83 results for Svp Portfolio Controller in Chicago, IL
Controller<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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m</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>Controller<p><em>The salary range for this position is $175,000-$200,000 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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>POSITION OVERVIEW:</u></strong></p><p>The controller will be responsible for working cross functionally with multiple department leaders to provide them with financial insights. A key member of the leadership team, this position is the focal point for financial planning and analysis, cost accounting and profit and loss statement control. This position assumes the responsibility of the integrity of financial reporting and internal controls. Provides guidance on operational and sales opportunities.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong><u>DUTIES:</u></strong></p><p>• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.</p><p>• Reviews and prepares financial statements</p><p>• Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.</p><p>• Partners with department heads to maximize business value.</p><p>• Support high-level company needs for product margins, metrics, actual to budget</p><p>• Prepares budgets with team by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; making insight to drive impact</p><p>• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.</p><p>• Manage cash daily to ensure adequate liquidity</p><p>• Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.</p><p>• Lead accounting staff by driving development opportunities to increase the sophistication level of the department </p><p>• Driving process and continuous improvement efforts through innovation and creativity while conforming to GAAP</p><p>• Develop annual budget in collaboration with department heads</p><p>• Protecting the business by keeping financial information and plans confidential </p><p>• Ongoing safeguarding for compliance through separation of duties, controls, signoffs, and organized record keeping </p><p>• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.</p>Assistant Controller<p><em>The salary range for this position is $200,000-$210,000 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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Busy season 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>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Perform initial, detailed review of the quarterly NAV close process and quarterly financial statements prepared by the fund financial analysts inclusive of complex/illiquid assets accounting and valuation, fee and expense review and performance reporting.</li><li>Liaise directly with external auditors throughout the year on complex transactions and accounting conclusions through to the completion of the year-end audited financial statements.</li><li>Research technical accounting issues for compliance; ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings. </li><li>Oversee and directly review the work of financial analysts, who perform day to day verification of portfolio transactions and accounting data, inclusive of accounting records, ledgers and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Assist in the preparation and review of capital calls, distributions and in responding to investor questions and requests for information.</li><li>Work directly with fund controllers to monitor and project future fund cash flows for the treasury management process including capital calls, distributions, and fee calculations, as governed by fund agreements.</li><li>Opportunity to engage with Fund Administrator, traders, brokers, and custodians to the extent any liquid assets are purchased to ensure timely settlement of trades, loans, and monitoring of pending transactions.</li><li>Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting. </li><li>Active mentorship/coaching of accounting/finance team members; provide technical, hands-on knowledge and skills, as needed.</li><li>Assist with ad-hoc requests / projects within Finance department, from the CAO or CFO, and from the investment professionals, where applicable.</li><li>Work together across the Firm’s finance team in consolidation, management reporting and accounting policy development processes. </li><li>Additional duties and special projects as necessary. </li></ul><p><br></p>Controller<p><em>The salary range for this position is $240,000-$280,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Busy season is just around the corner’ 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>• Monitor, maintain and improve accounting control procedures</p><p>• Supervise the work of the accounting team</p><p>• Manage the completion of the month-end close process for numerous US and international entities</p><p>• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records including General Ledger, Income Statement, and Balance Sheet reporting</p><p>• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly and annual reports for banks, regulators and other third parties</p><p>• Participate in budgeting process</p><p>• Coordinate regulatory and financial audits and tax returns filings with outside CPA firms</p><p> </p>Sr. Accountant - M&A/Technical Accounting<p><em>The salary range for this position is $105,000-$115,000 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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Busy season is just around the corner’ 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>About the role</strong></p><p>Our holding company team is looking for a Senior Accountant to help support our continued growth. This individual will take a lead role in our technical accounting/M& A process growth. You will build relationships with and help support finance leads across the portfolio. You will also collaborate with the CFO to set and execute strategic priorities for the business. As our business continues to grow, the Senior Accountant will have opportunities to lead others and step into a Controller-level role. This role reports directly to the Group Controllers with regular interaction with the CFO.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Implement and maintain consistent accounting practices across portfolio companies.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate month-end accounting closes for portfolio companies and holding company.</li><li>Assist with preparation of consolidated financial reports for the holding company.