We are looking for a customer-focused Sales Support specialist to join a tree nursery operation in Wonder Lake, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position will serve as a key point of contact for customers while helping drive quote preparation, order processing, and day-to-day sales coordination. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced office environment, communicates well across teams, and brings energy to both service and sales activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Welcome and assist customers in person, providing a helpful and attentive experience during each interaction.<br>• Prepare pricing information, generate quotes, and enter customer orders accurately to support timely fulfillment.<br>• Partner with sales and account management teams to help maintain customer relationships and support ongoing business needs.<br>• Respond to questions about products, availability, and order status through clear and courteous communication.<br>• Coordinate with internal departments to keep information aligned and ensure smooth handling of customer requests.<br>• Contribute to daily office operations by managing administrative and sales support tasks as needed.<br>• Support both inbound and outbound sales efforts by identifying customer needs and helping move opportunities forward.
<p><em>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]</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>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. </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><em>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.</em></p><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><p><br></p>
<p><em>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]</em></p><p><br></p><p>We are offering an opportunity for an Analyst based in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves the preparation and review of master lease and loan agreements, facilitating communications between various parties, and resolving documentation issues promptly. This position requires strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with associates and clients.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Review and prepare loan and lease documents, ensuring their accuracy and timeliness</p><p>• Act as the primary point of contact between Documentation Manager, Regional Sales Manager/Sales Associate, Customers, Internal Groups, and Vendors for transaction status updates and problem resolution.</p><p>• Establish and nurture strong relationships with Sales Associates and Customers, addressing their inquiries and concerns efficiently.</p><p>• Coordinate with suppliers regarding invoice-funding status, purchase order and account reconciliation.</p><p>• Manage pending files meticulously, including documentation, UCC’s, insurance and follow-ups for UCC, titles, and other documents.</p><p>• Validate the economics of transactions, tailored to the specifications and requirements of each transaction.</p><p>• Handle the processing and booking of lease and loan transactions on the lease & loan servicing system for funding.</p><p>• Assemble loan and lease packages, verifying calculations, rates, signatures, and dates on each document, preparing document checklists, obtaining subordination agreements, and filing UCC financing statements.</p><p>• Confirm that all documents are complete and ready prior to funding.</p><p>• Undertake additional projects as assigned by the Manager.</p>
We are looking for a Salesforce Business Analyst to support sales and marketing operations through data-driven reporting, process optimization, and CRM oversight in Illinois. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can translate business needs into practical Salesforce solutions while improving visibility across pipeline activity, lead movement, and campaign performance. The person in this role will work closely with sales leaders, marketing partners, and technical teams to strengthen data quality, streamline workflows, and enhance day-to-day platform effectiveness.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain Salesforce dashboards and analytical reports that provide clear insight into pipeline trends, seller productivity, forecasting results, and conversion performance.<br>• Work with business stakeholders to define meaningful success measures and evolve reporting frameworks that support leadership decision-making.<br>• Review opportunity, account, lead, and activity data regularly to uphold accuracy, consistency, and reliability across the CRM.<br>• Evaluate campaign results and lead progression within Salesforce to measure marketing impact from initial response through sales conversion.<br>• Coordinate with marketing partners to improve campaign setup, attribution tracking, and the overall quality of lead-related reporting.<br>• Manage data loads, record cleanup, and segmentation activities to support efficient lead and account management at scale.<br>• Administer lead routing logic, assignment processes, and queue management to help maintain timely follow-up and smooth top-of-funnel operations.<br>• Serve as the business point of contact for integrated platforms, validating data movement between Salesforce and connected tools and partnering with technical resources to resolve synchronization issues.<br>• Refine workflows, automation, and user processes within Salesforce to better support business development teams and improve adoption across frontline users.
