29 results for Help Desk Support Manager in Chicago, IL

Customer Service/Call Center Representative We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. This role is within customer service, and the successful candidate will be expected to work on-site with the potential transition to a hybrid working arrangement post-training. Call center experience is highly preferred. Responsibilities:• Respond to customer inquiries via phone calls, emails, and chat in a timely manner• Provide exceptional customer service in managing customer inquiries • Offer basic troubleshooting to customers, including product knowledge, recommendations, and problem resolution• Respond to all written customer correspondence in a professional manner• Possess detailed knowledge of all products and procedures to assist customers effectively• Maintain a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor while providing excellent customer service• Document all customer service tickets thoroughly • Collaborate with team members and vendor partners to deliver industry-leading customer service• Utilize skills in 'Call Center Customer Service', 'Customer Service', 'Superior Customer Service', 'Customer Support', and 'Customer experience management' to ensure customer satisfaction. Please note that this role requires the use of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, MS Teams, and Salesforce. There may be periods where overtime is necessary due to high call volume.

FP&A Buisness Support -Financial Analyst To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] 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. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… Job Description<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>

Online Community Manager We currently have an opening for an ongoing, part-time contract employment opportunity for an Online Community Manager in the banking industry. This role requires weekend hours ONLY, working full days on Saturdays and Sundays. This is a set shift, and there is no flexibility in the schedule. Responsibilities:• Manage online communities across various platforms such as Reddit, TikTok Today, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter• Proactively engage with community members to drive participation and brand affinity• Function as a moderator for online discussions, removing comments that may be inappropriate or disruptive• Collaborate closely with the customer experience and product ops teams to align community engagement with overall business objectives• Utilize social media tools such as Sprinklr, Sprout Social, Spark Central, Khoros for effective community management• Maintain a customer support/service mindset, ensuring all community interactions are managed with professionalism and empathy• Understand the nuances of moderation, acting not just as an enforcer of rules, but as an active participant in the community• Leverage content management systems and databases for efficient community management• Monitor online communities for potential issues or crises and respond accordingly• Document all community interactions for future reference and analysis.

Cloud Architect We are looking for a skilled Cloud Architect to join our team. The primary function of this role is to support our infrastructure engineering team, focusing on Azure cloud design, new product development, and maintaining the health of our cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a background in administering hybrid cloud datacenter environments, including on-premises storage and compute resources. Responsibilities: • Utilize experience with cloud concepts such as Infrastructure as a Service, Serverless Architecture, Container Architecture, Platform as a Service, Storage, Infrastructure as Code, and Identity and Access Management• Participate in the creation and review of architecture and solution design artifacts• Design DevOps pipelines using Azure DevOps with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) for Azure infrastructure• Develop blueprints and deliverables that advance our Azure Cloud capabilities, involving both new solutions and migration of existing solutions• Demonstrate thought leadership in cloud computing across multiple streams• Collaborate with IT Leadership, Enterprise IT Architects, and IT engineering peers to develop the principles and guidelines for the future-state Cloud IT architecture in alignment with strategic goals• Conduct design reviews of new and existing architectures, create reference architectures and standards to enable effective solution delivery, design solutions for performance optimization, and design automation solutions for reusability and consistency• Provide technical support to the IT team and stakeholders to ensure that cloud-based solutions are functioning effectively and efficiently• Ensure cloud-based solutions are secure and compliant with relevant regulations and standards• Work closely with operational resources in updating their on-premises practices to include cloud

