Position Description<br>We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Finance Manager to join our team in Franklin, WI. This individual will act as a key strategic partner to the Plant Manager and the site leadership team, providing robust financial oversight and guidance. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader responsible for all aspects of plant financial planning and analysis. This high visibility role is critical for driving profitability, ensuring financial integrity, and supporting our continuous improvement culture in a complex manufacturing environment.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>Financial Planning & Analysis<br><br>Lead the plant's monthly forecasting and annual planning functions, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.<br>Analyze plant financial results against prior forecasts and plans, providing clear, actionable insights to leadership.<br>Oversee the compilation and timely submission of standardized financial and KPI reports, including the Monthly Business Review (MBR) package, monthly flash results, variance analyses, and daily dashboards.<br>Communicate actual and forecasted financial results in clear business terms to various levels of management.<br> <br><br>Cost Accounting & Operational Finance<br><br>Apply an understanding of manufacturing financial principles, including cost accounting, routing and BOM analysis, labor efficiency tracking, and PPV analysis to provide accurate product costing and reporting, production variances and margin analysis.<br>Support annual cost roll including labor and overhead standard rate setting, material price and supplier changes<br>Develop and implement creative, effective methods for tracking daily production and efficiency for complex, large-scale modular units to answer the questions: “How did we do today?” and “Are we on track?”<br>Calculate plant performance and review with the relevant leaders to drive improvements<br>Support accounting with the annual physical inventory, and monitor results of the routine cycle count processes, E&O and production scrap. Partner with accounting to ensure inventory valuation practices are consistent with GAAP<br>Lead initiatives to improve cash flow and working capital by aligning with procurement and sales teams to optimize DPO and DSO<br> <br><br>Business Partnership & Continuous Improvement<br><br>Serve as a key resource and financial advisor for the Plant Manager and other operational leaders.<br>Collaborate closely with plant leadership to establish production standards, validate cost savings, and drive operational efficiency.<br>Drive business results by supporting and utilizing 80/20 disciplines and techniques.<br>Support Regional Finance Director in the analysis of and justification of significant investments, including large capital expenditures using ROI and payback analysis<br>Required Education & Qualifications<br>A minimum of 5 years of relevant financial experience<br>A minimum of 2-3 years in a manufacturing/plant environment.<br>Strong, demonstrated skillsets in, financial analysis, forecasting, and driving business results.<br>Hands-on experience with an integrated ERP system and a global consolidation system. SAP and HFM a plus.<br>Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong skills in PowerPoint and Word.<br>A thorough working knowledge of US GAAP.<br> <br><br>Education Requirements<br><br>Bachelor’s Degree is required in Accounting or Finance.<br>An MBA, CPA, or CMA certification is a significant plus.
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a client in the recruiting for a Payroll Tax Analyst to join their team. Seeking an individual with 5-10 years of payroll tax compliance and payroll operations experience, including multi-state payroll tax processing and support for high-volume employee population required. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll tax filings, reconciliations, research, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. </p><p><br></p><p>This is a permanent placement opportunity offering competitive compensation package and a hybrid schedule. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage payroll tax compliance activities for federal, state, and local jurisdictions. </li><li>Process and reconcile payroll tax filings, deposits, amendments, and year-end reporting, including W-2s and related tax documents. </li><li>Support payroll processing in a multi-state environment with high employee volume and complex tax scenarios.</li><li>Research and resolve payroll tax notices, discrepancies, and agency inquiries in a timely manner.</li><li>Maintain tax account registrations and ensure compliance with changing payroll tax laws and regulations. </li><li>Perform account reconciliations related to payroll taxes, garnishments, and general ledger payroll accounts. </li><li>Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate employee taxation and reporting. </li><li>Assist with audits, internal controls, process improvements, and documentation related to payroll tax operations. </li><li>Review payroll data for accuracy and identify issues related to tax withholding, reciprocity, local taxes, and employee work/resident locations. </li><li>Contribute to system testing, implementations, and upgrades impacting payroll tax functionality. </li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a Sr Payroll & Tax Analyst to join our team in Northbrook, Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is suited for a sr payroll & tax analyst who combines strong technical knowledge with a careful, analytical approach to ensure accurate pay processing and compliance across a multi-state employee population. The role will work closely with finance and internal stakeholders to support reliable payroll operations, strengthen controls, and maintain adherence to tax and reporting requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing for a large employee base, ensuring payments are completed accurately and on schedule, including variable compensation and other specialized pay items.</p><p>• Update and maintain payroll records, earnings and deduction setups, and system parameters to support precise payroll calculations and policy compliance.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll funding activities, including payment transmissions for employees and applicable benefit or third-party remittances.</p><p>• Collaborate with accounting teams on payroll-related journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close support.