Compliance Officer
Location: Wheaton, IL Type: Contract Job #28481 Salary: $75.00 – $150,000 IFG’s financial services client is seeking a contract or contract-to-hire Compliance Officer who will ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies, so expert knowledge of SEC RIA, FINRA, and other industry regulations is required Responsibilities Administer and oversee the firm’s compliance and documentation system Monitor and ensure compliance with SEC requirements related to registration, licensing, training, and regulatory filings Assist in developing, maintaining, and implementing compliance policies and procedures to meet legal and regulatory standards Review and manage compliance with state laws, including annual renewals and associated recordkeeping Provide support during regulatory examinations and inquiries, including issue tracking, communication with business units, and drafting responses Serve as a compliance resource for senior leadership on special projects, regulatory initiatives, and policy interpretation Participate in various compliance-related tasks and special projects as needed Qualifications Experience in the financial services preferably the broker dealer/investment advisory industries. For immediate consideration, please email your resume to ericmaleski@ifgus.com Apply Now
Tax Analyst (or Senior)
Location: Chicago, Illinois Type: Direct Hire Job #28450 Salary: $95,000 Job Title: Staff Tax Analyst (or Senior, Staff level preferred) Reason position is open: Current team member moving over to parent company Work Schedule: 40-hour weekly target; some additional hours may required for quarterly deadlines; team focuses on getting things done versus hours spent working; team members expected to recommend process improvements to increase efficiency Supervisor: Tax Manager Employment: Full-time with benefits Global Company: Headquartered in Chicago Company Location: Downtown Chicago Loop (hybrid 1-2 days per week in office) Industry: Manufacturing and services ($10B-$12B in revenues) Salary Target: $85,000 – $95,000 (no bonus); Staff $95,000 – $105,000 (no bonus); Senior Work Experience 2 – 3 years; Staff 3 – 4 years; Senior Note: Based upon performance, a Staff Analyst will be eligible for promotion to Senior Analyst in 12 – 18 months. Public accounting firm experience preferred, global manufacturing industry experience also fine; combination also fine Scope of Work % Federal (1120s and related forms, documents, research, analysis) 50% State, Local, International (and related forms, documents, research, analysis) 50% Size of current tax team: Corporate Tax Team is 12 (including Fed, State, Int’l teams) Hybrid (mostly remote): 1-2 days in the office weekly to meet with, learn from and collaborate with the team. Software: OneStream Financial Reporting (recently implemented); OneSource Tax Provision Software (related OneStream product); GTW (PWC software) for tax compliance Excel: Important to know pivot tables and lookups (but not using macros or VBA at this time) PowerBI: Starting to use this software so a plus to have but not required Certifications: CPA (or in process) a plus and/or MST (or in process) a plus (Company will assist if candidate wants to pursue) Language Skills: Excellent written and spoken English required; Spanish a “nice-to-have” Company “sells”: Nice transition from public accounting as Company has more than 140 different autonomous businesses and each business treated like a client so non-stop learning and significant opportunity for professional growth and development with the benefit of working for a single global entity Interview Process: Round 1: 45-minute video interview with the global head of talent acquisition Rounds 2, 3, 4: Senior Manager, Manager and Supervisor (each a 1-hour video interview) Staff / Senior Tax Analyst The Staff / Senior Tax Analyst will work with a wide range of experienced tax professionals on the Company tax team. U.S. federal income taxes are the primary focus of this position, with exposure to both state income and international tax compliance & projects on a regular basis. This full-time position offers a hybrid office work schedule. Summary Scope: Compile and analyze business unit data and complete U.S. federal corporate income tax returns Execute compliance with multi-jurisdictional and international tax filing requirements Assist in completing quarterly income tax accounting provision Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders in Company’s various business units Contribute to tax research & planning projects Education, Experience and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s in Taxation is a plus 2-3 years of income tax experience with a public accounting firm or company Experience with and basic knowledge of corporate taxation Working towards CPA certification Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to juggle multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment Good analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills Ability to work independently with attention to detail Team player; collaborative with peers Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Experience working with OneSource Tax Provision Software and/or OneStream Financial Reporting Software also a definite plus For immediate consideration, please email your resume in Word format to Cameron at cameronwall@ifgus.com. Apply Now
Controller
