<p><em>The salary for this position is between $95,000- $95,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to join a dynamic and rapidly growing organization in Chicago, Illinois. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful financial operations while enjoying competitive pay, generous bonuses, and a supportive work-life balance. If you’re seeking a position that values your expertise and offers fast-track career growth, this could be the perfect fit for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and manage comprehensive financial plans, including budgets and forecasts, to support organizational goals.</p><p>• Prepare accurate financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for various stakeholders.</p><p>• Maintain detailed schedules and supporting documentation to validate accounts and transactions.</p><p>• Perform account reconciliations and record accruals to ensure financial accuracy.</p><p>• Provide support for audits and tax-related processes, ensuring compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Collaborate with investor relations teams to address inquiries and due diligence requests.</p><p>• Drive the execution of special financial projects and provide assistance with ad hoc tasks as needed.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Architecture and Discovery Analyst to join our team in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. In this role, you will play a key part in analyzing systems and defining business requirements, ensuring the seamless integration and functionality of our technology solutions. This is a long-term contract position offering an opportunity to collaborate on impactful projects and drive innovation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct in-depth analysis of systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and optimization.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Manage and maintain Active Directory structures, providing support and troubleshooting as needed.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft SQL Server to develop and analyze data solutions that meet business needs.</p><p>• Perform system analysis to evaluate performance, reliability, and scalability of existing and proposed solutions.</p><p>• Create detailed Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) to support the development and implementation of projects.</p><p>• Work with IBM technologies to enhance system capabilities and ensure compatibility with existing infrastructure.</p><p>• Provide recommendations for architectural improvements based on discovery and analysis.</p><p>• Support cross-functional teams in implementing technology solutions effectively.</p><p>• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance system operations.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $95,000-$115,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and deliver monthly financial reporting packages for assigned entities</li><li>Maintain, review, and analyze all general ledger accounts</li><li>Perform overall income statement and balance sheet analysis</li><li>Oversee the accounting and operations for multiple private investment vehicles</li><li>Assist with accounting and operations of private equity real estate funds</li><li>Support the team in all investment fund accounting</li><li>Analyze processes for improvement</li><li>Recommend and implement process changes where appropriate</li><li>Prepare analyses to support annual financial statement audits and the preparation of tax returns</li></ul><p> </p>
<p>We are looking for a highly motivated Business Analyst to join our team in Northbrook, Illinois. In this role, you will work closely with various departments to design and support data solutions, drive business insights, and ensure data integrity. You will contribute to the overall business strategy by leveraging your analytical skills and technical expertise to provide actionable recommendations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and maintain departmental databases and dashboards using tools such as Power BI and Tableau.</p><p>• Participate in meetings related to acquisitions, asset management, and investments to create tools that support strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Extract, compile, and analyze data to prepare both recurring and ad-hoc reports, including compliance and audit-related queries.</p><p>• Optimize and maintain data infrastructure to enhance usability, accuracy, and performance.</p><p>• Ensure consistency and accuracy of data across various reporting platforms.</p><p>• Present findings and actionable insights to stakeholders at different organizational levels.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to strengthen relationships and drive initiatives.</p><p>• Act as a liaison between departments to streamline communication and support cross-functional projects.</p><p>• Provide additional support on data-related tasks and business operations as required.</p><p><br></p><p>SALARY RANGE: $80k - $100k</p><p>BENEFITS: MED, DEN, VISION, 401k</p>
<p>We are looking for a highly skilled UCaaS Discovery & Migration Analyst to join our team in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. As part of this long-term contract position, you will play a vital role in analyzing systems, supporting migrations, and ensuring smooth transitions in technology operations. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a strong background in system analysis and a deep understanding of Active Directory and related tools.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct detailed system analysis to support discovery and migration processes.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements.</p><p>• Manage and optimize Active Directory configurations to ensure seamless integration.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft SQL Server for data analysis and system reporting.</p><p>• Support the transition and migration of UCaaS systems while maintaining operational integrity.