<p>We are looking for an experienced HR Project Manager to join our clients team in the insurance industry. This Contract-to-Permanent position is based in Chicago, Illinois, and offers an exciting opportunity to lead key HR initiatives and drive impactful organizational projects. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in HR Project Management to help streamline and optimize workforce processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead HR-related projects, ensuring they are executed on time and align with organizational goals.</p><p>• Oversee the implementation and optimization of HR systems, including ADP Workforce Now and Ceridian.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve communication and streamline HR processes.</p><p>• Monitor and ensure adherence to all relevant HR policies and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Develop and execute project plans, including timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation.</p><p>• Provide strategic input on workforce management and process improvement initiatives.</p><p>• Act as the primary liaison between HR departments and other business units to ensure alignment.</p><p>• Analyze data and deliver insights to support decision-making and enhance HR operations.</p><p>• Drive the successful adoption of tools and systems that enhance overall HR effectiveness.</p><p><br></p><p>Long Term Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000. 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>The position is based in Chicago, IL with a hybrid work model!</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>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Event Manager to join our team in Chicago, Illinois, on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will oversee corporate events, ensuring smooth execution and exceptional guest experiences. This position requires strong organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage diverse aspects of event planning and coordination.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the planning and execution of corporate events, ensuring all logistical and operational aspects are managed effectively.</p><p>• Coordinate with catering services to arrange and manage food and beverage needs during events.</p><p>• Oversee room setups, including arranging furniture and ensuring venue readiness.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong relationships with members and partners, addressing their needs with attention to detail.</p><p>• Manage audio-visual requirements, including preparing slide decks and ensuring technical setups run smoothly.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Corporate Events team to ensure seamless communication and execution of event plans.</p><p>• Provide day-of support, including guest check-ins, printing name badges, and addressing any immediate concerns.</p><p>• Utilize tools such as Office Suite, Teams, and event management platforms to streamline planning and operations.</p><p>• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying opportunities for growth and partner engagement.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with dress codes and high standards during events.</p>
<p>Are you an experienced professional with a knack for managing multi-faceted projects and delivering excellent client solutions? We’re seeking an <strong>Implementation Manager</strong> to join our dynamic team! In this role, you’ll oversee the successful implementation of services, systems, and solutions for clients, ensuring efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at building strong relationships while managing cross-functional teams, this is the job for you.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage end-to-end implementation projects, from initial planning to delivery and post-launch evaluation.</li><li>Coordinate with clients to define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines while addressing specific business needs.</li><li>Provide leadership to cross-functional teams across development, operations, sales, and customer support.</li><li>Monitor project progress through regular status updates, identifying and mitigating risks or roadblocks to ensure timely completion.</li><li>Facilitate effective communication with clients to ensure satisfaction and alignment during the implementation process.</li><li>Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to optimize workflows to improve the efficiency and success of future implementations.</li><li>Ensure client training and onboarding as part of the successful delivery of solutions.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Assistant to join our team a near Ohare Airport. This role is ideal for someone who excels in managing construction-related tasks, ensuring compliance, and supporting project operations. You will play a vital role in maintaining organization and accuracy across various project documentation and processes. Client offers medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, profit sharing, and short and long term disability. The pay range is $70k-$85k and its 4 days on site and 1 day remote.</p><p>Recruiter: Connie Stathopoulos</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Ensure compliance with project-specific requirements, including conditional and unconditional waivers, and adhere to regulatory standards.</p><p>• Review and document owner contracts, change orders, subcontracts, and subcontractor change orders using relevant software.</p><p>• Prepare and distribute original waiver packages to title companies, ensuring all documents are accurate and complete.</p><p>• Create and maintain lien waiver templates for both internal teams and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with project needs.</p><p>• Request and review subcontractor insurance certificates and endorsements, working collaboratively to address necessary revisions.</p><p>• Coordinate with the Project Management team to collect closeout documents such as warranties, operation manuals, and as-built drawings, ensuring proper distribution to owners.</p><p>• Establish and maintain organized filing systems for lien waivers, tracking their receipt and ensuring accurate record-keeping.</p><p>• Facilitate subcontractor payments by ensuring all documentation is complete and compliant prior to release.</p><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$160,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k & time off. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Tax Manager. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p>This person will work within the team as a key member and responsibilities will include but not limited to:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Supporting portfolio company finance teams (including direct interaction with CFOs, controllers, and FP& A managers) with tax reporting and supporting calculations, such purchase price allocations, transaction cost analysis, and coordinating tax work within required timelines.