<p><em>The salary for this position is $170,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analysis, including variance and profitability analysis, and produce comprehensive management and board reporting packages. Present written analysis to articulate key drivers, trends, and insights.</p><p>• Develop and maintain annual budget and rolling forecast models, ensuring alignment with operational and financial goals. Regularly track and assess project performance and communicate results effectively to key stakeholders, including senior leadership and the Board of Directors.</p><p>Operational Performance & Metrics Analysis:</p><p>• Conduct detailed analysis of operational drivers that impact company margin, including sales, contribution margins, operational expenses (OPEX), and delivery metrics (e.g., service tickets, labor hours, project timelines).</p><p>• Provide root cause analysis and present findings and actionable insights to leadership to drive business improvements.</p><p>Process Improvement & System Integration:</p><p>• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of financial planning processes, systems, and tools, including business intelligence solutions.</p><p>• Take a proactive role in leading process improvement initiatives and system enhancements, including the integration of any new forecasting tools into the business operations.</p><p>Strategic Financial Modeling & Cross-Functional Collaboration:</p><p>• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, including customer pricing, labor staffing, and cost optimization.</p><p>• Work closely with cross-functional teams across operations, sales, and leadership to ensure financial insights are integrated into business strategies and build strong working relationships with stakeholders to foster a collaborative environment.</p><p>Team Leadership & Development </p><p>• Lead and mentor 1 Financial Analyst, providing training on financial reporting and analysis while fostering a collaborative team environment.</p><p>• Provide hands-on leadership to promote continuous learning and deepen financial acumen.</p><p>• Balance day-to-day execution with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the Analyst's success while maintaining your own individual deliverables. </p>
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a large-scale technology rollout across multiple locations. This role involves overseeing the deployment of hardware and software systems while ensuring smooth coordination and execution. This is a long-term contract position based in Naperville, Illinois, with travel required to various sites.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and manage a comprehensive project plan tailored to hardware and software deployment needs.<br>• Coordinate and oversee installations across multiple locations, ensuring all timelines and dependencies are met.<br>• Facilitate large-site kickoffs by being present onsite to lead and manage logistics.<br>• Maintain accountability for project milestones and stakeholder deliverables throughout the rollout.<br>• Ensure that all installed hardware integrates seamlessly with the SaaS platform.<br>• Navigate complex relationships and political dynamics within the organization to drive project success.<br>• Monitor and manage travel schedules, ensuring efficient site visits and coordination.<br>• Provide regular status updates and reports to stakeholders, highlighting progress and addressing any challenges.<br>• Identify potential risks and implement proactive solutions to ensure project continuity.<br>• Foster collaboration between teams to align project goals and execution strategies.
<p>This company is located in the western suburbs near Oak Brook, IL; however, the opportunity is fully remote.</p><p><br></p><p>The Senior Financial Accounting Analyst will be primarily responsible for budgets and variance analysis, month-end closing, and reporting monthly and annual financial results. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><p>•Support the Business Unit's financial operations by providing timely and accurate reporting and business analysis that will be used to better enable the division to grow the profitability of the business line</p><p>•Prepare and coordinate budgets, business plans and forecasts</p><p>•Be the SAP business process owner for the PS (Project Systems) module</p><p>•Coordinate finance activities for month end, year-end, etc.</p><p>•Apply appropriate revenue recognition to the projects</p><p>•Analyze trends and data used in preparing forecasts of expenses and cash flows for the division</p><p>•Review and analyze financial results and variances from budget and make suggestions for improvements or cost savings</p><p>•Review and investigate general ledger information and provide appropriate charge numbers</p><p>•Provide both month-to-month financial data and trends and explain financial processes to engineering staff</p><p>•Assist in the preparation of business cases for fixed asset acquisitions</p><p>•Assist in financial presentations for Divisional office</p><p>•Prepare costing and billing analysis for CEO department manager presentations. </p><p>•Other duties as required</p><p><br></p><p>Qualifications/Requirements:</p><p><br></p><p>•Bachelor's Degree in business, finance or accounting</p><p>•CPA Designation preferred</p><p>•Strong US GAAP knowledge </p><p> Knowledge of Canadian GAAP a plus </p><p>•A minimum of 5-7 years of experience at a senior level in an accounting department.</p><p>•Advanced knowledge/experience working with SAP is required (PS, SD, FICO)</p><p>•Requires a strong knowledge of accounting, finance and economics</p><p>•Requires knowledge of business systems, controls and reporting systems</p><p>•Requires experience in budgeting, accounting policies and procedures, systems and costing</p><p>•Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills</p><p>•High degree of attention to detail and ability to self-check work required.</p><p>•Ability to handle multiple priorities with attention to detail and an ability to work independently</p><p>•Proven ability to respond within short time constraints and meet deadlines, while maintaining accuracy</p><p>•Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel</p>
