>Assists with accounting operations for international entities in Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Korea, and Brazil.</li><li>Assist with daily treasury activities.</li><li>Works collaboratively with a talented group of Accounting professionals, including senior leaders of the Accounting department. Also has exposure to professionals outside of the Accounting department, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p> </p>
  • 2025-09-10T19:34:13Z
Sr. Tax Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 180000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $180,000-$200,000 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 Senior Tax 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>Job Description:</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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Duties & Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Will be assigned to multiple clients, with a focus on not-for-profit entities including 501(c)3 private foundations and supporting organizations and 501(c)4 trusts; responsible for all aspects of accounting, tax, legal and financial management and analysis functions for assigned clients.</p><p>• Manage and review the accounting for assigned clients including reviewing journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations.</p><p>• Oversee and manage the tax projection and tax return processes for assigned clients including identification and resolution of tax issues in consultation with in-house tax experts and review of tax projections, tax workpapers and tax returns.</p><p>• Coordinate and provide transaction support to the family and foundation investment organizations, including drafting board packages, reviewing and coordinating execution of transaction documents, and coordinating treasury support upon closing.</p><p>• Interpret governing documents (e.g. operating agreements and by-laws) and apply the provisions of the governing documents to the management and accounting for an entity.</p><p>• Coordinate with external advisors in the execution of responsibilities associated with management of assigned clients.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day business and accounting management to certain professional service providers such as budget and projection preparation, quarterly billing, processing reimbursable expenses, etc.</p><p>• Mentor, train and manage staff accountants and managers to meet deadlines and prioritize projects/workload.</p><p>• Identify, develop and oversee the execution of improvements to internal processes.</p><p> </p>
  • 2025-09-11T17:18:44Z
Director of Accounting
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 180000.00 - 220000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $180,000-$220,000 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>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Director of Corporate Accounting. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description</u></strong></p><p><strong> </strong>We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Corporate Accounting to join our corporate accounting team. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the preparation and analysis of financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and company policies.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results to senior management, stakeholders, and external parties as required.</li><li>Responsible for the month-end and year-end close processes, coordinating activities across departments to meet deadlines and ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments to develop annual budgets and financial forecasts.</li><li>Monitor performance against budgetary targets, investigate variances, and provide insightful analysis to support decision-making processes.</li><li>Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to foster their professional growth and development.</li><li>Delegate tasks effectively, prioritize workload, and ensure deadlines are met consistently.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.</li><li>Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards and regulations, researching and interpreting complex accounting issues, and providing guidance to ensure compliance.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments, including finance, treasury, tax, and legal, to support business initiatives and ensure alignment on accounting matters.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency, implementing changes as necessary to improve accuracy and productivity.</li><li>Lead or participate in special projects as assigned by senior management, contributing financial expertise and insights to support strategic initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-11T17:09:10Z
Accounting Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>Work from home options, generous vacation days every year, top tier benefits, competitive pay rates and VERY lucrative bonuses. If that sounds like something you want, keep reading.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, review, and directly contribute to General Ledger maintenance through periodic close activities required for the preparation of accurate & timely financial statements and reporting.</li><li>Collaborate across departments to implement process improvements necessary to streamline and scale operations, increase accuracy, and respond to changing needs.</li><li>Provide monthly variance analysis to ensure management is apprised of unique transactions, trends (both positive and negative), and potential business drivers that may be impacting financial results.</li><li>Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support year-end audits and interim testing.</li><li>Document and review the organization's business and financial processes, proposing steps to implement effective controls.</li><li>Assist with the technical accounting issues and support accounting questions by providing research and interpreting data.</li><li>Leads, trains, develops, provides overall guidance to accounting staff; and effectively assigns accounting tasks or projects to team members.</li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-10T19:34:13Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 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 two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘When is sweater weather getting 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>As a Senior Accountant you will be an essential member of the accounting and finance teams. This position requires someone with meticulous attention to detail, the highest ethical standards, and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to individuals across various departments. This role requires a solid foundation in U.S. GAAP and a passion for financial operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have the ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change, work effectively within cross-functional teams, be highly resourceful and deliver under tight deadlines.