</p><p>• Develop and maintain technical documentation for project deliverables.</p><p>• Troubleshoot and resolve system-related issues during migration phases.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and address technical challenges.</p><p>• Implement best practices in system analysis and migration processes.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and security protocols.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced ERP Admin to join our team in the West suburbs on a Contract-to-Permanent basis. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in supporting NetSuite implementations, optimizing workflows, and aligning ERP systems with organizational goals. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, has strong communication skills, and is skilled in training and troubleshooting ERP systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Facilitate NetSuite implementation by coordinating efforts between vendors and internal teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.</p><p>• Analyze and document business processes, identifying opportunities for system enhancements and improved workflows.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, IT, sales, and operations to address challenges and propose solutions.</p><p>• Deliver comprehensive training sessions and create user-friendly materials to support ERP adoption among diverse user groups.</p><p>• Troubleshoot technical issues within the NetSuite environment and work closely with technical teams to resolve system errors.</p><p>• Oversee data migration efforts, ensuring accuracy and integrity across NetSuite Financials and organizational modules.</p><p>• Partner with functional and technical teams to integrate workflows seamlessly across multiple systems.</p><p>• Maintain detailed documentation of system requirements, workflows, and technical updates.</p><p>• Develop customized reports and dashboards using tools like Power BI to meet stakeholder needs.</p>
<p>We’re looking for a Power BI Developer to design, develop, and manage dynamic, embedded reporting solutions that help stakeholders visualize and act on impact data. This role is ideal for someone who blends technical development skills with a strong design sensibility and a passion for storytelling through data. As a member of our team, you’ll play a critical role in creating highly visual, interactive reports that are integrated directly into our platform. You’ll work closely with nonprofits, funders, and internal teams to translate complex data into meaningful visual narratives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Build and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI Embedded</li><li>Collaborate with end-users to gather requirements and identify reporting needs</li><li>Design intuitive, accessible data visualizations that communicate key insights</li><li>Develop scalable processes for report customization and iteration</li><li>Document reporting workflows and visualization standards for knowledge sharing</li><li>Stay current with data visualization trends and emerging Power BI capabilities</li><li>Leverage tools like Power BI Q& A to enable self-service exploration for users</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$130,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a highly visible role provides information and conducts analysis on total company financial performance, outlook, and plan. You will analyze business unit performance and coordinate interactions with business unit finance leaders to optimize our financial processes and results.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze business unit performance on a monthly and quarterly basis focusing on critical business drivers</li><li>Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting efforts, setting timelines and coordinating with team members to define deliverables</li><li>Establish a relationship with Group VPs of Finance, business unit controllers and corporate staff</li><li>Lead month and quarter end close processes, tracking and communicating financial results to senior leadership</li><li>Maintain financial reporting systems and tools, partnering with IT to suggest and implement system enhancements</li><li>Develop various financial models such as debt offerings, financial projections and rating agencies</li><li>Assess applicability and lead adoption of improvements and enhancements on existing processes (e.g. Robotic Process Automation)</li><li>Monitor and assess the Company's internal control environment. Provide recommendations for enhancements and best practices</li><li>Special projects as assigned or directed such as acquisition analysis, Board presentations, etc.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Manager Financial Planning & Analysis role with professional services client - internal role</p><p>Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization</p><p><br></p><p><em>The client is located in Chicago and has a hybrid environment with a day or two onsite.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Manager Financial Planning & Analysis with strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. Play a key role in shaping the financial direction of the business while mentoring others and supporting the continued growth of our high-performing global organization.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em><u>Financial Planning and Analysis Responsibilities</u></em></p><ul><li>Analyze and interpret financial results, identify trends, and drive actionable insights to senior leadership.</li><li>Lead the development and execution of financial plans, budgets, and forecasts aligned with strategic initiatives.</li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert in financial systems, tools, and policy interpretation to ensure standardization and accuracy.</li><li>Advise senior FP& A and business leaders on risks, opportunities, and long-range financial planning.</li></ul><p><em><u>Reporting / Data Tracking Responsibilities:</u></em></p><ul><li>Oversee the creation of performance dashboards and reports that inform executive decision-making.