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team in Itasca, Illinois. This long-term contract position offers an exciting opportunity to oversee multiple projects while fostering collaboration across business, technology, and operational units. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in project management methodologies to drive efficiency and ensure successful outcomes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and oversee a portfolio of 20+ projects, ensuring they remain on track, within budget, and aligned with organizational goals.<br>• Facilitate communication and collaboration across siloed business units, building strong relationships with stakeholders.<br>• Evaluate current processes and identify opportunities for improvement to enhance project workflows.<br>• Utilize Smartsheets to track project progress, manage timelines, and generate reports.<br>• Act as a liaison between business and IT teams to ensure alignment and address challenges effectively.<br>• Introduce agile principles where applicable while operating in a primarily waterfall environment.<br>• Provide regular updates and insights to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.<br>• Develop and maintain a structured approach to project planning and execution.<br>• Foster a culture of teamwork and shared objectives among diverse departments.<br>• Support the establishment and maturity of the Project Management Office (PMO) within the organization.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. This role requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to oversee vendor collaboration and ensure seamless project execution, particularly in compliance and segregation of duties initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a background in JD Edwards, Procure to Pay, or Order to Cash processes, and will be comfortable working onsite 1-2 days a week to coordinate with business stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with external vendors to oversee development efforts and ensure alignment with project goals.</p><p>• Manage compliance and segregation of duties projects to address potential risks and prevent fraud.</p><p>• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure efficient communication and project progress.</p><p>• Organize and lead onsite meetings with business stakeholders to establish project requirements and expectations.</p><p>• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful completion.</p><p>• Utilize Agile Scrum methodologies to drive development processes and ensure adaptability.</p><p>• Implement and manage Content Management Systems (CMS) as needed for project requirements.</p><p>• Provide regular updates and reporting to senior leadership on project progress.</p><p>• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.</p><p>• Ensure all project activities align with industry best practices and compliance standards.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team near Naperville, Illinois. This contract role requires someone with strong attention to detail, leadership skills, and expertise in managing system-related projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of overseeing cross-functional teams and ensuring the successful execution of project objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and manage system-related projects from initiation to completion, ensuring all milestones are met.</p><p>• Facilitate training sessions for team members and stakeholders to ensure smooth project adaptation.</p><p>• Develop detailed documentation for processes and workflows to maintain clarity and compliance.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project goals with organizational objectives.</p><p>• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure timely delivery.</p><p>• Utilize Agile Scrum methodologies to drive project efficiency and adaptability.</p><p>• Ensure all project activities adhere to formal project management standards and best practices.</p><p>• Coordinate with stakeholders to define project scope, deliverables, and timelines.</p><p>• Provide regular updates and reports to leadership on project status and progress.</p><p>• Apply expertise in system conversions to support and guide the project team effectively.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$170,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p><strong>Project and Asset Accounting</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></ul><p><br></p><p><strong> Financial Compliance and Internal Controls</strong></p><ul><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></ul><p><br></p><p><strong> Data Analytics and Financial Insights</strong></p><ul><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>We are looking for a skilled Construction Estimator to join our team in Union, Illinois. In this contract-to-hire role, you will play a critical part in analyzing project costs, preparing accurate estimates, and ensuring that construction projects are executed within budget and timelines. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to the success of various projects while developing leads and maintaining strong client relationships.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Someone with asphalt paving and construction experience is a plus!!</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze project specifications and requirements to develop detailed cost estimates.</p><p>• Prepare budgets and forecasts to ensure financial accuracy for construction projects.</p><p>• Coordinate with project managers and other stakeholders to align estimates with project goals.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Office tools to organize and present cost data effectively.</p><p>• Generate leads from company-provided resources while proactively seeking additional opportunities through cold calling.</p><p>• Collaborate with clients and vendors to gather necessary information for accurate estimations.</p><p>• Monitor ongoing projects to ensure adherence to budget and timeline constraints.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of progress reports and documentation for stakeholders.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with team members and clients to address project-related concerns.</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 role is $155,000 - $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>Upgrade your new year with a role that pays more, and respects your work-life balance.