We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Product Designer to join our team and lead the creation of user-centered digital experiences. In this role, you will utilize your expertise to design impactful solutions that align with our organizational goals while enhancing user satisfaction. This position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, UX writers, and researchers, to ensure seamless design implementation. As this is a long-term contract opportunity, you will contribute to ongoing improvements and innovation across our digital products.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop innovative solutions that meet both user needs and organizational objectives, leveraging tools like Figma and Jira within agile processes.<br>• Apply human-centered design principles to address common challenges, optimizing functionality and engagement across digital products.<br>• Tackle specific design problems such as process optimization and user engagement improvements based on input from team leads and stakeholders.<br>• Present and justify design decisions confidently to team members and senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity.<br>• Facilitate collaboration within cross-functional teams through effective communication and storytelling, fostering trust and strong relationships.<br>• Mentor less experienced designers by providing guidance on methodologies, best practices, and career development.<br>• Demonstrate leadership by modeling key competencies such as teamwork, delivering outcomes, and fostering a positive work environment.<br>• Support a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement, contributing to exceptional client experiences.<br>• Uphold organizational values and purpose, maintaining trust and reputation through high-quality design solutions.
<p><strong>Job Title: Sr. Salesforce Developer (Agentforce & LLMs)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Remote (U.S. Based) or Hybrid (Chicago/Vernon Hills, IL) <strong>Compensation:</strong> $104,000 – $156,000 + Bonus <strong>Industry:</strong> Financial Services / Fintech</p><p><strong>Are you ready to build the future of "Agentic" workflows?</strong></p><p>We are seeking a high-performing <strong>Sr. Salesforce Developer</strong> to join a "best-in-class" digital squad for one of the fastest-growing credit unions in the U.S. This isn’t a maintenance role; you will be at the ground floor of an aggressive AI transformation, architecting and deploying autonomous agents that redefine the member experience.</p><p>Our client treats IT as a strategic partner—not a cost center. With an ever-increasing digital budget and a "big swing" approach to technology, this is the place for a developer who wants to move beyond standard CRM work and lead the charge in <strong>Agentforce</strong> and <strong>Large Language Models (LLMs)</strong>.</p><p><strong>The Mission:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Hands-on Implementation:</strong> Design and deploy bespoke autonomous agents using <strong>Salesforce Agentforce</strong>.</li><li><strong>AI Orchestration:</strong> Apply prompt engineering and agentic frameworks to drive precise business outcomes.</li><li><strong>Full-Stack Salesforce Dev:</strong> Build and optimize Data Cloud integrations, Apex, LWC, and Flow to support secure, agentic workflows.</li><li><strong>Consumer-Facing Impact:</strong> Focus on external, consumer-facing use cases that directly impact financial freedom for members.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join This Team?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Cutting-Edge Tech:</strong> Be a pioneer in the Agentforce space with a company that is fully funded and committed to the platform.</li><li><strong>Stable & Growing:</strong> A Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner with a passionate, inclusive culture.</li><li><strong>Flexibility:</strong> Work-life balance is a core value. We offer core hours of <strong>9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST</strong> to ensure the team stays synchronized while respecting your personal time.</li><li><strong>Remote-Friendly:</strong> While we love our Chicago-area team members (Hybrid 3 days/week), we are open to top-tier talent across the U.S.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Overview: We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer to join our dynamic team in Chicago. In this role, you’ll lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex server-side components for impactful web and mobile applications. You’ll support business priorities by delivering secure, scalable solutions and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Architect, design, and implement backend services using modern frameworks and cloud platforms.</li><li>Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.</li><li>Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, product managers, and QA teams to define requirements and deliver robust solutions.</li><li>Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.</li><li>Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and recommend improvements to development processes.</li><li>Ensure backend solutions comply with security and data privacy standards.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues as they arise.</li><li>Participate in agile ceremonies and advocate for continuous delivery and automation.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Why Join Us? Join an innovative organization where your work directly impacts the business. You’ll gain exposure to the latest technologies and challenging projects, while driving meaningful solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.</p><p>Ready to make a difference in Chicago? Apply today to take the next step in your technology career.</p><p>Based on general knowledge.</p>
