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54 results for Project Manager in Lansing, IL

Workday Project Manager <p>We are offering a temporary to permanent employment opportunity for a Workday Project Manager in the Wholesale Distribution industry, based in HOFFMAN ESTATES, Illinois. As a Workday Project Manager, you will be the main point of contact for all our Workday implementation efforts, overseeing the process from inception to finish while ensuring effective integration and utilization throughout our organization. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Facilitate the implementation of Workday across two significant phases, ensuring seamless integration and adoption across the organization.</p><p>• Act as the primary liaison among the organization, Workday consultants, and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and accountability.</p><p>• Oversee the completion of Phase I, ensuring a smooth transition from the current implementation team.</p><p>• Lead Phase II as a new implementation, revalidating or redoing prior discovery, user stories, and business process documentation.</p><p>• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business needs.</p><p>• Provide technical leadership, including hands-on configuration, data migration, and integration oversight.</p><p>• Collaborate with PeopleSoft teams to ensure the accurate data transfer and a clean system transition until Phase II go-live.</p><p>• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, manage change, and ensure end-user adoption.</p><p>• Lead cross-functional teams across HR, Finance, and IT.</p><p>• Develop and execute a cutover plan for both phases, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.</p> Project Manager <p>The Executive Project Manager works closely with the Vice President of Service to support the development of the overall direct sales and service business of the company. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and must be able to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment. This is a direct hire opportunity for a global manufacturing organization. Client offers full benefits including: medical, dental, vision, 401k, short/long term disability, and unlimited PTO. Salary $80k-$85k</p><p>Responsibilities include up to and not limited to:</p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>Monitor and organize summary reports for service KPI’s both nationally and regionally</li><li>Supporting the development of the overall direct sales & service business model</li><li>Preparation of data and presentations for internal and external meetings using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint in the Microsoft Teams environment</li><li>Conducting follow up and distribution of materials for internal and external meetings</li><li>Understanding the sales process, P& L Statements, and managing costs </li><li>Developing and implementation of strategic sales & service and marketing projects</li><li>Planning, organizing, and participating in customer visits</li><li>Other duties as described</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p> SAP IBP Project Manager We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for a Lead SAP IBP Implementation Project Manager in VERNON HILLS, Illinois. This opportunity is within the Chemicals Manufacturing industry, where the successful candidate will be pivotal in leading and managing a comprehensive SAP IBP implementation project. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Ensure the successful deployment of the SAP IBP implementation project through diligent planning, execution, risk management, and issue resolution.<br>• Collaborate with business teams, stakeholders, and third-party implementation partners to establish the project scope, objectives, and key deliverables.<br>• Facilitate effective engagement and communication among cross-functional teams with key business units.<br>• Manage project governance, including status reporting, steering committee updates, and milestone tracking.<br>• Work in close coordination with IT, supply chain, finance, and business operations to integrate SAP IBP or SAP S/4HANA Forecasting and Planning with existing systems seamlessly.<br>• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, addressing potential obstacles to project success.<br>• Oversee change control processes and ensure proper documentation of configurations, workflows, and business processes.<br>• Support training, testing, and user adoption to ensure a smooth transition to SAP IBP or SAP S/4HANA Forecasting and Planning.<br>• Uphold compliance, data security, and best practice standards throughout the implementation lifecycle. Business Analyst <p>Robert Half is seeking a Business Analyst to join one of our client's team in the non-profit sector, based in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will primarily focus on overseeing financial analysis, collaborating with external vendors and stakeholders, and manage retail, supply chain, and catering projects. This role offers a long-term contract employment opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Review and analyze financial data, applying business concepts to evaluate and derive actionable insights.</li><li>Partner with internal and external professionals to communicate plans and strategies for new locations.</li><li>Develop and update a comprehensive business plan for social enterprises to reflect current goals, market conditions, and economic trends.</li><li>Lead end-to-end project management for retail and supply chain initiatives, including scope definition, resource allocation, timelines, and risk management.</li><li>Develop and maintain detailed project plans ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.</li><li>Establish clear milestones, KPIs, and deliverables to track and ensure successful project outcomes.</li><li>Collaborate with coffee partners, chefs, and other stakeholders to finalize training programs and menu updates.</li><li>Optimize the supply chain process, focusing on inventory control, vendor management, logistics, and distribution.