Corporate and Investment Accountant To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Corporate and Investment 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. We are offering an opportunity to join our team in Chicago, Illinois as an Investment Accountant. In this role, you will be responsible for managing various financial aspects of real estate investment entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient communication with investors, internal teams, and external professionals. This role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities including but not limited to investor relations, financial management, tax coordination, reporting, management of investment LLC structures, and organization and implementation of investment documents and operating agreements. Job Responsibilities:• Manage Investor Equity and prepare sponsor and fund balance sheets and income statements.• Maintain regular communication with investors regarding their positions and reporting.• Implement and monitor investor equity contributions and distributions.• Coordinate tax planning and compliance for all investment vehicles with outside consultants and professionals.• Maintain internal investment tracking tools, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data management.• Perform fund accounting activities, including reconciliation of accounts, preparation of financial statements, and tracking of expenses.• Manage Investment Documents and Operating Agreements, ensuring accessibility and compliance.• Review operating agreements to ensure adherence to financial and operational guidelines.• Collaborate with internal asset management, property management, and ownership teams to gather relevant financial information and support decision-making processes.• Take on various accounting and financial projects in support of all departments in the company.• Proficiency in accounting software such as Yardi and Quickbooks, and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.• Strong understanding of real estate investment structures, financial modeling, and accounting principles.

Financial Systems Analyst To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] 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 Financial Systems Analyst position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… Responsibilities:<ul><li>Ensure the timely and accurate execution of the global closing process, planning process and payment processing by coordinating, monitoring, and identifying and resolving issues.</li><li>Address and resolve all issues raised from the CFO community.</li><li>Support the production of information for management and financial reporting, using SAP BW, SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Analysis for Office.</li><li>Support Finance stakeholders in making best use of the available reporting capabilities.</li><li>Execute and/or contribute to the execution of governance processes for Finance Solutions.</li><li>Support financial audits with the necessary reports and process documentation from financial systems.</li><li>Review the audit findings that relate to the financial applications and processes, identifying possible courses of action to address findings.</li><li>Collaboration with stakeholders to implement steps to mitigate issues.</li><li>Contribute as Finance specialist in agile release trains and other projects and initiatives.</li><li>Work with local and global CFO teams to assess as-is process and system flow, develop/document business requirements, ensure understanding between the company's functions, lead testing, facilitate sign off from CFO unit and ensure implementation and execution of features or other project deliverables.</li><li>Support the development of financial applications and process landscape in close collaboration with the local and global CFO community, IT, process management and Group functions.</li><li>Harmonize, document and implement Finance related processes, based on sound analysis of various inputs from the different Finance teams and other sources.</li><li>Regularly update and review process flows and procedures related to Financial Solutions North America as needed.</li><li>Participate in process improvement initiatives within North America and the Global Finance community, and assure consistency across multiple areas.</li><li>Support the root cause analysis of data quality issues by analysing data, processes, and data flows.</li></ul>

Senior Accountant To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. Principal Responsibilities:<ul><li>Review property level financial statements and reporting packages provided by third-party property managers in connection with the month and quarter-end close. </li><li>Review journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by staff accountants for monthly general ledger close.</li><li>Assist with preparation of financial statement consolidations and compilation of GAAP and tax basis financial statements for various reporting entities.</li><li>Prepare budget vs. actual variance reports. Assist in providing follow-up and documentation of significant variances.</li><li>Prepare and evaluate accounting entries for capital transactions, including property acquisitions/dispositions and loan refinancings. </li><li>Assist with processing monthly capital calls, distributions and construction draws, including analysis of sources and uses, preparation of investor notices and review of underlying accounting entries.</li><li>Oversee the accounts payable and cash disbursements function, including maintenance of vendor records, year-end 1099 processing, etc.</li><li>Review bank account reconciliations prepared by staff accountants. Assist with treasury functions including setting up new accounts, processing wires and managing banking relationships.</li><li>Assist with year-end audit and tax preparation, respond to external auditor and tax preparer requests and organize workpaper documentation in connection with the year-end audit process. </li><li>Prepare and ensure timely submission of debt compliance materials to lenders.</li><li>Support the company's Asset Management Group with preparation of property level financial analysis.</li><li>Assist with special projects assigned by management.</li></ul>

Senior Compensation Analyst 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. Responsibilities<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>

