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Director Internal IT Audit
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 200000.00 - 201000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $200k plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this Director of Internal IT Audit - hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p> </p><p>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a <strong>Director of Internal IT Audit</strong>. 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> </p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Develop audit standards and approach, partnering with key stakeholders on content and strategy</li><li>Manage audits with a collaborative tone and ensuring a constructive environment is maintained between the audit team and auditee</li><li>Oversee IT audits, including cybersecurity, cloud, system access controls, software development life cycle, and data governance</li><li>Establish and communicate recommendations to mitigate current and emerging internal and external risks, ensuring appropriate escalation and reporting of issues impacting operations to address strategic, business and compliance objectives.</li><li>Leverage data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and provide insights into operational risks and efficiency opportunities</li><li>Develop key risk indicators (KRIs) to monitor financial, operational, and IT risks.</li><li>Prepare periodic reports for management, stakeholders, and Audit Committee on significant issues related to internal control processes and provide information concerning such issues through resolution</li><li>Manage Audit Committee and Senior Management reporting and metrics</li><li>Recruit, coach and develop internal audit staff</li><li>Monitor continuous improvement of audit methodology and practices through adherence to documented procedures and Standards promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors, to ensure consistency of work and quality</li><li>Drive cross-functional assurance and compliance initiatives (such as risk assessments, monitoring approach, etc) with other functions</li><li>Provide SOX support and consultations on an as needed basis</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-05T14:34:02Z
Tax Manager
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 130000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000 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 Tax 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>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Research tax issues and filing requirements that affect tax compliance.</li><li>Review tax returns (1065, 1120, 1040) and ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Research complex tax issues using internal revenue code, treasury regulations and other relevant authorities/guidance.</li><li>Draft tax technical memorandums.</li><li>Serve as the Engagement Manager on specific client accounts, taking responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverable development.</li><li>Identify opportunities to expand the scope of current engagements through identification of current client needs and target client requirements.</li><li>Actively participate in proposal development, at the direction of management, and take a lead role responding to requests for proposal.</li><li>Provide regular performance feedback as well as deliver timely performance evaluations.</li><li>Develop subordinates' technical and industry skills and encourage growth.</li><li>Demonstrate initiative, vision, resourcefulness, creativity and independent thinking. Lead by example.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-11T17:44:04Z
Treasury Manager
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a skilled Treasury Manager to lead the company’s treasury operations and ensure financial stability. In this role, you will oversee liquidity management, banking relationships, and compliance, while driving strategic initiatives to optimize cash flow and financial performance. This position is ideal for an analytical individual who excels at both strategic planning and operational execution.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily cash positioning and liquidity operations to ensure smooth financial processes.<br>• Develop and refine short- and long-term cash flow forecasting models to align with organizational goals.<br>• Oversee banking relationships, including negotiating credit card programs, merchant services, and bank fees.<br>• Lead treasury-related aspects of the annual budgeting process by collaborating with finance and operations teams.<br>• Conduct detailed analyses of treasury operations, including variance reporting and working capital optimization.<br>• Ensure compliance with treasury policies, regulatory requirements, and banking covenants.<br>• Support debt management activities such as monitoring interest expenses and assisting with financing transactions.<br>• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and business leaders to provide actionable insights for financial decision-making.<br>• Drive process improvements and identify opportunities for automation within treasury functions.<br>• Monitor and report on treasury-related metrics to maintain transparency and accountability.
