<p><em>The salary range for this position is $140,000-$145,000 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>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>PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Supports the preparation of benefit plan financial statements and Form 5500 filings.</li><li>Supports preparation and delivery of corporation's monthly financial statement close process by overseeing the benefits accounting team’s close. This includes the accounting for healthcare benefits, pension, and OPEB.</li><li>Primary owner of all accounting or regulatory reporting over healthcare, pension and OPEB. 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.</li><li>Prepares, reviews or approves pension and OPEB account reconciliations for corporation's entities and accounts, as required.</li><li>Responds to monthly and quarterly fluctuation inquiries over healthcare, pension and OPEB activity.</li><li>Support external reporting disclosure requirements as it relates to pension and OPEB.</li><li>Supports the implementation of changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that impact the Benefits Accounting team.</li><li>Supports in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various healthcare, pension and OPEB accounts.</li><li>Consults and liaises with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues related to benefits.</li><li>Cooperates in special projects and special requests as required for the Controller's Group.</li><li>Interacts with internal and external auditors, Corporate Controller's Department and business units as required to accomplish goals.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>JOB SCOPE</strong></p><ul><li>Under minimal supervision, perform assigned financial accounting and/or reporting in compliance with internal reporting processes, and applicable regulatory bodies.</li><li>Proactively notify Supervisor or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.</li><li>Work closely with other departments and business units regarding accounting activities.</li><li>Supervise and provide review and approval of a variety of accounting assignments</li><li>Position has significant impact to the timely completion and delivery of financial information and reports that in turn has impact on the work of those who compile the overall consolidated corporation financials. Potential financial loss to Corporation and/or its entities may result if work output fails to meet expected deadlines, accuracy, and quality.<strong> </strong></li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $55,000-$70,000 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>We are in the Services industry, based in Chicago, Illinois, and we are actively searching for a diligent Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role centers around providing top-tier support for account management, enhancing cash flow through detailed reporting and analysis, and implementing processes to track E-billing progress and reduce overdue balances.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Efficiently process customer credit applications and maintain precise records of customer credit</p><p>• Directly liaise with clients to respond to queries, provide reports, and resolve invoice discrepancies and receivable issues</p><p>• Collaborate with the billing department and attorneys to address billing and collections problems</p><p>• Actively track E-billing progress, including status reporting and resolving short-paid and rejected invoices in conjunction with the Billing department</p><p>• Contribute to the creation of best practices for E-billing monitoring, collections, and A/R management to optimize processes</p><p>• Assess delinquent accounts and suggest resolution strategies</p><p>• Handle daily processing and posting of client payments</p><p>• Coordinate with attorneys on payment-related issues, ensuring proper allocation of payments</p><p>• Process suitable credits, write-offs, and discounts on client invoices</p><p>• Prepare and monitor A/R dashboards and reports, including aging, reconciliation, and collections reports</p><p>• Carry out ad hoc reporting and other assigned tasks and projects.</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 holidays are 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><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><p><em> This Accounting Supervisor role involves various general ledger and project tasks that focus on positively impacting our business while also creating an environment for accelerated learning and development. This role is a key contributor in the day-to-day and long-term strategic initiatives of the finance team. </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Business analysis of operations to identify process improvements within the accounting team</li><li>General ledger accounting work as necessary (including journal entry preparation, reconciliations, monthly account analysis, etc.)</li><li>Oversight of outsourced multiple accountants and analysts in our shared service center</li><li>Project manage multiple key initiatives for the Accounting Manager including projects that report to senior management</li><li>Assisting in oversight of internal and external audits</li><li>Analyze monthly variances and communicate findings to key stakeholders</li><li>Support monthly forecasting process, and provide input to the team</li><li>Support and lead various processes related to the annual planning and budget cycles</li><li>Lead ad-hoc projects to support and drive the business</li><li>Support and lead a team of staff accountants on the General Ledger team</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $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><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead assigned areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process across multiple entities</li><li>Prepare and review complex journal entries, including revenue recognition, intercompany, inventory, accruals, leases, and manufacturing-related accounting</li><li>Perform and review account reconciliations ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation</li><li>Support and review OneStream reporting and submissions</li><li>Drive timely resolution of reconciling items and unusual variance</li><li>Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies</li><li>Assist in development and enhancement of key SOX controls of newly acquired entities</li><li>Own and execute key SOX controls, including documentation and evidence retention</li><li>Partner with internal and external auditors to support audit requests and