</li><li>Partner with suppliers and logistics providers to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.</li><li>Ensure timely product deliveries while monitoring transportation strategies and performance metrics.</li><li>Facilitate status meetings, provide progress updates, and manage project documentation.</li><li>Collaborate with the Café Manager, CEO, and vendors to push projects forward and meet deadlines.</li></ul><p>Benefits available to contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k)plan. Visit <u>roberthalf.gobenefits.net</u> for more information.</p><p> </p><p>Apply today! Step forward and embrace the challenge to make a difference. Robert Half invites you to be part of an exciting journey.</p> Software Delivery Manager <p>We are in search of a Software Delivery Manager for a long-term contract employment opportunity. Situated in Chicago, Illinois, the role is in the technology industry and requires someone who can manage the delivery of software projects.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Overseeing the process of software delivery and ensuring efficiency in operations</p><p>• Utilizing Android Development skills for the enhancement of software applications</p><p>• Managing Backend Development and ensuring that the software is up to date and functional</p><p>• Implementing Cloud Technologies to facilitate software delivery and improve system operations</p><p>• Conducting AB Testing to ensure the software is free from bugs and runs smoothly</p><p>• Applying Agile Scrum methodologies to manage the software development process</p><p>• Overseeing API Development to ensure seamless integration with other software</p><p>• Managing deployments to ensure the software is correctly installed and configured</p><p>• Applying engineering principles to improve software design and delivery</p><p>• Overseeing category management to ensure software meets industry standards</p><p>• Utilizing purchasing software to manage software procurement and licensing.</p> Change Management Consultant <p>Our client is a well-established organization operating in a fast-paced, dynamic industry. They are seeking a skilled <strong>Change Management Specialist</strong> to lead impactful, cross-functional transformation initiatives. This is a confidential search intended to find top talent who can drive successful adoption and manage large-scale change projects in a complex business environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Lead cross-functional change projects, programs, or multiple workstreams with high complexity and impact.</li><li>Produce and align project charters with business sponsors and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.</li><li>Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies, including readiness assessments, communication plans, training, and implementation roadmaps.</li><li>Define milestones, manage deliverables, track progress, and ensure project outcomes align with organizational goals.</li><li>Deploy change management tools and frameworks to drive adoption of new behaviors across teams.</li><li>Mitigate risks and manage issues with proactive solutions to minimize disruption.</li><li>Measure success of adoption and sustainment efforts, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.</li><li>Perform quality reviews of projects to ensure compliance with established best practices.</li></ul> Tax Manager <p><em>The salary range for this position is $160,000-$170,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k & time off. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Tax Manager. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p> 1)         The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p> 2)         They have higher bonus structures</p><p> 3)         There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p> 4)         The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p> 5)         And more…</p><p><br></p><p>This person will work within the team as a key member and responsibilities will include but not limited to:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Supporting portfolio company finance teams (including direct interaction with CFOs, controllers, and FP& A managers) with tax reporting and supporting calculations, such purchase price allocations, transaction cost analysis, and coordinating tax work within required timelines.</li><li>Provide guidance and assistance with technical tax questions and research.</li><li>Understanding the necessary action items and processes needed to accomplish such benefits including purchase price allocations and tax step-up computations.</li><li>Participate in both sell side and buy-side tax due diligence for platform acquisitions, add-on acquisitions and carve outs and gather information, data, legal agreements, etc. for the service providers.</li><li>Monitor transaction tax benefits and tax refunds due after sale of portfolio company.</li><li>Assist coordination of service providers for provisions and compliance.</li><li>Review and summarize purchase agreements for tax deliverables.</li><li>Prepare special tax projects (like transaction tax benefit analysis) for certain acquisitions.</li><li>Provide technical assistance with new federal and state law changes.</li><li>Assist in coordinating the flow of K-1s for the fund in a timely manner.</li><li>Provide IRS audit support and project management.</li></ul><p> </p> HRIS Manager <p>Global organization is growing their Human Resources Team and is looking to hire a Human Resources Information Systems Manager to proactively support multiple functions of the Human Resource Department. Must have technical and programing skills including SQL and expertise in HRIS systems. This is a hybrid role, 3 days in the office 2 days remote, salary target $110k-$130k plus benefits including: health, dental, vision, short and long term, 401k, unlimited PTO. Recruiter: Connie Stathopoulos</p><p>Responsibilities include up to and not limited to:</p><ul><li>System Administration: Overseeing the daily operation of the HRIS, ensuring it runs smoothly and efficiently.