  • 2025-09-02T21:04:25Z
Internal Audit Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 145000.00 - 155000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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 young 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>
  • 2025-08-18T15:53:46Z
Sr. Auditor
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 95000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $95,000-$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>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 Auditor 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>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist on audits of financial statements of clients within financial services industry</li><li>Review and analyze financial statements</li><li>Manage workload and complete work to meet required regulatory deadlines</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-20T19:34:10Z
Director of Finance
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 200000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $200,000-$250,000 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>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><ul><li>Key player reporting directly to the CFO with direct interaction with executive leadership team and business unit leadership in developing the short and long-term financial goals for the business.</li><li>Lead the development of the annual operating budget, long-term strategic financial plans as well as monthly and quarterly models and rolling forecasts by partnering with business units and functional leaders.</li><li>Robust competency on creating durable in-depth 3 statement financial models; deliver timely, accurate, and effective analysis and reporting of financial and operational performance metrics.</li><li>Lead cash planning and forecasting the company and support subsidiaries in their planning needs</li><li>Work with cross-functional business teams to identify fundamental business drivers and risks to those drivers, and translate them into modeling parameters; tight-knit coordination on suggesting improvements to the business based on deltas between actual performance and budget</li><li>Lead the delivery of Investor materials for monthly, quarterly, and annual updates including presentations and letters. Prepare capital raising materials for equity and debt investors.</li><li>Manage credit facility financial reporting to external parties including pro-forma adjustments and add backs. </li><li>Lead the development and creation of quarterly and ad-hoc presentations to the Board of Directors and related executive committees.</li><li>Run consistent, detailed best-in-class cohort analyses on financial metrics including but not limited to retention, sales, and marketing efficiency, CAC, LTV, ROIC, and translate financial analyses into sound tactical and strategic information.</li><li>Identify systems and process gaps and implement technology, software, and new processes to increase transparency, speed, and automation to improve the financial planning process.</li><li>Provide strategic direction to the growth strategy through thorough analysis, in addition to raising the standards across the entire business operation to make sure that all key parts of the firm can adapt successfully to growth.</li><li>Build and lead a team of high-performing FP& A professionals</li><li>Lead the department responsible for planning, budgeting, forecasting, and actuals vs. budget/forecast reporting and analysis</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-28T14:18:54Z
Tax Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 145000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this fully remote 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 Summary</strong></p><p>The Tax Manager should be adept at developing relationships with leaders from various business units and functions within the company and outside advisors in order to understand both current and proposed activities to ensure they are accurately reporting the tax effects of business initiatives in the financial statements. This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Tax.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES: </strong></p><ul><li>Manage preparation and/or first review of quarterly and year-end tax provision calculations for financial statement reporting purposes.</li><li>Analyze and draft narratives explaining tax balance fluctuations that can be communicated for lender reporting purposes.</li><li>Manage tax planning initiatives and prepare research and computational analysis of tax reporting around domestic, state and international tax planning initiatives.</li><li>Work closely with outside advisors to ensure sharing of information to enable timely filing of federal income tax returns and to ensure efficient transition from financial statement reporting to tax return preparation.</li><li>Analyze, document and communicate issues around valuation allowances, FIN48 reserves, permanent reinvestment for APB23 purposes, and other tax provision matters.</li><li>Work with FP& A to help develop forecasts of future effective tax rates.</li><li>Work with finance team to understand book reporting of corporate acquisitions and various business initiatives and ensure appropriate tax treatment.</li><li>Manager tax controversy matters by collaborating with various tax jurisdictions to address issues if they arise.</li><li>Mentors and leads tax department members and teams with other department leaders to maximize employee engagement and provide opportunities for growth (as applicable).</li><li>Help create internal processes to ensure efficiencies.</li><li>Trains and Develops tax department members through coaching and supervision (as applicable).</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2025-09-05T15:13:47Z
Sr. Financial Analyst
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 95000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to join a dynamic and rapidly growing organization in Chicago, Illinois. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful financial operations while enjoying competitive pay, generous bonuses, and a supportive work-life balance. If you’re seeking a position that values your expertise and offers fast-track career growth, this could be the perfect fit for you.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and manage comprehensive financial plans, including budgets and forecasts, to support organizational goals.<br>• Prepare accurate financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for various stakeholders.<br>• Maintain detailed schedules and supporting documentation to validate accounts and transactions.<br>• Perform account reconciliations and record accruals to ensure financial accuracy.<br>• Provide support for audits and tax-related processes, ensuring compliance with regulations.<br>• Collaborate with investor relations teams to address inquiries and due diligence requests.<br>• Drive the execution of special financial projects and provide assistance with ad hoc tasks as needed.
