We are looking for a Product Manager to lead discovery and delivery efforts for software solutions that improve how work gets done in complex, real-world environments. Based in Chicago, Illinois, this role focuses on learning directly from users in the field, shaping practical product decisions, and guiding solutions from early insight through launch and adoption. The ideal candidate combines strong qualitative research capabilities with product ownership, technical fluency, and the ability to drive measurable outcomes in ambiguous client settings.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct field-based research to understand operational workflows, user behaviors, and pain points, then translate those insights into clear product direction.<br>• Define and prioritize product initiatives by balancing user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility in partnership with engineering teams.<br>• Lead product work across discovery, prototyping, implementation, and post-launch adoption to ensure solutions deliver meaningful results.<br>• Build trust with frontline and non-technical users to gather honest feedback and encourage successful adoption of new tools and processes.<br>• Facilitate discussions with client stakeholders, delivery teams, and leadership to align on priorities, solution design, and expected outcomes.<br>• Create structured models, requirements, and product plans from qualitative findings to support effective execution and roadmap decisions.<br>• Partner with engineers to evaluate tradeoffs, clarify scope, and identify practical uses for automation within operational workflows.<br>• Design pilot programs, phased launches, and enablement approaches that support behavior change and long-term product success.<br>• Maintain and refine product backlogs, track issues, and support Agile delivery practices using tools such as Jira.<br>• Contribute to repeatable product and research methods that strengthen how teams deliver solutions over time.
<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>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $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><strong>ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Manage all aspects of the accounting operation, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll and financial reporting</li><li>Manage accounting huddle and KPI scorecard</li><li>Manage cash flow</li><li>Review payroll processing prepared by third party</li><li>Manage clinical staff and doctor commission program</li><li>Analyze company’s financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs and compliance with budgets. Issue regular status reports to senior management</li><li>Coordinate, prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Assist with developing and coordinating all relationships with lending/financial institutions, including compliance with debt covenants</li><li>Assist with developing and maintaining all necessary accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and financial reporting. Ensuring that records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.</li><li>Assist senior management in financial planning and results management. Work with other team members to understand revenue and cost drivers and define appropriate reports for tracking</li><li>Coordinate and/or prepare tax schedules, returns and information.</li><li>Manage all tax planning and compliance with all required federal, state, local, payroll, property and other applicable taxes.</li><li>Assist with building an accounting department as the company grows</li><li>Prepare financial analysis for expansion, real estate and other special projects.</li><li>Assist in the development of open book finance</li><li>Develop and document policies and procedures for key accounting, tax and other matters.</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></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>
<p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>The Financial Controller oversees the company’s financial operations and ensures accurate, timely reporting. This role may manage tasks directly or through the accounting team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage company financial accounts and lead the monthly close process.</li><li>Oversee half-year and year-end close activities, ensuring all reporting requirements are met.</li><li>Review and update standard costs as needed and track their impact.</li><li>Provide regular financial updates to management to support business decisions.</li><li>Help develop financial strategies, goals, and policies.</li><li>Prepare reports on financial performance, including income, expenses, and forecasts.</li><li>Lead budgeting processes and review budget proposals.</li><li>Advise management on insurance coverage and financial risks.</li><li>Oversee asset depreciation and ensure proper accounting treatment.</li><li>Stay up to date on tax changes and recommend adjustments as needed.</li><li>Coordinate audits and ensure compliance with regulations.</li><li>Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.</li><li>Maintain relationships with banks and financial institutions.</li><li>Manage 2–3 team members.</li><li>Handle hiring, training, performance reviews, and employee development.</li><li>Assign and oversee work, address issues, and support team success.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Medical/Dental/Vision</li><li>401K Match</li></ul>
<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>
Robert Half is looking for a Director of Operations Finance and Controller for a manufacturing client in the western suburbs. The Director of Operations Finance & Controller serves as a strategic finance partner responsible for overseeing the financial operations across global manufacturing or operational functions, with an additional focus on North American accounting oversight. This executive role provides leadership in managing financial planning and analysis, budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.<br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br>Direct financial operations for global business units, including strategic oversight of financial planning, forecasting, and analysis.<br>Act as the primary controller for all North American operations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, compliance with GAAP/IFRS and company policies, and effective internal controls.<br>Partner with global and regional senior leadership to drive financial performance, cost optimization, and process improvements.<br>Lead, mentor, and develop finance teams, fostering collaboration and operational excellence across multiple geographies.<br>Oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial statements, management reports, and operational reviews.<br>Support mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and other business transformation initiatives through financial due diligence and modeling.<br>Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies as needed for the North America region.<br>Develop and implement finance-related policies, procedures, and systems to support scalability and transparency.<br>Evaluate and mitigate financial risks, including currency, credit, and compliance risks.<br>Drive process automation and the adoption of technologies (ERP, BI/reporting systems) to improve data quality and decision support.<br><br>Qualifications:<br><br>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Master’s degree and/or CPA/CMA preferred.<br>10+ years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, or controlling, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity overseeing global/regional teams.<br>Prior experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or operations-intensive industry strongly preferred.<br>Exceptional financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.<br>Advanced proficiency with enterprise ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and business intelligence tools.<br>Superior leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.<br><br>This position offers a salary range of $175,000-$195,000 and a 15% bonus. It also comes with a full benefits package including:<br>• Health Benefits<br>• 401K<br>• Paid Time Off<br>• Holiday Pay<br>• Employee Assistance Program<br>• Paid Parental Leave<br>• Pet Insurance<br>• Tuition Reimbursement<br><br>If interested, please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688.