</p><p>• Review and reconcile payroll, tax, benefit, and liability balances to maintain accurate records and support audit preparedness.</p><p>• Oversee payroll tax administration by setting up and closing tax accounts, maintaining authorization documentation, and monitoring third-party tax service arrangements.</p><p>• Verify proper withholding and reporting for federal, state, and local payroll taxes across multiple jurisdictions.</p><p>• Examine payroll tax filings prepared by external providers, resolve tax notices through research and agency follow-up, and help ensure timely payments and submissions.</p><p>• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including validation and distribution support for W-2 reporting.</p><p>• Track payroll-related regulatory updates and implement required process or system adjustments to maintain ongoing compliance.Sr</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $145,000 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>This role requires a pragmatic, commercially-minded CPA with Big 4 assurance experience who can evaluate accounting policies through an operational lens. Acting as a diplomatic liaison, you will manage SOX coordination, partner with internal controls to resolve audit gaps, standardize local operational finance processes, and eliminate administrative friction while upholding the highest standards of financial integrity.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Job Description:</b></p><ul><li>SOX Management & Process Coordination: Lead end-to-end SOX process management and coordination across operational sites, ensuring local control owners understand, execute, and document key controls effectively.</li><li>Internal Control Gap Resolution & Owner Follow-Up: Liaise closely with the Internal Control team on identified control gaps, ensuring appropriate local operational contacts are engaged, accountable, and actively driving timely remediation with control owners.</li><li>Corporate Policy Implementation: Liaise with Corporate Accounting on the rollout and practical implementation of new accounting policies, translating technical requirements into actionable operational guidelines.</li><li>Operational Process Standardization: Partner with local operational finance and plant leadership to standardize core accounting and reporting workflows across manufacturing and distribution locations.</li><li>Optimize Account Reconciliations & Manual Entries: Drive continuous improvement in balance sheet reconciliation workflows and manual journal entry (MJE) processes, resolving aging bottlenecks and establishing clean documentation standards.</li><li>Technical Accounting Guidance: Provide practical US GAAP guidance across revenue recognition (customer rebates and discounts), lease and capital expenditure governance (CapEx vs. OpEx), and inventory cost accounting to ensure compliant, standardized, and efficient plant and commercial operations.</li><li>Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this 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>Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, with a focus on maintaining the integrity of financial processes and facilitating month-end close activities. This role involves managing a team, implementing process improvements, ensuring compliance, and providing valuable insights to internal stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and lead the accounting department, supervising basic accounting functions including Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), Payroll (P/R), General Ledger (G/L), and tax payments.</li><li>Drive process improvement initiatives within the accounting department to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries and monthly general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Assist in establishing and documenting internal controls to maintain a robust control environment, overseeing adherence to control procedures.</li><li>Monitor and assess departmental activities, optimizing procedures and resource allocation while upholding a high level of precision.</li><li>Lead the development and growth of the accounting team, providing coaching, performance management, and development planning.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Finance, Planning &amp; Analysis (FP&A) to provide analysis, support, and insights to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.</li><li>Generate supporting schedules for audits and tax-related activities, ensuring accurate and timely information.</li></ul><p><br></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>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 Senior Financial Analyst 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 Summary</u></strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Planning Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a background in financial analysis, strategic planning, and a keen interest in the biotech sector. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide accurate financial insights, support decision-making processes, and contribute to the overall financial health of the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support budgeting and forecasting activities.</li><li>Work closely with department heads to understand project/program-specific financial requirements and ensure alignment with overall company goals.</li><li>Conduct comprehensive financial analyses, identifying trends, opportunities, and potential risks.</li><li>Provide actionable insights to senior management to drive informed decision-making.</li><li>Monitor and analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, investigating and explaining variances.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategies for optimizing financial outcomes.</li><li>Assist in the development and implementation of financial strategies to support long-term business objectives.</li><li>Evaluate potential investment opportunities and assess their financial viability.</li><li>Prepare and present financial reports to management, highlighting key performance indicators and financial metrics.</li><li>Ensure accuracy and transparency in financial reporting processes.</li><li>Collaborate with various departments, including R&D, operations, and clinical ops, to gather relevant financial data and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.</li><li>Provide financial guidance and support for strategic initiatives and projects.