walkthroughs</li><li>Identify control gaps and support remediation efforts</li><li>Maintain and enhance process documentation and standard operating procedures</li><li>Lead the integration of legacy organizations into the Accounting CoE model, defining roles and collaborating with global leads for a smooth transition</li><li>Work across ERP environments (JDE, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Epicor, Syteline 9) to ensure accurate data flow and reporting integrity</li><li>Support system transitions and automation initiatives</li><li>Assist in mapping, alignment, and reconciliation across reporting platforms</li><li>Partner with IT and Finance to resolve structural or reporting inconsistencies</li><li>Partner with Finance and operational teams to ensure accurate financial representation</li><li>Support balance sheet reviews with business stakeholders</li><li>Investigate and resolve accounting issues with cross-functional teams</li><li>Provide technical accounting guidance to junior staff and business partners</li><li>Identify inefficiencies in close and reporting processes and implement automation or standardization improvements</li><li>Lead initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, timeliness, and transparency</li><li>Support special projects</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with an <strong>AM100 law firm</strong> that's immediately seeking a <strong>Senior Bankruptcy Paralegal</strong> with at least 7-10+ years of experience handling <strong>Chapter 11 bankruptcy </strong>cases to join their team. The Senior Bankruptcy Paralegal will join the Bankruptcy & Insolvency practice group while providing assistance to attorneys/trustees in fact investigation, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. Our client is paying between <strong>$100-125K+ base salary plus a yearly bonus</strong>, and the firm offers a <strong>highly flexible hybrid WFH schedule</strong>. In addition, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including M/D/V, generous PTO, 401k + match, LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, and more. This position has a yearly billable hour target of 1,500 hours.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Senior Bankruptcy Paralegal Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Provide substantial assistance in preparing Chapter 11 commercial bankruptcy cases; assistance with preparing for first-day hearings including pleading preparation, noticing, and preparation of related PowerPoints and demonstratives.</li><li>Learn/develop technical proficiency in database use and management; internet/electronic research; and project folder/electronic file maintenance.</li><li>Assist with drafting, processing, and filing bankruptcy-related documents.</li><li>Obtain credit reports and assist with writing Proofs of Claim.</li><li>Review case documents regularly to ensure accuracy and completion.</li><li>Assist in preparation of hearing notebooks containing relevant materials including motion/application, notice, order and exhibits.</li><li>Assist with mailings in bankruptcy cases as required.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>How to Apply:</u></strong></p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert - VP, Recruiting Manager - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half com</u></strong></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $75,000- $80,000 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>The <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> will be an integral part of the team that offers a wide variety of experiences and plenty of opportunities for professional growth and exposure to upper management. The Staff Accountant’s primary responsibilities will be month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting. Also, working under the direction of the Asst Controller, the Staff Accountant will support the preparation of agency documents for pooling purposes.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Responsible for the preparation of timely and accurate monthly financial statements and supporting schedules</li><li>Responsible for preparation and timely input of daily journal entries</li><li>Perform month-end close duties including assigned balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist with third-party audit requests, preparation of year-end audit schedules, and footnote preparation</li><li>Assist in documentation of policies and procedures while identifying and driving improvement opportunities. Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives</li><li>Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines</li><li>Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem-solving, and results</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $100,000 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 new year is nearly here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy the new year? You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee and manage the company’s revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP standards.</li><li>Develop, document, and enforce robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Work closely with sales, legal, and operations teams to review contracts and ensure proper revenue recognition.</li><li>Support month, quarter, and year end reporting activities for timely and accurate reporting</li><li>Prepare & review journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Actively participate in monthly balance sheet reviews working with the business and SSC</li><li>Investigate and resolve accounting issues</li><li>Support OneStream reporting to ensure it is performed timely and accurately</li><li>Ensure integrity and reliability of all financial transactions and that they are in accordance with US GAAP and JBT standards.</li><li>Support internal and external audit requests, and participate in efforts to remediate audit and control findings.</li><li>Document standard operating procedures and instructions surrounding accounting procedures.</li><li>Share best practices in accounting practices with others in the Accounting CoE and support the Accounting Manager to implement them within the team.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<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.