<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 $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 $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 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 cold weather season 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>Robert Half is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to lead the implementation, management, and support of its vital information technology infrastructure. This role requires expert-level knowledge of server, network, and application technologies, along with a proven ability to manage complex projects and mentor junior team members. Candidates should have experience with Microsoft Windows or Linux server environments, storage area networks, VMware virtualization, and healthcare-specific systems like Epic EMR. Certifications like MCSE or Red Hat, as well as expertise in scripting, programming, and networking, are highly desired. Strong problem-solving abilities, leadership skills, and a customer-centric approach are essential to excel in this senior position.</p><p><br></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>Winter is here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy the holiday seasonr? 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 $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>Manager Financial Planning & Analysis role with professional services client - internal role</p><p>Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization</p><p><br></p><p><em>The client is located in Chicago and has a hybrid environment with a day or two onsite.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Manager Financial Planning & Analysis with strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. Play a key role in shaping the financial direction of the business while mentoring others and supporting the continued growth of our high-performing global organization.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em><u>Financial Planning and Analysis Responsibilities</u></em></p><ul><li>Analyze and interpret financial results, identify trends, and drive actionable insights to senior leadership.</li><li>Lead the development and execution of financial plans, budgets, and forecasts aligned with strategic initiatives.</li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert in financial systems, tools, and policy interpretation to ensure standardization and accuracy.</li><li>Advise senior FP& A and business leaders on risks, opportunities, and long-range financial planning.</li></ul><p><em><u>Reporting / Data Tracking Responsibilities:</u></em></p><ul><li>Oversee the creation of performance dashboards and reports that inform executive decision-making.</li><li>Lead the preparation of materials for executive reviews.</li><li>Provides ideas for improving business performance and recommends action plans.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes and data governance.</li></ul><p><em><u>Communications Responsibilities</u></em></p><ul><li>Foster strong partnerships with business leaders across multiple functions to enable financial and operational success.</li><li>Represent the Finance function in regional and national forums.</li><li>Mentor, guide, and develop analysts, fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and accountability.</li><li>Identify and share best practices across regional Finance teams to ensure cohesion and excellence.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Keys for consideration -</p><ul><li>Proven ability to lead in fast-paced, matrixed environments.</li><li>Strong command of financial statements, performance metrics, and scenario modeling.</li><li>Strategic thinking combined with a bias toward action and innovation.</li><li>Ability to influence and inspire collaboration across levels.</li><li>Financial forecasting, financial modeling, budgeting, professional service industry experience.</li><li>Passion for empowering others and cultivating a high-performance finance culture.</li><li>Demonstrated success in presenting financial data to executive leadership and making sound business recommendations.</li><li>7 plus years of experience - FP& A, finance, strategic operations.</li><li>Systems skills - Power BI, Workday, Adaptive Insights</li></ul><p>The client offers benefits to include - insurance, 401K, vacation, holiday pay and more </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior FP& A Manager to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this long-term contract position, you will play a critical role in overseeing financial planning and analysis activities, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance expert who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering impactful insights.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting and strategic planning.</p><p>• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.</p><p>• Prepare consolidated financial reports, including cost and asset allocation summaries.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance budgeting and forecasting processes.</p><p>• Monitor and provide insights on key performance indicators to support business objectives.</p><p>• Manage financial consolidations to ensure compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Provide recommendations on asset allocation and overall financial strategy.</p><p>• Support executive decision-making with in-depth financial analysis and reporting.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to internal controls and best practices in financial management.</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 range for this position is $180,000-$220,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Director of Corporate Accounting. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description</u></strong></p><p><strong> </strong>We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Corporate Accounting to join our corporate accounting team. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the preparation and analysis of financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and company policies.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results to senior management, stakeholders, and external parties as required.</li><li>Responsible for the month-end and year-end close processes, coordinating activities across departments to meet deadlines and ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments to develop annual budgets and financial forecasts.</li><li>Monitor performance against budgetary targets, investigate variances, and provide insightful analysis to support decision-making processes.</li><li>Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to foster their professional growth and development.</li><li>Delegate tasks effectively, prioritize workload, and ensure deadlines are met consistently.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.</li><li>Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards and regulations, researching and interpreting complex accounting issues, and providing guidance to ensure compliance.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments, including finance, treasury, tax, and legal, to support business initiatives and ensure alignment on accounting matters.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency, implementing changes as necessary to improve accuracy and productivity.</li><li>Lead or participate in special projects as assigned by senior management, contributing financial expertise and insights to support strategic initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Staff Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Summary </strong> </p><p><em> </em>The Staff Accountant is a key member of a group of talented Accounting and Tax professionals. This position supports daily accounting operations, including the analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, review of financial statements, and various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. The Staff Accountant has the opportunity to assist with various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. As a member of a team that is extremely focused on process improvement, this position also has the opportunity to help eliminate inefficiencies and identify solutions to maximize results. This role works collaboratively with professionals outside of the Accounting team, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><ul><li>Prepares journal entries on a daily basis.