</li><li>Data Management: Ensuring the accuracy and security of employee data within the system.</li><li>Reporting and Analytics: Generating reports and analyzing HR data to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve system functionality.</li><li>User Support and Training: Providing support and training to HR staff and other system users.</li><li>Compliance: Ensuring the HRIS complies with relevant laws and regulations, particularly regarding data privacy.</li><li>Vendor Relations: Managing relationships with HRIS vendors, including negotiating contracts and overseeing system updates.</li><li>Project Management: Leading projects related to system upgrades, implementations, and integrations with other software.</li><li>Troubleshooting: Addressing and resolving any issues or errors that arise within the system.</li><li>Collaboration: Working closely with HR, IT, and other departments to ensure the system meets organizational needs.</li></ul><p><br></p> Audit Manager - Public <p>Open to either Chicago or Wheaton office</p><p><br></p><p>As the Audit Manager, your primary responsibility will be managing and supervising comprehensive audit projects for our not for profit and government clients. Your role is integral in the proper execution of audits in compliance with established regulations and standards, ensuring that all financial statements are accurate and comprehensive.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>1. Supervise, manage, and lead the planning and execution of audit engagements, ensuring they are performed in accordance with professional standards.</p><p>2. Review and prepare audit work papers and reports including recommendations for improvement in controls and optimization of operations.</p><p>3. Provide guidance and leadership to junior audit team members, promoting a constructive environment for learning and professional growth</p><p>4. Maintain productive relationships with clients, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the client's business and anticipating client issues and concerns.</p><p>5. Provide timely feedback to team members, conduct performance evaluations, and prepare audit strategy memoranda.</p><p>6. Participate in new business development activities including presentations.</p><p>7. Promote a culture of high performance, accountability and quality through all audit processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Pay is $100k-$150k + medical, dental, and paid time off</p> Senior Manager ESG Financial Controls <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>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 FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: </strong></p><p>• Management of emissions control implementation, including project management oversight, coordination of cross-functional teams, conducting walkthroughs, documenting processes, identifying and developing controls, and recommending improvements </p><p>• Oversee ESG data governance, internal controls and reporting processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness </p><p>• Support the integration of ESG metrics into financial reporting </p><p>• Monitor compliance with ESG regulatory reporting requirements and internal policies, including examining consistency of disclosures across various regions </p><p>• Oversee remediation of identified compliance gaps for ESG regulatory reporting disclosure efforts, which may involve updating policies, procedures and disclosures </p><p>• Coordinate cross-functionally to drive ESG disclosure best practices and support ESG operating model and governance objectives globally </p><p>• Support Global Controllership’s oversight of the SOX program </p><p>• Present internal control finding and status updates to various governance bodies such as Global Controllership leadership. Participate in financial and impact materiality assessments </p><p>• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external auditors and business partners </p><p>• Drive continuous improvement of internal processes, ensuring a robust control environment throughout the organization </p><p>• As a subject matter expert, provide comprehensive, in-depth consulting and leadership to teams at a high technical level </p><p>• Foster a strong control mindset within the Global Controllership and Global Corporate ESG teams, and across the broader organization, promoting a culture of transparency, compliance and accountability. </p><p>• Participate in special projects for Global Controllership </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p> Programmer Analyst <p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Programmer Analyst in WEST CHICAGO, Illinois, United States. As a Programmer Analyst, you will be instrumental in providing structured data and reporting, enhancing our custom applications, ensuring application stability, delivering high-quality applications, and developing a state-of-the-art reporting environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and support SQL Server, Microsoft Fabric and Power BI applications to aid in business trend determination and direction setting</p><p>• Conduct technical assessments for possible enhancements and fixes to custom applications, providing detailed technical specifications and identifying business process and system resource impacts</p><p>• Guarantee application stability by quickly resolving issues, identifying root causes, and implementing proactive monitoring and prevention measures</p><p>• Coordinate and participate in testing to ensure delivery of high-quality, bug-free applications in line with quality control standards</p><p>• Facilitate end user training and adoption to ensure effective use of applications</p><p>• Develop a modern reporting environment utilizing technologies such as Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, DAX, SQL, and others to provide a superior reporting experience for customers, suppliers, and emp</p> Front End Developer <p>We are in search of a Front End Developer. In this role, you will be tasked with creating and improving user-facing features, implementing design changes, and ensuring the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop new user-facing features using a variety of programming languages and frameworks.