<p><strong>Software Engineering Manager (Backend & Platform)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 Days In-Office) <strong>Industry:</strong> E-commerce / Live Events & Entertainment <strong>Company:</strong> Leading Online Marketplace (NASDAQ Listed)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>We are seeking a high-caliber <strong>Software Engineering Manager</strong> to lead our <strong>Core Services Engineering</strong> team. This team is the engine of our marketplace—designing, building, and operating the mission-critical backend APIs and shared services that power our web, mobile, and customer experience applications.</p><p>In this role, you will lead a high-performing team of software and quality engineers. You will be a hands-on technical mentor who champions architectural excellence, scalability, and operational rigor. If you are passionate about building highly available, transactional systems that connect millions of fans to live events, let’s talk.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Bring</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Backend Expertise:</strong> Deep fluency in modern <strong>Java</strong> and <strong>Spring Boot</strong> frameworks.</li><li><strong>Cloud Proficiency:</strong> Proven experience building and deploying scalable services on <strong>AWS</strong> (RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS).</li><li><strong>Scalability Mindset:</strong> Experience managing high-volume, transactional data stores (MySQL, Snowflake, or similar).</li><li><strong>Leadership Track Record:</strong> Experience leading Agile teams, conducting code reviews, and proposing architectural solutions in a fast-paced environment.</li><li><strong>Observability Focus:</strong> Strong background in monitoring and alerting (Logging, Metrics, Tracing) to ensure 24/7 system reliability.</li><li><strong>Communication:</strong> Ability to translate complex technical challenges into business impact for non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Impact:</strong> Build the foundation of a platform used by millions.</li><li><strong>Culture:</strong> A collaborative environment named as a "Top Place to Work."</li><li><strong>Perks:</strong> Competitive salary ($160k–$195k), equity, annual bonus, 401K matching, and monthly credits for live events.</li><li><strong>Flexibility:</strong> A modern hybrid model in a brand-new, energy-filled HQ in the heart of Chicago.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary for this position is $165K - $170k plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid Tax Manager role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><em> </em></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> </p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the preparation and review of the consolidated and separate company state and local income tax returns, including related apportionment, modification, and credit calculations and supporting workpapers/appendices.</li><li>Analyze risks and sustainability of various tax positions taken in the tax filings.</li><li>Prepare the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including analysis of the income tax provision and effective tax rate, tax account reconciliations, and recording tax entries.</li><li>Help prepare the annual estimated global tax expense for budget and forecasting purposes.</li><li>Manage the preparation and review of US taxable income and deferred tax calculations.</li><li>Prepare and review US federal and state quarterly estimated tax payments and extensions.</li><li>Monitor regulatory updates and assess impact to the company.</li><li>Manage US, state, and local tax audits and assist on foreign tax audits.</li><li>Prepare tax opening balance sheet analysis and tax acquisition memos, including collecting and analyzing pre-acquisition tax returns.</li><li>Help with due diligence and post-acquisition tax planning.</li><li>Support design, operation, and monitoring of global tax controls and maintain compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.</li><li>Support best practices to ensure efficient, accurate, and repeatable results. Maintain and administer tax software and tools used for tax reporting and compliance.</li><li>Support analysis and assessment of income tax accounting impacts from unique transactions, acquisitions, restructurings, and other planning projects.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $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>Role Overview</strong></p><p>This role is ideal for someone who not only understands accounting at a deep technical level, but also enjoys building processes, implementing structure, designing workflows, and improving financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>•</strong> Design, document, and implement scalable accounting workflows across multiple subsidiaries</p><p>• Create standardized procedures for A/R, A/P, invoicing, inventory, cost accounting, payroll, and treasury</p><p>• Build month-end and year-end close processes (calendar, checklists, responsibilities, deadlines)</p><p>• Establish internal controls aligned with PE-backed operational best practices</p><p>• Develop audit-ready accounting documentation and reconciliations</p><p>• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and management reports</p><p>• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP across all entities</p><p>• Assist CEO/CFO with forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling</p><p>• Support intercompany accounting, eliminations, and consolidation reporting</p><p>• Oversee accruals, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and depreciation schedules</p><p><strong>• </strong>Evaluate and improve our current accounting systems (QuickBooks Enterprise / NetSuite etc.)</p><p>• Build automated workflows that reduce manual errors and increase visibility</p><p>• Implement tools for inventory management, COGS reporting, and cash tracking</p><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 new year 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><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>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><u>About the role</u></strong></p><p>In this role you will be preparing the SEC filings including coordinating and documenting supports to the financials and related footnote to ensure timely filing. Additionally, you will be assisting in the research and documentation of technical accounting and reporting matters, navigate new business initiatives and their corresponding accounting implications. The manager of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting will be reporting to the Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting. The ideal candidate is an avid learner and enjoys collaborating with people with a diverse set of talents in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key duties</u></strong></p><ul><li>Prepare the SEC filings (including 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, Proxy, and associated XBRL reporting