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Tracks and reports on timekeeper hours</li><li>Prepares prebills and reviews edits by billing partner(s)</li><li>Verifies the accuracy of billing entries and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepares invoices for submission to clients via various Ebilling platforms or by email, dependent on client requirements</li><li>Monitors accounts receivable and collection efforts</li><li>Submits budgets per client requirements</li><li>Works closely with billing partners on bill appeals</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Skills/Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills</li><li>Working knowledge of various Ebilling platforms, including: ASCENT, LSS, TyMetrix, Legal-X, Legal Tracker, etc.</li><li>Working knowledge of PCLaw or similar billing application</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure, i.e., managing conflicting and fluctuating deadlines, and effectively prioritizing multiple tasks of equal urgency and importance with minimal supervision</li><li>Experience in effective problem-solving, actively using sound judgment in decision-making processes</li><li>Ability to handle confidential matters discreetly, in a mature and responsible manner conducive to the position</li><li>Effective communication skills, including the ability to be courteous in handling situations patiently and tactfully, with all audiences including partners, associates, staff and external clients and vendors</li><li>Experience with troubleshooting minor technology issues, including hardware and software</li><li>Ability to occasionally work more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $80,000-85,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities </u></strong></p><p>The Payroll Administrator is responsible for assisting the Payroll Operations Manager with all aspects of payroll for First Trust Portfolios and their domestic and international affiliates.<strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.</li><li>Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime</li><li>Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.</li><li>Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting</li><li>Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams</li><li>Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues</li><li>Maintain employee payroll files</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 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 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>The Senior Accountant works directly with the Accounting Manager and reports to the Director of Finance & Accounting. Our ideal candidate is organized, pays strong attention to detail, will be able to carry out tasks both autonomously and collaboratively; has 3-4 years of experience; and has a desire to grow and learn in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with accounting in customer-facing industries such as Hospitality and Tourism preferred, but not required.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>GENERAL FUNCTIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES </strong></p><p><br></p><p>· Assists in the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance Department including financial statement presentation and analysis</p><p>· Assists with the recording and reconciliation of revenue and receivables</p><p>· Assists in the creation, maintenance, and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts</p><p>· Records and processes intercompany expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation, and recording of adjusting and/or reclassification journal entries, if necessary</p><p>· Review of company books to ensure timely and accurate processing and recording all accounts payable transactions, and ensures that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with Finance policies and procedures</p><p>· Review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L</p><p>· Prepares and analyzes financial statement workpapers to verify accuracy of bookkeeping for the period</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $175,000-$185,000 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>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>PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong>Leads the development of all SEC quarterly and annual financial reports. Ensures effective disclosure controls and effective internal controls over financial reporting. Ensures the complete, accurate and timely submission of all external financial reporting information to the SEC. Interprets FASB/GAAP and SEC guidance to determine their impact on financial reporting matters. Manages a team of capable, high-performing accounting professionals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Active leader in the company's controllership community, as well as the overall finance community. (15%)</li><li>Manages the development of all SEC, FERC and state quarterly and annual financial reports. (15%)</li><li>Manages the internal financial reporting process and historical analyses of results of operations. (10%)</li><li>Main point of contact with the Business Unit internal reporting teams. (15%)</li><li>Liaison with external auditors, external and internal legal counsel and other external reporting contributors. (15%)</li><li>Interprets new technical guidance (FASB/GAAP, SEC, etc.) and other regulatory pronouncements and determines the impact on the company's financial reporting. (25%)</li><li>Works with Internal Audit and Manager of Accounting to ensure effective disclosure controls and effective internal controls over financial reporting. (5%)</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $85,000- $87,000 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>Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>The Accounts Payable (AP) Analyst manages the company’s outgoing expenses and ensures all invoices are processed and paid accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies. This role is accountable for end-to-end AP processing, vendor relations, monthly reconciliations, and issue resolution, partnering closely with Accounting, Operations, and cross-functional teams. </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities: </strong></p><p>• Invoice Intake & Verification - Receive, review, and validate invoices and employee expense reports for accuracy, proper coding, approvals, and supporting documentation. </p><p>• Payment Processing - Prepare and execute payments (ACH, wires, checks) per company policy and schedule and in compliance with the company’s internal controls. </p><p>• Vendor Management - Maintain vendor master data (W-9s/1099 designations, banking instructions); respond to vendor inquiries; track and reconcile outstanding credit memos. </p><p>• Month-End Close Support - Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger; prepare AP accruals; confirm payable reports to ensure amounts paid were accurate; support schedules for audits. </p><p>• Compliance & Controls - Uphold AP policies/procedures; support 1099 year-end reporting; contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives. </p><p>• Treasury – Support treasury activities by managing bank account maintenance, preparing and submitting bank documentation, coordinating responses to KYC inquiries, and monitoring bank account fees. </p><p>• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with Accounting, Procurement, and business teams to resolve issues, improve cycle times, and sustain vendor relationships. </p><p>• Perform other duties as assigned. </p>
