<p>We are looking for a Finance Manager to lead financial operations and planning for a manufacturing environment in Elgin, Illinois. This position will guide close activities, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash oversight while partnering with operational leaders to improve performance and support informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance experience, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to turn complex data into practical recommendations for leadership. Compensation & Benefits: $120K- $130K + bonus, Medical: with PPO and HDHP/HSA options., Dental, Life & Disability,, 401(k): with match, FSA, PTO</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct monthly close activities for multiple entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial results across the organization.</p><p>• Combine and review financial data from domestic and Canadian operations spanning more than 15 sites to produce consolidated reporting.</p><p>• Administer allocations of shared corporate expenses across business units and maintain consistency in intercompany accounting treatment.</p><p>• Prepare recurring management reports, quarterly summaries, board materials, and lender deliverables, including tracking covenant compliance.</p><p>• Lead the annual planning cycle and maintain rolling forecasts covering revenue, margins, overhead, and other key operating drivers.</p><p>• Analyze actual performance against budget and forecast, identify notable variances, and highlight trends and performance indicators for leadership review.</p><p>• Monitor liquidity, cash conversion, and short-term funding needs by evaluating inventory, labor, receivables, payables, and purchasing activity.</p><p>• Support treasury activities by managing banking relationships, financing arrangements, cash projections, and capital planning for equipment and facility investments.</p><p>• Strengthen financial controls by improving approval workflows, system access governance, inventory-related processes, and other risk management practices.</p><p>• Assess cost movements tied to materials, pricing, supply issues, and foreign exchange exposure to reduce financial risk and improve accuracy.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to find a <strong>Sales Manager</strong> who will play a key role in driving new business and expanding customer relationships. This position offers significant visibility and impact, with <strong><u>travel up to 75%</u></strong><u> </u>to meet with clients, attend industry events, and support business development efforts. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in manufacturing sales, a strategic mindset, and the ability to lead sales initiatives in a competitive market. For more detail, please call 608-716-5643!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth across local and regional markets. </li><li>Manage and grow key customer accounts while building strong, long-term client relationships. </li><li>Partner with internal teams, including production and engineering, to align customer needs with operational capabilities, timelines, and pricing. </li><li>Prepare forecasts, pipeline updates, sales reports, and performance metrics for leadership review. </li><li>Lead sales efforts through prospecting, client meetings, contract negotiations, and closing new business opportunities.</li><li>Mentor and support sales team members, helping drive accountability, performance, and overall team success. </li><li>Represent the organization at trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings to promote services and strengthen market presence. </li><li>Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer demand to refine sales approaches and identify growth opportunities. </li></ul>
<p>Credit & Collections Analyst</p><p><br></p><p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p><p>Posts customer payments on a daily basis by recording checks, wire transfers, electronic payments and credit cards transactions.</p><p>• Investigate delinquent accounts and contact customers to collect payments. Follow-up consistently to monitor the expected payment dates.</p><p>• Review orders on hold for release.</p><p>• Check references and run D&B reports for prospective new accounts.</p><p>• Establish and review credit limits for new and existing customers.</p><p>• Create weekly customer aging reports.</p><p>• Print and e/mail requested statements and invoices to customers.</p><p>• Investigate deductions and update deduction reports.</p><p>• Process credit card payments.</p><p>• Organize and maintain customer credit files.</p><p>• Communicate issues with Sales Reps and Sales Management.</p><p>• Perform other related duties as assigned by Credit Management</p><p><br></p><p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p><p>• Good communication skills and problem solving experience.</p><p>• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.</p><p>• Good organization skills.</p><p>• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.</p><p>• Financial analysis experience a plus.</p><p><br></p><p>Education & Work Experience </p><p>• Associate’s Degree in Accounting is a plus</p><p><br></p><p>WORK EXPERIENCE</p><p>o 2+ Years as a Credit and Collections Specialist</p><p><br></p><p>Medical, dental, vision, 401k and paid time off</p>