<p>We are looking for a skilled Business Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will act as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that projects align with business objectives and requirements. This is a long-term contract position with hybrid work flexibility for candidates within 50 miles of an office location, while fully remote options are available for those farther away.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify core issues and propose actionable solutions.</p><p>• Develop comprehensive business cases that outline the purpose, approach, and advantages of proposed solutions.</p><p>• Gather, analyze, and document detailed requirements to address business needs effectively.</p><p>• Monitor project progress to ensure alignment with documented requirements, resolving any discrepancies or conflicts.</p><p>• Coordinate and execute testing processes to identify and address issues prior to implementation.</p><p>• Facilitate communication between business and technical teams throughout the solution development lifecycle.</p><p>• Independently handle tasks of moderate complexity and scope, ensuring timely delivery of services.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvement initiatives by analyzing existing workflows and recommending enhancements.</p><p>• Lead or assist in small-scale projects, ensuring efficiency and quality in deliverables.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver detailed documentation, including test cases and reports, to support project goals.</p>
<p>Senior Financial Analyst - open to 3 plus years of experience - potentially 2 years - northern suburbs</p><p>Company in growth mode</p><p>Private Equity owned</p><p>2 x week onsite</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to support the an organization in growth mode offering advancement and fast paced. The company is Private Equity owned. This role requires close collaboration with leadership teams, regional and global finance, and various cross-functional stakeholders to drive financial planning and analysis activities. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in financial modeling, data analysis, and strategic evaluations to support both short- and long-term business objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>Financial planning & analysis including forecasts and strategic initiatives, while partnering with key business stakeholders.</p><p>Develop and implement strategies to enhance financial planning and management reporting processes, fostering collaboration across teams.</p><p>Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reviews, working closely with market leadership to analyze results.</p><p>Enhance data analytics capabilities to support function leadership and business partners with meaningful insights.</p><p>Interpret financial data to identify risks, propose solutions, and implement recommendations effectively.</p><p>Conduct strategic evaluations and financial simulations, utilizing advanced modeling techniques to provide actionable insights and recommendations.</p><p>Align financial initiatives with organizational goals and update FP& A processes to reflect changes.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits include insurance, vacation, paid holidays, 401K and more </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $215,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid Senior Director of IT SOX Compliance role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p> </p><p>You know what’s awesome? Sweater weather. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your fall season. 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> </p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the overall project management of the SOX 404 program, including business and IT controls. Plan deliverables and co-dependencies, anticipate issues, and provide the necessary tools and communications to enable the success of all business and IT SOX leads and testers.</li><li>Work closely with senior leadership and stakeholders to perform a risk assessment and scope SOX processes and controls in support of regions and SOX 404 certification. On a quarterly basis, drive the analytical risk assessment and scoping analytics.</li><li>Drive the strategic annual, quarterly and on-going SOX 404 and 302 compliance testing with management, process owners, and external auditors.</li><li>Manage the business and IT Process SOX 404 global leads, the team that partners with regional process owners.</li><li>Assist in the development and adoption of SOX best practices and delivering training to process owners and IT application owners, during both stable and transitional periods. Work with business and IT control owners and operators to ensure quality and consistency of new and existing controls. </li><li>Align the SOX 404 program with external audit to maximize external audit’s reliance on management’s work.</li><li>Prepare quarterly reporting for senior leadership and Audit Committee that includes testing results, deficiency root cause analysis, and audit milestone status.</li><li>Lead a team of SOX compliance professionals, providing mentorship and development opportunities.</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, regulators, and internal audit teams regarding SOX-related matters.</li></ul>
<p><em>The salary for this position is up to $110,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Support and participate in the monthly financial statement close process for Business Unit or functional area of responsibility, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely as well as analyzing and reviewing financial statements and variances. Consult and liaise with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues. (40%)</li><li>Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions within Business Unit or functional area of responsibility. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements. (20%)</li><li>Prepare the monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for use in internal and external reporting. Assists in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts in coordination with FP& A. (20%)</li><li>Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group and Business Units as required to accomplish goals. (10%)</li><li>Assist, as needed, in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP. (10%)</li></ul><p><strong>JOB SCOPE</strong></p><ul><li>Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process.</li><li>Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.</li><li>Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns. </li><li>Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities. </li><li>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. </li><li>Work with various parties, both within the Controller's 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. </li><li>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.</li><li>May participate in planning processes at project and departmental level.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<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>