Senior Accountant To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] 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. Primary Duties And Accountabilities<ul><li>Support and participate in the monthly financial statement close process for Business Unit or functional area of responsibility, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely as well as analyzing and reviewing financial statements and variances. Consult and liaise with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues.</li><li>Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions within Business Unit or functional area of responsibility. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.</li><li>Prepare the monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for use in internal and external reporting. Assists in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts in coordination with FP& A.</li><li>Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group and Business Units as required to accomplish goals.</li><li>Assist, as needed, in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP.</li><li>Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process.</li><li>Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.</li><li>Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.</li><li>Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.</li><li>Work output has considerable impact on the work of other financial functions, reporting and decision making processes. Impact on earnings focuses on appropriate utilization / development of resources.</li><li>Work with various parties, both within the Controller's Group as well as other areas of the company, to accomplish goals, resolve issues and enhance and improve processes. Contact with others requires tact and persuasiveness.</li><li>Work is varied and somewhat difficult in nature, but usually involves limited responsibility. Requires moderate exercise of judgment, initiative, and ingenuity to select the most appropriate course of action.</li><li>May participate in planning processes at project and departmental level.</li><li>Work under minimal supervision.</li><li>This is a Part Time Position Mon-Wed </li></ul>

Director of Financial Reporting To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] 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 Director of Financial Reporting position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee U.S. GAAP reporting requirements for all investments including the preparation of all financial statements and supporting analyses.</li><li>Oversee U.S. GAAP Investment Company Accounting reporting on behalf of various co-investment partners</li><li>Ensure timely submissions of all reporting deliverables and regular coordination with the appropriate department contacts to effectively communicate expectations</li><li>Consolidate, review and analyze results on a U.S. GAAP and proportionate basis including preparation of presentations and ensuring analysis is to a high standard. Includes working in coordination with the other Accounting Departments and FP& A teams to understand variances from forecasts and variances in quarterly actual results</li><li>Build relationships with key contacts internally and externally with various teams to continually assess and address issues that may result in delays or inaccuracy of information</li><li>Effectively manage team and respective tasks, workloads and projects for team members. In addition, provide coaching and development to direct reports</li><li>Oversee all monthly and between-quarter responsibilities for entire team and assess where roles or tasks can be shifted amongst team members as needed</li><li>Leads all technical accounting and financial reporting research efforts; analyzes, researches, and concludes on new and proposed technical accounting and financial reporting matters as well as prepares memorandums regarding the company’s position and the impact on the company</li><li>Oversee project to enhance and update Company’s accounting policies and their future maintenance</li><li>Work with internal audit and the Senior Manager of Risk and Controls to ensure controls are properly integrated and working effectively</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors to answer questions, provide support in a timely fashion, understand new U.S. GAAP accounting guidance</li><li>Continually challenge the reporting processes and identify improvements to reduce manual processes in favor of automation</li></ul>

Client Relationship Specialist To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Client Relationship Specialist. 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. We are seeking a highly motivated Client Relationship Specialist to work out of our Highland Park office to provide high-touch client service and dedicated operational support to a team of highly motivated Financial Advisors and their High-Net-Worth individual clients. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Client onboarding, including preparation of new account paperwork and client information-gathering</li><li>Account maintenance, including any account registration and account profile changes</li><li>Asset movement processing, including journals, wire transfers and EFTs</li><li>Assist with quarterly billing and performance reporting</li><li>Client issue resolution</li><li>Gathering tax information for clients and assisting with tax reporting</li><li>Relationship management, including regular client contact</li><li>General administrative functions, including but not limited to:</li><li>Maintaining information in the Client Relationship Management System</li><li>Exception report review</li><li>Preparation of miscellaneous paperwork, such as letters of authorization, check-writing applications, operational documents, etc.</li><li>Communicating with supervisors regarding compliance matters and miscellaneous regulatory inquiries</li><li>Trade execution and trade error resolution, as may be applicable and required</li></ul>