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Provide oversight to the accounting and finance operations to ensure that processes are in place to support the day to day running of the business</li><li>Performs the monthly quarterly and yearly close of the financial statements using NetSuite. This includes making the relevant accounting adjustments and analysis for the close.</li><li>Manage the banking system in-terms of making the relevant invoice payments and control over the daily movements of the cash operations</li><li>Ensure relevant internal controls are in place for the accounting and finance operations</li><li>Identify process improvements and assist in the implementation of relevant process change, policies and procedures; to enhance the existing control environment</li><li>Have a strong understanding of internal control environment relevant for a financial institution.</li><li>Have a strong understanding of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP) and research accounting issues to ensure that the accounts are in compliance with the accounting standards.</li><li>Review the work and supervise the staff accountants to ensure that the accounting team is able produce accurate financial statements and relevant analysis on a timely basis.</li><li>Assist in the audit process including, coordinating with the external auditors in-terms of queries arising during the audit process, preparing the relevant analysis for audit support and being the contact person during the audit fieldwork.</li></ul><p> </p>
  • 2025-08-26T22:35:13Z
Accounting Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 135000.00 - 145000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $135,000-$145,000 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>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Accounting Manager. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Supports preparation and delivery of corporation's monthly financial statement close process. Primary owner of all accounting or regulatory reporting. Ensures financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely, and analyzes and reviews financial statements for given area of responsibility. Responsible for complete and accurate preparation of all required reports on a quarterly and annual basis. (20%)</li><li>Prepares, reviews or approves account reconciliations for corporation's entities and accounts, as required. (25%)</li><li>Prepares the monthly reporting packages for corporate entities including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for corporation- for use in Board and Senior Management reporting and external reporting. (10%)</li><li>Supports the implementation of changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). (5%)</li><li>Supports in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts. (15%)</li><li>Consults and liaises with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues. (10%)</li><li>Cooperates in special projects and special requests as required for the Controller's Group. (10%)</li><li>Interacts with internal and external auditors, Corporate Controller's Department and business units as required to accomplish goals. (5%)</li></ul>
  • 2025-08-26T22:35:13Z
Finance Manager
  • Palatine, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 140000.00 - 145000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary for this position is up to $145,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid Financial Planning & Analysis Manager role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p> </p><p>Upgrade your summer with a role that pays more, and respects your work-life balance. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assess & Establish Financial Framework: Familiarize yourself with the company’s financial systems, operational processes, and key performance metrics. Begin developing key financial models and establish reporting standards.</li><li>Build Relationships: Collaborate with key stakeholders (finance, operations, and senior leadership) to understand their needs and priorities. Initiate the creation of a foundational reporting package for monthly and quarterly financial reviews.</li><li>Identify Quick Wins: Evaluate the current financial processes and identify areas for immediate improvements, such as automating routine reports or optimizing the forecasting process.</li><li>Optimize Reporting & Forecasting Processes: Establish and standardize the company’s monthly and quarterly reporting cadence. Enhance financial forecasting models to improve the accuracy of projections and reflect key operational drivers.</li><li>Lead Data Analytics & BI Tool Integration: Partner with IT to enhance existing analytics in Salesforce and implement PowerBI dashboarding to enhance reporting capabilities and provide more in-depth, data-driven insights for decision-making.</li><li>Strategic Financial Planning: Collaborate on long-term strategic financial planning, leveraging deep insights to advise on growth opportunities, pricing models, and cost optimization strategies across the business.</li><li>Develop a Culture of Financial Accountability: Foster a strong financial discipline across all departments by providing consistent insights, training, and resources to help teams make informed financial decisions.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-26T22:35:13Z
Division Controller
  • Downers Groe, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 170000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Division Controller to join a prominent steel manufacturing company based in Lisle, Illinois. This pivotal leadership role is responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic insights to drive divisional growth. The ideal candidate will excel in financial planning and analysis, team management, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Supervise and manage accounting operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.<br>• Prepare accurate financial statements and conduct variance analyses to support decision-making.<br>• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and implement robust internal controls to protect division assets.<br>• Lead financial planning and analysis efforts, including developing forecasting models and profitability assessments.<br>• Collaborate with divisional leadership to align financial strategies with organizational objectives.<br>• Mentor and guide the finance team, fostering skill development and high performance.<br>• Identify opportunities to optimize operational efficiency and improve financial outcomes.<br>• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support the division’s growth initiatives.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and support business goals.<br>• Oversee month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
  • 2025-08-19T17:14:18Z
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