<p><em>The salary for this position is up to $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>The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><p>The Senior Accountant, SEC & Financial Reporting will play a key role in both external and internal management reporting. This individual will work closely with their managers, as well as financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax, regional finance teams and the corporate accounting to consolidate the Company’s results. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for the preparation of the Company’s disclosures included in its 10-Q and 10-K as well as have primary responsibility to prepare reporting to government agencies and standalone entity audits. A successful candidate for this role will be strong in both technical accounting as well as analytical skills.</p><ul><li>Preparation of consolidated balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows and footnotes in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements</li><li>Prepare consolidation and intercompany elimination entries</li><li>Coordinate monthly internal reporting and analysis package, including working with the business unit finance teams to streamline process and improve content </li><li>Prepare support to be provided to external auditors </li><li>Prepare separate entity external audited financial statements and footnotes</li><li>Assist with the optimization of consolidation and reporting procedures, including reducing the time to close and report results</li><li>Participate in assigned special projects as needed</li><li>Prepare consolidation and intercompany elimination entries</li><li>Participate in the preparation of materials for the Company’s Audit Committee of the Board of Directors Meetings</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary for this position is up to $125,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. </em></p><p><br></p><p>Upgrade your Summer with a role that pays more, and respects your work-life balance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Point of contact for funds across the company's funds platform, including registered and private funds in United States, Canada, Ireland, and Luxembourg, crossing many different fund types and jurisdictions. This role will work with the senior members of the fund administration team as well as own relationships with funds’ third- party administrators and key vendors. Preparation, review and understanding impactful issues regarding fund reporting, including net asset valuation calculations, security valuation, fund budgets & expense analysis is key to this role.</li><li>Key support contact for the company's fund board members. Partner with each fund’s third- party administrators and external auditors to prepare and issue the funds’ financial statements and other regulatory filings, presenting issues to fund board members for review and approval.</li><li>Coordinate effectively with teams across the firm in sales, client service, legal, operations, and corporate finance regarding all fund-related items, including overall fund operating procedures, client inquiries, product development, management and performance fee calculations, legal document review, and revenue and expense projections.</li><li>Construct analyses regarding product development, and new initiatives, for senior management review, exercising sound business judgement and understanding of company products.</li><li>Assist portfolio management teams regarding ad hoc portfolio reporting requests or investor related questions.</li><li>Work effectively with all members of the fund administration team across all products to ensure consistency of reporting and processes and assist the team on projects on projects related to all funds in scope, include private funds, US Registered funds, Irish UCITS, Canadian funds and Luxembourg funds as needed. </li><li>Consistently review the functions’ processes to ensure efficiencies and highlight opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Partner with each fund’s third- party tax preparers to generate investor tax deliverables, answering any investor driven questions related to them.</li></ul>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>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>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><strong>CORE COMPETENCIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Accountability</li><li>Building relationships and partnerships</li><li>Building confidence & integrity</li><li>Business Savvy</li><li>Strategic Management</li><li>Change of Direction</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary for this position is $170,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analysis, including variance and profitability analysis, and produce comprehensive management and board reporting packages. Present written analysis to articulate key drivers, trends, and insights.</p><p>• Develop and maintain annual budget and rolling forecast models, ensuring alignment with operational and financial goals. Regularly track and assess project performance and communicate results effectively to key stakeholders, including senior leadership and the Board of Directors.</p><p>Operational Performance & Metrics Analysis:</p><p>• Conduct detailed analysis of operational drivers that impact company margin, including sales, contribution margins, operational expenses (OPEX), and delivery metrics (e.g., service tickets, labor hours, project timelines).</p><p>• Provide root cause analysis and present findings and actionable insights to leadership to drive business improvements.</p><p>Process Improvement & System Integration:</p><p>• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of financial planning processes, systems, and tools, including business intelligence solutions.