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a mid-sized boutique transactional law firm in the loop who is looking to hire a <strong>Commercial Real Estate Paralegal</strong> with 4+ years of commercial real estate transaction experience to join their team. The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will assist attorneys in handling a broad range of commercial real estate transactions in connection with acquisitions, leases, development projects, dispositions, and financing matters. This position is paying between <strong>$85-120K base salary</strong> plus a strong annual bonus. In addition, the company offers a highly<strong> flexible hybrid WFH schedule (2x per week WFH)</strong> with a comprehensive benefits package including: M/D/V, generous PTO, 401(k) + match, LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, pre-tax commuter benefits, and more. </p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Commercial Real Estate Paralegal Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and update due diligence checklists.</li><li>Conduct comprehensive title and survey reviews, prepare summaries, and draft objection letters</li><li>Draft, review, and revise real estate transaction documents, including leases, loan documents, deeds, and related conveyance instruments</li><li>Draft, review, and update organizational and entity governance documents</li><li>Perform and analyze UCC, judgment, and lien searches</li><li>Coordinate, organize, and compile signature pages for transaction closings</li><li>Liaise directly with clients and third parties to manage due diligence, closing, and funding processes</li><li>Record documents electronically and in paper form, as required</li><li>Manage the preparation, assembly, and distribution of closing binders and other post-closing deliverables</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half com</u></strong></p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and collaborating across departments to support organizational goals. This position provides an excellent opportunity to deepen your expertise in accounting and contribute to a dynamic work environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Maintain and reconcile financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.</p><p>• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements with accuracy and adherence to accounting principles.</p><p>• Assist in both internal and external audits by compiling and presenting required financial documentation.</p><p>• Support tax preparation processes, including corporate tax returns, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Collaborate with various departments to gather financial data and provide actionable insights for decision-making.</p><p>• Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accounted for accurately.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze financial discrepancies, resolving issues in a timely manner.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software to streamline processes and generate comprehensive financial reports.</p><p>• Stay updated on financial regulations and standards to ensure company compliance.</p><p>• Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting procedures and practices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits </strong></p><ul><li>Medical/dental/vision</li><li>401K</li></ul>
<p><strong>Project Controller</strong></p><p>The Project Controller plays a key role in improving business performance by analyzing project-related financial data, identifying risks, variances, and deviations, and driving corrective actions to support profitability and forecasting accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>As a Project Controller, you will:</p><ul><li>Prepare, evaluate, and maintain accurate project forecasts, including cash flow projections</li><li>Analyze accruals, actual costs incurred, and work-in-progress calculations</li><li>Continuously monitor project performance and financial health</li><li>Deliver financial and operational analyses, proactively highlighting potential risks, variances, or deviations to stakeholders including Project Management and the Finance Director</li><li>Partner with Project Management to develop, monitor, and validate project budgets while investigating discrepancies between actual and forecasted expenses</li><li>Track and manage financial KPIs for each project and recommend corrective actions when necessary</li><li>Support and oversee month-end closing activities, ensuring data accuracy and consistency</li><li>Manage monthly cost and revenue provisions, ensuring completeness and accuracy</li><li>Ensure effective cost control and alignment between project profitability and company financial objectives</li><li>Collaborate with Finance and Project Management teams to ensure invoices are prepared accurately, submitted on time, and collected efficiently</li><li>Support invoicing activities, financial terms and conditions, and credit management processes</li><li>Review project activities for compliance with company policies, financial procedures, and revenue recognition standards</li><li>Proactively identify issues, recommend solutions, and implement corrective actions as project conditions evolve</li><li>Develop and enhance KPIs, reporting standards, tools, and financial procedures</li><li>Monitor potential tax implications related to project activities</li><li>Translate complex financial data into meaningful operational insights</li><li>Recommend and support continuous improvements in business operations and financial processes</li><li>Act as a key user in the implementation of the company’s new IT landscape</li><li>Serve as a strategic liaison between Finance and Project Management</li><li>Provide timely and accurate financial reporting and support to internal stakeholders</li><li>Prepare and provide information required for internal and external audits</li><li>Deliver regular project reporting, including budget status, WIP, cash flow, cost analysis, and revenue tracking</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Medical/Dental/Vision</li><li>401K</li></ul>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000-$95,000 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>We are offering an opportunity for an Analyst based in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves the preparation and review of master lease and loan agreements, facilitating communications between various parties, and resolving documentation issues promptly. This position requires strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with associates and clients.