Head of Financial Close and Reporting<p><em>To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [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 Head of Financial Close and Reporting 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>The Impact You Will Have </strong></p><p>Reporting to the managing director of finance, you will join the team as Head of Financial Close and Reporting, providing support to and is a critical part of the Company's finance department.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Some of your specific responsibilities could include:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the preparation and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting on US statutory, international IFRS and Canadian P& C 2 accounting basis, including the closing activities required for the preparation</li><li>Monitor and analyze financial data in order to make recommendations to business stakeholders</li><li>Implement and maintain proper accounting methods and policies that align with the required accounting guidance by staying up to date on any accounting changes</li><li>Manage relationship with external auditors and various state Departments of Insurance </li><li>Support the completion of the accounting and reporting of the investment portfolio and various data calls</li><li>Effectively lead and develop a staff of accounting professionals </li></ul><p><br></p>Payroll AnalystWe are offering an opportunity in the professional services industry for a Payroll Accountant based in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves executing semi-monthly payroll processes, managing bank account information, tax payments, and ensuring payroll provider has paid the correct amount of taxes. It also includes annual audit duties and 401K administration. <br><br>Responsibilities: <br>• Handle semi-monthly payroll processes efficiently<br>• Manage bank account information related to payroll<br>• Ensure accurate tax payments by payroll provider<br>• Provide payroll information for annual audits <br>• Submit files to 401K services <br>• Work through complicated situations with a systematic approach<br>• Utilize Ceridian Payroll System for various payroll related tasks<br>• Administer bi-Monthly Payroll <br>• Handle 401k - RRSP Administration tasks effectively.Billing AnalystWe are in search of a meticulous Billing Analyst to join our team in the Wholesale Distribution industry located in Skokie, Illinois. The chosen candidate will play a key role in reviewing and monitoring daily dashboards, collaborating with offshore teams for billing activities, and adhering to multiple client billing methods. This role offers a contract to permanent employment opportunity. <br> Responsibilities: <br> • Review and monitor daily dashboards, analyzing billing notes to reconcile, process, and produce invoices • Collaborate with and assist the offshore team in billing activities and client invoice distribution • Adhere to multiple client billing methods and process requirements • Analyze bills, reports, and accounting ledgers for accuracy, and take corrective measures within the billing guidelines and company’s policies • Assist in cash flow forecasting by providing inputs related to work in process • Conduct reconciliation and analysis of work-in-progress ledger and other balance sheet accounts • Assist with internal and external audits • Update and maintain processes and procedures, recommending efficiencies where possible • Utilize accounting software systems, CRM, Great Plains, IBM AS/400, and ADP - Financial Services for various tasks.