</p><p>• Take a proactive role in leading process improvement initiatives and system enhancements, including the integration of any new forecasting tools into the business operations.</p><p>Strategic Financial Modeling & Cross-Functional Collaboration:</p><p>• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, including customer pricing, labor staffing, and cost optimization.</p><p>• Work closely with cross-functional teams across operations, sales, and leadership to ensure financial insights are integrated into business strategies and build strong working relationships with stakeholders to foster a collaborative environment.</p><p>Team Leadership & Development </p><p>• Lead and mentor 1 Financial Analyst, providing training on financial reporting and analysis while fostering a collaborative team environment.</p><p>• Provide hands-on leadership to promote continuous learning and deepen financial acumen.</p><p>• Balance day-to-day execution with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the Analyst's success while maintaining your own individual deliverables. </p>
<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: ‘Busy season is just around the corner’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><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>We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Oak Brook, Illinois. This long-term contract position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial planning and analysis for commercial real estate projects, including shopping centers and office buildings. The ideal candidate will excel in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and leveraging data to drive informed business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and maintain detailed financial models for commercial real estate projects, including construction costs and property income.</p><p>• Conduct scenario modeling to evaluate potential outcomes and support strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Utilize ArcGIS software to analyze and integrate spatial data into financial models, enhancing the accuracy of projections.</p><p>• Perform variance analysis to identify trends and discrepancies, ensuring alignment with financial goals.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and interpret data relevant to real estate investments.</p><p>• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses to support urgent business needs and executive decision-making.</p><p>• Apply data mining techniques to extract meaningful insights from large datasets.</p><p>• Provide expert-level financial analysis and recommendations to stakeholders.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in real estate financial modeling.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $160,000-$180,000 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 seeking a Tax and Accounting Senior Manager to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves overseeing accounting and tax functions, including managing a team of accounting professionals, handling financial transactions, and preparing financial accounting data for multiple entities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, variance analysis, and key financial metrics for multiple entities.</p><p>• Review and ensure accuracy of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Lead a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance and training as needed.</p><p>• Manage the entire lifecycle of accounting for income taxes, including annual, quarterly, and forecasted tax rate computations.</p><p>• Oversee and review other accounting areas such as Accounts Payable, Payroll, Taxes, and Revenue operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and controls.</p><p>• Understand and manage complex partnership tax structures and transactions.</p><p>• Research tax issues and communicate implications of investment decisions to senior management.</p><p>• Coordinate compliance work, including the preparation and timely filing of tax returns for partnerships.</p><p>• Document and manage the process for quarterly estimates and filings.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $190,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Position Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Work with Senior Leadership Team and Financial Leadership Team to understand the company’s vision and strategy and develop integrated EPM vision and strategies that are aligned with the company's overall strategic initiatives and financial objectives</li><li>Facilitate the establishment of daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements</li><li>Give significant input to the development of company enterprise structure required to achieve reporting requirements and coordinate with finance and IT resources towards implementation of a transaction systems all the way through EPM reporting systems</li><li>Participate in the selection and configuration of EPM reporting tools consisting of 1) Actual Consolidation, 2) Planning and Forecasting, 3) Workforce Planning, 4) Long Range Planning (3 to 5 years), 5) Integrated Management Reporting and 6) External / SEC Reporting among others [tools currently being implemented are Tagetik and SAP’s SAC]</li><li> Create the vision and strategies for actual, plan / forecast and long range planning reporting</li><li>Establish financial standard reports to assure “one version of the truth”</li><li>Create and govern required reporting Master Data Management (MDM) Change Control processes (for entities, profit centers, cost centers, chart of accounts, standard reporting formats among others) as part of the Enterprise Master Data Governance program.</li><li>Establish links between various transformation initiatives and business strategies using methods/approaches such as capability assessment, business/financial analysis, process management and re-design, organizational assessment and stakeholder management</li><li>Contribute with financial specific expertise in establishing governance program conducted by the Master Core Data Team.</li><li>Support acquisition integration efforts by developing/enhancing playbook activities and repeatable processes for efficient and timely integration of financial data</li><li>Provide direct oversight for the management and prioritization of key projects and milestones. Responsible for overall project/program quality assurance</li><li>Provide thought leadership to ensure program objectives are achieved and stakeholders are aligned</li><li>Work directly with key stakeholders and business partners to drive improvements in core financial processes such as close/consolidations; planning, budgeting and forecasting; and management reporting</li><li>Foster continuous improvement mindset to drive change, improve access to critical information and enhance decision support capabilities across finance</li></ul>