</li><li>Oversee offshore and potential US-based resources</li><li>Support the financial onboarding of newly acquired companies and their finance leaders.</li><li>Manage audit work for the holding company and its portfolio companies.</li><li>Support the building of annual budgets across the portfolio.</li><li>Assist organization-wide initiatives such as system migrations, improving processes & controls, compliance with accounting guidelines, metrics tracking, etc.</li></ul>Assistant Controller<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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m</em></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>Assistant Controller<p>We are looking for a skilled and driven Assistant Controller to join our Finance team in the South Suburbs. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting and manufacturing who thrives in fast-paced environments. You will play a pivotal role in financial planning, cost analysis, compliance, and reporting, contributing to strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist in developing annual budgets and financial forecasts in collaboration with leadership.</p><p>• Implement and refine operational processes, procedures, and controls to enhance plant efficiency.</p><p>• Prepare accurate financial statements and support monthly, quarterly, and annual closings in compliance with regulatory standards.</p><p>• Conduct detailed cost accounting analyses, including inventory valuation and cost variance analysis, to optimize manufacturing operations.</p><p>• Maintain and analyze standard costs for materials, ensuring accurate costing and resolving manufacturing variances.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including fixed assets, inventory, and intercompany accounts.</p><p>• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to improve cost controls and operational efficiencies.</p><p>• Contribute to cross-departmental initiatives and support other duties as assigned.</p>Assistant ControllerRobert Half is looking for an Assistant Controller for a client in the western suburbs. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and driven individual with a strong technical accounting background and hands-on experience in external reporting. The Assistant Controller will play a key role in ensuring compliance with accounting standards, enhancing external reporting processes, and supporting the overall financial operations of the organization. Successful candidates will possess a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams effectively.<br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br>Technical Accounting:<br>- Research and apply accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS, etc.) to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting (Source: RH Acronym Guide.docx).<br>- Provide technical accounting guidance for complex transactions, including M& A activities, consolidations, revenue recognition, and lease accounting.<br><br>External Reporting:<br>- Prepare and oversee external financial reports, including quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, etc.), ensuring accuracy and alignment with regulatory requirements <br>- Collaborate with internal departments and external auditors to facilitate timely filings and support audit processes.<br><br>Financial Operations:<br>- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including consolidation and reconciliation of accounts.<br>- Develop and enforce internal controls to maintain financial integrity, accuracy, and transparency.<br>- Support budget preparation, forecasting, and analysis to inform strategic decision-making.<br><br>Team Collaboration and Leadership:<br>- Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights into financial performance.<br>- Mentor and support accounting staff, promoting professional development and continuous improvement.<br><br>Successful Assistant Controller will have the following qualifications:<br>Education: <br>- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA required<br>- Master's degree in Accounting preferred<br><br>Experience: <br>- Minimum 10-15 years of progressive accounting experience including 6+ years in public accounting <br>- Strong focus on technical accounting and external reporting <br><br>Skills:<br>- Proficient in accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.<br>- In-depth understanding of US GAAP and SEC regulations.<br>- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent attention to detail.<br>- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments and external stakeholders.<br><br>This position offers a salary range of $185-215K plus bonus and long term incentives and comes with a full benefit package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off).<br><br>If interested please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688.Accounting Manager<p><em>The salary range for this position is $115,000-$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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m</em></p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p><em></em></p><p><strong>Job Description Summary </strong></p><p>This critical role will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of reporting of revenue recognition for our transactional service lines within assigned geographic regions along with supporting the creation of the Global Revenue CoE.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description </strong></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>• Strong analytical skills to analyze revenue generating contracts and determine their impact to the Company’s results and arbitrate on complex contract reviews as needed with operations teams and various global finance counterparts</p><p>• Ability to leverage understanding of technical matters to ensure proper company-wide application reduce business risk and finding opportunities for application improvements</p><p>• Prior experience auditing or applying ASC 606 revenue recognition concepts in practice</p><p>• Ability to operate under challenging time constraints, and the ability to address multiple deliverables simultaneously.</p><p>• Ensure revenue is recorded in accordance with the contractual terms, review the monthly revenue transactions to ensure the P& L and Balance Sheet is correctly stated</p><p>• Manage the internal and external audit process and provide leadership and supervision to the revenue recognition team</p><p>• Ability to lead team in the mitigation of internal control weaknesses and ensures processes have internal controls designed and operating effectively.