  • 2025-08-07T13:54:06Z
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
IT Audit Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 135000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary for this position is up to $140,000 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><ul><li>Develop the annual IT audit plan, including the annual risk assessment, in collaboration with Internal Audit leadership</li><li>Assess, manage and optimize information technology risk across a wide range of areas, including cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, IT regulatory and compliance requirements, and business continuity</li><li>Manage a portfolio of assigned audits and related activities, including staffing, scheduling, and coordination with the client to ensure the timely completion of the plan.</li><li>Oversee IT audits, including cybersecurity, cloud, system access controls, system implementation life cycle, and data governance</li><li>Develop audit programs and testing procedures in accordance with widely accepted IT auditing and cybersecurity standards (e.g., COBIT, NIST, CIS, CSA)</li><li>Manage and monitor the progress of the audit engagement, prioritize the workload of the audit team, and identify and escalate to the Director of Internal Audit any necessary changes to the audit as the engagement progresses</li><li>Draft complete audit reports with minimal oversight that clearly and concisely describe issues identified during the audit engagement</li><li>Ensure audit engagement quality, including adherence to Global IIA Standards and Internal Audit Department policies and standards</li><li>Deliver reviews and projects on time, within agreed budget, and in accordance with IIA Standards</li><li>Drive cross-functional assurance and compliance initiatives (such as risk assessments, monitoring approach, etc.) with other functions</li><li>Manage audits with a collaborative tone ensuring a constructive environment is maintained between the audit team and the audit client</li><li>Establish and communicate recommendations to mitigate current and emerging internal and external risks, ensuring appropriate escalation and reporting of issues impacting operations to address strategic, business and compliance objectives</li><li>Build successful relationships with client management to provide value-added consultation to influence and strengthen operational efficiencies and effectiveness, promote appropriate risk management awareness and mitigation, and provide opportunities for cost savings, and standardization and globalization of processes</li><li>Coach and manage junior staff effectively on assigned audits and projects</li><li>Contribute to the positive and team-oriented culture by maintaining cooperative relationships (assisting other project teams when necessary), facilitating the resolution of conflicts, sharing information, and accepting and providing feedback</li><li>Manage special projects as requested by management</li><li>Leverage data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and provide insights into operational risks and efficiency opportunities</li><li>Assist the Director of Internal Audit in developing key risk indicators (KRIs) to monitor financial, operational, and IT risks.</li></ul>
  • 2025-09-08T17:23:47Z
Tax Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 165000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary for this position is up to $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>Summer is here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy the warm weather? 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>
  • 2025-08-07T16:28:59Z
Sr. Financial Analyst
  • Northbrook, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 95000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $95,000-$115,000 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 Financial Analyst 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><u>Job Summary</u></strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Planning Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a background in financial analysis, strategic planning, and a keen interest in the biotech sector. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide accurate financial insights, support decision-making processes, and contribute to the overall financial health of the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support budgeting and forecasting activities.</li><li>Work closely with department heads to understand project/program-specific financial requirements and ensure alignment with overall company goals.</li><li>Conduct comprehensive financial analyses, identifying trends, opportunities, and potential risks.</li><li>Provide actionable insights to senior management to drive informed decision-making.</li><li>Monitor and analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, investigating and explaining variances.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategies for optimizing financial outcomes.</li><li>Assist in the development and implementation of financial strategies to support long-term business objectives.</li><li>Evaluate potential investment opportunities and assess their financial viability.</li><li>Prepare and present financial reports to management, highlighting key performance indicators and financial metrics.</li><li>Ensure accuracy and transparency in financial reporting processes.</li><li>Collaborate with various departments, including R& D, operations, and clinical ops, to gather relevant financial data and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.</li><li>Provide financial guidance and support for strategic initiatives and projects.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-07T14:04:09Z
Senior Investment Analyst
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Senior Investment Analyst to join our team in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. This role focuses on conservative investment strategies, emphasizing capital preservation, risk management, and stable long-term returns. You will play a key role in evaluating market trends, conducting in-depth financial analyses, and supporting portfolio management to align with client objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct detailed financial analysis, modeling, and valuation of a variety of assets, including equities, fixed income securities, and alternative investments.<br>• Monitor macroeconomic trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes to inform conservative investment strategies.<br>• Perform comprehensive due diligence on current and prospective investments, prioritizing low-risk and income-generating opportunities.<br>• Assist portfolio managers in building and maintaining portfolios that emphasize stability, liquidity, and long-term wealth preservation.<br>• Prepare in-depth investment reports, recommendations, and presentations for internal committees and clients.<br>• Assess credit quality, interest rate exposure, and risk-adjusted performance in fixed income and cash management vehicles.<br>• Collaborate with senior leaders to refine investment policies, asset allocation models, and compliance frameworks for conservative portfolios.<br>• Provide guidance to entry-level analysts, fostering a culture of disciplined research and prudent decision-making.
