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178 results for Entry Level Accountant in Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Director/Manager Financial Reporting
  • Wood Dale, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 150000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Excellent privately held company in the Chicago land area with 500M in revenues and in growth mode seeking candidates for a Senior Manager Financial Reporting role - internal reporting. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Financial Reporting Manager to oversee critical financial functions and ensure the highest levels of accuracy and compliance. This is a pivotal role reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).</p><p>Position Summary</p><p>The Senior Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for accounts receivable, rebate accounting, general accounting, reporting, and budgeting functions. This role includes direct oversight of financial reporting accuracy, compliance with US GAAP, and maintenance of internal controls, while managing and mentoring direct and indirect reports within the Finance team.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee preparation and distribution of internal financial statements and reports, ensuring the highest quality, reliability, and accuracy.</li><li>Manage the Planful Financial Reporting Consolidation system for actual, budget, and forecast reporting.</li><li>Manage the monthly close process, including reconciliations and detailed account analyses.</li><li>Coordinate the company’s annual audit with external auditors, serving as a primary point of contact.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and strengthen the integrity of the financial reporting process and internal controls.</li><li>Research and resolve complex accounting issues, including evaluating and implementing new accounting pronouncements to ensure compliance with US GAAP and IAS.</li><li>Provide oversight to the Accounts Receivable function, conducting weekly reviews of aged accounts and credits.</li><li>Manage the annual detailed budget process and assist in the preparation of the monthly Board deck and supporting schedules.</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.</li><li><strong>Certification:</strong> Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.</li><li><strong>Skills:</strong> Strong technical U.S. GAAP accounting knowledge, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills.</li></ul><p>Benefits include insurance, vacation and holiday pay, 401K and more </p>
  • 2025-12-05T21:08:37Z
Controller
  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking a Controller for a well-established nonprofit apprenticeship training organization with corporate-level complexity while maintaining their mission-driven focus in the construction industry with focus on workforce development and skilled trades education. Operating multiple campuses across the Midwest, they've experienced significant expansion while staying true to their core mission. This is an organization where employees build long careers where the average tenure is 10+ years, with many reaching 20+ years. This newly created Controller position offers strategic financial leadership during a period of organizational growth. You'll report directly to the executive team and oversee all accounting operations for a multi-location operation with approximately 160 employees. This role is ideal for someone seeking stability, exceptional benefits, and the chance to make a tangible impact in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger</li><li>Prepare quarterly financial reports with clear breakdowns for presentation to the board of trustees</li><li>Manage multi-state payroll tax compliance through ADP Workforce Now</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit regulations, US Department of Labor requirements, and federal grant regulations</li><li>Coordinate annual audits and 990 tax filings</li><li>Supervise and mentor accounting team</li><li>Lead migration from QuickBooks Online to Sage Intacct ERP system</li><li>Track and manage restricted/unrestricted funds, grants, and program budgets</li><li>Establish clear, efficient, and consistent processes across the accounting team</li><li>Assist with budgeting, cash flow management, and financial planning</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-12-22T18:13:43Z
Assistant Corporate Controller
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 160000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $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>New year! New opportunity! </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities </u></strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Oversee accounting operations including general ledger, consolidations, revenue recognition, project accounting, intercompany, payroll, and fixed assets. </li><li>Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP. </li><li>Manage corporate overhead accounting, including tracking, analysis, and strategic allocation of corporate expenses to business units. </li><li>Maintain a high level of data integrity and consistency in financial reporting across entities and functions. </li><li>Develop and maintain robust financial policies, accounting procedures, and internal documentation in line with best practices and regulatory expectations. </li><li>Identify and drive process improvements, finance transformation initiatives, and ERP system optimization.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with FP& A, Tax, Legal, HR, and Operations to support decision-making and ensure alignment of financial strategy. </li></ul>
  • 2025-12-29T16:44:06Z
Assistant Controller