<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>
<p>• Manage a large portfolio of customers from Fortune 500 down to small 1-2 person operations</p><p>• Ability to set a credit limit based on financials, trades, credit insurance recommendations, and D& B</p><p>• Calling on past due regardless of size</p><p>• Releasing orders from hold</p><p>• Escalating issues to sales and customer service</p><p>• Ability to speak on regional calls with sales team on credit issues for their customers</p><p>• Provide weekly reports to manager on call progress</p><p><br></p><p>The hourly pay range for this position is $31.25 to $34.62/hour. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.</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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Spring is 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><p>The Accounting Manager supervises all general accounting functions. Responsibilities will include the coordination of daily accounting operations, directing the monthly close process, coordinating the entity’s treasury operations and the preparation of accurate GAAP basis monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. Specific job duties will include:</p><ul><li>The coordination of daily financing activities with the Company’s operations team, various mortgage loan brokers, title companies, and warehouse lenders. </li><li>The preparation of quarterly operating and cash forecasts, and various financial analyses as requested from time to time by the Company’s Controller.</li><li>General supervision of the accounting team including assisting where necessary with daily general ledger posting activities. This will include the preparation of interest rate lock derivative calculations, various pricing analyses, sales commission and production bonus calculations, and the periodic mark-to-market valuation of the loans held for sale inventory.</li><li>Reviewing and maintaining all balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring that all intercompany account balances and all bank account balances are reconciled.</li><li>Working with accounting team to document policies and procedures, and to establish proper controls to deter fraud.</li><li>Responsible for accurate financial management reporting including consolidated financial statements when appropriate.</li><li>Responsible for disbursements review and control, including payroll, shared services, debt reporting, lender covenants, and income tax reporting. </li><li>Helping to train, develop and build the accounting team, providing guidance as needed. </li><li>Working with a third party valuation company to independently value retained mortgage servicing rights. </li><li>The ability to read and to comprehensively discern the appropriate accounting recognition of various legal agreements including MLPAs, AMAs, and forward purchase and sale agreements. </li><li>Effectively and efficiently coordinate the distribution of financial information to support regulatory compliance reporting and field examinations by warehouse lenders, tax professionals, independent audit firms, and various other third party professionals. </li><li>Provide direction and supervision over: 1) The Monthly Accounting Close Process and recognition of revenue, 2) Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts to various corporate business units. 3) Administration of treasury functions with Corporate and BU accounts.</li><li>LOS System (Encompass), GL System (NetSuite), Document Management System.</li><li>Needs to be very well organized, and know where all supporting information is located. </li><li>Directs and coordinates all loan transfers to the servicing group.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $185,000 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>Summer is here! Let’s get you into a role with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy the warm weather.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description: </u></strong></p><p>• Program Management: Develop and apply best-practice tools and processes for risk assessment, change control, due diligence, and integration. Prepare timely status reports, ensuring data accuracy and timely input from workstreams. </p><p>• Integration Leadership: Lead end-to-end M& A integration efforts, from due diligence through post-close execution. </p><p>• Strategic Alignment: Ensure acquired companies align with our strategic priorities and long-term goals. </p><p>• Synergy Realization: Identify, track, and deliver cost savings, revenue opportunities, and operational efficiencies. Monitor deal performance and synergy realization in partnership with Corporate Development and Markets Finance vs. deal model. </p><p>• Change & Cultural Management: Drive communication, employee engagement, and cultural integration to foster a unified organization. </p><p>• Operational Alignment: Oversee onboarding/offboarding of systems, tools, and processes, ensuring smooth Day 1 and phased transitions. </p><p>• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, and Markets leadership to ensure timely and comprehensive execution. </p><p>• Performance Tracking: Monitor progress against deal models, earnouts, and incentive structures; report status updates to leadership. </p><p>• Sales & Pipeline Integration: Coordinate integration of sales and pipeline systems, tracking progress of M& A and high-value recruits vs. pro forma. </p><p>• Continuous Improvement: Capture lessons learned from integrations to refine processes and improve future outcomes. </p><p>• Ad hoc Support: Provide analysis and execution support across Corporate Development, FP& A, Markets Finance, and the Office of the CFO. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br></p>