</li><li>Lead the preparation of materials for executive reviews.</li><li>Provides ideas for improving business performance and recommends action plans.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes and data governance.</li></ul><p><em><u>Communications Responsibilities</u></em></p><ul><li>Foster strong partnerships with business leaders across multiple functions to enable financial and operational success.</li><li>Represent the Finance function in regional and national forums.</li><li>Mentor, guide, and develop analysts, fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and accountability.</li><li>Identify and share best practices across regional Finance teams to ensure cohesion and excellence.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Keys for consideration -</p><ul><li>Proven ability to lead in fast-paced, matrixed environments.</li><li>Strong command of financial statements, performance metrics, and scenario modeling.</li><li>Strategic thinking combined with a bias toward action and innovation.</li><li>Ability to influence and inspire collaboration across levels.</li><li>Financial forecasting, financial modeling, budgeting, professional service industry experience.</li><li>Passion for empowering others and cultivating a high-performance finance culture.</li><li>Demonstrated success in presenting financial data to executive leadership and making sound business recommendations.</li><li>7 plus years of experience - FP& A, finance, strategic operations.</li><li>Systems skills - Power BI, Workday, Adaptive Insights</li></ul><p>The client offers benefits to include - insurance, 401K, vacation, holiday pay and more </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze business unit performance on a monthly and quarterly basis focusing on critical business drivers</li><li>Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting efforts, setting timelines and coordinating with team members to define deliverables</li><li>Establish a relationship with Group VPs of Finance, business unit controllers and corporate staff</li><li>Lead month and quarter end close processes, tracking and communicating financial results to senior leadership</li><li>Maintain financial reporting systems and tools, partnering with IT to suggest and implement system enhancements</li><li>Develop various financial models such as debt offerings, financial projections and rating agencies</li><li>Assess applicability and lead adoption of improvements and enhancements on existing processes (e.g. Robotic Process Automation)</li><li>Monitor and assess the Company's internal control environment. Provide recommendations for enhancements and best practices</li><li>Special projects as assigned or directed such as acquisition analysis, Board presentations, etc.</li></ul><p><strong>CORE COMPETENCIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Accountability</li><li>Building relationships and partnerships</li><li>Building confidence & integrity</li><li>Business Savvy</li><li>Strategic Management</li><li>Change of Direction</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary for this position is $170,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analysis, including variance and profitability analysis, and produce comprehensive management and board reporting packages. Present written analysis to articulate key drivers, trends, and insights.</p><p>• Develop and maintain annual budget and rolling forecast models, ensuring alignment with operational and financial goals. Regularly track and assess project performance and communicate results effectively to key stakeholders, including senior leadership and the Board of Directors.</p><p>Operational Performance & Metrics Analysis:</p><p>• Conduct detailed analysis of operational drivers that impact company margin, including sales, contribution margins, operational expenses (OPEX), and delivery metrics (e.g., service tickets, labor hours, project timelines).</p><p>• Provide root cause analysis and present findings and actionable insights to leadership to drive business improvements.</p><p>Process Improvement & System Integration:</p><p>• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of financial planning processes, systems, and tools, including business intelligence solutions.</p><p>• Take a proactive role in leading process improvement initiatives and system enhancements, including the integration of any new forecasting tools into the business operations.</p><p>Strategic Financial Modeling & Cross-Functional Collaboration:</p><p>• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, including customer pricing, labor staffing, and cost optimization.</p><p>• Work closely with cross-functional teams across operations, sales, and leadership to ensure financial insights are integrated into business strategies and build strong working relationships with stakeholders to foster a collaborative environment.</p><p>Team Leadership & Development </p><p>• Lead and mentor 1 Financial Analyst, providing training on financial reporting and analysis while fostering a collaborative team environment.</p><p>• Provide hands-on leadership to promote continuous learning and deepen financial acumen.</p><p>• Balance day-to-day execution with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the Analyst's success while maintaining your own individual deliverables. </p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to join our client in the western suburbs. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail and analytical abilities who can support financial decision-making and strategic planning. The successful candidate will play a key part in preparing and analyzing financial reports, forecasting, and providing actionable insights to drive business performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Generate detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and presentations tailored for management review.