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 155000.00 - 175000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $155,000-$175,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p>The holiday season 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><u>Key Responsibilities </u></strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Oversee accounting operations including general ledger, consolidations, revenue recognition, project accounting, intercompany, payroll, and fixed assets. </li><li>Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP. </li><li>Manage corporate overhead accounting, including tracking, analysis, and strategic allocation of corporate expenses to business units. </li><li>Maintain a high level of data integrity and consistency in financial reporting across entities and functions. </li><li>Develop and maintain robust financial policies, accounting procedures, and internal documentation in line with best practices and regulatory expectations. </li><li>Identify and drive process improvements, finance transformation initiatives, and ERP system optimization.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with FP& A, Tax, Legal, HR, and Operations to support decision-making and ensure alignment of financial strategy. </li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2025-12-15T14:58:51Z
Controller
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $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]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Don’t settle or waste your time with ‘Competitive Pay Rates’ nonsense. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><p>·      Provide immediate supervision and ongoing qualitative monitoring of employees responsible for accounts payable, and petty cash reimbursement</p><p>·      Sets a positive example for employees, is a role model. Supports and trains employees on appropriate strategies using the 5 S’s and therapeutic de-escalation skills</p><p>·      Promotes professional growth in employees, fostering strengths and redirecting efforts as necessary</p><p>·      Ensure employees attend training related to being trauma informed-at least two every twelve months</p><p>·      Mediate personnel conflicts with respect and dignity</p><p>·      Understand the impact of secondary trauma and workplace stress and use strategies to prevent, minimize and/or help employees heal and recover</p><p>·      Ensure assessment tools used to inform practice and treatment include screens for trauma exposure</p><p>·      Maintain fidelity of trauma focused interventions and treatment modalities</p><p>·      Holds regular (at least bi-weekly), documented supervision of supervisees</p><p>·      Actively involved in planning and delivery of training related to own area of expertise and needs of programs supervised</p><p>·      Ensure overall timeliness and accuracy of general ledger processing</p><p>·      Maintain chart of accounts</p><p>·      Conduct monthly and year-end general ledger closings and internal financial statement and schedule preparation</p><p>·      Responsible for the accounting of restricted assets and coordinates that activity with the Development department, including qualitative balancing checks of each fund and various accounts</p><p>·      Review the allocation cost methodology routinely to ensure costs are being properly shared between programs </p><p>·      Update the A/P staff routinely with current allocations</p><p>·      Coordinate annual independent audit, including preparation of Agency audited financial statements</p><p>·      Assist CFO in preparation of annual cost reports and annual CFR</p><p>·      Other duties, as needed.</p>
  • 2025-12-18T15:49:00Z
Senior Manager ESG Financial Controls
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 170000.00 - 175000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $170,000-$175,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: </strong></p><p>• Management of emissions control implementation, including project management oversight, coordination of cross-functional teams, conducting walkthroughs, documenting processes, identifying and developing controls, and recommending improvements </p><p>• Oversee ESG data governance, internal controls and reporting processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness </p><p>• Support the integration of ESG metrics into financial reporting </p><p>• Monitor compliance with ESG regulatory reporting requirements and internal policies, including examining consistency of disclosures across various regions </p><p>• Oversee remediation of identified compliance gaps for ESG regulatory reporting disclosure efforts, which may involve updating policies, procedures and disclosures </p><p>• Coordinate cross-functionally to drive ESG disclosure best practices and support ESG operating model and governance objectives globally </p><p>• Support Global Controllership’s oversight of the SOX program </p><p>• Present internal control finding and status updates to various governance bodies such as Global Controllership leadership. Participate in financial and impact materiality assessments </p><p>• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external auditors and business partners </p><p>• Drive continuous improvement of internal processes, ensuring a robust control environment throughout the organization </p><p>• As a subject matter expert, provide comprehensive, in-depth consulting and leadership to teams at a high technical level </p><p>• Foster a strong control mindset within the Global Controllership and Global Corporate ESG teams, and across the broader organization, promoting a culture of transparency, compliance and accountability. </p><p>• Participate in special projects for Global Controllership </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-12-03T14:58:46Z
Accounting Manager
  • Northbrook, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 125000.00 - 155000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Excellent Accounting Manager role with company in growth mode. Seeking candidates from Financial Services who are looking to professionally develop and advance. The company offers a great culture, work life balance and benefits. </p><p><br></p><p>The hiring manager is open to candidates from public accounting with equipment leasing / financial services or an industry role from financial services. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise and manage accounting operations, including accounts payable, invoicing, collections, and general ledger activities.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial data to ensure accurate entries into general ledger accounts.</p><p>• Perform account reconciliations for key balance sheet and income statement items, such as cash, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities.</p><p>• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Coordinate the collection and submission of financial information to the parent company.</p><p>• Support the annual financial audit by preparing necessary documentation and reports.</p><p>• Provide leadership and growth opportunities for a team of five accounting staff.</p><p>• Monitor industry trends and best practices to enhance accounting processes and ensure compliance.</p><p>• Collaborate with management to prepare financial reports and address strategic business needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits include insurance, vacation, holiday pay, 401K and more </p>
