We are looking for an experienced IT Manager to oversee the design, implementation, and management of advanced infrastructure solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise and leadership skills to ensure the organization’s IT systems are secure, efficient, and aligned with business objectives. Based in Wheeling, Illinois, this position offers an opportunity to collaborate across teams and drive technological excellence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement reliable infrastructure solutions, including on-premises and hybrid server environments.<br>• Administer and optimize network architecture, server systems (Windows and Linux), storage solutions, and disaster recovery plans.<br>• Manage virtualization platforms such as vSphere and vCenter to enhance system performance.<br>• Oversee Active Directory, group policies, and related services to ensure seamless operations.<br>• Ensure compliance with security standards, data protection laws, and industry regulations.<br>• Monitor and analyze system performance, addressing issues promptly to minimize downtime.<br>• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to align infrastructure strategies with organizational goals.<br>• Maintain thorough documentation of system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guidelines.<br>• Provide mentorship and training to the Helpdesk Team to enhance their technical capabilities.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead and shape our software engineering strategy. This role involves defining technical visions, designing cloud-based applications, and driving innovation through AI and automation technologies. If you have a passion for creating secure, scalable, and high-performing systems, we want to hear from you.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement a comprehensive software engineering strategy for cloud-hosted applications, integration services, and automation solutions.</p><p>• Define the technical vision for custom development, database integration, and process automation to support organizational systems.</p><p>• Identify and incorporate AI and automation technologies to enhance business processes and system efficiency.</p><p>• Establish and enforce engineering standards to ensure scalability, security, and performance across software systems.</p><p>• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for engineering processes, tools, and team operations.</p><p>• Make architectural decisions for Azure services, including App Services, Functions, Storage, Service Bus, Logic Apps, and Data Factory.</p><p>• Oversee the development of APIs, data pipelines, automation workflows, and system integrations.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards, data governance policies, and operational controls.</p><p>• Research and recommend emerging technologies, such as AI/ML platforms and intelligent automation tools, to stay ahead in the industry.</p>
Robert Half is looking for an Operations Accountant for a manufacturing client in the western suburbs. The Operations Accountant will be responsible for: <br>• Performs general accounting and other related duties for the organization.<br>• Prepares monthly financials, reports, and schedules.<br>• Reconciles inventory and production variance accounts.<br>• Prepare monthly journal entries related to CIP, WIP and inventory valuation. <br>• Reviews inventory adjustments arising from cycle counts and coordinates physical inventory counts. <br>• Research and analysis of variances for materials, labor and manufacturing overhead.<br>• Provides support for outside auditors; gather necessary account information and backup documentation for quarterly and annual audits.<br>• Calculate BOM and unit product costs for annual standard setting and quotations with customers.<br>• Continuously monitor internal controls related to inventory production, shipping and receiving<br>• Follows US GAAP accounting practices and procedures.<br>• Prepares monthly manufacturing cost analysis reports and ties back to ERP system.<br>• Reviews productivity reporting in collaboration with production teams, including headcount metrics for manufacturing.<br>• Performs other related duties and projects assigned.<br><br>Successful Operations Accountant will have the following: <br>• Bachelor of Science in Accounting and at least 5 years of related experience in a manufacturing setting required.<br>• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.<br>• Excellent organizational skills and willingness to work in a paperless environment.<br>• Working knowledge of cost accounting.<br>• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to US GAAP.<br>• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.<br>• Working knowledge of Sage 100 ERP Accounting Software preferred.<br><br>This position offers a salary range of $80,000-85,000 and offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k with match, PTO and holiday pay.<br><br>If interested, please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688.