</li><li>Reconciles general ledger account balances on a monthly basis to ensure completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Reviews and analyzes financial statements on a monthly basis. Provides commentary to senior leaders of the Accounting team.</li><li>Assists with the year-end financial statement audit and other audits, as required.</li><li>Assists with accounting operations for international entities in Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Korea, and Brazil.</li><li>Assist with daily treasury activities.</li><li>Works collaboratively with a talented group of Accounting professionals, including senior leaders of the Accounting department. Also has exposure to professionals outside of the Accounting department, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p> </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Sweater Weather 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>Job Description:</strong></p><p>As a Senior Accountant you will be an essential member of the accounting and finance teams. This position requires someone with meticulous attention to detail, the highest ethical standards, and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to individuals across various departments. This role requires a solid foundation in U.S. GAAP and a passion for financial operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have the ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change, work effectively within cross-functional teams, be highly resourceful and deliver under tight deadlines.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Provide oversight to the accounting and finance operations to ensure that processes are in place to support the day to day running of the business</li><li>Performs the monthly quarterly and yearly close of the financial statements using NetSuite. This includes making the relevant accounting adjustments and analysis for the close.</li><li>Manage the banking system in-terms of making the relevant invoice payments and control over the daily movements of the cash operations</li><li>Ensure relevant internal controls are in place for the accounting and finance operations</li><li>Identify process improvements and assist in the implementation of relevant process change, policies and procedures; to enhance the existing control environment</li><li>Have a strong understanding of internal control environment relevant for a financial institution.</li><li>Have a strong understanding of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP) and research accounting issues to ensure that the accounts are in compliance with the accounting standards.</li><li>Review the work and supervise the staff accountants to ensure that the accounting team is able produce accurate financial statements and relevant analysis on a timely basis.</li><li>Assist in the audit process including, coordinating with the external auditors in-terms of queries arising during the audit process, preparing the relevant analysis for audit support and being the contact person during the audit fieldwork.</li></ul><p> </p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Product Owner to lead the development and delivery of data-driven digital products within the food and food processing industry. This long-term contract position requires a strategic thinker who can bridge the gap between business and technology teams to create impactful solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in agile environments and a strong ability to translate business needs into actionable product features.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize product functionalities based on business objectives and customer needs.</p><p>• Oversee the full product lifecycle, from conceptualization to delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Lead agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, and product reviews to maintain workflow efficiency.</p><p>• Develop and manage a product roadmap informed by market trends, user feedback, and business requirements.</p><p>• Work closely with engineering teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused digital solutions.</p><p>• Create and present data visualizations to communicate product performance and adoption metrics.</p><p>• Promote agile best practices and mentor team members in improving product development processes.</p><p>• Monitor project timelines and budgets, ensuring that deliverables meet deadlines and quality standards.</p><p>• Utilize knowledge of digital architecture to design competitive and scalable solutions.</p>
<p>We’re looking for a Power BI Developer to design, develop, and manage dynamic, embedded reporting solutions that help stakeholders visualize and act on impact data. This role is ideal for someone who blends technical development skills with a strong design sensibility and a passion for storytelling through data. As a member of our team, you’ll play a critical role in creating highly visual, interactive reports that are integrated directly into our platform. You’ll work closely with nonprofits, funders, and internal teams to translate complex data into meaningful visual narratives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Build and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI Embedded</li><li>Collaborate with end-users to gather requirements and identify reporting needs</li><li>Design intuitive, accessible data visualizations that communicate key insights</li><li>Develop scalable processes for report customization and iteration</li><li>Document reporting workflows and visualization standards for knowledge sharing</li><li>Stay current with data visualization trends and emerging Power BI capabilities</li><li>Leverage tools like Power BI Q& A to enable self-service exploration for users</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge cloud solutions within Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on delivering secure, scalable architectures that support enterprise-wide modernization efforts and cloud-native initiatives. As part of a long-term contract to hire opportunity, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing Azure deployments while ensuring seamless integration with existing systems. This role will be hybrid in Chicago.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design and implement secure, scalable, and reliable cloud architectures using Microsoft Azure services.</p><p>• Develop and enforce Azure standards, governance policies, and architectural frameworks.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams across security, networking, applications, and data to ensure the successful implementation of Azure solutions.</p><p>• Manage Azure resources including networking, storage, compute, and disaster recovery strategies.</p><p>• Facilitate the adoption of advanced Azure services such as Logic Apps, Key Vault, and Azure Kubernetes Service.</p><p>• Optimize cloud performance and costs by leveraging automation tools and conducting spend analyses.</p><p>• Provide mentorship and training to IT teams on Azure best practices and emerging technologies.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with security protocols and industry standards for all Azure deployments.</p><p>• Monitor and troubleshoot issues in Azure environments to maintain high availability and performance.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will guide Agile teams to achieve their goals, ensuring alignment with Scrum principles and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about driving successful project outcomes and enabling teams to thrive, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Facilitate all key Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.<br>• Mentor the team on Agile methodologies and best practices, ensuring adherence to the Scrum framework.<br>• Identify and address obstacles that may impede team progress, escalating issues when necessary.<br>• Shield the team from external disruptions, allowing them to focus on achieving Sprint objectives.<br>• Collaborate with Product Owners to refine the product backlog, prioritize tasks, and prepare for upcoming Sprints.<br>• Promote clear communication and transparency among team members and stakeholders.<br>• Track and analyze team metrics such as velocity and burndown charts to provide actionable insights.<br>• Encourage continuous improvement by facilitating retrospectives and implementing process enhancements.<br>• Demonstrate servant leadership by embodying and promoting Agile values and principles.<br>• Assess and improve the Scrum maturity of teams and the organization, tailoring coaching to their unique pace and needs.