  • 2025-12-08T16:14:10Z
Bookkeeper
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $60,000-$75,000 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><u>Job Description</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>Prepare bookkeeping on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis</li><li>Perform general accounting duties including entering transactions and reconciling general ledger, credit card, and cash accounts.</li><li>Verify, complete and reconcile payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.</li><li>Monitor accounts receivable for accuracy of financial reporting</li><li>Deposits of checks through the check readers for our banks</li><li>Record receipts and ensure matching between bank statement, cash subledger and general ledger</li><li>Responsible for all office duties, including ordering supplies, ensuring all office space maintenance/repair issues are dealt with on a timely basis, administering all communications to necessary parties (mail, courier, fax, telephone, cell phones)</li><li>Administer centralized office services (FedEx, office supplies, etc)</li><li>Primary phone contact for Chicago office, receiving and screening all in-coming phone calls</li><li>Responsible for all physical access issues such as IDs, keys and coordination with building management</li><li>Organize staff meetings/office events to include sending information emails to entire staff</li></ul><p> </p>
  • 2025-12-12T17:48:47Z
Sr. Internal Auditor
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 105000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary for this position is up to $105,000-$110,000 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>Don’t settle or waste your time with ‘Competitive Pay Rates’ nonsense. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support the Department in ensuring the execution of a comprehensive annual audit plan</li><li>Ownership for execution of planning, fieldwork, and reporting for audit and advisory engagements</li><li>Develop risk-based audit programs and testing procedures relevant to compliance with Global/Regional/Local regulations and business objectives</li><li>Assess operating risks and efficiency of internal controls, including performing a gap analysis to identify control weaknesses with a degree of professional skepticism</li><li>Conduct interviews with auditee and communicate issues identified timely, co-developing action plans as necessary to address root causes</li><li>Ensure audit conclusions are supported, well-documented, and based on a firm understanding of the business processes, circumstances, and risks</li><li>Draft audit report to conclude on entity audited and issues identified and ensure management remediation plans are developed to address the root cause and associated risks</li><li>Assist with audit report socialization and recommendations to Senior Leadership in a clear, concise, and professional manner</li><li>Effectively track and follow-up on audit findings from report issuance to remediation to evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions</li><li>Seek to fully understand relevant risks to the firm and proactively research and showcase firm understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices</li><li>Maintain strong working relationships with all levels of employees, including Operations and Senior Leadership</li><li>Develop and promote process enhancements within Internal Audit to cultivate best-in-class audit processes and maintain the highest quality standards</li><li>Serve as a trusted advisor to the business and brand ambassador for the company's Internal Audit</li></ul>
  • 2025-12-11T14:33:52Z
SEC Reporting Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 150000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$170,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: "The holidays are already here!" and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><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>
  • 2025-12-15T14:38:36Z
Controller
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $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]</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><u>Job Description </u></strong></p><ul><li>Lead the entire accounting function, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close, management of and communication of the close process, reconciliation and basic reporting functions associated with general ledger management, variance analysis, and annual close and audit management.</li><li>Oversight and direct involvement within the operational aspects of the accounting department, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Vendor management, cash management, banking and applicable debt processes and other accounting/finance operations.</li><li>Responsibility for proactive identification of organizational and operational risks, as well as working with the executive team to develop efficient processes to manage those risks as the company continues its rapid growth.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and enforce accounting controls, policies, and procedures in accordance with GAAP</li></ul><p> </p>
  • 2025-12-15T14:23:57Z
Tax Manager