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Review and prepare loan and lease documents, ensuring their accuracy and timeliness</p><p>• Act as the primary point of contact between Documentation Manager, Regional Sales Manager/Sales Associate, Customers, Internal Groups, and Vendors for transaction status updates and problem resolution.</p><p>• Establish and nurture strong relationships with Sales Associates and Customers, addressing their inquiries and concerns efficiently.</p><p>• Coordinate with suppliers regarding invoice-funding status, purchase order and account reconciliation.</p><p>• Manage pending files meticulously, including documentation, UCC’s, insurance and follow-ups for UCC, titles, and other documents.</p><p>• Validate the economics of transactions, tailored to the specifications and requirements of each transaction.</p><p>• Handle the processing and booking of lease and loan transactions on the lease & loan servicing system for funding.</p><p>• Assemble loan and lease packages, verifying calculations, rates, signatures, and dates on each document, preparing document checklists, obtaining subordination agreements, and filing UCC financing statements.</p><p>• Confirm that all documents are complete and ready prior to funding.</p><p>• Undertake additional projects as assigned by the Manager.</p>
<p><strong>Job Duties</strong></p><p><br></p><p>As a key leader on the finance team, you will oversee the organization’s full spectrum of accounting operations and play a critical role in financial strategy, compliance, and reporting.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Lead all core accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and month- and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare and deliver accurate, timely financial statements and reports for executive leadership and the Board</li><li>Ensure full compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and federal grant requirements (Uniform Guidance)</li><li>Oversee financial management of complex funding streams, including multi-year government grants and contracts</li><li>Develop and manage cost allocation methodologies across programs and funding sources</li><li>Direct the annual audit and Single Audit processes; serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop a finance team of 7–8 staff across varying experience levels</li><li>Partner closely with program leaders to support budgeting, financial performance, and contract compliance</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor and step in for the CFO as needed, including presenting financial insights and supporting strategic decisions</li><li>Identify opportunities to strengthen systems, streamline processes, and enhance internal controls</li><li>Lead the annual indirect cost rate application process</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Medical/Dental/Vision</li></ul>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $105,000-$110,000 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><strong>Primary Duties: </strong></p><p>· Prepare, review and coordinate SEC and FERC filings, including the preparation of consolidated balance sheets, income statements and statements of cash flows and drafting and compiling disclosures and supplemental information. Prepare and review supporting financial schedules for the 10-Qs and 10-K to ensure adequate disclosures. Maintain tie-out binders to support all filings.</p><p>· Interact regularly with various teams throughout the organization as well as external auditors to coordinate the timely preparation and completion of external financial filings. Work closely with team members to ensure reporting issues are being properly addressed and communicated to business units and management.</p><p>· Participate in the preparation of board presentations, investor presentations and the earnings release.</p><p>· Participate in the XBRL tagging process ensure that appropriate tags are being utilized.</p><p>· Assist with projects related to the optimization of reporting procedures and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.</p><p>· Perform special projects requiring technical accounting research and analyses of financial information as needed.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><p>· Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process.</p><p>· Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.</p><p>· Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.</p><p>· Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.</p><p>· Work output has considerable impact on the work of other financial functions, reporting and decision making processes. Impact on earnings focuses on appropriate utilization / development of resources.</p><p>· Work with various parties, both within the Controllers Group as well as other areas of the company, to accomplish goals, resolve issues and enhance and improve processes. Contact with others requires tact and persuasiveness.</p><p>· Work is varied and somewhat difficult in nature, but usually involves limited responsibility. Requires moderate exercise of judgment, initiative, and ingenuity to select the most appropriate course of action.</p><p>· May participate in planning processes at project and departmental level.</p><p>· Work under minimal supervision.</p>