<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>Time to fall into a job that role you've always dreamed of.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>Successful candidates will be proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative, and capable of clearly communicating tax concepts. They should demonstrate strong analytical abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.</p><ul><li>Partner closely with Finance, Legal, and Operations at the company, and each vertical, to streamline cross-functional workflows.</li><li>Review federal and state income tax returns, K-1s, extensions, quarterly payments, and taxable income estimates.</li><li>Support growing verticals by coordinating nexus assessments and state/local registrations (DOR, sales/use, withholding/payroll, city/local as applicable) and build a complete compliance calendar to support the tax function.</li><li>Coordinating across various verticals and business units to ensure accurate and timely reporting and compliance.</li><li>Lead targeted multi-state sales & use tax research to confirm taxability and rates by jurisdiction; maintain a concise taxability matrix, and coordinate with Finance to keep exemption certificates current.</li><li>Assist in tax registrations, state filings, and obtaining necessary tax clearances for multiple entities.</li><li>Handle federal and state tax notices, including research, response drafting, and timely resolution.</li><li>Draft and review tax workpapers and documentation supporting compliance filings and audits.</li><li>Provide support on various consulting projects, including state tax research, property tax assessments, and strategic initiatives.</li><li>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including coordination with external advisors and addressing investor tax-related inquiries.</li><li>Assist in the development and implementation of processes to enhance compliance efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Monitor legislative and regulatory developments to ensure timely compliance with state and federal tax requirements.</li><li>Support diligence processes related to acquisitions and transaction tax matters.</li><li>Manage administrative tasks within the tax function, contributing to the efficiency of internal processes.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $98,000 to $99,000 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>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Senior Fixed Assets Accountant. 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>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>JV Monthly Accounting and Reporting</li><li>Perform monthly close procedures, including retirement and disposal of fixed assets, record intercompany sales of assets between JV entities, capitalization of repairs, review and record entries associated with finance leases and run depreciation.</li><li>Perform variance analysis explaining fluctuations of income statement and balance sheet fixed assets accounts in the JV Monthly/Quarterly Operating Reports and monthly/quarterly reporting to our JV partner.</li><li>Reconcile fixed asset balance sheet accounts and review of income statement for reasonableness and accuracy.</li><li>Prepare quarterly and annual supporting schedules as required for financial reporting department in accordance with 10-Q and 10-K disclosure requirements</li><li>Assist with internal and external audit requests.</li><li>Be the primary point of contact with departments across the organization for recording of fixed asset transactions in the JV.</li><li>Maintain the Fixed Asset subledger in SAP for rolling assets of US, Canadian, Mexican and Locomotive operations.</li><li>Ensure fixed asset transactions (capitalization, dispositions, IC transfers and depreciation) are properly recorded in accordance with company polices and all applicable balances are properly stated.</li><li>Maintain integrity of fixed asset accounts across all JV G/L entities.</li><li>Oversee all related elimination entries as required.</li><li>Maintain operating leases in ProLease where the JV is the lessee</li><li>Ensure all aspects of the lease are properly recorded in accordance with company policies.</li><li>Add, remove and update leases as needed.</li><li>Oversee proper recording of information from ProLease into the general ledger in SA.</li><li>Special Projects</li><li>Perform adhoc requests and special projects as requested, such as providing net book value reports for potential sale transactions and impairment analyses.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Excellent opportunity with company in growth mode with advancement and professional development in the Chicago land area </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Hybrid - 3x week onsite </em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Seeking an experienced Accountant for a direct-hire role in the Chicagoland area.</strong></p><p>Senior Staff Accountant</p><p>Position Overview</p><p>An expanding organization in Illinois is seeking an accounting specialist to manage day-to-day operations and lead critical financial cycles. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment focused on operational excellence. This individual will partner with multiple teams, drive process improvements, and maintain highly accurate financial records.</p><p>Key Qualifications</p><ul><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Proven track record leading the month-end close process independently.</li><li><strong>Core Skills:</strong> Deep expertise in journal entries and general ledger maintenance.</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Must be located in or commutable to the Chicagoland area.</li></ul><p>Core Responsibilities</p><ul><li><strong>Financial Closures:</strong> Lead month-end close activities, prepare journal entries, and perform deep-dive account reconciliations.</li><li><strong>Reporting:</strong> Compile financial data and assemble comprehensive reporting packages for leadership review.</li><li><strong>Ledger Management:</strong> Oversee general ledger work, review corporate card expenses, and confirm appropriate account coding.</li><li><strong>Transactional Operations:</strong> Manage accounts payable processing, invoice entry, payment coordination, and vendor statement reconciliation.</li><li><strong>Receivables & Billing:</strong> Record customer billing activity, apply incoming payments, and maintain accurate receivable balances.</li><li><strong>Platform Reconciliation:</strong> Review transaction activity from external payment and sales platforms, reconcile discrepancies, and post entries.</li><li><strong>Intercompany Accounting:</strong> Enter intercompany transactions and reconcile multi-entity balances on a recurring basis.</li><li><strong>Operational Analysis:</strong> Generate recurring reports for internal teams, including revenue tracking and commission support.</li><li><strong>Audit & Tax:</strong> Support audit requests, prepare tax-related workpapers, handle compliance notices, and document internal accounting procedures.</li></ul><p>Benefits include 401K, insurance, vacation and holiday pay and more </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 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>Summary</strong></p><p>As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will provide critical support to our leadership team by transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive strategic and operational decisions. We are looking for a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings deep expertise in financial modeling, business intelligence, and the mortgage industry.