</p><p><br></p><p>As our Sr Accounting Manager you will report to the NA Accounting Director. You will lead the accounting operations of specific business units and activities. You will manage a team of accounting professionals, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, and improving projects.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Team Leadership & Development: Lead a diverse team of accounting professionals across multiple sites, encouraging a collaborative culture. Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities.</li><li>Close Process Management: Oversee the accounting close process to ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and JBT Marel standards. Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews, oversee audits, and ensure the integrity of financial transactions.</li><li>Process Improvement & Strategy: Lead strategic projects for the Accounting CoE, focusing on standardization, optimization, and process improvement. Implement best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and, leveraging technology and automation tools.</li><li>Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Collaborate with CoE leadership to lead process enhancements and facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-training within the team. Share and implement best practices in accounting with other leaders.</li><li>Project Management & Technology Implementation: Lead close improvement initiatives, develop project plans, and coordinate efforts. Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounting software and ERP systems to improve operations.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000 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>You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position</strong></p><p>This role reports into the Finance Manager and is responsible for providing lead accounting support for our accounting function. This position contributes to our financial health through responsibilities that include: lead for new contract setup; accounts receivable lead for the company, and accounting system and work process training for the accounting and payroll team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities and core functional areas</strong></p><ul><li>New contract setup and maintenance in our accounting systems including dissemination of new contract info to the rest of the accounting team.</li><li>Responsibility for centralized system-wide accounts receivable, ensuring that invoicing and receivable functions are administered with best practices.</li><li>In collaboration with the accounting manager, provide budget system inputting and reporting, as well as updates as needed.</li><li>Liaison between internal program managers, billing departments and government contract managers.</li><li>Responsibility for accounting and reporting for joint venture and sub-contractor partnerships, ensuring that timely payable and receivable processes occur, in close cross-functional working relationship with the Finance Manager.</li><li>Prepare documents for auditing as needed. Identify and prevent gaps in processing using technology, team-based work processes and the use of reporting.</li><li>Provide excellent customer service and follow up, both internally to MEL and externally with our outside partners.</li><li>Using our financial systems, Excel and other accounting tools and software, analyze trends and create reports as needed.</li><li>Other projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $105,000-$110,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k & time off. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Duties: </strong></p><p>· Prepare, review and coordinate SEC and FERC filings, including the preparation of consolidated balance sheets, income statements and statements of cash flows and drafting and compiling disclosures and supplemental information. Prepare and review supporting financial schedules for the 10-Qs and 10-K to ensure adequate disclosures. Maintain tie-out binders to support all filings.</p><p>· Interact regularly with various teams throughout the organization as well as external auditors to coordinate the timely preparation and completion of external financial filings. Work closely with team members to ensure reporting issues are being properly addressed and communicated to business units and management.</p><p>· Participate in the preparation of board presentations, investor presentations and the earnings release.</p><p>· Participate in the XBRL tagging process ensure that appropriate tags are being utilized.</p><p>· Assist with projects related to the optimization of reporting procedures and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.</p><p>· Perform special projects requiring technical accounting research and analyses of financial information as needed.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><p>· Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process.</p><p>· Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.</p><p>· Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.</p><p>· Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.</p><p>· Work output has considerable impact on the work of other financial functions, reporting and decision making processes. Impact on earnings focuses on appropriate utilization / development of resources.</p><p>· Work with various parties, both within the Controllers Group as well as other areas of the company, to accomplish goals, resolve issues and enhance and improve processes. Contact with others requires tact and persuasiveness.</p><p>· Work is varied and somewhat difficult in nature, but usually involves limited responsibility. Requires moderate exercise of judgment, initiative, and ingenuity to select the most appropriate course of action.</p><p>· May participate in planning processes at project and departmental level.</p><p>· Work under minimal supervision.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $145,000-$155,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Join the wave of finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>About The Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>The Internal Audit Business Process Manager is part of the North America Internal Audit team, to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, identify and mitigate risks, strengthen internal controls, and improve business processes. This position also serves as a resource and advisor on process and control related matters. Excellent critical thinking, leadership and communication skills, and the ability to effectively and persuasively collaborate with all business and process areas are key components of this role.