</p><p>• Experience with large data visualization tools and preparation of summary reports</p><p>• Manage and develop Staff and Senior team of Revenue Recognition Accountants and FSC team in performing contract reviews and creating vision for team members’ career path</p><p>• Experience with document reader and automation tools (e.g., UIPath) a plus</p><p>• Being a role model for how to conduct oneself in a team environment.</p><p>• Demonstrated initiative, critical thinking and problem-solving skills</p><p>• Experience with financial systems such as: Workday, Salesforce Engage, HFM, SAP, Essbase, or others.</p><p>• Experience with period close procedures including preparation, review and approval manual JE strongly desired.</p><p>• Actively assess opportunities within our business in relationship to technical accounting matters to influence positively business process and results.</p><p>• Perform month end review of revenue to ensure the P& L is correctly stated for each brokerage service line and region</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all revenue accounting policies and procedures, drive process and system developments with respect to changes in GAAP and develop improvements and efficiencies as required</p><p><br></p>Director of Accounting<p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$170,000 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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m</em></p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p><strong>Project and Asset Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee project accounting (CapEx and OpEx), ensuring accurate tracking, cost allocations, and capitalization of project expenditures in compliance with U.S. GAAP.</li><li>Manage fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalization, depreciation schedules, impairment assessments, and disposals.</li><li>Manage intangible asset accounting, including capitalization, amortization schedules, impairment assessments, and divestitures / disposals.</li><li>Lead lease accounting under ASC 842, ensuring accurate lease classification, right-of-use asset accounting, and financial disclosures.</li><li>Collaborate with project management, finance, and operations teams to improve capital expenditure tracking and financial controls.</li><li>Mineral Reserve reporting (S-K 1300) finance support analytics and commentary</li><li>Properties & Facilities reporting finance support analytics and commentary</li><li>Sustainability & Environmental reporting finance support analytics and commentary</li><li>Support account receivable aging analysis and allowance for doubtful accounts analysis through the leveraging / addition of credit assessment, past due history, collections status, etc.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong> Financial Compliance and Internal Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and corporate accounting policies.</li><li>Develop and implement internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and mitigate risk in project and asset accounting.</li><li>Support internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements.</li><li>Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong> Data Analytics and Financial Insights</strong></p><ul><li>Utilize data tools such as Power Query, Power BI, Alteryx, and Python to develop financial models, automate reporting, and generate actionable insights.</li><li>Improve data governance and system integration to enhance financial reporting accuracy, accessibility, and automation.</li><li>Provide data analytics and reporting support across finance, shared services, and accounting to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.</li></ul>Tax Manager<p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$160,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k & time off. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m</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 Manager. 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>This person will work within the team as a key member and responsibilities will include but not limited to:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Supporting portfolio company finance teams (including direct interaction with CFOs, controllers, and FP& A managers) with tax reporting and supporting calculations, such purchase price allocations, transaction cost analysis, and coordinating tax work within required timelines.</li><li>Provide guidance and assistance with technical tax questions and research.</li><li>Understanding the necessary action items and processes needed to accomplish such benefits including purchase price allocations and tax step-up computations.</li><li>Participate in both sell side and buy-side tax due diligence for platform acquisitions, add-on acquisitions and carve outs and gather information, data, legal agreements, etc. for the service providers.</li><li>Monitor transaction tax benefits and tax refunds due after sale of portfolio company.</li><li>Assist coordination of service providers for provisions and compliance.</li><li>Review and summarize purchase agreements for tax deliverables.</li><li>Prepare special tax projects (like transaction tax benefit analysis) for certain acquisitions.</li><li>Provide technical assistance with new federal and state law changes.</li><li>Assist in coordinating the flow of K-1s for the fund in a timely manner.</li><li>Provide IRS audit support and project management.</li></ul><p> </p>Associate Vice President of Technical Accounting<p><em>The salary range for this position is $200,000-$240,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m</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 Associate Vice President of Technical Accounting. 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>The Role</strong></p><p>The Associate Vice President of Technical Accounting will report directly to the Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. This role will be responsible for providing accounting support for transactions, including being a lead representative in the due diligence process, advising on and analyzing deal structures, and partnering with key stakeholders to ensure a thorough understanding of complex transactions. A successful candidate for this role must have proven experience with technical accounting research; strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to summarize complex issues to senior management and other stakeholders; and strong organizational skills with the ability to follow projects through to completion with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.