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Essential Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and performance metrics to empower decision-making across the company.</li><li>Build and maintain financial reports, models, and dashboards to monitor sales, profitability, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Analyze internal performance data and broader mortgage market trends to support accurate forecasting and strategic planning.</li><li>Prepare executive and management-level presentations that clearly communicate complex data and business insights.</li><li>Prepare and manage Quarterly Mortgage Call Report (MCR) filings through NMLS, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.</li><li>Conduct ad hoc analysis and scenario modeling to evaluate executive requests, new product developments, opportunity analysis, and margin profitability.</li><li>Implement automation and identify opportunities to streamline processes, increase reporting efficiency, and enhance data accessibility and accuracy.</li><li>Continuously bring forward innovative ideas to improve the company's analytics, decision-making tools, and business insights.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Strong ability to communicate data-driven insights and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.</li><li>Proficient at extracting, integrating, and analyzing data from multiple systems, with the comfort to develop assumptions when necessary.</li><li>Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with both technical and non-technical colleagues.</li><li>Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities.</li><li>Excellent time management and attention to detail, with the ability to effectively juggle multiple priorities.</li><li>A self-starter equipped with a growth mindset and the flexibility to adapt to new business needs and technologies.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>A well-established, sophisticated law firm in the Chicago suburbs is seeking a <strong>Corporate Associate Attorney</strong> to join its collaborative transactional practice. This role is ideal for an attorney seeking to build a long-term career in franchise and corporate law within a supportive, growth-oriented environment. The position offers meaningful autonomy, including responsibility for an existing client base, while working closely with experienced attorneys on complex and engaging matters. The practice is <strong>strictly transactional and regulatory</strong> – no litigation.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Practice Focus</strong></p><p>The firm’s corporate practice spans a wide range of general business matters, including:</p><ul><li>Entity formation and structuring</li><li>Business acquisitions and sales</li><li>Corporate governance</li><li>Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager Investor Services to lead client-facing mortgage servicing operations in the northwest suburbs of Chicago Illinois. This role combines strategic account leadership with oversight of servicing performance, helping ensure investor and client expectations are met through responsive support, strong execution, and consistent delivery. The position works closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to strengthen client partnerships, guide portfolio transitions, and advance service quality across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, servicing clients, and external partners, acting as a trusted point of contact for high-level business needs.</p><p>• Address complex client issues and escalations with urgency, coordinating internal teams to deliver effective and timely resolutions.</p><p>• Contribute to client retention and growth by identifying service enhancements, supporting expansion opportunities, and sustaining a high standard of client experience.</p><p>• Collaborate with sales and executive stakeholders on business development efforts, including presentations, prospect evaluations, and due diligence activities.</p><p>• Establish and refine reporting approaches that highlight operational results, service trends, and client experience metrics for internal and external audiences.</p><p>• Lead the planning and execution of portfolio onboarding, loan boarding, acquisitions, and servicing transfers while ensuring smooth implementation.</p><p>• Direct cross-functional coordination during portfolio transitions to reduce risk, maintain service continuity, and support successful delivery.</p><p>• Promote operational improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, improve scalability, and elevate quality and client satisfaction.</p><p>• Oversee quality management practices, compliance controls, and service commitments to ensure alignment with contractual, organizational, and regulatory standards.</p><p>• Manage and develop department staff through goal setting, coaching, performance feedback, and accountability measures that support a collaborative, high-performing team culture.</p>
<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><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 Accounting 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>Position Summary</u></strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager manages most accounting activities, including P& L reviews, monthly close, integration and acquisition project work, and other management duties. This position leads significant business-facing matters including the reporting and driving of key performance metrics in finance and business case development. The Accounting Manager leads staff and seniors on the Finance Team. This position is a key contact with various other managers within the company’s shared service center.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities May Include, But Not Limited To</strong></p><ul><li>Lead change management process for staff and seniors on the Finance team</li><li>Function as the key developer of talent for the team</li><li>Manage the monthly close process including preparation of financial statements, etc.</li><li>Lead business initiatives and strategies i.e., system rollouts, integration of new acquisitions, and process improvements</li><li>Manage the governance over key systems in SAP i.e., fixed assets, treasury, leases, and other general ledger systems</li><li>Partner with the Controls department to ensure effective internal controls</li><li>Manage the external audit process</li><li>Support auxiliary audits i.e., Sales & Use Tax, Accounts Receivable Securitization, etc.