<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>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Senior 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><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and deliver monthly financial reporting packages for assigned entities</li><li>Maintain, review, and analyze all general ledger accounts</li><li>Perform overall income statement and balance sheet analysis</li><li>Oversee the accounting and operations for multiple private investment vehicles</li><li>Assist with accounting and operations of private equity real estate funds</li><li>Support the team in all investment fund accounting</li><li>Analyze processes for improvement</li><li>Recommend and implement process changes where appropriate</li><li>Prepare analyses to support annual financial statement audits and the preparation of tax returns</li></ul><p> </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $90,000-$95,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>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><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p>· Perform monthly close activities including but not limited to:</p><p>· Prepare monthly financial reporting package to executive management</p><p>· Work directly with the shared service center to manage and coordinate corporate month end close</p><p>· Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and account recs for the corporate general ledger</p><p>· Field questions/support business unit finance leads with close and consolidation questions</p><p>· Accounting and disclosure responsibility for and/or involvement in the following areas:</p><p>· Share-based compensation</p><p>· Derivatives and hedging (Fx and interest rate swaps)</p><p>· LIFO inventory</p><p>· Self-insurance reserves</p><p>· Debt covenant calculations</p><p>· Pension</p><p>· Goodwill and intangible asset impairment analysis</p><p>· Acquisition accounting</p><p>· Maintain and update the company’s accounting policies specific to the above areas</p><p>· Assist in coordinating and developing training materials for quarterly global accounting and finance updates</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $170,000-$175,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘When is summer getting here?’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>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><br></p>
<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>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$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 Analyst - Global Financial Analysis & Planning 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 Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Participate in global and segment-level finance groups to complete project</li><li>Perform ad hoc value-added analyses, and provide forward-looking insight and decision support</li><li>Compile and analyze the monthly, quarterly and year-end consolidated reporting packages and supporting schedules for senior leadership</li><li>Review and consolidate monthly P& L variance commentary to provide enhanced management reporting that includes meaningful and actionable insights</li><li>Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to measure progress of Company against stated short-term and long-term goals</li><li>Help establish a reporting rhythm with Segment leaders in an effort to strengthen our ability to track and monitor updates to quarterly performance expectations</li><li>Contribute to the preparation of presentation materials for the Board of Directors and executive leadership</li><li>Play a key role in the development of the quarterly Operating Reviews to Global CFO, including enhancement of reporting through development of metrics that will provide management with internal and external drivers impacting financial and operational performance</li><li>Participate in the development and distribution of best practices, process documentation, and user support materials for data management tools</li><li>Demonstrate high level of customer service with business leadership and finance team</li><li>Collaborate with team to share and improve technical skills</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Street Festival season is here!’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Position: </strong></p><ul><li>Point of contact for several of the company's registered and private funds in United States, Canada, Ireland, and Luxembourg, crossing many different fund types and jurisdictions. This role will work with the senior members of the fund administration team as well as own relationships with funds’ third- party administrators and key vendors. Preparation, review and understanding impactful issues regarding fund reporting, including net asset valuation calculations, security valuation, fund budgets & expense analysis is key to this role.</li><li>Key support contact for our fund board members. Partner with each fund’s third- party administrators and external auditors to prepare and issue the funds’ financial statements and other regulatory filings, presenting issues to fund board members for review and approval.</li><li>Coordinate effectively with teams across the firm in sales, client service, legal, operations, and corporate finance regarding all fund-related items, including overall fund operating procedures, client inquiries, product development, management and performance fee calculations, legal document review, and revenue and expense projections.</li><li>Construct analyses regarding product development, and new initiatives, for senior management review, exercising sound business judgement and understanding of our products.</li><li>Assist portfolio management teams regarding ad hoc portfolio reporting requests or investor related questions.</li><li>Work effectively with all members of the fund administration team across all products to ensure consistency of reporting and processes and assist the team on projects on projects related to all funds in scope, include private hedge funds, US Registered funds, Irish UCITS, Canadian funds and Luxembourg funds as needed. </li><li>Utilize Advent Geneva portfolio accounting system to manage monthly performance reporting process </li><li>Consistently review the functions’ processes to ensure efficiencies and highlight opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Partner with each fund’s third- party tax preparers to generate investor tax deliverables, answering any investor driven questions related to them.</li></ul>