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 130000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000 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 Tax Manager to join our team in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. In this hybrid role, you will oversee tax compliance and strategy while ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your expertise in tax management within the investment advisory industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>• Manage and oversee tax compliance processes for various entities, ensuring timely and accurate filings.</p><p>• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize organizational efficiency and minimize liabilities.</p><p>• Review and prepare annual income tax provisions while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Conduct audits and provide detailed analysis to ensure financial accuracy and transparency.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software systems, such as CaseWare and CCH ProSystem Fx, to streamline tax-related operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to handle entity formation and registration processes.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal tax laws, including sales tax compliance.</p><p>• Provide guidance and training to team members on best practices in tax management.</p><p>• Monitor changes in tax legislation and implement necessary adjustments to processes.</p><p>• Support financial reporting by integrating tax data with broader accounting functions.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-12-03T14:58:46Z
Controller
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 150000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>The holidays are here! Let’s get you into a role that will allow you to actually enjoy it!</p><p> </p><p><em>The salary range for this position is $130k-$150k plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid Controller role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong> Financial Management & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements (P& L, balance sheet, cash flow).</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.</li><li>Lead support work for annual financial statement audit and support needs for tax advisors.</li><li>Maintain accurate inventory valuation and cost accounting records. Mostly a distribution business but some contract manufacturing of own-branded products but no hard core cost accounting but definitely inventory accounting.</li><li>Support FP& A function in various financial statement / product margin analysis and profitability reporting by SKU, customer, or region.</li><li>Lead annual budgeting process and mid-year re-forecasts working collaboratively with FP& A function.</li><li>Monitor financial performance against budget/forecast and provide variance analysis.</li><li>Develop KPIs for distribution operations (inventory turns, fill rate, DSO, DPO, etc.).</li><li>Implement and monitor controls for inventory accuracy, shrinkage, and obsolescence.</li><li>Oversee cycle counts and year-end physical inventory.</li><li>Ensure proper costing methods (e.g., standard cost, FIFO) and landed cost accuracy.</li><li>Collaborate with operations on warehouse efficiency and cost-saving initiatives.</li><li>Manage cash flow forecasting and daily liquidity needs.</li><li>Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.</li><li>Monitor credit risk, customer payment performance, and collections strategies.</li><li>Strengthen internal controls across procurement, receiving, inventory, and sales order processes.</li><li>Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors on annual audits and tax preparations.</li><li>Optimize ERP/system workflows relating to purchasing, inventory, and sales.</li><li>Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual processes.</li><li>Lead improvements in reporting, data accuracy, and financial visibility across the organization.</li><li>Supervise accounting team (AP, AR, payroll, inventory accounting).</li><li>Partner with operations, sales, and supply chain to support business growth.</li><li>Provide financial insights to executive leadership for strategic decisions.</li><li>Support integration efforts for recently added acquisitions.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-12-15T14:58:51Z
IT Audit Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 135000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-12-09T15:48:37Z
Tax Manager
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 130000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $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>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Tax Manager. 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>Research tax issues and filing requirements that affect tax compliance.</li><li>Review tax returns (1065, 1120, 1040) and ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Research complex tax issues using internal revenue code, treasury regulations and other relevant authorities/guidance.</li><li>Draft tax technical memorandums.</li><li>Serve as the Engagement Manager on specific client accounts, taking responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverable development.</li><li>Identify opportunities to expand the scope of current engagements through identification of current client needs and target client requirements.</li><li>Actively participate in proposal development, at the direction of management, and take a lead role responding to requests for proposal.</li><li>Provide regular performance feedback as well as deliver timely performance evaluations.</li><li>Develop subordinates' technical and industry skills and encourage growth.</li><li>Demonstrate initiative, vision, resourcefulness, creativity and independent thinking. Lead by example.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-12-15T14:58:51Z
Financial Reporting Senior Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Financial Reporting Senior Manager position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1)          The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2)          They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3)          There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4)          The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5)          And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description</u></strong></p><ul><li>The primary responsibilities of this role will be assisting in the management of the consolidated financial statements for public, lender and joint venture reporting under both a GAAP and IFRS basis</li><li>This role will present opportunities to work on unique/complex transactions requiring technical accounting assessments and cross-department coordination</li><li>Assist in the review of consolidated financial statements for reporting to our parent entity and third parties, which includes balance