  • 2025-08-27T16:29:17Z
Tax Manager
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 130000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000 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 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><ul><li>Providing timely, high-quality client service that meets or exceeds the expectations of clients, your Client Service Team, and the Tax Team as a whole</li><li>Training, overseeing, and mentoring the members of your Client Service Team</li><li>Reviewing and finalizing individual, gift, fiduciary, and business tax returns and work papers</li><li>Reviewing and finalizing annual tax projections, calculations of estimated tax payments, and the implementation of recommended tax strategies</li><li>Reviewing, finalizing, and presenting long-term tax projections, including identification of tax-reduction strategies for clients and prospective clients</li><li>Maintaining a high level of organization with client data and files, and keeping track of client financial and tax-related transactions</li><li>Interacting directly with clients, responding to questions/concerns and obtaining information necessary for their tax compliance and/or tax strategy work</li><li>Reviewing and finalizing responses to IRS and state agency audits, inquiries, and tax notices and communicating with IRS and state agencies about such audits, inquiries, and tax notices</li><li>Assisting with various administrative responsibilities of the Tax Team</li><li>Reviewing and finalizing tax research projects and developing educational materials for clients, the Tax Team, and the company Team</li><li>Identifying and developing technological and process improvements</li><li>Keeping current on tax rules and regulations at both the federal and state levels</li><li>Ensuring professional development through ongoing education and maintaining accreditation</li><li>Participating in departmental projects</li><li>Serving on departmental committees, as requested</li><li>Reporting to the senior members of your Client Service Team</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-11T17:48:53Z
Workday Finance Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 35.63 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Workday Finance Manager to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This is a long-term contract position that requires expertise in Workday Financial Management to support our client’s financial operations and system optimization. The ideal candidate will play a key role in enhancing system functionality, ensuring data accuracy, and providing valuable insights through financial analytics.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the ongoing development, configuration, and security of the Workday platform, ensuring it meets organizational needs.<br>• Conduct regular system audits to guarantee data integrity and accuracy within Workday.<br>• Generate detailed reports and analytics to guide strategic business decisions.<br>• Provide leadership for departmental operations related to Workday, including system upgrades and enhancements.<br>• Evaluate current system configurations and address inquiries regarding system capabilities.<br>• Identify improvement opportunities, develop solutions, and implement new functionalities through thorough testing.<br>• Coordinate and execute system testing, including creating test plans and scenarios, along with managing user acceptance testing.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve data-related issues and inquiries efficiently.<br>• Stay informed about Workday updates and implement best practices to maximize system performance.<br>• Offer training and support to end-users, ensuring they understand and effectively utilize Workday functionalities.
  • 2025-09-08T14:49:05Z
Lead Financial Analyst
  • Wood Dale, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$130,000 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 Lead Financial Analyst. 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>This is a highly visible role provides information and conducts analysis on total company financial performance, outlook, and plan. You will analyze business unit performance and coordinate interactions with business unit finance leaders to optimize our financial processes and results.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze business unit performance on a monthly and quarterly basis focusing on critical business drivers</li><li>Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting efforts, setting timelines and coordinating with team members to define deliverables</li><li>Establish a relationship with Group VPs of Finance, business unit controllers and corporate staff</li><li>Lead month and quarter end close processes, tracking and communicating financial results to senior leadership</li><li>Maintain financial reporting systems and tools, partnering with IT to suggest and implement system enhancements</li><li>Develop various financial models such as debt offerings, financial projections and rating agencies</li><li>Assess applicability and lead adoption of improvements and enhancements on existing processes (e.g. Robotic Process Automation)</li><li>Monitor and assess the Company's internal control environment. Provide recommendations for enhancements and best practices</li><li>Special projects as assigned or directed such as acquisition analysis, Board presentations, etc.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-08T18:29:02Z
Tax Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 150000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-09-05T15:29:09Z
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