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> What You'll Accomplish</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in developing and executing the annual internal audit plan, aligned with the company’s strategic objectives, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Assist in developing and maintaining Internal Audit methodology documentation, including: testing approach and templates, work programs, and reporting templates</li><li>Assist in performing risk assessments to identify key business, operational, and financial risks and ensure effective mitigation strategies are in place</li><li>Manage the end-to-end SOX program including scoping, walkthroughs, operating effectiveness testing remediation and reporting</li><li>Assist control owners in understanding how to successfully document and retain evidence of Information Used in Control (IUC) / Information Produced by Entity (IPE)</li><li>Understand Segregation of Duties and support in risk identification, monitoring, mitigation, and remediation</li><li>Analyze SOC 1 (System and Organizational Controls 1) Reports to assess the service organizations internal controls over financial reporting and ability to meet control objectives</li><li>Oversee the execution of audit and advisory reviews, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, ensuring agreed-upon audit objectives are met and audit missions are properly managed. Scope includes: control testing, financial audits, operational audits, IT audits, and compliance reviews for all North American business</li><li>Prepare and present audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership through oral presentations and written reports, effectively communicating results, areas of concern, and proposed corrective actions</li><li>Monitor and report on the status of action plans agreed by management, and provide periodic reports on the status of internal audit activities, results, and progress against the annual audit plan</li><li>Coordinate and communicate with the external audit team</li><li>Stay updated with changes in laws, regulations, and accounting standards to ensure compliance and recommend necessary adjustments to internal control systems and processes</li><li>Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this role is $105,000-$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><em>The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $140,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>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><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $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>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 $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>
<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>
<p>Our client is looking for a dedicated Program Director to join their team in Chicago, Illinois. This role is essential in delivering financial education and programs, facilitating workshops, and providing direct support to students and families. The position also involves coordinating with community partners, managing events, and ensuring seamless program operations. This position offers a salary of $75,000-$80,000 annually</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Facilitate engaging workshops focused on financial literacy.</p><p>• Provide personalized support to clients by addressing financial inquiries, assisting with forms, and guiding them toward appropriate resources.</p><p>• Schedule and organize workshops and events, ensuring all logistics and materials are prepared for smooth execution.</p><p>• Collaborate with community partners to align on program details, expectations, and follow-up needs.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records of attendance and program data, supporting reporting efforts and identifying opportunities for process improvements.</p><p>• Prepare and update program materials, presentations, and handouts for both virtual and in-person events.</p><p>• Represent the organization at outreach events, partner meetings, and community initiatives to foster strong relationships.</p><p>• Support tax site operations during tax season by coordinating workflows and assisting clients with document verification.</p><p>• Respond to client inquiries in the off-season, routing questions and resolving issues as needed.</p><p>• Assist with program administration tasks, including tracking participant information and preparing dashboards for stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Benefits:</u></strong> </p><ul><li>Health Benefits: Medical (BCBS), Dental, Vision</li><li>Retirement: 401(k) with 3% employer match after 9 months</li><li>Paid Time Off: 15 days annually + paid holidays</li></ul><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>High-End Firm looking to build new team quickly due to rapid expansion.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>The Manager of Operations Accounting is responsible for the day-to-day management of the team accountable for providing transactional accounting services (including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and other business operational accounting). They will also have operational responsibility over certain systems that are key to the accounting team success.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><ul><li>Directs and oversees the daily accounting operations for accounts receivable collection, billing, and accounts payable teams.</li><li>Strong knowledge of AP practices, including but not limited to managing payment runs, including checks and ACH, managing corporate purchase card program, and managing 1099-year end compliance.</li><li>Act as the liaison between accounting and business operations for business licensing requirements and other compliance requirements.</li><li>Review outgoing payments to ensure they are compliant with financial policies and procedures.</li><li>Ensures month end activities, relevant to this function, are completed on schedule and with accuracy.</li><li>Ensures all suppliers are paid in accordance with agreement terms and coded accurately before being transferred to the general ledger.</li><li>Identify, establish, and document internal controls relevant to this function.</li><li>Assists in the design and implementation of process improvements, including standardization, enhancements and potential automation of existing processes and systems.</li><li>Independently organizes and oversees efforts and activities for the team; manages, coaches and mentors staff.</li></ul><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>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>