<p><strong>Job Duties</strong></p><p><br></p><p>As a key leader on the finance team, you will oversee the organization’s full spectrum of accounting operations and play a critical role in financial strategy, compliance, and reporting.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Lead all core accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and month- and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare and deliver accurate, timely financial statements and reports for executive leadership and the Board</li><li>Ensure full compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and federal grant requirements (Uniform Guidance)</li><li>Oversee financial management of complex funding streams, including multi-year government grants and contracts</li><li>Develop and manage cost allocation methodologies across programs and funding sources</li><li>Direct the annual audit and Single Audit processes; serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop a finance team of 7–8 staff across varying experience levels</li><li>Partner closely with program leaders to support budgeting, financial performance, and contract compliance</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor and step in for the CFO as needed, including presenting financial insights and supporting strategic decisions</li><li>Identify opportunities to strengthen systems, streamline processes, and enhance internal controls</li><li>Lead the annual indirect cost rate application process</li></ul>
<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>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller or Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager looking to take the next step. Responsibilities will be to complete core accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for the organization in Homewood, Illinois. This role will lead close activities, maintain the integrity of financial records, and support leadership with reliable analysis of company performance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple financial processes with confidence. Experience in manufacturing or distribution is required.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Stand-alone role- no direct reports. Great work/life balance.</li><li>Direct monthly and annual closing activities to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.</li><li>Manage accounts payable processes, including review of invoices, payment controls, and timely disbursement of funds.</li><li>Perform and oversee reconciliations for general ledger and balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.</li><li>Prepare audit support materials and coordinate documentation requests to help facilitate external and internal audit activities.</li><li>Produce complete financial statements and related reports that reflect the company’s financial position and operating results.</li><li>Monitor cost accounting activities, analyze manufacturing or operational costs, and provide insight into cost performance.</li><li>Oversee payroll processing to ensure employees are paid correctly and in compliance with applicable requirements.</li><li>Strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls to improve accuracy, consistency, and financial oversight.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This role offers a salary between 90K-110K plus bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K and employer paid life insurance.</p><p><br></p><p>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI software to find you great job and candidate matches faster.</p>
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Production Artist for a part-time role (20–30 hours per week). This position will focus primarily on production work across social media assets, catalogs, brochures, and other marketing materials.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will have strong Adobe Creative Suite skills and experience building catalog pages and social media graphics. This is a pure production role focused on executing updates, content changes, and layout revisions rather than high-level design or strategy.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Produce and update social media graphics, catalogs, brochures, and related materials</li><li>Build and revise catalog pages with accuracy and consistency</li><li>Execute content changes, edits, and production updates efficiently</li><li>Ensure files are polished, accurate, and aligned with brand standards</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a <strong>Contract Agency Marketing Strategist</strong> to support a <strong>new business pitch tied to a prospective client opportunity</strong>. This role is ideal for a strategic marketer with strong agency experience, a sharp business development mindset, and deep <strong>shopper/trade marketing expertise</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop marketing strategy for a new business/pitch opportunity</li><li>Bring senior-level strategic thinking to pitch development and business development efforts</li><li>Partner closely with creative, account, and cross-functional agency teams to shape pitch materials and recommendations</li><li>Translate client business challenges into clear, insight-driven marketing strategies</li><li>Contribute to the development of strategic positioning, messaging, and go-to-market thinking</li><li>Help craft persuasive pitch storytelling rooted in strong marketing fundamentals and trade/shopper expertis</li></ul><p><br></p>