</p><p><br></p><p>•Assist the company's Transactions and Portfolio Growth team in evaluating potential transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, capital commitments, and other investments</p><p>•Advise on the structuring of transactions and consult on proposed transactions, including consolidation assessments</p><p>•Assist in accounting-related diligence materials, coordinate with external advisors, and review transaction documents</p><p>•Perform complex accounting research, most notably under U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, and prepare or review technical accounting memos to support conclusions</p><p>•Lead purchase accounting, including review of internal and third-party valuations</p><p>•Collaborate with Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, Finance teams, and other stakeholders to ensure transactions are appropriately accounted for and disclosed</p><p>•Oversee the monthly Development and Asset Management Committee process</p><p>•Prepare presentations or summaries to communicate transaction impacts to stakeholders, including executive leadership</p><p>•Prepare and/or review certain disclosures in the Company’s SEC filings</p><p>•Work with the Company’s external auditors to provide support on technical accounting conclusions and valuations</p><p>•Demonstrate a commitment to the company's core values</p><p><br></p>Controller<p>What you will do as Corporate Controller:</p><p>• Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements as well as the requirements of private contributions, loans, and government contracts</p><p>• Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs and both team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures</p><p>• In conjunction with the VP of Finance and Accounting, establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on a bi-weekly, monthly, and annual basis</p><p>• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation</p><p>• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow</p><p>• Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity</p><p><br></p><p>Salary is $100k-$130k + benefits - medical, dental and paid time off</p>Tax Manager - Public -remote<p>Tax Manager -Remote - . The individual will play a pivotal role in river tax-related matters, providing solutions to complex tax issues, and maintaining effective communication with clients.</p><p>You can reach out to Danielle.tubero@roberthalf.c0m with your resume</p><p>120k to 135k plus profit sharing and 401k , medical , dental, PTO schedule. Time bank and bonus</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review and manage complex business and individual tax returns.</p><p>• Independently research and resolve advanced tax issues.</p><p>• Effectively convey research findings and solutions to clients through both oral and written communication.</p><p>• Consult with clients to address their tax concerns and provide appropriate solutions.</p><p>• Liaise with governmental agencies in relation to tax matters.</p><p>• Foster the development of less experienced tax staff through guidance and mentorship.</p><p>• Ensure the adherence to IRS tax code rules and regulations within all operations.</p><p>• Leverage your Federal Tax skills to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the tax operations</p>Accounting Manager<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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Street Festival season is just around the corner!’ 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>As the <strong>Accounting Manager, </strong>you will play a leadership role within the Accounting Department and report directly to the Divisional Assistant Controller. This position requires technical and leadership skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment by reporting on, analyzing, and influencing the accounting processes and internal controls performed by the company's corporate functions (such as pricing, legal, and warranty). You will act as a thought leader on a range of technical accounting, internal control, and finance related issues. In addition to core accounting roles and responsibilities, you will be a leader in driving projects, as well as identifying new performance improvement opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Review monthly general journal entries, income and balance sheet statements, account reconciliations, and various other accounting statements and reports as appropriate to support an accurate and timely monthly financial close for the Division.</li><li>Maintain integrity of general ledger transactions.</li><li>Ensure that all financial statements are presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and appropriate financial variance analyses are provided timely to management. If in a Division outside North America ensure the financials are also presented appropriately in other forms required for Statutory reporting (i.e. IFRS, German GAAP, etc.)</li><li>Mentor and guide staff with questions and accounting issues.</li><li>Lead the team to accomplish personal and professional goals.</li><li>Develop strong working relationships with coworkers and other departments.</li><li>Navigate and extracting data from financial systems to investigate and resolve outstanding items as appropriate.</li><li>Write quarterly balance sheet fluctuation narratives to support the external financial reporting process and external audit.</li><li>Identify process inefficiencies and helping to support the identification of the underlying root causes.</li><li>Partner with other finance and non-finance groups to support design and implement process improvements.</li><li>Perform periodic testing for compliance with written policies and procedures as part of the overall SOX program.</li><li>Assist in the continued development and documentation of SOX-related policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Provide timely communication to the Divisional Controller or other management to support effective resolutions</li></ul>Controller<p>Robert Half is looking for a Controller for a client in the western suburbs. In this role, you will have a crucial part in managing financial operations, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and company policies, and overseeing accurate financial reporting. This position holds a key leadership role within the finance team, supporting the VP of Finance with insights and analysis to drive business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>• Oversee the accounting department, ensuring operations run efficiently and adhere to financial policies.