Part Time Regional Development Associate We are seeking a Part time Regional Development Associate to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves a substantial amount of data management and client communication, as well as event coordination and administrative tasks. This position supports the regional development team, collaborating with volunteers and board members to bolster fundraising efforts. Responsibilities: • Support the regional development team in maintaining data, including using the CRM, data input, and producing reports for analysis, strategic planning, and board meetings. • Assist the development team with research and drafting of materials for prospective and existing clients/donors. • Serve as a liaison for chapter events, assisting with event logistics and coordination in collaboration with the national events team and development managers. • Manage client stewardship activities such as answering calls, responding to emails, pledge collection, and other inquiries. • Take and file meeting minutes for key donor and board meetings. • Provide administrative support to the development team and chapter board members, including assistance with scheduling, donor meetings, and key staff meetings. • Deliver on special projects and campaigns as needed. • The role will involve regional travel with occasional evening and weekend work schedules based on need. • Utilize skills in customer service, data entry, managing timelines, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, organizing files, scanning, shipping functions, and volunteer management. This part time role offers a contract to permanent employment opportunity.

SVP, Portfolio Controller To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] 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 SVP, Portfolio Controller position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:· Carry out all facets of financial and regulatory reporting, accounting, audit, budgets, compliance, asset-liability management, liquidity management and investment functions.· Develop and maintain reliable and timely financial reporting as a basis for management planning and decision making. Actively participate in the formation, development, implementation, and administration of the company’s strategic plan.· Present reports to the board of directors, senior management, and staff. Keep stakeholders up to date on trends and general information.· Clearly define and communicate goals and the contributions of departments towards those goals. Encourage cooperation, be approachable and build relationships that support cross-functional team building.· Oversee the budgeting process and maintain and monitor annual business plan financial targets. Understand the organizational strengths and weaknesses, clarify opportunities and threats, identify trends and opportunities to enhance business performance, and provide focus and direction for organizational and individual action.· Serve as the lead for all regulatory exams and audits.· Ensure compliance with all generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)· Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Corporate Accountant and Payroll Specialist To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Corporate Accountant and Payroll Specialist. 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. Job Summary:The Corporate Accountant and Payroll Specialist will play a pivotal role in managing various financial aspects within the company. This multifaceted position involves overseeing multiple company financial statements, handling billing processes for both internal and external stakeholders, managing transfers across internal operating entities, ensuring accurate and timely payroll recording, administering employee benefits programs, and assisting with employee onboarding processes. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Management of the corporate books and records for multiple corporate entities, including reconciliations</li><li>Maintenance and management of multiple company financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.</li><li>Management of the billing processes for both internal and external customers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Facilitating fund transfers across internal operating companies, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to internal policies.</li><li>Management of internal liquidity reporting to provide insights into the company's financial position and cash flow management.</li><li>Overseeing and maintaining internal budgeting tools to support effective financial planning and decision-making processes.</li><li>Management of internal credit card transactions and reimbursement processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.</li><li>Management of the payroll process and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.</li><li>Re-billing payroll costs to customers and internal entities as necessary, maintaining accurate records of expenses.</li><li>Administering the 401K and health benefit programs charges and credits and ensuring compliance applicable regulations</li><li>Assistance with the onboarding process for new employees, including coordinating payroll setup, benefits enrollment, and providing necessary guidance and support</li><li>Various accounting and financial projects in support of all departments within the company</li></ul>

Staff Accountant To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? Job Description:The Accounting team is building out scalable systems and processes to support company expansion, while maintaining standards for accuracy and accountability. This role will play an integral role in designing and building these processes, as well as collaborating with business partners to implement them throughout the organization. Staff Accountant Responsibilities • Maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts• Preparing journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations and assisting with monthly close processes• Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations• Meeting processing and reporting deadlines• Responding to information requests from Brokerage Offices• Reviewing financial statements and assisting with audits• Ensuring compliance with GAAP• Assisting the Accounting Manager and Controller with special projects, as needed

Senior Financial Analyst To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] The warmer Chicago months are pretty much here! Treat yourself this Spring season to a new job opportunity at a Fortune 500 company that was voted one of the best places to work in 2024. Responsibilities:· Provide financial analysis to support senior leaders of our regions, business units and corporate functions;· Identify and resolve any financial issues related to Company operations;· Conduct proactive analysis on our business and identify opportunities for Commercial improvement;· Provide reporting on our financial status and outlook;· Identify financial risks/issues and provide practical advice to help leadership address them;· Engage effectively with colleagues at all levels within the company;· Increase the awareness of good financial management practices across the firm