<p><em>The salary for this position is up to $110,000 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>Don’t settle or waste your time with ‘Competitive Pay Rates’ nonsense. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support the Department in ensuring the execution of a comprehensive annual audit plan</li><li>Ownership for execution of planning, fieldwork, and reporting for audit and advisory engagements</li><li>Develop risk-based audit programs and testing procedures relevant to compliance with Global/Regional/Local regulations and business objectives</li><li>Assess operating risks and efficiency of internal controls, including performing a gap analysis to identify control weaknesses with a degree of professional skepticism</li><li>Conduct interviews with auditee and communicate issues identified timely, co-developing action plans as necessary to address root causes</li><li>Ensure audit conclusions are supported, well-documented, and based on a firm understanding of the business processes, circumstances, and risks</li><li>Draft audit report to conclude on entity audited and issues identified and ensure management remediation plans are developed to address the root cause and associated risks</li><li>Assist with audit report socialization and recommendations to Senior Leadership in a clear, concise, and professional manner</li><li>Effectively track and follow-up on audit findings from report issuance to remediation to evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions</li><li>Seek to fully understand relevant risks to the firm and proactively research and showcase firm understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices</li><li>Maintain strong working relationships with all levels of employees, including Operations and Senior Leadership</li><li>Develop and promote process enhancements within Internal Audit to cultivate best-in-class audit processes and maintain the highest quality standards</li><li>Serve as a trusted advisor to the business and brand ambassador for the company's Internal Audit</li></ul>
<p>Newark Delaware client is looking to staff a Senior Accountant with strong SEC experience. This Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts, preparing and analyzing financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP or IFRS, reconcile accounts, ensure SOX compliance, assisting with budget analysis, overseeing the month-end and year-end close processes, supervising junior accounts and providing guidance on accounting principles, and support management with financial decision-making by providing data insights. The successful candidate for this role will have sharp analytical skills, excellent time management abilities, and strong written and verbal communication skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Overseeing the monthly financial statement close process for assigned business units or functional areas, ensuring the accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.</p><p>• Assisting in the preparation, review, and analysis of account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions.</p><p>• Ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.</p><p>• Assisting in the preparation of the monthly reporting packages, including comparative analysis of current and prior period actual results for internal and external reporting.</p><p>• Collaborating with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group, and Business Units to accomplish goals.</p><p>• Participating in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP, as needed.</p><p>• Working closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.</p><p>• Proactively addressing any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.</p><p>• Participating in planning processes at project and departmental level.</p><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $190,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>The <strong>Director of Inventory, Percentage of Completion (POC) and Reserves Accounting, Data Analytics</strong> as a part of Accounting Centers of Excellence (COEs) is responsible for leading accounting for inventory in the areas of standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation, excess & obsolescence, cycle counts, and wall-to-wall counts employee, percentage of completion accounting and reserves in the areas of asset retirement obligation and warranty reserves while leveraging data analytics and automation to drive financial insights, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making. This role ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, enhances financial reporting processes, and integrates analytics to optimize inventory management and business reserves and related risk management. The position partners cross functionally to drive continuous improvement. This leadership role serves as an internal control over financial reporting coordination and facilitation point either assuming directly or driving accountability across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Standard costing</li><li>Variance analysis</li><li>Valuation</li><li>Excess & obsolescence</li><li>Cycle counts</li><li>Wall-to-wall counts</li><li>Asset retirement obligations</li><li>Warranty reserves</li><li>Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and corporate accounting policies.</li><li>Develop and implement internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and mitigate risk in inventory, percentage of completion and reserves.</li><li>Support internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements.</li><li>Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.</li><li>Utilize data tools such as Power Query, Power BI, Alteryx, and Python to develop financial models, automate reporting, and generate actionable insights.</li><li>Improve data governance and system integration to enhance financial reporting accuracy, accessibility, and automation.