efforts) and ensure compliance with SEC rules and regulations and US GAAP,</li><li>Coordinate, prepare and ensure completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation for the financials and related disclosures (including Earnings Per Share and Statement of Cash Flow schedules), and assist with earnings releases, and other Investor Relations materials,</li><li>Work directly with external auditors and take responsibility for relevant audit requests</li><li>Monitor U.S. GAAP and SEC developments and lead the adoption of new accounting pronouncements and disclosure requirements,</li><li>Research accounting literature and prepare technical memorandums, white papers, and internal accounting policy documentation, to support accounting position and treatment of new transactions</li><li>Review new customer agreements under ASC 606 and coordinate with the Revenue team to ensure proper accounting treatment,</li><li>Work with the Controller and Accounting team to develop and maintain efficient processes and communication during the period-end close and audit,</li><li>Assist with the design and implementation of SOX compliant controls with the VP of Finance, the Finance Controller and the Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting and ensure their effectiveness and efficiency overtime.</li></ul>
We are looking for a skilled and collaborative Platform Engineer to join our team in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. In this role, you will work closely with both the Application Development and Infrastructure teams to design, automate, and deploy robust platforms that support enterprise-level microservices. This is a long-term contract position requiring expertise in Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of enterprise platforms.<br>• Design and implement scalable container orchestration solutions using open-source Kubernetes.<br>• Develop and automate deployment processes for applications, ensuring efficiency and reliability.<br>• Build and optimize secure CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, and ArgoCD.<br>• Create and maintain automated testing workflows to support continuous delivery.<br>• Manage platform transitions from traditional virtual machines to Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift environments.<br>• Utilize scripting languages like Bash and Python to streamline automation tasks.<br>• Troubleshoot and resolve platform-related issues to ensure optimal performance.<br>• Provide technical expertise and guidance to teams on Kubernetes and OpenShift usage.<br>• Document processes and best practices to support ongoing platform development.
<p>Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps Engineer to join our team in Chicago, IL. This role integrates development, security, and operations to ensure robust security throughout the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps processes, cloud platforms, automation, and information security.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Design, implement, and manage secure CI/CD pipelines to support fast, safe releases.</li><li>Integrate security tools and best practices into DevOps workflows to maintain compliance and minimize risk.</li><li>Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to establish and implement security standards.</li><li>Conduct vulnerability assessments, manage automated security testing, and remediate findings across infrastructure and applications.</li><li>Automate configuration management, infrastructure provisioning, and policy enforcement using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies.</li><li>Secure cloud-based deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).</li><li>Monitor system activity to detect and respond to threats and vulnerabilities in real-time.</li><li>Develop documentation, processes, and training to support secure engineering practices.</li><li>Stay current with industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices in DevSecOps.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Location: Chicago, IL (on-site/hybrid/remote options available, depending on company policy).</p><p>If you’re passionate about embedding security into every phase of the software development lifecycle, we invite you to apply and become part of our forward-thinking Chicago team.</p><p>Contact us to schedule a consultation or for more information about this position.</p>
Sr. Systems Manager (Hands-On / FinTech) Location: Chicago, IL or Overland Park, KS (Hybrid – 2 days onsite) Industry: Financial Markets / Global Exchange Employment Type: permanent <br> The Opportunity We are looking for a highly technical Sr. Systems Manager to join a leading global financial exchange network. This is a newly created position designed for a "builder" who thrives on optimizing complex systems, automating manual processes, and owning the technical roadmap for enterprise financial systems. Unlike traditional management roles, this position is focused on systems and process architecture. You will lead a talented team of contractors as a technical subject matter expert, ensuring our financial infrastructure scales with our rapid global growth. <br> The Role As the Sr. Systems Manager, you will be the primary architect and engineer for our IBM TM1 (Planning Analytics) environment. We are looking for a candidate who wants to "get under the hood"—customizing systems, building robust data processes, and eliminating manual tasks through automation. <br> Key Responsibilities: System Customization: Lead the technical design and customization of IBM TM1 to meet complex business logic requirements. Automation & Engineering: Develop and maintain scripts (Python or PowerShell) to automate system tasks, data loads, and environment management. Data Engineering: Write complex SQL queries and manage data pipelines to ensure high performance and data integrity across systems. Process Architecture: Evaluate current workflows and build scalable, automated processes to replace legacy manual efforts. Technical Oversight: Act as the technical lead for a team of 10+ contractors, providing "dotted line" mentorship and code/architecture reviews. Why Join Us? You will be at the heart of the global economy, helping to build the infrastructure that powers transparent and inclusive markets. We offer the space for big ideas, a culture of collaboration, and a commitment to helping our people grow as they solve some of the industry's most complex challenges.