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver financial statements and reports in a timely and accurate manner.</p><p>• Perform analysis of variances to explain key differences between budgeted, prior periods, and actual results, providing insights to the VP of Finance.</p><p>• Review financial statements for discrepancies and ensure accuracy before presenting findings to the VP of Finance.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with US and Group accounting policies, company policies, and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Proactively monitor suppliers, customers and other working capital items, and manage daily cash flows.</p><p>• Manage the compliance of various taxes, including state and federal income taxes, sales taxes, and use taxes.</p><p>• Support corporate and sales tax compliance, including tax journal preparation and coordination with third-party advisors.</p><p>• Implement, maintain and improve internal financial controls to enhance accuracy and mitigate risks.</p><p>• Continuously optimize accounting processes to improve efficiency, supporting the VP of Finance in improving financial operations.</p><p>• Prepare and review thorough balance sheet reconciliations to verify account accuracy.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors in the year-end audit process, supporting the VP of Finance and Group Financial Controller.</p><p>• Oversee accounting for stock and revaluations in line with company policies.</p><p>• Participate or lead special projects to enhance financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>This position offers a salary range of $140-160K plus bonus and comes with the following benefits: </p><ul><li>Medical – BCBS</li><li>Dental – BCBS</li><li>Vision</li><li>Short Term Disability</li><li>Voluntary benefits such as accidental and hospital insurance.</li><li>401k plan with a 4% match. </li><li>Vacation 15 paid days annually, prorated on the first year. </li><li>8 holidays. </li></ul><p>If interested, please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688.</p>Accounting Manager<p><em>The salary range for this position is $135,000-$145,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k & time off. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m</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 Accounting Manager. 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>PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Supports preparation and delivery of corporation's monthly financial statement close process. Primary owner of all accounting or regulatory reporting. Ensures financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely, and analyzes and reviews financial statements for given area of responsibility. Responsible for complete and accurate preparation of all required reports on a quarterly and annual basis. (20%)</li><li>Prepares, reviews or approves account reconciliations for corporation's entities and accounts, as required. (25%)</li><li>Prepares the monthly reporting packages for corporate entities including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for corporation- for use in Board and Senior Management reporting and external reporting. (10%)</li><li>Supports the implementation of changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). (5%)</li><li>Supports in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts. (15%)</li><li>Consults and liaises with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues. (10%)</li><li>Cooperates in special projects and special requests as required for the Controller's Group. (10%)</li><li>Interacts with internal and external auditors, Corporate Controller's Department and business units as required to accomplish goals. (5%)</li></ul>Internal Audit Manager<p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $145,000-$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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m</em></p><p><br></p><p>Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>About The Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>The Internal Audit Business Process Manager is part of the North America Internal Audit team, to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, identify and mitigate risks, strengthen internal controls, and improve business processes. This position also serves as a resource and advisor on process and control related matters. Excellent critical thinking, leadership and communication skills, and the ability to effectively and persuasively collaborate with all business and process areas are key components of this role.</p><p> </p><p><strong> What You'll Accomplish</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in developing and executing the annual internal audit plan, aligned with the company’s strategic objectives, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Assist in developing and maintaining Internal Audit methodology documentation, including: testing approach and templates, work programs, and reporting templates</li><li>Assist in performing risk assessments to identify key business, operational, and financial risks and ensure effective mitigation strategies are in place</li><li>Manage the end-to-end SOX program including scoping, walkthroughs, operating effectiveness testing remediation and reporting</li><li>Assist control owners in understanding how to successfully document and retain evidence of Information Used in Control (IUC) / Information Produced by Entity (IPE)</li><li>Understand Segregation of Duties and support in risk identification, monitoring, mitigation, and remediation</li><li>Analyze SOC 1 (System and Organizational Controls 1) Reports to assess the service organizations internal controls over financial reporting and ability to meet control objectives</li><li>Oversee the execution of audit and advisory reviews, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, ensuring agreed-upon audit objectives are met and audit missions are properly managed. Scope includes: control testing, financial audits, operational audits, IT audits, and compliance reviews for all North American business</li><li>Prepare and present audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership through oral presentations