15 Results for Budget Analyst Jobs in Oakbrook Terrace, IL

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Financial Analyst

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support informed business decisions through accurate reporting, thoughtful analysis, and clear financial insights in Chicago, Illinois. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate with at least 2 years of experience who can evaluate performance trends, build financial models, and respond to evolving business needs with timely ad hoc analysis. The successful candidate will partner with stakeholders to interpret results, identify key variances, and help improve financial planning and operational visibility. Responsibilities: • Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports that translate data into meaningful business insights for leadership and cross-functional teams. • Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, scenario planning, and strategic decision-making. • Analyze actual results against forecasts, budgets, and prior periods to explain performance drivers and highlight risks or opportunities. • Perform detailed variance analysis on revenue, expenses, and operating metrics to support accurate financial assessments. • Gather, organize, and validate financial data from multiple sources to ensure reporting accuracy and consistency. • Partner with business stakeholders to understand financial questions, provide analytical support, and recommend practical next steps. • Monitor trends and key performance indicators to identify changes in business performance and communicate findings clearly. • Assist with process improvements related to financial analysis and reporting workflows to enhance efficiency and data reliability.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst/Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: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.<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>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst/Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst/Manager to lead planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for our manufacturing-focused business in Chicago, Illinois. This position works closely with leaders across operations, sales, supply chain, and executive management to turn financial data into practical business guidance. The role is central to improving profitability, evaluating operational results, and supporting both short-term decisions and long-range planning. Responsibilities:• Direct the annual budget cycle and oversee recurring forecast updates for business units and operating departments.• Prepare financial outlooks covering sales, workforce costs, operating spend, capital needs, and cash flow expectations.• Review actual performance against plans and projections, then present clear explanations and recommendations to leadership.• Create and deliver business-level financial presentations that highlight trends, results, and key budget or forecast differences for corporate stakeholders.• Partner with technical teams to develop reporting dashboards and use data visualizations to identify opportunities for operational improvement.• Evaluate financial performance across product categories, customer groups, and market segments to support strategic decisions.• Assess manufacturing metrics such as labor productivity, material usage, inventory movement, cost absorption, and overhead efficiency.• Support pricing decisions, cost-saving efforts, and investment analyses by building financial models and measuring expected returns.• Improve reporting processes, strengthen data accuracy across financial systems, and assist with automation initiatives when appropriate.• Contribute to audit support activities and help maintain adherence to company policies, accounting requirements, and internal controls. Benefits: Competitive salary and performance-based incentivesComprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)PTO and holidaysProfessional development and training opportunitiesOur specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches fast
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Financial Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
180000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $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]. This is a highly cross-functional role with exposure to senior leadership and responsibility for driving tangible improvements in how finance operates. Job Description:• Lead and support initiatives to improve how financial information is produced, managed, and used across the Firm, spanning forecasting, reporting, and underlying data processes• Own and enhance elements of the Firm’s forecasting and planning processes, ensuring models, assumptions, and outputs are supported by consistent methodologies and reliable data• Partner cross-functionally with Fund, GP and Management Company Accounting, Portfolio Analytics, and Operations teams to align financial assumptions, standardize outputs, and improve end-to-end workflows• Drive the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of finance processes, including forecasting cycles, reporting workflows, and data management practices• Support the implementation and optimization of financial systems, reporting tools, and dashboards (e.g., Power BI), with a focus on scalability, usability, and automation • Evaluate and enhance the Firm’s control environment through process improvements, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce reliance on manual processes.• Establish and maintain standardized definitions, drivers, and assumptions used across planning and reporting, contributing to a consistent “single source of truth”• Develop and deliver financial analyses, scenario modeling, and reporting materials for senior leadership, ensuring outputs are clear, decision-oriented, and grounded in well structured processes• Implement and enforce controls, validation checks, and governance practices to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and forecasting inputs• Continuously evaluate opportunities to scale and streamline finance operations as the Firm grows in size and complexity, proactively introducing improvements to systems, workflows, and planning capabilities
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst 3 (5+ years)