<p><em>The salary for this position is $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>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>• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analysis, including variance and profitability analysis, and produce comprehensive management and board reporting packages. Present written analysis to articulate key drivers, trends, and insights.</p><p>• Develop and maintain annual budget and rolling forecast models, ensuring alignment with operational and financial goals. Regularly track and assess project performance and communicate results effectively to key stakeholders, including senior leadership and the Board of Directors.</p><p>Operational Performance & Metrics Analysis:</p><p>• Conduct detailed analysis of operational drivers that impact company margin, including sales, contribution margins, operational expenses (OPEX), and delivery metrics (e.g., service tickets, labor hours, project timelines).</p><p>• Provide root cause analysis and present findings and actionable insights to leadership to drive business improvements.</p><p>Process Improvement & System Integration:</p><p>• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of financial planning processes, systems, and tools, including business intelligence solutions.</p><p>• Take a proactive role in leading process improvement initiatives and system enhancements, including the integration of any new forecasting tools into the business operations.</p><p>Strategic Financial Modeling & Cross-Functional Collaboration:</p><p>• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, including customer pricing, labor staffing, and cost optimization.</p><p>• Work closely with cross-functional teams across operations, sales, and leadership to ensure financial insights are integrated into business strategies and build strong working relationships with stakeholders to foster a collaborative environment.</p><p>Team Leadership & Development </p><p>• Lead and mentor 1 Financial Analyst, providing training on financial reporting and analysis while fostering a collaborative team environment.</p><p>• Provide hands-on leadership to promote continuous learning and deepen financial acumen.</p><p>• Balance day-to-day execution with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the Analyst's success while maintaining your own individual deliverables. </p>
<p><em>The salary for this position is $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>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>• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analysis, including variance and profitability analysis, and produce comprehensive management and board reporting packages. Present written analysis to articulate key drivers, trends, and insights.</p><p>• Develop and maintain annual budget and rolling forecast models, ensuring alignment with operational and financial goals. Regularly track and assess project performance and communicate results effectively to key stakeholders, including senior leadership and the Board of Directors.</p><p>Operational Performance & Metrics Analysis:</p><p>• Conduct detailed analysis of operational drivers that impact company margin, including sales, contribution margins, operational expenses (OPEX), and delivery metrics (e.g., service tickets, labor hours, project timelines).</p><p>• Provide root cause analysis and present findings and actionable insights to leadership to drive business improvements.</p><p>Process Improvement & System Integration:</p><p>• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of financial planning processes, systems, and tools, including business intelligence solutions.</p><p>• Take a proactive role in leading process improvement initiatives and system enhancements, including the integration of any new forecasting tools into the business operations.</p><p>Strategic Financial Modeling & Cross-Functional Collaboration:</p><p>• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, including customer pricing, labor staffing, and cost optimization.</p><p>• Work closely with cross-functional teams across operations, sales, and leadership to ensure financial insights are integrated into business strategies and build strong working relationships with stakeholders to foster a collaborative environment.</p><p>Team Leadership & Development </p><p>• Lead and mentor 1 Financial Analyst, providing training on financial reporting and analysis while fostering a collaborative team environment.</p><p>• Provide hands-on leadership to promote continuous learning and deepen financial acumen.</p><p>• Balance day-to-day execution with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the Analyst's success while maintaining your own individual deliverables. </p>