</p><p>• Build and refine financial models to project revenue, expenses, and overall profitability.</p><p>• Evaluate financial performance by comparing actual results to budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.</p><p>• Facilitate the budgeting and annual planning processes across various departments.</p><p>• Perform variance analysis to identify trends and explain performance outcomes.</p><p>• Highlight financial risks and opportunities, ensuring management is informed of potential impacts.</p><p>• Support cash flow forecasting and contribute to efficient working capital management.</p><p>• Develop scenario models and business cases to aid strategic initiatives and decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with accounting and operations teams to maintain accurate and consistent financial data.</p><p>• Create ad-hoc reports and analyses to address specific inquiries from leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>This position offers a salary range of $95,000-$105,000 and comes with a complete benefits package to include Health, dental, and vision insurance, a generous paid time off and holiday policy and professional development opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p>If interested, please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical expertise and retail knowledge to provide actionable insights, manage financial reporting, and support business decision-making. This role requires a strong understanding of retail operations, financial planning, and accounting principles used in the retail industry.</p><ul><li>Complete various reports for accounting; itemize transactions on various reports into spreadsheets.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis on retail performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Analyze sales, margins, and inventory to provide insights that drive profitability</li><li>Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts, aligning with retail goals.</li><li>Monitor retail department budgets to ensure adherence and highlight variances</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.</li><li>Manage general ledger accounting and ensure compliance with GAAP</li><li>Reconcile accounts related to retail operations, including inventory and accounts payable.</li><li>Track and analyze key retail metrics such as inventory turnover, foot traffic, and basket size.</li><li>Utilize retail POS systems to extract and analyze data.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting and reporting processes.</li><li>Enhance retail reporting systems to improve data visibility for stakeholders</li><li>Accounts Receivable:</li><li> - Process and reconcile all customer invoices and payments.</li><li> - Research and resolve customer billing inquiries and disputes.</li><li> - Maintain accurate customer account records.</li><li> - Prepare and analyze monthly accounts receivable aging reports.</li><li> - Assist in the collection of outstanding debts.</li><li>Accounts Payable:</li><li> - Process and reconcile vendor invoices and payments.</li><li> - Maintain accurate vendor records.</li><li> - Prepare and analyze monthly accounts payable reports.</li><li> - Research and resolve vendor payment discrepancies.</li><li> - Assist with vendor relations.</li><li>Sales Tax:</li><li> - Prepare and file monthly/quarterly sales tax returns accurately and on time.</li><li> - Maintain accurate sales tax records and reconciliations.</li><li> - Research and stay updated on sales tax laws and regulations.</li><li> - Assist with audits and tax examinations.</li><li>Developing spreadsheet.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The new year is here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy it? You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><p>• Maintain the Reconciliation and Control functions within the Operations group</p><p>• Work with offshore reconciliations team and internal/external stakeholders on a daily basis to clear breaks and ensure all cash, position and trading accounts are reconciled</p><p>• Responsible for processing certain trade-related activity (fees, transfers, assignments, etc.) and fund financing (leverage facilities, subscription lines, etc.) entries in Advent Geneva general ledger</p><p>• Enter trades into Wall Street Office (“WSO”) and trade capture systems</p><p>• Set up Agency deals in WSO Agent and assist with other loan operation interfaces with IHS Market services</p><p>• Update and maintain reference data within the security master application for all securities/contracts applicable to the middle market direct lending strategy − Review transaction documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy within the loan systems.</p><p>• Ensure all loans are rolled and correct rates are set for the next accrual period</p><p>• Serve as bridge between Loan Operations (upstream) and Finance/Accounting (downstream) teams</p><p>• Coordinate and work with outside service providers (servicers, agents, auditors, custodians, third party administrators, etc.) as needed</p><p>• Work with IT and other internal teams to ensure operational efficiency and accuracy across middle and back office systems</p><p>• Identify automation opportunities and process improvement/control initiatives, including ad hoc project support and data mapping documentation</p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to lead the implementation, management, and support of its vital information technology infrastructure. This role requires expert-level knowledge of server, network, and application technologies, along with a proven ability to manage complex projects and mentor junior team members. Candidates should have experience with Microsoft Windows or Linux server environments, storage area networks, VMware virtualization, and healthcare-specific systems like Epic EMR. Certifications like MCSE or Red Hat, as well as expertise in scripting, programming, and networking, are highly desired. Strong problem-solving abilities, leadership skills, and a customer-centric approach are essential to excel in this senior position.