Oak Brook, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to support data-driven decision-making through detailed financial analysis and reporting. This 5-month contract role is ideal for someone who can evaluate financial trends, build meaningful forecasts, and translate complex information into clear insights for business stakeholders. The role requires strong analytical judgment, confidence working with financial data, and the ability to present findings through well-organized reports and visual summaries. Responsibilities:• Develop financial models, spreadsheets, and visual reporting materials that help explain analytical findings and support technical documentation.• Review financial and economic data to identify patterns, assess performance, and project future business conditions relevant to planning and investment decisions.• Interpret market indicators such as pricing movement, yield behavior, stability, and risk factors to support investment-related analysis.• Prepare clear summaries and presentations that communicate financial results, trends, and recommendations to stakeholders.• Perform quantitative analysis on business performance, revenue expectations, and expense patterns to guide forecasting activities.• Use Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and related financial tools to organize data, produce reports, and present analytical outcomes.• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis as needed to support ongoing business questions, reporting needs, and strategic evaluations.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Analyst

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $75,000-$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] 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 Financial planning and analysis position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… ROLE OVERVIEW<ul><li>Assist in building a best-in-class FP&A and Reporting process by developing, standardizing, maintaining and driving continuous improvement of all financial tools and planning processes</li><li>Develop deep understanding of the underlying operations and drivers for the budgets. Assist in the annual budgeting process including guidelines, systems and tools, change tracking and review and approval</li><li>Collaborate with the team regarding system enhancements, and maintenance of Adaptive Insights/Workday, the company's budgeting & forecasting tool</li><li>Maintain executive leadership reporting</li><li>Support Management Accounting team for reporting needs</li><li>Track financial results that will deliver insight and recommendations to our executive leadership for strategic and operational planning decisions</li><li>Contribute to the consolidation and analysis of management reporting results, monthly forecasts, and quarterly updates for senior leadership</li><li>Collaborate internally with other departments to strategize, troubleshoot issues, and support any needs they may have.</li></ul>
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35.625 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Project Accountant to support construction-focused financial operations for a client in Chicago, Illinois. This is a Contract position suited for an accounting specialist with experience managing project-based costs, maintaining accurate financial records, and working within fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of cost accounting, project accounting, and construction accounting, along with hands-on experience using D365 to support reporting and daily transactions. Responsibilities: • Monitor project financial activity, including job costs, commitments, billings, and budget performance across active construction projects. • Prepare and maintain accurate accounting records for project-related transactions, ensuring costs are coded correctly and posted in a timely manner. • Reconcile project accounts and investigate variances to support reliable month-end and periodic financial reporting. • Partner with project managers and operations teams to track spending, review financial progress, and improve cost visibility. • Support invoicing, revenue tracking, and payment documentation in alignment with contract terms and project milestones. • Use D365 to manage accounting workflows, generate reports, and maintain data accuracy within the project accounting process. • Assist with forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and financial analysis to help project teams make informed decisions. • Ensure accounting activities comply with internal controls, company policies, and applicable financial standards.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $85,000-$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] We are offering an exciting opportunity in CHICAGO, Illinois, for a Project Accountant to join our team. This role is vital within our organization, focused on maintaining and reconciling accounting records, managing both Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), and ensuring the accurate completion of month-end close procedures. Job Responsibilities:• Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of AP and AR• Conducting regular bank reconciliations to maintain financial integrity• Ensuring all general ledger entries are accurate and up-to-date• Completing month-end close procedures in an organized and timely manner• Leveraging accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP to streamline processes• Regularly reviewing and updating customer credit records• Addressing and resolving customer inquiries and concerns related to their accounts• Monitoring customer accounts and initiating appropriate actions when necessary• Managing and maintaining accurate customer records• Processing customer credit applications efficiently and accurately.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Chicago, IL
remote
Temporary / Contract
34.8365 - 40.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Contract Project Accountant to support major commercial construction initiatives in Chicago, Illinois. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist who understands the financial demands of large-scale projects and can work closely with project leadership to keep reporting, billing, and cost tracking accurate. The role requires a strong grasp of construction accounting practices, especially within complex projects valued at $50MM or more. Responsibilities: • Administer owner pay applications and oversee project invoicing to ensure timely and accurate billing activity. • Track financial performance across assigned projects by maintaining cost records, reviewing budgets, and analyzing spending trends. • Collaborate with project managers and operations partners to provide clear financial insight and support informed project decisions. • Review project expenses on an ongoing basis, investigate discrepancies, and highlight cost variances that may affect project outcomes. • Contribute to forecasting activities and prepare financial reports that reflect current project status and anticipated results. • Maintain organized accounting documentation and support compliance with established construction finance procedures. • Assist with schedule of values management and other project-related accounting tasks tied to contract and billing administration.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Financial Reporting Analyst