Robert Half is looking for a Director of Operations Finance and Controller for a manufacturing client in the western suburbs. The Director of Operations Finance & Controller serves as a strategic finance partner responsible for overseeing the financial operations across global manufacturing or operational functions, with an additional focus on North American accounting oversight. This executive role provides leadership in managing financial planning and analysis, budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.<br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br>Direct financial operations for global business units, including strategic oversight of financial planning, forecasting, and analysis.<br>Act as the primary controller for all North American operations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, compliance with GAAP/IFRS and company policies, and effective internal controls.<br>Partner with global and regional senior leadership to drive financial performance, cost optimization, and process improvements.<br>Lead, mentor, and develop finance teams, fostering collaboration and operational excellence across multiple geographies.<br>Oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial statements, management reports, and operational reviews.<br>Support mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and other business transformation initiatives through financial due diligence and modeling.<br>Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies as needed for the North America region.<br>Develop and implement finance-related policies, procedures, and systems to support scalability and transparency.<br>Evaluate and mitigate financial risks, including currency, credit, and compliance risks.<br>Drive process automation and the adoption of technologies (ERP, BI/reporting systems) to improve data quality and decision support.<br><br>Qualifications:<br><br>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Master’s degree and/or CPA/CMA preferred.<br>10+ years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, or controlling, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity overseeing global/regional teams.<br>Prior experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or operations-intensive industry strongly preferred.<br>Exceptional financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.<br>Advanced proficiency with enterprise ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and business intelligence tools.<br>Superior leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.<br><br>This position offers a salary range of $175,000-$195,000 and a 15% bonus. It also comes with a full benefits package including:<br>• Health Benefits<br>• 401K<br>• Paid Time Off<br>• Holiday Pay<br>• Employee Assistance Program<br>• Paid Parental Leave<br>• Pet Insurance<br>• Tuition Reimbursement<br><br>If interested, please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688.
<p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>Seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to lead accounting operations for a mid-sized manufacturing company with approximately $55M in annual revenue. This role oversees financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting support, and process improvements while supervising one Staff Accountant and partnering with operations and leadership teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage daily accounting functions including GL, AP/AR, fixed assets, and reconciliations</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Monitor internal controls, tax compliance, audits, and regulatory reporting</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and KPI reporting</li><li>Analyze financial performance and present findings to leadership</li><li>Improve accounting processes and ERP system utilization</li><li>Supervise and mentor accounting staff</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Medical/Dental/Vision </li><li>401K</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a Client Service Associate to support client-facing operations for a Wealth Management firm in Chicago, Illinois. This position is well suited for someone with strong attention to detail and a background in accounting, wealth services, or tax who can help maintain a high standard of service. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with internal teams and clients while contributing to accurate, timely, and organized account support.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide day-to-day assistance to clients by responding to service requests, resolving account-related questions, and ensuring a positive experience.</p><p>• Coordinate with advisors and internal departments to prepare, review, and process client documentation with accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Maintain organized client records and monitor account activity to help support compliance and operational standards.</p><p>• Assist with account onboarding, updates, and administrative follow-up to keep client information current and complete.</p><p>• Prepare materials, reports, and supporting documentation needed for client meetings, transactions, and ongoing service needs.</p><p>• Track outstanding items and follow through with clients and colleagues to ensure requests are completed efficiently.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvement efforts and support operational changes, including work involving financial platforms or related systems when needed.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefit : </strong>Medical/Dental, 401k & PTO</p><p>“Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.” to your posting. Once complete, let me know.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000 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>Upgrade your cold weather season with a role that pays more, and respects your work-life balance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description</u></strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge of</li><li>IT audit methodologies and developing necessary audit deliverables, including process flows, work programs, audit reports, and control summaries.</li><li>Commonly used internal control frameworks, including COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS, ITIL, etc.</li><li>Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance, in particular the technology implications and requirements.</li><li>Exposure to and/or interest in:</li><li>The latest trends and developments in data and technology, including high-growth topics of cybersecurity, cloud, data governance, privacy, analytics, enterprise applications (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics etc.), disaster recovery, systems development methodologies etc.</li><li>Analytics and technology enablement (automation, AI/ML, intelligent audit tools, and cognitive technologies).</li><li>Evaluating, summarizing, organizing, and interpreting data.</li><li>Establishing and cultivating business relationships and a professional network.</li><li>Ability to translate and communicate technology topics and audit issues to client personnel, including executives.</li><li>Supervisory experience of teams including mentoring, oversight and review of work, coordination across teams, and understanding how to motivate.</li><li>Experience performing documentation of findings and summarizing recommendations.<strong><u> </u></strong></li></ul>