</p><p>• Improve the usability and appearance of the website by translating UI/UX design wireframes into code.</p><p>• Collaborate with the backend development team to improve site functionality and efficiency.</p><p>• Use Atlassian Jira for project management, bug tracking, and issue resolution.</p><p>• Apply knowledge of cross-platform and client-side scripting to enhance website performance.</p><p>• Conduct AB testing to optimize website design and improve user experience.</p><p>• Utilize Agile Scrum methodologies to manage workflow and deliver projects on schedule.</p><p>• Develop and integrate APIs to enhance site functionality and user interaction.</p><p>• Employ CSS and Tailwind CSS to create visually appealing webpages.</p><p>• Stay updated on the latest Front-End Frameworks and incorporate them into development work as needed.</p> SEC Reporting Manager <p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$170,000 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: ‘When is it okay for me to start making everything pumpkin spice flavored?’ 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><ul><li>Assist with development and maintenance of critical global accounting policies and help define ongoing process for technical accounting research and global policy setting</li><li>Monitor, understand and identify potential impact of new accounting and SEC standards on financial statements and disclosures</li><li>Assist to develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with internal controls related to global accounting policies and new accounting and reporting guidance issued by the SEC</li><li>Work closely with external auditors on complex technical issues and new guidance implementation</li><li>Respond to complex, non-routine accounting inquiries related to topics such as revenue recognition, purchase accounting, acquisitions, derivatives, leases, debt and equity transactions, share-based compensation and other matters</li><li>Develop content and facilitate training sessions for relevant accounting topics</li><li>Support key customers, including Treasury, Legal, Tax, Investor Relations, FP& A and operational teams as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p> Commercial Real Estate Paralegal for Growing Team! Premier global law firm located in Chicago is seeking a commercial real estate paralegal to work in their Chicago office. The law firm offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule and a friendly team! The firm offers detail oriented development and room to grow.   Responsibilities for the position include: Drafting and analyzing legal documents. Performing all due diligence relative to commercial transactions, including title examinations, survey analysis, and lease reviews. Assisting the legal team with all aspects of property transactions, from acquisition through closing. Managing communication with clients, attorneys, lenders and brokers during the closing process. Remaining current on all laws, regulations, and best practices in commercial real estate. Accounting Assistant <p><em>The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 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><u>Job description</u></strong></p><ul><li>Accounts payable set up purchase orders, enter invoices, obtain approvals from project managers, follow up on problem invoices/vendor credits. Collate invoice with checks. Maintain subcontractors certificates of insurance</li><li>Enter weekly payroll in Sage & ADP, distribute reports to project managers for approval. Track time off, apprentice union raises</li><li>Assist with tracking cash flow and change order collection</li><li>Log, track all orders, deliveries, invoices and payments</li><li>Process sale and use/lease tax</li><li>Prepare budget entry in the online system</li><li>Service dispatch, billing, and collections. Provide customers with certificates of insurance</li><li>Order office supplies and equipmentMedical/Dental, 401k & time off </li></ul> Revenue Accounting Manager <p><em>The salary range for this position is $130,000-$135,000 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><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>This position requires the individual to have the ability to work effectively with external auditors, divisional business finance leaders and other functional members of the US Accounting COE team. </li><li>Review, process, gather, and compile accounting transactions and documents throughout the month for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with general accounting principles and established internal control policies and procedures. </li><li>Ensure 100% month-end close completeness each month for the revenue team. </li><li>Ensure complete reconciliation of balance sheet accounts while properly classifying revenue transactions for management reporting requirements. </li><li>Ensure financial integrity and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes. </li><li>Review journal entries and other month-end close tasks for the revenue accounting team. </li><li>Collaborate with other divisions and departments to accomplish goals and resolve issues. </li><li>Enhance and improve processes. This department is constantly looking to improve efficiency of processes and files. </li><li>Knowledgeable of external auditor requirements (e.g. PCAOB requirements, internal control documentation requirements)</li><li>Perform internal controls</li><li>Provide training and mentorship to other team members</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p> Tax Manager <p><em>The salary range for this position is $160,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description Summary</strong></p><p> The Tax Manager should be adept at developing relationships with leaders from various business units and functions within the company and outside advisors in order to understand both current and proposed activities to ensure they are accurately reporting the tax effects of business initiatives in the financial statements. This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Tax.