sheet, income statement, cash flows and other supporting schedules</li><li>Assist in the review of footnotes and disclosures required in our quarterly and annual reporting to bondholders</li><li>Coordinate with other groups with the Accounting Department, as well as Finance, Tax, Capital Markets, Investments and Legal to manage reporting solutions</li><li>Manage and coach staff accountants by delegating work and reviewing finished products to ensure they meet stated deadlines</li><li>Assist in performing technical research on significant transactions including preparation of the quarterly significant transaction log on both a GAAP and IFRS basis</li><li>Work with auditors to assist in quarterly and year-end audit procedures including audit requests</li><li>Maintain SOX compliance and coordinate responses to requests made by internal and external auditors</li><li>Take part of the Company's implementation and transition of new enterprise system</li><li>Research financial statement analytics to include in our quarterly results package to our parent entity</li><li>Assist with special accounting and financial reporting projects, as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-12-15T14:38:36Z
Tax Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 160000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $160,000- $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>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>Serve as the engagement lead on specific client accounts</li><li>Take responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverables</li><li>Develop detailed engagement work plans</li><li>Illustrate budgets and schedules</li><li>Actively participate in proposals</li><li>Manage a team of staff associates, including interns, while providing regular performance coaching and feedback</li><li>Gain the respect and confidence of the CRZ team through effective client management, timely and accurate communication, and clear and concise direction and leadership</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-12-16T20:29:17Z
Internal Auditor
  • Wood Dale, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. </em></p><p><br></p><p>The holiday season 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>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Participates in the execution of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 testing and other compliance-related procedures and activities. </li><li>Assists with operational and financial audits of company operating units and support functions.</li><li>Prepares documentation to support audit work performed.</li><li>Drafts audit findings and recommendations for issues identified and validates these with business and internal audit management.</li><li>Monitors and follows through on findings discovered in audit process to final resolution.</li><li>Identifies business risks to evaluate and improve the underlying business processes and internal controls, as well as ways of increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.</li><li>Assists in the development of a comprehensive program of audit coverage for assigned areas.</li><li>Assist with special projects, investigations, and department administrative tasks as necessary.</li></ul><p> </p>
  • 2025-12-09T16:53:53Z
Controller
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 150000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>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 Controller position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1)          The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2)          They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3)          There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4)          The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5)          And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description </u></strong></p><p>• Lead the financial close process and ensure the accuracy and integrity of the accounting records and financial systems.</p><p>• Ensure financial reports comply with GAAP</p><p>• Develop, review, and monitor budgets.</p><p>• Conduct financial forecasting and analyze variances between actuals and budget, providing actionable insights to management.</p><p>• Optimize cash management strategies and practices to maintain liquidity and solvency.</p><p>• Mentor the accounting team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.</p><p> </p>
  • 2025-12-09T16:49:04Z
Senior Manager External Financial Reporting
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 175000.00 - 185000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $175,000-$185,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘The new year is almost here!’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly.  </p><p><br></p><p><strong>PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong>Leads the development of all SEC quarterly and annual financial reports. Ensures effective disclosure controls and effective internal controls over financial reporting. Ensures the complete, accurate and timely submission of all external financial reporting information to the SEC. Interprets FASB/GAAP and SEC guidance to determine their impact on financial reporting matters. Manages a team of capable, high-performing accounting professionals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Active leader in the company's controllership community, as well as the overall finance community. (15%)</li><li>Manages the development of all SEC, FERC and state quarterly and annual financial reports. (15%)</li><li>Manages the internal financial reporting process and historical analyses of results of operations. (10%)</li><li>Main point of contact with the Business Unit internal reporting teams. (15%)</li><li>Liaison with external auditors, external and internal legal counsel and other external reporting contributors. (15%)</li><li>Interprets new technical guidance (FASB/GAAP, SEC, etc.) and other regulatory pronouncements and determines the impact on the company's financial reporting. (25%)</li><li>Works with Internal Audit and Manager of Accounting to ensure effective disclosure controls and effective internal controls over financial reporting. (5%)</li></ul>
  • 2025-12-15T14:38:36Z
Accounts Receivable Specialist
  • Northbrook, IL