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Financial Analyst (FP&A) – Hybrid (Greater Chicago Area)</strong></p><p>A dynamic and growing technology firm in the Greater Chicago Area, is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their expanding Corporate Finance team. Reporting directly to the Director of FP&A, this role is highly visible and perfect for a professional with 2 to 3 years of experience looking to accelerate their career, deepen their strategic impact, and gain mentorship from senior leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>The Opportunity</p><p>In this role, you will help build a modern, AI-enabled FP&A function. You will contribute directly to improving forecasting, strengthening financial accountability, and supporting faster, data-driven decision-making across the organization. This position offers a hybrid work model, blending collaborative in-office days at their Chicagoland office with remote flexibility.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li><strong>Financial Modeling:</strong> Build and maintain models to support strategic scenario planning, investments, and operational decisions.</li><li><strong>Variance Analysis:</strong> Perform detailed monthly actuals-vs-budget and prior-year variance analysis to identify risks and trends.</li><li><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting:</strong> Contribute heavily to the company-wide annual budgeting and long-range planning processes.</li><li><strong>Business Partnership:</strong> Partner with cross-functional department heads to deliver actionable financial insights and drivers.</li><li><strong>Executive Reporting:</strong> Prepare performance dashboards and financial packages for the CFO, VP of Finance, and senior leadership.</li><li><strong>Process Automation:</strong> Support ongoing workflow improvements, leveraging business intelligence, automation, and AI tools.</li><li><strong>Ad Hoc Analysis:</strong> Execute deep-dive financial and operational projects to support evolving business priorities.</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a business-related field.</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> 2–3 years of dedicated experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Financial Analysis.</li><li><strong>Excel Skills:</strong> Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with proven experience manipulating large datasets and modeling.</li><li><strong>Communication:</strong> Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.</li><li><strong>Tech Stack (Plus):</strong> Exposure to ERP or BI tools (e.g., NetSuite, Solution7, Excel, Copilot) is highly preferred.</li><li><strong>Industry Context (Plus):</strong> Experience or interest in SaaS, corporate technology, or private equity-backed environments.</li></ul><p>What Will Make You Successful</p><ul><li><strong>Curiosity:</strong> A natural desire to ask thoughtful questions, challenge assumptions, and look beyond the numbers.</li><li><strong>Proactivity:</strong> A self-starter mindset focused on improving broken processes and finding workflow efficiencies.</li><li><strong>Adaptability:</strong> Comfort navigating a fast-paced, dynamic corporate environment with evolving priorities.</li></ul><p>Benefits include insurance, vacation, 401K, holiday pay and more</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $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].</em></p><p><br></p><p>You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform accounting research and review technical accounting memos including the following:</li><li>Oversee lease accounting under ASC 842, ensuring accurate lease classification, right-of-use asset accounting, and financial disclosures</li><li>Stock based compensation plans and modification accounting considerations</li><li>Ensuring ASC 606 revenue recognition compliance with policies and procedures</li><li>Review certain quarterly and annual disclosures with the company's 10-Q and 10-K filings</li><li>Review disclosures to ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements</li><li>Review new accounting pronouncements issued quarterly and assist with implementation as needed</li><li>Provide accounting support for complex transactions, including derivatives, acquisitions, and revenue recognition</li><li>Oversee and/or participate in special projects as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst- FP&A-Operations to support financial planning, performance analysis, and reporting for operations and supply chain activities in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This position works closely with plant and business leaders to turn financial data into practical recommendations that improve cost efficiency, productivity, and working capital results. The role also contributes to budgeting, forecasting, month-end close activities, and the development of reporting tools that strengthen visibility into operational performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with operations, supply chain, and plant leadership to evaluate financial results and identify opportunities to improve margins, efficiency, and cash flow.<br>• Contribute to annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and longer-term planning by compiling inputs, reviewing assumptions, and aligning financial targets with operational priorities.<br>• Assess plant performance through analysis of labor, overhead, productivity, inventory, freight, and cost of goods sold, then communicate meaningful drivers behind results.<br>• Prepare clear variance reporting against budget, forecast, and prior-period performance, offering actionable insights to support business decisions.<br>• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools in Power BI to give leaders timely visibility into key operational and financial metrics.<br>• Support month-end close by extracting data from enterprise systems and subledgers, preparing schedules, and recording journal entries related to manufacturing and operations activity.<br>• Review cost-reduction initiatives and capital-related analyses to help quantify business impact and distinguish realized savings from estimated opportunities.<br>• Assist with reconciliations, compliance-related activities, and process reviews to improve reporting accuracy and financial control.<br>• Work with cross-functional teams to strengthen data quality, standardize reporting practices, and improve consistency across business units and plants.