</li><li>Provide data analytics and reporting support across finance, shared services, and accounting to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.</li><li>Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.</li><li>Partner with finance, operations, IT, and executive leadership to streamline financial reporting and enhance decision-making.</li><li>Drive finance transformation initiatives, incorporating automation and analytics to improve efficiency and reporting capabilities.</li><li>Serve as a strategic advisor on project and asset financial matters, providing insights to executive leadership.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$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>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>Overview </strong></p><p>The Individuals/Foundations Group provides accounting, tax compliance and planning, legal, trust administration, business management, financial management, treasury, insurance, and technology services to the enterprises of two wealthy families, including business entities, trusts, individuals and foundations. The Senior Accountant position reports to the Group Leader and Sr. Manager of the Individual/Foundation Group and provides a unique opportunity for a qualified candidate to leverage his or her accounting, financial analysis and project management within the group.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Duties & Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Maintenance and review of general ledgers, including preparation of accounting entries for the day-to-day transactions and other activity.</p><p>• Preparation and review of electronic tax work papers and tax returns for individuals, foundations and partnerships, including analysis of tax issues.</p><p>• Preparation and review of financial analysis such as tax projections, cash flow and liquidity planning and budgets.</p><p>• Preparing and maintaining periodic reports, including personal financial statements for family members, private foundation financial reports, summaries of property expenses, valuable articles and insurance policies.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Senior Identity Access Management (IAM) specialist to lead initiatives in optimizing and managing Okta Identity Cloud solutions. This long-term contract position, based in Chicago, IL, offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge identity and access management projects, ensuring secure and efficient operations across the enterprise. Ideal candidates will bring a strong background in Okta administration and a passion for driving scalable and compliant identity solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer and configure Okta Identity Cloud solutions, including Single Sign-On, Adaptive Authentication, Lifecycle Management, and Universal Directory.</p><p>• Design and implement advanced identity workflows, policies, and automation to enhance security and efficiency.</p><p>• Act as the primary escalation point for troubleshooting complex authentication and integration issues.</p><p>• Integrate Okta with cloud-based applications and on-premises systems to ensure seamless connectivity.</p><p>• Develop and maintain secure governance processes using Okta APIs and other tools.</p><p>• Collaborate with IT, security, and business teams to align identity management strategies with Zero Trust principles.</p><p>• Monitor system logs and alerts to identify anomalies, optimize performance, and mitigate security threats.</p><p>• Create detailed documentation and provide training to IT support teams on Okta administration and best practices.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for identity and access management security.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $230,000-$245,000 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>Sweater weather is here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy this beautiful 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><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.</li><li>Lead and oversee monthly close and consolidations process including the following corporate accounting functions: revenue recognition, compensation (bonus & equity), G& A, intercompany, foreign exchange and equity.</li><li>Review journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statement analytics.</li><li>Implement methodologies for allocating corporate costs to reporting segments.</li><li>Oversee the preparation, review and audit of the local country statutory financial statements in about 16 countries.</li><li>Manage external audits and ensure timely completion of audit processes.</li><li>Present financial reports and analysis to senior management and stakeholders.</li><li>Provides SEC Reporting support with 10K and 10Q disclosures including roll forwards and supporting schedules.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement and reduce cycle time in the monthly close process through the increased utilization of technology and tools.</li><li>Establish, maintain and enhance internal control policies and procedures.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including SEC reporting.</li><li>Implement and monitor internal audits to safeguard company assets.</li><li>Lead and mentor team of 13 corporate accountants, including 4 direct managers.</li><li>Create a collaborative and high-performance culture that provides professional growth for the team.</li><li>Conduct performance reviews and provide professional development opportunities.</li><li>Provide financial analysis and insights to Executive Management to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Coordinate the preparation, review, and dissemination of quarterly reports to the Audit & Finance Committee.</li><li>Assist with drafting, implementing and maintaining financial policies and procedures for company-wide use.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments including Treasury, Tax, FP& A and Business Operations to support business growth and operational efficiency.</li><li>Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounting software and systems including PeopleSoft Financials, Oracle Cloud Consolidations, Blackline and BNA Fixed Assets.</li><li>Ensure data integrity and security within the accounting systems.</li><li>Stay current with technological advancements and recommend upgrades as needed.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