</li><li>Provide guidance and assistance with technical tax questions and research.</li><li>Understanding the necessary action items and processes needed to accomplish such benefits including purchase price allocations and tax step-up computations.</li><li>Participate in both sell side and buy-side tax due diligence for platform acquisitions, add-on acquisitions and carve outs and gather information, data, legal agreements, etc. for the service providers.</li><li>Monitor transaction tax benefits and tax refunds due after sale of portfolio company.</li><li>Assist coordination of service providers for provisions and compliance.</li><li>Review and summarize purchase agreements for tax deliverables.</li><li>Prepare special tax projects (like transaction tax benefit analysis) for certain acquisitions.</li><li>Provide technical assistance with new federal and state law changes.</li><li>Assist in coordinating the flow of K-1s for the fund in a timely manner.</li><li>Provide IRS audit support and project management.</li></ul><p> </p>
<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>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of key operational processes while driving efficiency and quality across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in civil engineering, operational management, financial oversight, and compliance within a detail-oriented environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage daily operations to ensure seamless workflows and adherence to organizational processes.</p><p>• Develop and implement policies and procedures aimed at improving operational efficiency.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze call center metrics, ensuring alignment with company goals and performance standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with project teams to support the execution of initiatives within the credit card and consumer banking sectors.</p><p>• Conduct criticality analysis to identify areas of improvement and mitigate operational risks.</p><p>• Manage budgets and financial data, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with financial targets.</p><p>• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies, maintaining high standards of quality assurance.</p><p>• Utilize project management tools and software to track progress and optimize resource allocation.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for operational enhancements and contribute to strategic planning efforts.</p>
<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 $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>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this fully remote role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description Summary</strong></p><p>The Tax Manager should be adept at developing relationships with leaders from various business units and functions within the company and outside advisors in order to understand both current and proposed activities to ensure they are accurately reporting the tax effects of business initiatives in the financial statements. This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Tax.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES: </strong></p><ul><li>Manage preparation and/or first review of quarterly and year-end tax provision calculations for financial statement reporting purposes.</li><li>Analyze and draft narratives explaining tax balance fluctuations that can be communicated for lender reporting purposes.</li><li>Manage tax planning initiatives and prepare research and computational analysis of tax reporting around domestic, state and international tax planning initiatives.</li><li>Work closely with outside advisors to ensure sharing of information to enable timely filing of federal income tax returns and to ensure efficient transition from financial statement reporting to tax return preparation.</li><li>Analyze, document and communicate issues around valuation allowances, FIN48 reserves, permanent reinvestment for APB23 purposes, and other tax provision matters.</li><li>Work with FP& A to help develop forecasts of future effective tax rates.</li><li>Work with finance team to understand book reporting of corporate acquisitions and various business initiatives and ensure appropriate tax treatment.</li><li>Manager tax controversy matters by collaborating with various tax jurisdictions to address issues if they arise.</li><li>Mentors and leads tax department members and teams with other department leaders to maximize employee engagement and provide opportunities for growth (as applicable).</li><li>Help create internal processes to ensure efficiencies.</li><li>Trains and Develops tax department members through coaching and supervision (as applicable).</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
<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 $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><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 range for this position is $90,000-$95,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>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>
<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>
We are looking for an experienced Service Specialist to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This long-term contract position involves providing comprehensive post-implementation support to clients, ensuring their needs are addressed efficiently and improving overall satisfaction. The ideal candidate will excel at building strong relationships with stakeholders, managing administrative tasks, and delivering exceptional service.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Offer prompt and detail-oriented support to clients, addressing inquiries and resolving issues to enhance client satisfaction.<br>• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records by updating administrative systems and documenting policyholder interactions.<br>• Develop trust-based relationships with internal teams, employer groups, and external stakeholders to foster collaboration.<br>• Execute administrative tasks effectively, including premium billing and account updates, ensuring compliance with company policies.<br>• Meet or exceed departmental standards for quality, customer satisfaction, and key performance indicators (KPIs).<br>• Identify and address issues proactively, implementing remediation strategies and escalating concerns when necessary.<br>• Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage diverse client needs and deliver tailored solutions.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service delivery and support sales efforts.<br>• Apply project management principles to organize and prioritize work across multiple functions.<br>• Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational goals.