Senior Financial Analyst To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] 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. Description of Job: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. Role & Responsibilities• Preparing and maintaining the financial model and monthly forecasts, based on inputs from the business teams and the Senior Director of Finance• Coordinating the annual budget process, in close collaboration with functional VPs and other key contributors• 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…)• Submitting monthly reporting packages, as well as periodic forecasts and budget deliverables, to corporate headquarters• Partnering with select department VPs (sales, IT, marketing, R& D, operations…) to actively manage budget and target KPIs attainment• Supporting any ad hoc initiatives or requests from the corporate headquarters• 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.

Travel Assistant Boutique professional family office has an exciting opportunity for an Events/Travel Assistant. The Travel & Events Assistant will work as part of the Personal Assistant team to support the Partners with complex travel, events, and administrative coordination.Recruiter: Connie Stathopoulos Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to: • Travel management (70%) Arrange travel and meetings by developing itineraries and agendas<ul><li>Schedule private and/or commercial flights; book ground transportation; arrange lodging and meeting accommodations; make reservations for dining and/or outings </li><li>Collaborate with Personal Assistants on schedule and calendar appointments, anticipate needs, and serve as a positive ambassador </li><li>Research potential trips and related activities</li><li> Ensure timely and accurate invoices and payments </li><li> Monitor cancellation dates and ensure proper refunds, as applicable </li><li> Executive administrative support (20%) </li><li>Prioritize competing projects and handle matters expeditiously and proactively </li><li> Complete expense reports and credit card categorizations </li><li> Compose and prepare confidential correspondence </li><li> Solicit agendas, create itineraries, make reservations, and print and assemble materials for professional and personal meetings </li><li> Assist with holiday letters, cards, and purchases </li><li>Will provide backup to the Personal Assistant team members when needed </li><li>Events management</li></ul>

Compliance Officer Robert Half Legal is partnering with an alternative investment management firm headquartered in Chicago who's looking to hire a Compliance Officer with at least 3-6+ years of experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a compliance or regulatory role, with experience in asset management and previous employment with a financial regulator or previous oversight of a compliance program within a substantial regulated investment adviser. Responsibilities of the position are below. This position is paynig between $180-250K+ base salary plus a strong bonus target of 50%, full benefits, and this position will be working on a hybrid WFH schedule. Compliance Officer Responsibilities: <ul><li>Develop and manage the Firm’s compliance program, and promote and maintain the Firm’s culture of compliance </li><li>Identify and mitigate conflicts of interest, including adopting and implementing policies around principal transactions and cross trades </li><li>Perform internal audit related functions and manage regulatory audit processes when applicable </li><li>Interact with third party service providers on compliance-related issues</li><li>Interact with personnel on issues related to Code of Ethics, such as pre-clearance of personal trades, gift and entertainment requests, and questions regarding the SEC and/or compliance manual </li><li>Document and monitor investigations of breaches or alleged breaches of regulations and/or company compliance policies, standards or procedures, and facilitate the resolution of breaches </li><li>Perform KYC and AML analysis and assist the deal teams in preparing due diligence reports </li><li>Assist with the retention, organization and retrieval of transaction data in the Firm’s compliance monitoring system, including with respect to compliance testing </li><li>Design and oversee client on-boarding procedures</li><li>Coordinate and support a global marketing effort for private funds and IMAs </li><li>Support the launching of client accounts by analyzing investment advisory contracts and investment guidelines, coding automated compliance tests into a CRM and coordinating with members of the investment teams </li><li>Assist in the review of marketing materials to ensure compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements as well as internal standards </li><li>Mange the process and consult with outside counsel and compliance consultants as directed on regulatory questions, filings and related matters, including Form ADV, Reg D, Form PF, FINRA filings, blue sky state filings, etc.</li></ul> For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, AVP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com