We are looking for a skilled Contract Manager to join our team on a contract basis in Itasca, Illinois. This 12-week opportunity involves leading key initiatives such as implementing compliance updates in customer contracts and designing standardized templates for financial agreements. The role offers a fast-paced environment, clear objectives, and the chance to deliver impactful results before transitioning the work to internal teams. <br> Responsibilities: • Conduct thorough reviews of existing contract templates to identify necessary updates and impacted agreements. • Implement sanctions and privacy updates across customer-facing contracts using pre-approved clauses. • Collect and analyze loan and lease templates from various locations to ensure consistency. • Develop modular contract architecture, including core agreements, schedules, and riders. • Prepare comprehensive handover materials, including finalized templates, clause libraries, and negotiation playbooks. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with internal policies and governance frameworks. • Drive stakeholder satisfaction by delivering streamlined and optimized templates. • Monitor project milestones, ensuring key deliverables are completed within specified timelines. • Facilitate enablement sessions to train teams on new contract templates and negotiation guidelines. • Maintain internal control systems related to the functional areas of contract management. <br> The pay range for this position is 30 to 45. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. <br> Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $95,000-$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>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant. 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><p>• Gain a thorough understanding of the Fund Accounting Department’s function within the organization, the department’s policies, procedures and best practices, and the reporting standards expected from the department for quarterly and annual financial reporting.</p><p>• Record all assigned Fund cash activity on a daily basis.</p><p>• Maintain accrual basis general ledger accounts for numerous Funds with a concentration on new, non-stabilized Funds.</p><p>• Reconcile the Fund’s bank statements on a monthly basis investigating and resolving all reconciling items monthly.</p><p>• Completion of quarterly cash flow statements and quarterly reconciliation of inter-company accounts within the given deadlines.</p><p>• Prepare thorough work papers and financial statements consistent with the department standards for quarterly reporting and annual, year-end audit reporting within the given deadlines.</p><p>• Gain a thorough understanding of the year-end audit process and ensure that all assigned responsibilities are being effectively and efficiently executed.</p><p>• Work closely with Fund Management to gain an understanding of each Fund’s investment model and impact that Fund activity has on investor returns.</p><p>• Responsible for preparing the Fund-level supporting tax return information for the outside auditors for new and non-stabilized Funds. Reconcile the variances in internal database between projected and actual tax losses and tax credit information consistent with the department standards for year-end reporting within given deadlines.</p><p>• Gain a thorough understanding of the year-end tax process and ensure that all assigned responsibilities are being effectively and efficiently executed.</p><p>• Maintain accurate, thorough, and up-to-date files including project promissory notes, cash flow distribution support, equity adjuster letters, etc.</p><p>• Provide Fund Management with quarterly updated Fund activity for input into the Funds sources and uses model; verify predetermined fields in the Fund model for accuracy.</p><p>• Assist the Fund Accounting Managers in training, mentoring and motivating Staff Accountants.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Product Owner to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago. In this role, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders to identify business needs, analyze processes, and support the implementation of effective solutions. The position requires a strong ability to prioritize tasks, navigate complex challenges, and deliver results that align with organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own the <strong>end-to-end product lifecycle</strong>, from discovery through delivery and adoption</li><li>Define and drive <strong>product roadmaps</strong> for core applications leveraging Salesforce</li><li>Lead <strong>stakeholder discovery sessions</strong> to gather, clarify, and prioritize requirements</li><li>Write and refine <strong>user stories</strong> in partnership with scrum teams</li><li>Jira experience preferred (Salesforce uses an internal tool)</li><li>Partner closely with engineering, delivery, and external vendors to execute solutions</li><li>Manage dependencies across internal teams and external partners</li><li>Lead <strong>testing and UAT</strong>, including:</li><li>Cross-functional and cross-regional UAT</li><li>Sensitive downtime planning and rollout coordination</li><li>Define <strong>KPIs and adoption metrics</strong> to measure success</li><li>Draft <strong>user guides, enablement materials, and release communications</strong></li><li>Support <strong>change management</strong> and promote adoption of new tools and features</li><li>Act as the <strong>voice of the customer</strong>, advocating for user needs and resolving issues</li><li>Provide clear, regular updates to stakeholders and leadership</li></ul><p><br></p>
