assistant controller salaries in chicago, illinois

Looking to take your finance skills to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity that will allow you to over see 3 different locations and work with the local team along with the working with executives to help solve any day to day issues. If you are someone that can effectively provide support, direction, and compliance to 3 plants this is the perfect role for you!Responsibilities- Directs financial affairs of the Michigan City and Milwaukee plant. (25%) a. Conduct month-end close activities; ensuring activities are completed in accordance within the stated corporate time-frame. b. Directs inventory valuation activities c. Develops standard product costing d. Ensure all accounting is performed in accordance with the Geberit Accounting Manual - Directs preparation of budgets and financial forecasts. (10%) a. Review budget proposals and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justifications b. Preparing, coordinating, and processing budgeting, forecasting and planning requirements c. Monitor established budgets on a monthly basis providing guidance and assistance where needed to management - Performs monthly and quarterly reporting. (25%) a. Analyzing and interpreting plant operation results, evaluating variances, and assessing the effects on the plant operations b. Preparing and managing actual, forecast and budget scenarios throughout the course of the yearSkillsCost Accounting (2 years of experience is required)Financial Analysis (3 years of experience is required)Budgeting Forecasting & Management Reporting (4 years of experience is required)Management (4 years of experience is required)Manufacturing Cost Acct (4 years of experience is required)EducationBachelors (required)QualificationsYears of experience: 3 yearsExperience level:ManagerShift: FirstWorking hours: 8 AM - 4 PMRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status

Our Client has an excellent opportunity for an entry-level Staff Accountant. We are looking for a qualified and motivated individual who is ready to put their problem solving and organizational skills to work. The Staff Accountant will support daily management by processing, tracking, and reporting key revenue data and financial information that is vital to our ongoing operations and success. Our ideal candidate has an associate’s degree in Accounting, understanding of managerial accounting, and general knowledge of ERP Accounting systems. The team is growing quickly and needs a self-starter to become part of the accounting team. If you are looking for a company that offers great career growth potential and an impressive benefits package, this could be a great match for you.  Responsibilities Review financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance Prepare and file tax returns Enter accounting related information into business logs Inspect account books for efficiency and accuracy Organize and update financial records Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue Perform monthly bank settlements Prepare documentation for external auditors SkillsAccount Reconciliation (1 year of experience is preferred)AccrualsJournal EntriesEducationAssociates (required)QualificationsYears of experience: 1 yearExperience level:Entry LevelShift: FirstWorking hours: 8 AM - 5 PMRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status

job summary: This newly created position is a business partner to help drive the $4B in annualized spending, this will be a highly commercial finance position business partnering with Procurement Teams. Incredible opportunity to build and 'leave your mark', a resume builder and chance to be part of a success story. Part of a larger Supply Chain finance team of 20+ in a $10B+ organization. $60K-$88,000, 10% Bonus, medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, EAP, 401K match + Pension!!Hybrid working 2 weeks in office, 2 weeks 3 days at home / 2 days in office. Commercial position, ability to interact with the business to 'build the story' behind the numbers.Exposure to financial analysis with cost accounting. This will look at pricing strategies, long and short term contract strategy analysis, driving costs vs. benefits, and inflation factors.   location: Lisle, Illinois job type: Permanent salary: $65,000 - 75,000 per year work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelor's degree experience: 1 Years   responsibilities: Identify and bring forward issues and areas of opportunity to provide visibility to trends on a proactive basis and leading analysis driving improvements.Establish and enhance tracking models to provide visibility to spending objectives.Assist with annual budget process, savings initiatives, and later analysis of achievements.Provide financial analysis and insight to all ingredient and materials managed by procurement.Enable efficiencies with systems and tools, such as SAP and supporting applications.Provide financial clarity for where various cost impacts that will be expensed on the P&L for stakeholders in the finance and non-finance community.Provide financial training on a monthly and quarterly basis to employees within Procurement.Ensure understanding and application of cost savings calculations and methodologies.Lead procurement in finance projects, optimizations, and continuous improvement projects.Ad-hoc analysis, modeling and other as assigned.Compliance with all Sarbanes-Oxley internal reporting requirements.  qualifications: Bachelors in Accounting or Finance and 1+ years' in financial analysis or cost accounting.Advanced Excel modeling and SAP BW experience very helpful.Analysis, forecasting, budgeting experience and ability to develop data-oriented stories and communicate with executive management.Supply chain, procurement, factory knowledge a plus and benefit from understanding commodities, costing, and manufacturing - specifically 'how things are made'.Ability to work in a fast paced dynamic environment with detail orientated analytical skills.  skills: Financial Analysis For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.