Construction Accountant To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] The warmer Chicago months are pretty much here! Treat yourself this Spring season to a new job opportunity at a Fortune 500 company that was voted one of the best places to work in 2024. The role of the Draw Accountant is responsible for monitoring invoices, compiling construction draws and ensuring billings are recorded in a timely manner. A focus on process improvement, teamwork, and delivering results will be critical. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Aggregate all invoices to process for construction draws</li><li>Upload invoices into Accounts Payable system (no approval)</li><li>Prepare monthly construction project draws</li><li>Prepare sworn statements</li><li>Ensure presence of lien waivers, contact vendors for follow-up and receipt of waivers</li><li>Prepare and process communication with vendors, Chicago Title and Stewart Title (escrow companies)</li><li>Office Manager duties including but not limited to expense report preparation, office supplies ordering, meeting scheduling, mail sorting and distribution, support to visitors, organizing office operations and procedures</li></ul>

Head of Financial Close and Reporting To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] 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. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… The Impact You Will Have 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. Some of your specific responsibilities could include:<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>

Senior Analyst To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] 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 Senior Analyst position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… Responsibilities: <ul><li>On a daily basis work very closely with Operations, Accounting, Trading, Prime Brokers as well as internal and external portfolio managers.</li><li>Working closely with the fund administrators to provide support and oversight in the NAV creation process.</li><li>Perform a variety of daily and monthly reconciliations, i.e. position reconciliation, open repo recon, open swap, cash, etc.</li><li>Develop and monitor oversight polices, SLAs and metrics for outsourced and or insourced functions supporting hedge fund strategies.</li><li>Develop and socialize new operational procedures for functions within and outside of the group’s primary responsibilities.</li><li>Review, research, and resolve various books & records exceptions daily.</li><li>Develop presentations and updates for individuals at various levels within the company.</li><li>Monitor Treasury and Collateral Management exposures.</li><li>Investigation and resolution of issues and questions arising from reporting.</li><li>Maintain counterparty metrics, costs and financing rates. </li></ul>

Controller (Plant) For more information : email your resume to [email protected] We are on the search for a diligent, hands on and analytically proficient USBusiness Unit Controller of a 350 million dollar Plant located in Lisle,Illinois offers great benefits, bonus and growing privately held company withhybrid work from home/ plant opportunity. The individual will be tasked withthe responsibility of managing financial site operations, including budgeting,forecasting, and general accounting. The role also includes overseeingaccounting functions and ensuring efficiency in the plant's financialpractices. Responsibilities:•Prepare and present financial statements and supporting schedules as per theclose schedule•Manage all areas related to financial reporting•Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual forecast and budget process, and managereporting requirements•Support day-to-day accounting functions such as Accounts Payable, AccountsReceivable, and Inventory•Reconcile and investigate WIP job variances•Assist in management and coordination of plant financial reporting•Identify cost improvement opportunities and implement process improvements andcontrols•Prepare monthly account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries•Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close•Prepare and present all financial documents to the Management Team, Board ofDirectors•Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting andgeneral ledger structure•Develop and maintain accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensureaccurate and timely financial statements•Participate in all internal and external audits•Perform cost accounting activities, including valuation of inventory, analysisof manufacturing overhead variances, and creation of manufacturing productcosts•Assist in the calculation of standard rates for parts, labor, and overhead

Senior Accountant To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] You know what’s awesome? Chicago Summer. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your Summer. This role has perks that are unmatched by it’s competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. What you get to do every day:<ul><li>Uphold company standards when working with business partners to ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls; while also providing support on special requests when required</li><li>Produce error-free monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables such as journal entries, reconciliations, reports in compliance with GAAP</li><li>Assist in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors</li><li>Prepare monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting</li><li>Administer Ad-hoc projects as necessary</li><li>Prepare financial analysis on trends, performance metrics, benchmarks, etc.</li><li>Adherence to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process</li><li>Present Balance Sheet account reconciliations</li><li>Participate in various department-wide initiatives</li></ul>