</li><li>Other projects or duties as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a meticulous and organized Bookkeeper to manage financial transactions and ensure accurate record-keeping for our organization. This role involves overseeing accounts payable and receivable, handling payroll, and maintaining asset schedules, among other essential responsibilities. Based in Aurora, Illinois, this position requires someone who is detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare month-end and quarterly financial reports, as well as collaborate with external firms to finalize year-end financial statements.</p><p>• Manage accounts payable by reviewing invoices, processing payments, issuing checks, and overseeing vendor transactions.</p><p>• Handle accounts receivable duties, including daily cash entries, deposit checks, applying credits, and maintaining collection logs.</p><p>• Maintain depreciation schedules and ensure assets are expensed accurately and evenly.</p><p>• Oversee petty cash management, including tracking reimbursements and coordinating with the bank.</p><p>• Administer monthly sales tax filings and payments in compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Coordinate workers' compensation audits by preparing necessary documentation for auditors.</p><p>• Manage corporate and building insurance policies, including renewals and updates.</p><p>• Support HR functions such as employee health insurance enrollments, payroll setup, and maintaining personnel files.</p><p>• Administer 401(k) accounts, schedule employee vacations, and prepare W-2 documentation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Medical/Dental/vision</li><li>401K</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to support a broad mix of corporate matters and commercial real estate work in Evanston, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to advise on complex transactions, draft key legal agreements, and partner closely with stakeholders on business-critical matters. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a practical approach to legal problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic legal environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Advise on commercial real estate matters involving purchases, sales, leasing arrangements, financing transactions, and related due diligence activities.<br>• Prepare, review, and negotiate transaction documents connected to property acquisitions, dispositions, and loan agreements.<br>• Draft and revise corporate governance and business contracts, including operating agreements, joint venture arrangements, and employment-related documents.<br>• Provide legal guidance on structuring business deals to align with organizational objectives while minimizing risk exposure.<br>• Collaborate with internal and external parties to move transactions forward efficiently and resolve legal issues as they arise.<br>• Manage contract workflows and document organization using legal practice tools and standard business software, including Clio and Microsoft applications.<br>• Work with legal technology platforms, including AI-enabled tools such as Starbook or comparable systems, to support research, drafting, and matter management.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial leadership, strengthen accounting operations, and deliver accurate reporting for the organization in Racine / Kenosha, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, and performance analysis while helping leadership make informed business decisions. The role also partners across departments to enhance processes, improve data quality, and support the effective use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and reporting tools.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration call Michelle Phillips at 414-204-7306 or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the day-to-day accounting and finance function, guiding team members through coaching, performance feedback, and regular planning discussions to keep priorities on track.</p><p>• Maintain reliable financial operations by enforcing internal controls, upholding accounting standards, and ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory and company requirements.</p><p>• Design and refine policies, approval structures, and reporting practices that improve accuracy, reduce risk, and support timely financial close activities.</p><p>• Oversee the budgeting and forecasting cycle, including cash flow projections, working capital needs, receivables, payables, inventory, and project-related funding requirements.</p><p>• Produce and evaluate recurring financial reports and formal period-end statements, highlighting trends, profitability, backlog, liquidity, and other performance indicators for leadership review.</p><p>• Advise senior management with financial insights such as variance reviews, cost analysis, project margin evaluation, and recommendations for operational efficiency and resource allocation.</p><p>• Lead and support the ongoing use and optimization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including testing, workflow alignment, reporting improvements, control design, and user adoption efforts.</p><p>• Work closely with operations, project teams, purchasing, sales, engineering, and service functions to align financial processes with inventory activity, job costing, manufacturing, and project accounting needs.</p><p>• Strengthen data integrity by promoting timely and consistent transaction entry across departments and by using tools such as Microsoft Office and Power BI to support reporting and decision-making.</p>
<p><em>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].</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>Summary</strong></p><p>The 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. </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Essential duties and responsibilities</strong></p><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><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>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 Accounting 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>The Accounting Manager reports directly to the Director of Finance & Accounting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>GENERAL FUNCTIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES </strong></p><p> </p><p>· Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, including AP, AR, general ledger, account reconciliation, payroll/payroll taxes, sales taxes, accruals, intercompany transactions, and both internal and external reporting</p><p>· Review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L</p><p>· Prepare and analyze monthly, QTD, and YTD financial statements and related reports including, but not limited to, balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow statements, and budget-to-actual variance analyses</p><p>· Provide leadership and guidance to more junior team members within the department, and assist in the hiring, training, and retention of skilled accounting staff</p><p>· Responsible for treasury management, including the maintenance and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts, safes, and cash forecasting</p><p>· Timely filing and payment of State and Local tax obligations; supports preparation of annual tax documents </p><p>· Evaluation and implementation of accounting and internal control systems and software</p><p>· Provide financial analyses as needed, including but not limited to capital planning, pricing decisions, COGS, labor patterns, inventory variances, and vendor contract negotiations</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this hybrid position is $80,000-$90,000 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><strong><u>Summary:</u></strong></p><p>Maintains client financial records including preparation of financial statements and tax returns, related</p><p>schedules, and reports. Requires a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a</p><p>related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the</p><p>accounting field. Relies on instructions and per-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.</p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong><em><u>Essential Duties and Specific Responsibilities</u></em><u>:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Perform general accounting and bookkeeping duties and make required adjustments to</li><li>clients QuickBooks files</li><li>Assist in the preparation of federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses,</li><li>and exempt organizations.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of sales tax and payroll tax returns</li><li>Develops an understanding of firm philosophy, values and tax opinions</li><li>Contributes to the client service team by producing quality work with quick turnaround and</li><li>attentive service</li><li>Establishes good working relationships with all partners and staff members</li><li>Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and imagination in approaching work</li><li>Performs such other duties as assigned</li></ul><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 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>We are inviting applications for the role of a Sr. Accountant at our Illinois location. In this crucial role, you will be a primary contact for our fund board members, handle client inquiries, and manage revenue and expense projections. You will also be responsible for preparing financial statements, collaborating with external auditors, and conducting analyses for senior management review. This role plays a pivotal part in our operations within the finance industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Engage with third-party administrators and external auditors for the preparation and issuance of the funds’ financial statements and other regulatory filings.</p><p>• Liaise with teams across the firm in sales, client service, legal, operations, and corporate finance on all fund-related matters.</p><p>• Oversee client inquiries and manage overall fund operating procedures.</p><p>• Conduct analyses related to product development and new initiatives for review by senior management.</p><p>• Support portfolio management teams with ad hoc portfolio reporting requests or investor-related queries.</p><p>• Collaborate effectively with all members of the fund administration team to ensure consistent reporting and processes.</p><p>• Leverage portfolio accounting systems to manage the monthly performance reporting process.</p><p>• Consistently review the functions’ processes to enhance efficiencies and identify improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Work with third-party tax preparers to create investor tax deliverables and respond to investor-driven questions.</p><p>• Contribute to projects related to all funds in scope, including private hedge funds, US Registered funds, Irish UCITS, Canadian funds, and Luxembourg funds.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 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 Tax Staff Accountant 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>Summary </strong> </p><p><em> </em>The Tax Staff Accountant is a key member of a group of talented Accounting and Tax professionals. This position supports daily tax operations, including the analysis and review of federal, state, and local compliance on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Reviews and analyzes partner compensation and tax compliance items on a monthly and quarterly basis. Provides initial level of commentary to leaders of the Accounting team.</li><li>Reconciles compensation and tax general ledger account balances on a monthly and quarterly basis to ensure completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Assists with year-end tax file preparation, partner final distribution computations, and audit requests, as required.</li><li>Assist with periodic capital contributions, returns, reconciliations, bank loan requests, and other communications associated with partner capital account maintenance. Additionally includes assisting with verification of employment and/or income requests.</li><li>Assists with various tax requirements, including ad hoc research projects, sales and use tax filings, personal property tax filings, business tax filings, and other state compliance filings.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Sell on job</strong>: Diversity and inclusion, amazing benefits, 37.5 hour work week, great team environment, lots of promotion from within, defined growth path with a 3 year window for mobility (3 up or out), profit sharing and benefits from day 1, family oriented feel to it, 6% profit sharing on top of bonus and salary</p><p> </p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Collaborate with department leaders to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting activities.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation and distribution of timely financial statements.</p><p>• Develop supporting schedules and financial statements aligned with monthly closing processes.</p><p>• Manage corporate tax-related tasks, including sales tax and corporate tax returns.</p><p>• Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger to ensure accurate financial data.</p><p>• Leverage expertise in large-scale accounting systems to streamline processes and reporting.</p><p>• Monitor compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency within the accounting department.</p>