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES: </strong></p><ul><li>Manage preparation and/or first review of quarterly and year-end tax provision calculations for financial statement reporting purposes.</li><li>Analyze and draft narratives explaining tax balance fluctuations that can be communicated for lender reporting purposes.</li><li>Manage tax planning initiatives and prepare research and computational analysis of tax reporting around domestic, state and international tax planning initiatives.</li><li>Work closely with outside advisors to ensure sharing of information to enable timely filing of federal income tax returns and to ensure efficient transition from financial statement reporting to tax return preparation.</li><li>Analyze, document and communicate issues around valuation allowances, FIN48 reserves, permanent reinvestment for APB23 purposes, and other tax provision matters.</li><li>Work with FP& A to help develop forecasts of future effective tax rates.</li><li>Work with finance team to understand book reporting of corporate acquisitions and various business initiatives and ensure appropriate tax treatment.</li><li>Manager tax controversy matters by collaborating with various tax jurisdictions to address issues if they arise. </li><li>Mentors and leads tax department members and teams with other department leaders to maximize employee engagement and provide opportunities for growth (as applicable).</li><li>Help create internal processes to ensure efficiencies.</li><li>Trains and Develops tax department members through coaching and supervision (as applicable).</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p> Tax Senior Associate <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 Tax Senior Associate. 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>Supporting portfolio company finance teams (including direct interaction with CFOs, controllers, and FP& A managers) with tax reporting and supporting calculations, such purchase price allocations, transaction cost analysis, and coordinating tax work within required timelines.</li><li>Provide guidance and assistance with technical tax questions and research.</li><li>Understanding the necessary action items and processes needed to accomplish such benefits including purchase price allocations and tax step-up computations.</li><li>Participate in both sell side and buy-side tax due diligence for platform acquisitions, add-on acquisitions and carve outs and gather information, data, legal agreements, etc. for the service providers.</li><li>Monitor transaction tax benefits and tax refunds due after sale of portfolio company.</li><li>Assist coordination of service providers for provisions and compliance.</li><li>Review and summarize purchase agreements for tax deliverables.</li><li>Prepare special tax projects (like transaction tax benefit analysis) for certain acquisitions.</li><li>Provide technical assistance with new federal and state law changes.</li><li>Assist in coordinating the flow of K-1s for the fund in a timely manner.</li><li>Provide IRS audit support and project management.</li></ul><p> </p> Change Manager 3 <p>We are offering a contract opportunity for a Change Manager in Chicago, Illinois. As a Change Manager, you will be leading large cross-functional projects and programs. Your key responsibilities will include:</p><p><br></p><p>• Leading high level cross-functional change projects or multiple work streams within a large program.</p><p>• Collaborating with business sponsors and stakeholders to produce project charters and ensure shared commitment to goals.</p><p>• Utilizing change tools to encourage adoption of new behaviors and ensure project outcomes.</p><p>• Establishing change plan milestones, deliverables, and manage assignments to completion.</p><p>• Developing and facilitating organizational change work including change readiness, communication development, talent management processes, and change implementation and reinforcement plan.</p><p>• Producing success measures for adoption and sustainment and ensuring achievement of benefits.</p><p>• Identifying and mitigating risks and issues in a timely manner.</p><p>• Conducting quality reviews of projects.</p><p>• Leveraging excellent technical skills, including Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, to execute tasks efficiently.</p> Sr. Accountant <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> Machine Learning Engineer Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and deploy scalable machine learning models and algorithms using Azure ML and other cloud-based services. Architect end-to-end ML pipelines, including data preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, validation, deployment, and monitoring. Use Azure Machine Learning Studio, Azure Databricks, and other platform tools to accelerate the development and deployment of ML models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data scientists, developers, and business stakeholders) to understand business problems and translate them into technical solutions. Perform data analysis and modeling to provide insights and actionable recommendations to clients. Optimize ML models for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness within a cloud environment. Provide consulting expertise to clients by presenting technical recommendations and solution roadmaps tailored to their business goals. Support cloud migrations, integrations, and system scaling related to AI/ML. Stay updated on trends in AI, ML, and cloud technologies to recommend best practices and innovative solutions. Document ML workflows and frameworks, ensuring transparency and reusability across projects. <br> Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field. Proven detail oriented experience as a Machine Learning Engineer with a focus on developing, deploying, and managing ML models in Azure environments. Hands-on expertise in Azure tools and services, such as Azure Machine Learning Studio, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Azure DevOps. Proficiency in Python, R, or similar programming languages commonly used in ML. Knowledge of ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn. Experience with MLOps strategies, automating ML pipelines, and model lifecycle management. Familiarity with SQL, NoSQL databases, and big data processing tools (e.g., Spark). A proven track record of consulting experience, including working directly with clients to identify needs, communicate solutions, and deliver business value. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and presentation abilities to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Experience with Agile development methodologies and project management in consulting environments. Accounting Manager <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> Entity Accountant <p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 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 Entity 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>Overview </strong></p><p>The Entity Group provides accounting, tax, financial management, legal and transaction support services to numerous entities holding proprietary, private equity and venture capital investments across a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, insurance, life sciences, hospitality, healthcare and services, among others. The Accountant position reports to the Managers in the Entity Group and provides a unique opportunity for a qualified candidate to leverage his or her accounting, financial analysis, project management, and leadership skills in the oversight of several entities within the group.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Duties & Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Will be assigned to a slate of investment entities; responsible for all aspects of such entities’ accounting, tax, legal and financial management and analysis functions.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger accounting for assigned entities including preparing journal entries for investment activity, cash disbursements, cash receipts, payment of expenses and general ledger account reconciliations.</p><p>• Prepare the tax projections and tax return workpapers for assigned entities (partnerships and corporations) including identification and resolution of tax issues with managers, in consultation with in-house tax experts.</p><p>• Provide transaction support to the family investment organizations, including drafting board packages and preparing treasury entries upon closing.</p><p>• Interpret governing documents (e.g. operating agreements and by-laws) and apply the provisions of the governing documents to the management and accounting for an entity.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day business and accounting support to certain professional service providers such as budget and projection preparation, quarterly billing, processing reimbursable expenses, etc.</p><p>• Identify, develop and assist with the execution of improvements to internal processes.</p><p> </p> Marketing Coordinator/Assistant <p>Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Marketing Coordinator to join their team. The Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of various marketing materials and campaigns. Must be well-versed in content creation, design, and project coordination. You will help streamline processes and provide support in maintaining marketing materials, including PowerPoint and InDesign updates, RFP submissions, and other tasks to ensure a smooth flow of marketing operations.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>PowerPoint & InDesign Updates: Update quarterly reports, presentations, and marketing materials. Familiarity with building graphs in PowerPoint and updating product information is essential.</li><li>RFP Coordination: Assist with the preparation and coordination of RFP and RFI submissions by gathering documentation, drafting responses, and ensuring materials are aligned with existing content.</li><li>Email Marketing: Assist in the execution of email campaigns using platforms such as Mailchimp and, potentially, a future platform that integrates with Salesforce.</li><li>Content Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain client servicing presentations, business development marketing materials, fact sheets, and other promotional content.</li><li>Brand Support: Ensure consistency in branding and formatting across all marketing materials, including presentations, email campaigns, and website content.</li><li>Project Management: Manage and track the preparation of materials for various projects and campaigns, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to the review process.</li></ul><p><br></p> Financial Data Analyst <p>We are seeking a skilled Financial Data Analyst to join our team in the Insurance industry, located in Chicago, Illinois. This role is centered around developing and maintaining our organization's data infrastructure. You will play a pivotal role in designing data architectures, implementing data integration methods, and supporting data-driven decision-making. This position offers a contract to permanent employment opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with multiple teams to enhance scalable data architectures.</p><p>• Develop and manage efficient data pipelines to aggregate data from diverse sources.</p><p>• Ensure data accuracy and consistency through robust validation procedures and checks.</p><p>• Optimize data storage, query performance, and processing workflows for cost-effectiveness and scalability.</p><p>• Transform business requirements into architectural designs and implement actionable solutions.</p><p>• Continuously improve data systems and processes using agile development methodologies.</p><p>• Stay updated with technological advancements and evaluate their applications within the organization.</p><p>• Streamline analytics code development and deployment by implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines.</p><p>• Foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration among team members.</p><p>• Comply with data privacy regulations and policies.</p>
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