Lead Software Engineer<p>We are inviting applications for a Lead Software Engineer role based in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves a blend of hands-on development, team leadership, and collaboration with project managers, business systems analysts, and business partners. The successful candidate will guide a team of software engineers in designing, developing, and optimizing our database systems and applications, ensuring they meet our high standards for scalability, performance, and security. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Guide a team of software engineers in designing, developing, and optimizing our database systems and applications.</p><p>• Collaborate with our Architecture team to ensure our systems and applications meet our high standards for scalability, performance, and security.</p><p>• Maintain a deep understanding of end-to-end programming and the ability to write APIs.</p><p>• Continuously learn and adapt to new technology stacks in an efficient manner.</p><p>• Understand and execute solid database design and programming principles.</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers, business systems analysts, and business partners to design technical solutions that address business needs.</p><p>• Manage multiple projects and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with end users and management on both technical and non-technical levels.</p><p>• Familiarize yourself with software development lifecycle and Agile standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Skills required: </p><p>• T-SQL - Transact-SQL</p><p>• C Sharp Programming (C#)</p><p>• C# - Sharp</p><p>• JavaScript</p><p>• React.js</p><p>• React</p>Senior Financial Analyst<p><em>To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Work from home options, generous vacation days every year, top tier benefits, competitive pay rates and VERY lucrative bonuses. If that sounds like something you want, keep reading.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Description of Job:</u></strong></p><p>We are is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance and Accounting team! This is an exciting opportunity for someone to grow his/her career at one of the market leaders in the lighting industry, with ambitious development plans. This position reports to the Finance Manager, in close collaboration with both the business teams and other F& A team members as appropriate.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Role & Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p>• Preparing and maintaining the financial model and monthly forecasts, based on inputs from the business teams and the Senior Director of Finance</p><p>• Coordinating the annual budget process, in close collaboration with functional VPs and other key contributors</p><p>• Preparing key internal reports and analyses (e.g.: daily sales/orders/quotes flash report, weekly Three Month Outlook file, monthly product and agent reporting’s, monthly volume/price analysis…)</p><p>• Submitting monthly reporting packages, as well as periodic forecasts and budget deliverables, to corporate headquarters</p><p>• Partnering with select department VPs (sales, IT, marketing, R& D, operations…) to actively manage budget and target KPIs attainment</p><p>• Supporting any ad hoc initiatives or requests from the corporate headquarters</p><p>• In general, he/she will be expected to act as an ‘agent of change’ and a trusted partner to the business teams, providing insightful analyses and information that will enhance decision making and profitability.</p><p> </p>Senior Compensation Analyst<p>A Robert Half client is seeking a Senior Compensation Specialist in Chicago, Illinois. The successful applicant will play a key role in the design, analysis, budgeting, and implementation of new compensation programs. Additionally, they will ensure that these programs are efficient and effective, and remain competitive. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement with an expanding global company.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and participate in various compensation projects, including the design, analysis, budgeting, and rollout of new compensation programs.</li><li>Conduct thorough analyses to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and competitiveness of existing compensation structures, policies, and processes. Generate reports, dashboards, and metrics to pinpoint key trends and opportunities.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and manage wage structures, incentives, and rewards programs to support organizational goals, pay equity, and transparency.</li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert on significant compensation initiatives, identifying opportunities for enhancements in programs, policies, and procedures. Recommend and implement approved changes.</li><li>Assist in the annual compensation planning cycle, including testing and ensuring the functionality of the compensation planning system.</li><li>Develop models and perform analyses to support compensation programs, special projects, and the annual budgeting process.</li><li>Create and support communication and change management efforts for compensation programs to enhance understanding across the organization.</li><li>Partner with Legal, Finance, and Payroll teams to complete required pay equity compliance reporting.</li><li>Prepare presentations, scorecards, trends, and graphical illustrations for leadership reviews of compensation programs.</li><li>Collaborate with HRIS to ensure accurate updates regarding compensation-related HR data in the system of record. Act as a compensation expert on system implementations affecting compensation.</li><li>Participate in compensation surveys across relevant regions, maintaining an up-to-date market data database with accurate job matching.</li><li>Work with HR, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, and people leaders to keep job descriptions current and market-aligned.</li><li>Ensure all compensation programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Collaborate with the total rewards team on projects, such as developing total compensation statements.</li><li>Mentor and collaborate with team members as an expert on compensation, recognition, and rewards programs.</li><li>Participate in total rewards program surveys.</li><li>Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>FP&A Buisness Support -Financial Analyst<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 FP& A Business Support - Financial Analyst 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><ul><li>Prepare monthly financial reporting for the P& L and ensure timely and accurate financial statements (with focus on SG& A)</li><li>Coordinate with accountants and financial analyst ton ensure quality of financial information</li><li>Prepare commentary on monthly variances for leadership presentation</li><li>Prepare cost center reports and analysis for over 20 departments</li><li>Support management team to understand their spending and control their budget</li><li>Participate in quarterly forecasting and yearly budgeting for SG& A expenses</li><li>Support net working capital improvement measures (AP, AR, Inventory)</li><li>Track work force, ensure proper coding by department and analyze fluctuations</li><li>Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis</li></ul><p><br></p>Staff Accountant<p><em>To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Spring is finally here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy it? You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</strong></p><p>· Prepare and post journal entries during month-end closing for multiple entities</p><p>· Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations and analysis</p><p>· Compile and organize supporting documents related to the monthly close</p><p>· Reconcile and eliminate intercompany accounts during the monthly consolidation</p><p>· Create quarterly inter-company and intra-company invoices and supporting packages for various fee settlements</p><p>· Maintain and update fixed assets database</p><p>· Perform accounting and related duties to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions</p><p>· Update chart of accounts, intercompany links, and reporting trees in accounting software</p><p>· Assist in preparing quarterly and annual work papers for external auditor</p><p>· Document accounting policies, procedures and processes as needed</p><p>· Provide financial analysis upon request</p><p>· Detail oriented with strong organizational skills</p><p>· Assist in providing and preparing tax schedules for outside tax preparers</p><p>· Other duties as assigned</p>