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 96000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $96,000 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]. Role OverviewThe Financial Reporting Analyst is responsible for collecting, inputting, and maintaining required information in the financial statements within SEC filings (Form 10-K, Form 10-Qs, and 8-Ks), as well as our international and statutory reporting requirements. In addition, this position supports the financial reporting team in the research and implementation of new and existing accounting pronouncements and assists with various special projects, process improvement and automation, and supporting timely and accurate financial reporting for our internal and external stakeholders. Job Description:<ul><li>Collects information, prepares, and/or maintains the quarterly and annual reports on Forms 10-Q and Form 10-K</li><li>Collects information, prepares, and/or maintains the annual statutory filings for additional U.S. entities under U.S. GAAP and international entities under IFRS or local GAAP</li><li>Reviews and interprets financial reporting requirements, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance</li><li>Own process and procedure improvements and automation initiatives to enhance timely and accurate financial reporting</li><li>Prepares and maintains the quarterly related party procedures and updates, and other board reporting as needed</li><li>Assists with design and compilation of monthly reporting packages to business leadership</li><li>Support SOX controls by maintaining process documentation and execution according to risk assessment and control frameworks</li><li>Liaison with external auditors for quarterly and annual reports, as well as statutory and international reports</li><li>Reviews and interprets financial reporting requirements, rules and regulations, including new and existing accounting pronouncements and SEC guidance, to ensure compliance</li><li>Regular attendance at the workplace in a traditional office environment may be required</li><li>Performs other related duties as required or requested</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Finance Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000 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]. Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? SummaryThe Finance Manager, Southeast Region is responsible for support of the regional and local financial reporting and processes for the Southeast region. This role will support the regional finance director and local market leaders with accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and understanding risk and opportunities within the market. The successful candidate will possess a solid knowledge of financial processes including month/quarter/year-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting, sales pipeline tracking, commissions calculations and financial systems. The position will report to the Regional Finance Director, Southeast and involves developing strong relationships with local office leaders and internal finance and corporate partners. Essential duties and responsibilities<ul><li>Serve as a key financial and people leader for the local office management team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to develop a high-performing finance team.</li><li>Support regional and market financial processes (commission calculations, revenue posting, pipeline tracking, etc.) while fostering teamwork and accountability within the finance team.</li><li>Lead the development, consolidation, and analysis of the annual plan and quarterly reforecasts, ensuring clarity and collaboration across stakeholders.</li><li>Oversee the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages, delivering insights and analysis through effective communication with local management to facilitate understanding and action planning.</li><li>Act as a liaison with the corporate accounting team on revenue recognition, accounts receivable, balance sheet reconciliations, and general accounting, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.</li><li>Manage and review bi-weekly commission payroll, ensuring accuracy and fairness in compensation processes.</li><li>Supervise and develop day-to-day processes and responsibilities of regional financial analysts, promoting growth, coaching, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with Regional Finance Directors, FP&A teams, and other stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and transparent working environment.</li><li>Lead critical projects and provide value-added ad hoc analysis, demonstrating strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.</li><li>Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and teamwork within the finance team and across the organization.</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