</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Information and Data Architect to play a key role in designing and managing robust data systems that support organizational objectives. This long-term contract position is based in Chicago, IL and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to data strategy, architecture, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in data management, integration, and governance, ensuring the security and reliability of enterprise data assets.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design and implement scalable data storage solutions that align with business needs.</p><p>• Develop and maintain efficient ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to ensure smooth data flow across systems.</p><p>• Create detailed data models and database schemas to support operational and analytical requirements.</p><p>• Manage the daily operations of the data warehouse, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Implement and enforce data governance policies to maintain high standards of data integrity.</p><p>• Optimize database performance by monitoring and addressing potential issues.</p><p>• Oversee the integration of data from multiple sources, ensuring seamless synchronization and accessibility.</p><p>• Collaborate with IT security teams to implement measures that protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Work closely with stakeholders, including analysts and business teams, to align data architecture with organizational goals.</p><p>• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate technology solutions to enhance data infrastructure.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Product Owner to lead the development and delivery of data-driven digital products within the food and food processing industry. This long-term contract position requires a strategic thinker who can bridge the gap between business and technology teams to create impactful solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in agile environments and a strong ability to translate business needs into actionable product features.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize product functionalities based on business objectives and customer needs.</p><p>• Oversee the full product lifecycle, from conceptualization to delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Lead agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, and product reviews to maintain workflow efficiency.</p><p>• Develop and manage a product roadmap informed by market trends, user feedback, and business requirements.</p><p>• Work closely with engineering teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused digital solutions.</p><p>• Create and present data visualizations to communicate product performance and adoption metrics.</p><p>• Promote agile best practices and mentor team members in improving product development processes.</p><p>• Monitor project timelines and budgets, ensuring that deliverables meet deadlines and quality standards.</p><p>• Utilize knowledge of digital architecture to design competitive and scalable solutions.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge cloud solutions within Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on delivering secure, scalable architectures that support enterprise-wide modernization efforts and cloud-native initiatives. As part of a long-term contract to hire opportunity, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing Azure deployments while ensuring seamless integration with existing systems. This role will be hybrid in Chicago.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design and implement secure, scalable, and reliable cloud architectures using Microsoft Azure services.</p><p>• Develop and enforce Azure standards, governance policies, and architectural frameworks.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams across security, networking, applications, and data to ensure the successful implementation of Azure solutions.</p><p>• Manage Azure resources including networking, storage, compute, and disaster recovery strategies.</p><p>• Facilitate the adoption of advanced Azure services such as Logic Apps, Key Vault, and Azure Kubernetes Service.</p><p>• Optimize cloud performance and costs by leveraging automation tools and conducting spend analyses.</p><p>• Provide mentorship and training to IT teams on Azure best practices and emerging technologies.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with security protocols and industry standards for all Azure deployments.</p><p>• Monitor and troubleshoot issues in Azure environments to maintain high availability and performance.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will guide Agile teams to achieve their goals, ensuring alignment with Scrum principles and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about driving successful project outcomes and enabling teams to thrive, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Facilitate all key Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.<br>• Mentor the team on Agile methodologies and best practices, ensuring adherence to the Scrum framework.<br>• Identify and address obstacles that may impede team progress, escalating issues when necessary.<br>• Shield the team from external disruptions, allowing them to focus on achieving Sprint objectives.<br>• Collaborate with Product Owners to refine the product backlog, prioritize tasks, and prepare for upcoming Sprints.<br>• Promote clear communication and transparency among team members and stakeholders.<br>• Track and analyze team metrics such as velocity and burndown charts to provide actionable insights.<br>• Encourage continuous improvement by facilitating retrospectives and implementing process enhancements.<br>• Demonstrate servant leadership by embodying and promoting Agile values and principles.<br>• Assess and improve the Scrum maturity of teams and the organization, tailoring coaching to their unique pace and needs.