<p><em>The salary for this position is $90,000 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: ‘Summer 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>· 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. </p><p>· Consult and liaise with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues.</p><p>· Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions within Business Unit or functional area of responsibility. </p><p>· Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.</p><p>· 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.</p><p>· Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller’s Group and Business Units as required to accomplish goals.</p><p>· Assist, as needed, in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP.</p><p> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>POSITION SCOPE </strong></p><p>· Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process.</p><p>· Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.</p><p>· Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns. </p><p>· Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities. </p><p>· Work output has considerable impact on the work of other financial functions, reporting and decision making processes. Impact on earnings focuses on appropriate utilization / development of resources. </p><p>· Work with various parties, both within the 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. </p><p>· Work is varied and somewhat difficult in nature, but usually involves limited responsibility. Requires moderate exercise of judgment, initiative, and ingenuity to select the most appropriate course of action.</p>
<p><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>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 Accounting Manager position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Position Summary</u></strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager manages most accounting activities, including P& L reviews, monthly close, integration and acquisition project work, and other management duties. This position leads significant business-facing matters including the reporting and driving of key performance metrics in finance and business case development. The Accounting Manager leads staff and seniors on the Finance Team. This position is a key contact with various other managers within the company’s shared service center.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities May Include, But Not Limited To</strong></p><ul><li>Lead change management process for staff and seniors on the Finance team</li><li>Function as the key developer of talent for the team</li><li>Manage the monthly close process including preparation of financial statements, etc.</li><li>Lead business initiatives and strategies i.e., system rollouts, integration of new acquisitions, and process improvements</li><li>Manage the governance over key systems in SAP i.e., fixed assets, treasury, leases, and other general ledger systems</li><li>Partner with the Controls department to ensure effective internal controls</li><li>Manage the external audit process</li><li>Support auxiliary audits i.e., Sales & Use Tax, Accounts Receivable Securitization, etc.</li><li>Other projects or duties as assigned</li></ul><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>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 Summary</strong></p><p>The <strong>Director of Project and Asset Accounting, Data Analytics</strong> as a part of Accounting Centers of Excellence (COEs) is responsible for leading the project and asset accounting functions while leveraging data analytics and automation to drive financial insights, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee project accounting (CapEx and OpEx), ensuring accurate tracking, cost allocations, and capitalization of project expenditures in compliance with U.S. GAAP.</li><li>Manage fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalization, depreciation schedules, impairment assessments, and disposals.</li><li>Manage intangible asset accounting, including capitalization, amortization schedules, impairment assessments, and divestitures / disposals.</li><li>Lead lease accounting under ASC 842, ensuring accurate lease classification, right-of-use asset accounting, and financial disclosures.</li><li>Collaborate with project management, finance, and operations teams to improve capital expenditure tracking and financial controls.</li><li>Mineral Reserve reporting (S-K 1300) finance support analytics and commentary</li><li>Properties & Facilities reporting finance support analytics and commentary</li><li>Sustainability & Environmental reporting finance support analytics and commentary</li><li>Support account receivable aging analysis and allowance for doubtful accounts analysis through the leveraging / addition of credit assessment, past due history, collections status, etc.</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 project and asset accounting.</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></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Robert Half is seeking skilled Copywriters in Chicago with experience in agency, corporate, or B2B environments for ongoing contract opportunities. These roles involve crafting short-form and/or long-form content for various industries. If you bring a strong understanding of audience-focused writing, proofreading skills, and a portfolio showcasing these specialties, we want to connect with you!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Description:</strong></p><p>Contribute to diverse projects where your copywriting expertise will support brand communication, marketing campaigns, and business initiatives. You'll create polished, professional content tailored to client goals across agency, corporate, or B2B settings, with emphasis on both short-form (ads, email campaigns, social posts) and long-form formats (blogs, whitepapers, proposals).</p><ul><li><strong>Agency and Corporate Copywriting:</strong></li><li>Write content for ad campaigns, brochures, presentations, email campaigns, and internal communications.</li><li>Develop compelling messaging aligned with branding and business goals.</li><li><strong>B2B Communications:</strong></li><li>Create copy for whitepapers, case studies, proposals, product descriptions, and professional blogs.</li><li>Tailor content to business audiences, ensuring clarity and professionalism in tone.</li><li><strong>Short-Form Copywriting:</strong></li><li>Generate attention-grabbing headlines, taglines, email subject lines, and social media posts.</li><li>Deliver succinct, engaging copy for digital ads and promotional materials.</li><li><strong>Long-Form Copywriting:</strong></li><li>Produce in-depth content such as blogs, newsletters, training materials, and press releases.</li><li>Write detailed materials for thought leadership, including whitepapers and case studies.</li><li><strong>Proofreading and Editing:</strong></li><li>Carefully proofread and edit content to maintain accuracy, consistency, and adherence to client brand voice and tone.</li><li>Conduct quality assurance checks across all deliverables to ensure error-free output.