<p>We are seeking a Contract Social Media Strategist to support a busy marketing team during a leave coverage period. This role is ideal for a hands-on social media professional who brings strong experience in organic social, digital marketing, and paid media, with a particular focus on LinkedIn advertising.</p><p><br></p><p>This person will act as a key partner to the hiring manager and take ownership of strategy and execution across social channels with minimal oversight. The right candidate is highly organized, performance-driven, and confident managing campaigns from planning through reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead social media strategy and day-to-day execution across LinkedIn and X</li><li>Manage and optimize paid social campaigns, primarily on LinkedIn</li><li>Support promotion of approximately six survey launches running from now through December</li><li>Write and schedule social posts aligned with campaign goals and brand standards</li><li>Develop creative assets using Canva or coordinate production with internal creative teams</li><li>Monitor campaign performance and make data-driven optimizations</li><li>Track, analyze, and report on campaign results, including ROI and performance insights</li><li>Partner with internal and global stakeholders to support launches and promotional initiatives</li><li>Coordinate timelines, workflows, and approvals across cross-functional teams</li></ul><p>Project Scope</p><p>This contract role will focus on executing social and paid media efforts tied to multiple survey launches over the coming months. Responsibilities include campaign planning, copywriting, creative coordination, scheduling, paid execution, optimization, stakeholder collaboration, and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Team Environment</p><ul><li>Collaborate with a broader global social and creative team</li><li>Work cross-functionally with editorial, product marketing, recruiting, and digital support resources</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced IT Security Specialist with expertise in Google SecOps to join our team in Chicago, IL. This is a long-term contract position, offering an exciting opportunity to develop and implement advanced detection logic and workflows. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening cybersecurity measures and ensuring robust data protection.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design and implement custom detection logic and workflows tailored for Google SecOps environments.</p><p>• Identify and address vulnerabilities in database systems and computer files to ensure security.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze cybersecurity threats, providing timely responses to incidents.</p><p>• Develop and enforce cyber governance policies to maintain compliance with industry standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data privacy and security protocols.</p><p>• Conduct regular security assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of current measures and recommend improvements.</p><p>• Provide technical expertise in managing and safeguarding sensitive information.</p><p>• Stay updated on the latest trends in cybersecurity to proactively protect the organization.</p><p>• Train and support team members in understanding and implementing security best practices.</p><p>• Prepare detailed reports on security findings and present actionable recommendations.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this role is $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>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>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support the Director in creation and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Work closely with business unit and corporate departments to ensure accounting policies are effective.</li><li>Support the policy team in technical accounting research and accounting memo authorship on various business matters including the preparation of technical accounting positions and interpretation of accounting policies for proposed transactions, strategic initiatives and complex accounting inquiries; Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand specific facts and circumstances in determining the most appropriate accounting treatment.</li><li>Support Accounting and Financial Reporting functions, ensuring the financial statements and disclosures are in conformity with U.S. GAAP.</li><li>Contribute to the proactive monitoring and interpretation of new and proposed accounting standards, financial reporting and regulatory requirements to determine impact to the Company and aid in implementation efforts for relevant changes affecting the organization. Update Company policies, procedures as required, and participate in preparation and delivery of training materials as necessary.</li><li>Perform annual and interim impairment assessments on various company asset groups and investments.</li><li>Special projects as assigned by the Controller or Director related to accounting and financial reporting matters.</li><li>Assist with Monthly Accounting and Reporting related to our Engine Leasing Segment as needed, including:</li><li>review of entries and reconciliations</li><li>compilation of the monthly reporting package</li><li>preparation of the statement of cash flows</li><li>preparation of key performance highlights</li><li>Provide technical accounting guidance to the company's businesses and other corporate departments related to individual transactions and provide appropriate accounting treatment. Document positions as appropriate.</li><li>Monitor changes to U.S. GAAP and advise Company on potential impacts.</li><li>Establish, implement and maintain accounting policies/procedures in accordance with GAAP, SEC rules and other authoritative guidance. Modify and update policies and procedures as required.</li><li>Provide training to the the company's accounting organization as required to effectively implement accounting policies and procedures.</li><li>Act as liaison between Controller’s Department and business groups as it relates to accounting for transactions and accounting policy matters.</li><li>Collaborate with Financial Reporting in connection with accounting policies and related disclosures and footnotes as reported in the Company’s financial statements and SEC filings; assist with external audits as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>