Internal Audit Consultant
Location: Chicago, IL Remote: Remote Type: Contract Job #28433 Internal Audit Consultant – Upcoming Projects How you will contribute: Provide clients with subject matter expertise in the areas of internal audit and accounting Overall project management, including planning, supervising and executing consulting projects Perform root cause analysis related to project findings and draft formal deliverables for client management summarizing project findings and recommendations Collaborate with clients and key stakeholders to understand business strategy and objectives, operational issues and challenges, and deliver solutions that optimize operations Build, maintain, and collaborate with an array of client stakeholders, from c-level executives to front-line supervisors, in understanding operational areas and identifying areas for improvement Communicate frequently with clients and key stakeholders, ensuring that appropriate parties remain informed and involved in project developments Develop a network of clients and industry resources and deploy marketing techniques Lead and perform SOX testing, including control evaluations, walkthroughs, and substantive testing. Assess and evaluate internal controls to ensure compliance with SOX requirements. Conduct risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies. Prepare detailed reports and documentation of findings and recommendations. Collaborate with clients to ensure effective implementation of compliance measures. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree CPA At least 3 years of experience in consulting or public accounting Interested candidates please forward your resume to darrelward@ifgus.com Apply Now
Acquisition Integration Specialist (2)
Location: United States, IL Remote: Remote Type: Direct Hire Job #28430 Salary: $100,000 IFG’s insurance client is looking for an Accountant to lead the efforts to welcome and successfully integrate all new acquisition partners to the organization. This requires strong interpersonal and accounting knowledge to gain an understanding of their current systems and processes to lead the integration of the merger partner’s accounting functions. You will work with various partners to ensure accurate, timely and efficient work-product coupled with strong customer service. All applicants must be located in the US and comfortable operating on Central Time. Responsibilities: Lead meetings and manage deliverables related to all specialized accounting and billing workflows. Review Due Diligence Reports and work with various teams to outline and determine the top close priorities. Host training sessions. Lead the acquisition partner to clean up receivables and payables. Assist on board the new acquisition bank accounts to ensure timely reporting and compliance. Manage acquisition bank account inventory to ensure timely closing of legacy and interim bank accounts. Assist with accounting month-end close, journal entries and account reconciliations for new acquisitions. Work with financial systems function to ensure smooth system conversions from start to finish including verification of data integrity for acquisitions. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting related field 5 years related experience required. Overnight and/or day travel may be required up to 25% of the time. Minimum 4 years of insurance systems experience or equivalent Project Management experience desired. Experience with preparing/reviewing journal entries and financial reports. Experience operating in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley and Corporate policies. Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff. Overnight and/or day travel required approximately 10% of time. For immediate consideration please email your resume to ericmaleski@ifgus.com Apply Now