</li></ul><p><br></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>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>Are you a creative and tech-savvy professional with expertise in managing web content and digital tools? Do you have experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and Airtable? If so, we have an opportunity for you!</p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a Web Content Specialist to join our client's team and play a crucial role in managing, organizing, and updating digital content. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of web content workflows, tools like AEM and Airtable, and a passion for delivering seamless digital experiences.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the creation, editing, and publishing of web content using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).</li><li>Streamline project workflows and maintain databases using Airtable.</li><li>Ensure all website content adheres to brand guidelines, meets quality standards, and aligns with business goals.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, design, and development, to manage content updates and changes.</li><li>Optimize content for SEO best practices and accessibility compliance.</li><li>Monitor website performance metrics and provide insights to improve user experience.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve content-related issues quickly and efficiently.</li></ul>
<p><em>The salary for this position is up to $140,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Develop the annual IT audit plan, including the annual risk assessment, in collaboration with Internal Audit leadership</li><li>Assess, manage and optimize information technology risk across a wide range of areas, including cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, IT regulatory and compliance requirements, and business continuity</li><li>Manage a portfolio of assigned audits and related activities, including staffing, scheduling, and coordination with the client to ensure the timely completion of the plan.</li><li>Oversee IT audits, including cybersecurity, cloud, system access controls, system implementation life cycle, and data governance</li><li>Develop audit programs and testing procedures in accordance with widely accepted IT auditing and cybersecurity standards (e.g., COBIT, NIST, CIS, CSA)</li><li>Manage and monitor the progress of the audit engagement, prioritize the workload of the audit team, and identify and escalate to the Director of Internal Audit any necessary changes to the audit as the engagement progresses</li><li>Draft complete audit reports with minimal oversight that clearly and concisely describe issues identified during the audit engagement</li><li>Ensure audit engagement quality, including adherence to Global IIA Standards and Internal Audit Department policies and standards</li><li>Deliver reviews and projects on time, within agreed budget, and in accordance with IIA Standards</li><li>Drive cross-functional assurance and compliance initiatives (such as risk assessments, monitoring approach, etc.) with other functions</li><li>Manage audits with a collaborative tone ensuring a constructive environment is maintained between the audit team and the audit client</li><li>Establish and communicate recommendations to mitigate current and emerging internal and external risks, ensuring appropriate escalation and reporting of issues impacting operations to address strategic, business and compliance objectives</li><li>Build successful relationships with client management to provide value-added consultation to influence and strengthen operational efficiencies and effectiveness, promote appropriate risk management awareness and mitigation, and provide opportunities for cost savings, and standardization and globalization of processes</li><li>Coach and manage junior staff effectively on assigned audits and projects</li><li>Contribute to the positive and team-oriented culture by maintaining cooperative relationships (assisting other project teams when necessary), facilitating the resolution of conflicts, sharing information, and accepting and providing feedback</li><li>Manage special projects as requested by management</li><li>Leverage data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and provide insights into operational risks and efficiency opportunities</li><li>Assist the Director of Internal Audit in developing key risk indicators (KRIs) to monitor financial, operational, and IT risks.</li></ul>
<p>We are is seeking a dedicated <strong>Service Specialist</strong> to join our client's fast-paced, high-energy team. The Service Specialist plays a vital role in supporting one of our Insurnace Provider clients. After implementation, you'll serve as initial contact, resolving client needs and building positive relationships with various stakeholders, including our sales team, employer groups, and internal partners.</p><p>This role combines administrative support with a strong focus on relationship management, communication, and problem-solving. While this is not a sales position, you will be supporting the sales team and their clients. We're looking for someone with strong customer-facing skills and an insurance background is a plus, especially with group worksite insurance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Act as the first point of contact for all incoming employer-client and agent calls and emails.</li><li>Handle and triage a variety of requests, including policyholder terminations, providing invoices and payment status updates, running reports, and assisting with policy research and demographic corrections.</li><li>Serve as a liaison between external clients and internal colleagues, ensuring timely follow-up on all inquiries.</li><li>Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all client interactions and account updates within our systems, primarily Salesforce.</li><li>Meet or exceed departmental standards for customer satisfaction and quality.</li><li>Handle ad hoc requests and other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $145,000-$150,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new SEC Reporting 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><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>- Supervise key aspects of the SEC and FERC reporting process, including drafting disclosures, processing changes, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout the document, maintaining quarterly list of disclosure items and coordinating with the printer.</p><p>- Interact with Business Units, Controller's Group, Investor Relations, Treasury, internal and external legal counsel, and the internal and external auditors to accomplish goals and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of information exchange.</p><p>- Research and appropriately apply new accounting pronouncements; benchmark SEC filings from other companies.</p><p>- Complete key financial and disclosure controls to ensure a strong control environment.</p><p>- Assist as appropriate in the supervision of staff accountants, including the review of information prepared to ensure completion of tie-out binders, checklists, etc.</p>