and written reports, effectively communicating results, areas of concern, and proposed corrective actions</li><li>Monitor and report on the status of action plans agreed by management, and provide periodic reports on the status of internal audit activities, results, and progress against the annual audit plan</li><li>Coordinate and communicate with the external audit team</li><li>Stay updated with changes in laws, regulations, and accounting standards to ensure compliance and recommend necessary adjustments to internal control systems and processes</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>Accounting & Finance Associate<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m</em></p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description:</u> </strong></p><p> </p><p>This individual will assist the Controller in all fund and company-related accounting and reporting duties. The qualified candidate must have demonstrated experience in general ledger maintenance, understanding of GAAP accounting principles, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a busy team. </p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u> </strong></p><p> </p><p>• Monitor cash balances of multiple Funds, GPs, and the management company </p><p>• Initiate wire transfers and ACH payments to vendors, investors, and employees </p><p>• Assist with quarterly financial statement packages to investors </p><p>• Assist in managing audit and tax engagements </p><p>• Assist in drafting Capital Call Notices and Distribution Notices for multiple Funds and GPs </p><p>• Review monthly bills for payment and calculate allocation of expenses </p><p>• Create bills for quarterly monitoring fees and portfolio company reimbursements </p><p>• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and bank fee analysis (cash and other assets) and record journal entries for approximately 15 partnerships </p><p>• Compile monthly cash transfer logs (external, internal and wire confirmations) </p><p>• Create monthly restricted stock list and other compliance related items </p><p>• Maintain various files and records, ensuring organization and relevance </p><p><br></p>Senior Manager External Financial Reporting<p><em>The salary range for this position is $175,000-$185,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Busy season 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>PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong>Leads the development of all SEC quarterly and annual financial reports. Ensures effective disclosure controls and effective internal controls over financial reporting. Ensures the complete, accurate and timely submission of all external financial reporting information to the SEC. Interprets FASB/GAAP and SEC guidance to determine their impact on financial reporting matters. Manages a team of capable, high-performing accounting professionals.</p><p> </p><p><b>Job Description</b></p><ul><li>Active leader in the company's controllership community, as well as the overall finance community. (15%)</li><li>Manages the development of all SEC, FERC and state quarterly and annual financial reports. (15%)</li><li>Manages the internal financial reporting process and historical analyses of results of operations. (10%)</li><li>Main point of contact with the Business Unit internal reporting teams. (15%)</li><li>Liaison with external auditors, external and internal legal counsel and other external reporting contributors. (15%)</li><li>Interprets new technical guidance (FASB/GAAP, SEC, etc.) and other regulatory pronouncements and determines the impact on the company's financial reporting. (25%)</li><li>Works with Internal Audit and Manager of Accounting to ensure effective disclosure controls and effective internal controls over financial reporting. (5%)</li></ul><p><br></p>Accounting Manager - (Benefits)<p><em>The salary range for this position is $140,000-$145,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m</em></p><p><br></p><p>Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Supports the preparation of benefit plan financial statements and Form 5500 filings.</li><li>Supports preparation and delivery of corporation's monthly financial statement close process by overseeing the benefits accounting team’s close. This includes the accounting for healthcare benefits, pension, and OPEB.</li><li>Primary owner of all accounting or regulatory reporting over healthcare, pension and OPEB. Ensures financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely, and analyzes and reviews financial statements for given area of responsibility. Responsible for complete and accurate preparation of all required reports on a quarterly and annual basis.</li><li>Prepares, reviews or approves pension and OPEB account reconciliations for corporation's entities and accounts, as required.</li><li>Responds to monthly and quarterly fluctuation inquiries over healthcare, pension and OPEB activity.</li><li>Support external reporting disclosure requirements as it relates to pension and OPEB.</li><li>Supports the implementation of changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that impact the Benefits Accounting team.</li><li>Supports in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various healthcare, pension and OPEB accounts.</li><li>Consults and liaises with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues related to benefits.</li><li>Cooperates in special projects and special requests as required for the Controller's Group.</li><li>Interacts with internal and external auditors, Corporate Controller's Department and business units as required to accomplish goals.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>JOB SCOPE</strong></p><ul><li>Under minimal supervision, perform assigned financial accounting and/or reporting in compliance with internal reporting processes, and applicable regulatory bodies.</li><li>Proactively notify Supervisor or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.</li><li>Work closely with other departments and business units regarding accounting activities.</li><li>Supervise and provide review and approval of a variety of accounting assignments</li><li>Position has significant impact to the timely completion and delivery of financial information and reports that in turn has impact on the work of those who compile the overall consolidated corporation financials. Potential financial loss to Corporation and/or its entities may result if work output fails to meet expected deadlines, accuracy, and quality.