IT Analyst

Waukegan, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
24 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an IT Analyst to provide dependable technical support for users across an office and warehouse environment in Waukegan, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is suited for someone who enjoys solving day-to-day technology issues, improving end-user productivity, and supporting a broad range of devices and systems. The role will focus on maintaining stable desktop operations, assisting with connectivity and device-related problems, and contributing to ongoing IT improvements in a collaborative setting. Responsibilities: • Resolve technical issues involving desktops, laptops, printers, mobile devices, and business applications to minimize user downtime. • Investigate connectivity concerns and perform initial network troubleshooting to restore reliable access to systems and services. • Set up, configure, and support workstations, software, and peripheral equipment for employees in office and warehouse locations. • Guide end users on technology tools, standard procedures, and best practices to improve effective system usage. • Administer user access by creating, updating, and maintaining accounts, permissions, and security settings. • Complete scheduled maintenance activities such as system updates, backups, patching, and routine health checks. • Track system behavior and identify recurring issues or risks before they affect business operations. • Support IT initiatives by assisting with deployments, upgrades, and migration-related technical tasks when needed. • Partner with internal technology teams to coordinate support efforts and maintain consistent service delivery. • Document resolutions, support procedures, and common fixes while keeping knowledge base content accurate and current.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Treasury Analyst - Cash Management

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 86000 USD / Yearly
The salary for this position is $85,000 to $86,000 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] Responsibilities<ul><li>Coordinate Treasury data retrieval. Retrieve and process electronic bank statements and coordinate information flow into SAP. Resolve issues related to obtaining electronic banking information. Ensure that inflows and outflows have proper G/L coding.</li><li>Payment processing. Run daily payment programs, process wires that need to be uploaded into bank websites, process Federal/State/Canadian tax payments, process ACH drawdowns, and troubleshoot any payment-related problems.</li><li>Various banking-related activities. Online banking user maintenance, signatory updates, process remote check deposits, handle auditor information requests, and maintain a list of all bank accounts.</li><li>Assist with month-end activities, such as interest accrual reports, letter of credit reporting, and distribution of various reports. Verification of interest payment calculations with third parties.</li><li>International activities. Review and initiate/approve international payments, work with the Cash Manager to place international investments, and assist with intercompany transactions.</li></ul>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Grant Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Grant Accountant to support audit-related accounting activities for a client in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist with experience handling grant funding, reconciliations, and month-end processes in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide dependable accounting support during a critical period. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries to keep grant and general ledger records accurate and up to date. • Reconcile accounts across cash activity, credit cards, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to support clean financial reporting. • Assist with month-end close tasks, including reviewing balances, identifying discrepancies, and resolving accounting issues promptly. • Track grant-related transactions and help ensure expenditures are recorded in alignment with funding requirements and internal guidelines. • Support payroll-related accounting and cost allocation activities to improve the accuracy of expense reporting. • Compile documentation and financial details needed for audit requests and respond to follow-up items in a timely manner. • Review daily and periodic financial activity to confirm transactions are properly classified and supported. • Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain organized records and improve consistency in accounting processes.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Deduction Analyst

Northfield, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Deduction Analyst to join a manufacturing organization on a Contract basis in Northfield, Illinois. This role focuses on researching customer deductions, supporting billing and payment resolution, and helping maintain accurate financial records across key accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, a solid foundation in accounting operations, and the communication skills needed to work effectively with both retail partners and internal teams. Responsibilities:• Review and resolve customer deduction claims promptly while ensuring accuracy in account handling and documentation.• Work closely with large retail customers to address payment variances and outstanding issues.• Assist with billing-related questions and help drive timely resolution of unapplied payments, short pays, and related discrepancies.• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to improve account reconciliation processes and strengthen reporting accuracy.• Maintain clear, audit-ready records of deduction activity, dispute outcomes, and supporting financial documentation.• Use Excel to examine deduction patterns, reconcile balances, and prepare reports that support decision-making.• Investigate account inconsistencies and recommend practical solutions to reduce recurring deduction issues.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

15 results for Budget Analyst in Oakbrook Terrace, IL