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 26.00 - 31.25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Barrington, Illinois. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a key role in managing the accounts receivable process and ensuring accurate financial operations. This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented and eager to grow in their career.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the accounts receivable process, ensuring timely and accurate billing and payment collection.</p><p>• Process customer invoices and reconcile accounts to ensure proper documentation and financial accuracy.</p><p>• Handle cash activity, including payments and deposits, while maintaining detailed records.</p><p>• Manage payment processing and promptly address any discrepancies or issues.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software systems, such as QuickBooks, to maintain financial data and generate reports.</p><p>• Perform general ledger entries and ensure compliance with company policies.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to resolve billing inquiries and improve workflows.</p><p>• Conduct account reconciliations to verify balances and identify any variances.</p><p>• Assist with data entry tasks related to financial transactions and records.</p><p>• Support continuous improvement efforts in the accounts receivable function.</p>
  • 2025-12-12T20:38:49Z
Bookkeeper
  • Libertyville, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 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><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><p> The primary purpose of this role is to effectively, efficiently, and ethically manage financial records, support tax preparation, and engage with clients as needed.</p><ul><li><strong>Bookkeeping & General Ledger:</strong> Maintain accurate and timely financial records by recording all transactions with proper categorization. Ensure daily reconciliation of entries and uphold a clean, organized, and up-to-date general ledger.</li><li><strong>Accounts Payable & Receivable:</strong> Manage accounts payable, process invoices, and ensure timely payments. Handle accounts receivable, including invoicing clients and monitoring collections.</li><li><strong>Financial Reporting:</strong> Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, for management review.</li><li><strong>Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations:</strong> Perform daily reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts to ensure all transactions are accounted for and discrepancies are resolved promptly.</li><li><strong>Tax Preparation Support:</strong> Assist with the preparation and filing of various tax returns (e.g., federal, state, local) by gathering necessary financial documents and ensuring all required information is complete and accurate.</li><li><strong>Payroll Processing:</strong> Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for clients, including calculating wages, deductions, and benefits, and maintaining compliance with payroll regulations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p> </p>
  • 2025-12-09T14:44:02Z
SEC Reporting Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 145000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-12-15T14:43:39Z
Cost Accounting Manager
  • Elgin, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is looking for a Cost Accounting Manager for a client in the northwest suburbs. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a dynamic organization by overseeing cost accounting functions, analyzing production costs, and collaborating with operational teams to drive informed business decisions. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate cost records, optimizing inventory valuation, and supporting profitability analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and oversee all aspects of cost accounting, including the development of standard costs, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.</p><p>• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities related to inventory and cost accounting processes.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing costs and generate detailed reports comparing standard costs to actual production expenses.</p><p>• Investigate cost variances and provide actionable insights to operations and finance teams.</p><p>• Lead the annual budgeting process for standard costs, ensuring updates across all business units.</p><p>• Prepare schedules and documentation to support internal and external financial audits.</p><p>• Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency within cost accounting operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams to assess product profitability and identify cost-saving opportunities.</p><p>• Provide training, mentorship, and supervision to cost accounting staff as needed.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.</p><p><br></p><p>This role offers a salary range of $120,000-$135,000 + 10% bonus and comes with a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k with match, paid time off, sick pay and holiday pay.</p><p><br></p><p>If interested, please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688.</p>
  • 2025-12-23T21:38:41Z
Senior Auditor
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 105000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $105,000-$110,000 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>The Internal Audit Senior Specialist 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 IT business and process areas are key components of this role.</p><p> </p><p><strong>WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act, and other relevant legal requirements</li><li>Perform key report testing to evaluate the reliability of data used in financial reporting</li><li>Perform automated control testing</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>Evaluate the Information Security Program including recommending updates to existing policies and procedures to help ensure they are in accordance with established industry practice and compliant with federal and state regulations.</li><li>Assist in preparing and presenting 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>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> </p>
  • 2025-12-15T15:09:14Z
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