<strong> </strong></li></ul>SEC Reporting Manager<p><em>The salary range for this position is $145,000-$150,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m</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 SEC Reporting Manager. 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>Job Description:</strong></p><p>- Supervise key aspects of the SEC and FERC reporting process, including drafting disclosures, processing changes, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout the document, maintaining quarterly list of disclosure items and coordinating with the printer.</p><p>- Interact with Business Units, Controller's Group, Investor Relations, Treasury, internal and external legal counsel, and the internal and external auditors to accomplish goals and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of information exchange.</p><p>- Research and appropriately apply new accounting pronouncements; benchmark SEC filings from other companies.</p><p>- Complete key financial and disclosure controls to ensure a strong control environment.</p><p>- Assist as appropriate in the supervision of staff accountants, including the review of information prepared to ensure completion of tie-out binders, checklists, etc.</p>Accounting Manager<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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m</em></p><p><br></p><p>You know what’s awesome? Sweater weather. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your Fall season. 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. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>About the role</u></strong></p><p>In this role you will be preparing the SEC filings including coordinating and documenting supports to the financials and related footnote to ensure timely filing. Additionally, you will be assisting in the research and documentation of technical accounting and reporting matters, navigate new business initiatives and their corresponding accounting implications. The manager of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting will be reporting to the Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting. The ideal candidate is an avid learner and enjoys collaborating with people with a diverse set of talents in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key duties</u></strong></p><ul><li>Prepare the SEC filings (including 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, Proxy, and associated XBRL reporting efforts) and ensure compliance with SEC rules and regulations and US GAAP,</li><li>Coordinate, prepare and ensure completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation for the financials and related disclosures (including Earnings Per Share and Statement of Cash Flow schedules), and assist with earnings releases, and other Investor Relations materials,</li><li>Work directly with external auditors and take responsibility for relevant audit requests</li><li>Monitor U.S. GAAP and SEC developments and lead the adoption of new accounting pronouncements and disclosure requirements,</li><li>Research accounting literature and prepare technical memorandums, white papers, and internal accounting policy documentation, to support accounting position and treatment of new transactions</li><li>Review new customer agreements under ASC 606 and coordinate with the Revenue team to ensure proper accounting treatment,</li><li>Work with the Controller and Accounting team to develop and maintain efficient processes and communication during the period-end close and audit,</li><li>Assist with the design and implementation of SOX compliant controls with the VP of Finance, the Finance Controller and the Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting and ensure their effectiveness and efficiency overtime.</li></ul><p><br></p>Director Internal IT Audit<p><em>The salary range for this position is $200k plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this Director of Internal IT Audit - hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m</em></p><p> </p><p>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a <strong>Director of Internal IT Audit</strong>. 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> </p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Develop audit standards and approach, partnering with key stakeholders on content and strategy</li><li>Manage audits with a collaborative tone and ensuring a constructive environment is maintained between the audit team and auditee</li><li>Oversee IT audits, including cybersecurity, cloud, system access controls, software development life cycle, and data governance</li><li>Establish and communicate recommendations to mitigate current and emerging internal and external risks, ensuring appropriate escalation and reporting of issues impacting operations to address strategic, business and compliance objectives.</li><li>Leverage data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and provide insights into operational risks and efficiency opportunities</li><li>Develop key risk indicators (KRIs) to monitor financial, operational, and IT risks.</li><li>Prepare periodic reports for management, stakeholders, and Audit Committee on significant issues related to internal control processes and provide information concerning such issues through resolution</li><li>Manage Audit Committee and Senior Management reporting and metrics</li><li>Recruit, coach and develop internal audit staff</li><li>Monitor continuous improvement of audit methodology and practices through adherence to documented procedures and Standards promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors, to ensure consistency of work and quality</li><li>Drive cross-functional assurance and compliance initiatives (such as risk assessments, monitoring approach, etc) with other functions</li><li>Provide SOX support and consultations on an as needed basis</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p>Accounting Manager/Supervisor<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements</p><p>• Oversight of receivables, payables, payroll, commissions and financial reporting</p><p>• Journal entries and analysis</p><p>• Complete bank and trading reconciliations</p><p>• Perform monthly analysis of income statement and balance sheet items</p><p>• Chart of accounts</p><p>• Collaborate with Finance Director to create budgets and cost controls</p><p>• Financial and key metric reporting</p><p>• Budgeting, auditing, taxes</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Medical/Dental/Vision</li><li>401K</li><li>PTO</li></ul>