Location: Newark, NJ Type: Direct Hire Job #28449 Salary: $160,000 IFG is partnering with a financial services company in the Newark, NJ area looking for a Controller. Reporting to the CAO, this newly created role will oversee the accounting and financial reporting for the mortgage servicing rights portfolio. It will also collaborate with third-party valuation firms to accurately assess the value of mortgage servicing rights. Additionally, this position is responsible for managing the balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring intercompany accounts balance, managing bank account reconciliations, and implementing robust internal controls to prevent fraud. This is a hybrid role of a minimum of 3 days a week in the office. Compensation range is $145K – $180K base plus a discretionary bonus. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance CPA required 10+ years experience in accounting or finance, of which 5+ years within the mortgage banking industry In-depth expertise with financial modeling and mortgage servicing rights valuations Apply Now
Internal Audit Consultant
Location: Chicago, IL Remote: Remote Type: Contract Job #28433 Salary: $55.00 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
Accounts Payable Manager
Location: Chicago, Illinois Type: Direct Hire Job #28415 Salary: $130,000 IFG US is partnering with a professional services firm looking for an Accounts Payable Manager. Reporting to the Controller and managing the AP team, this role will handle and supervise the day-to-day. The client is in the office three days a week. Accounts Payable Manager Responsibilities Manage the hands-on work, including vendor payments, expense, reimbursements, client refunds, and escrow transactions. Develop and implement accounting procedures as they relate to company policies, other departments, vendors, etc. Audit the completed work product completed by Accounts Payable personnel to evaluate the quality and accuracy of invoice processing. Complete special projects as requested. Manage the accounts payable staff. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent. 10+ years of accounts payable experience and 5 years of supervisory experience working within a professional services firm is required. Apply Now
Audit Senior/Supervisor
Location: Deerfield, Illinois Type: Direct Hire Job #28405 Salary: $95,000 IFG US is partnering with a leading Public Accounting firm in search of an Audit Senior or Supervisor. Our client is a top 10 firm in Chicago with over 100 years in operation. If you are currently in public accounting and seeking a firm with better work/life balance and more room for growth, this is the role for you! Our client has 3 offices throughout the Chicagoland area, including an office in the Loop. They offer a flexible hybrid schedule out of any of their offices. Compensation range for Seniors is $75K-$95K plus bonus. Compensation range for Supervisors is $95K-$120K plus bonus. CPA is preferred but not required. Our client specializes in the following industries: Manufacturing, Construction, Real Estate, Professional Services, Healthcare, Technology, Automotive, Nonprofit, Local Government, High Net Worth and Family Office. Apply Now
Tax Senior/Supervisor
Location: Deerfield, Illinois Type: Direct Hire Job #28404 Salary: $95,000 IFG US is partnering with a leading Public Accounting firm in search of an Tax Senior or Supervisor. Our client is a top 10 firm in Chicago with over 100 years in operation. If you are currently in public accounting and seeking a firm with better work/life balance and more room for growth, this is the role for you! Our client has 3 offices throughout the Chicagoland area, including an office in the Loop. They offer a flexible hybrid schedule out of any of their offices. Compensation range for Seniors is $75K-$95K plus bonus. Compensation range for Supervisors is $95K-$120K plus bonus. CPA is preferred but not required. Our client specializes in the following industries: Manufacturing, Construction, Real Estate, Professional Services, Healthcare, Technology, Automotive, Nonprofit, Local Government, High Net Worth and Family Office. Apply Now
Staff Accountant
Location: Park Ridge, IL Type: Direct Hire Job #28398 Salary: $60,000 Staff Accountant: • Reconcile bank accounts in a timely manner. • Prepare, review, and post general ledger entries. • Ensure data is uploaded to the general ledger. • Prepare monthly account reconciliations of the balance sheet accounts. • Year-end responsibilities which include gathering information for the annual financial statement reviews, Medicare/Medicaid cost reports and tax returns in a multi-state environment. • Direct assistance with special finance projects and analysis. • Ensure compliance with governmental laws, rules, and regulations. • Represent the company in a professional manner in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 1-2 years of accounting experience preferably in healthcare Advanced user of Excel required Sage Intacct experience preferred Apply Now
Tax Manager
Location: Deerfield, Illinois Type: Direct Hire Job #28384 Salary: $150,000 IFG US’s client is seeking an experienced and proactive Tax Manager to join their team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional with a strong background in tax compliance, planning, and management to take on a leadership role while contributing to the growth of the organization. If you are ready to make an impact, develop your career further, and work with a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities: Lead and manage the preparation of individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns, ensuring compliance with IRS guidelines and state tax laws. Oversee and coordinate various tax and accounting projects, ensuring efficient and accurate delivery. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax codes and regulatory changes, ensuring compliance with all reporting requirements. Develop strategies to optimize tax savings and provide strategic advice to clients. Stay current with industry trends, tax laws, and best practices, providing valuable insight to both clients and the team. Supervise, mentor, and support junior staff, helping them grow professionally through training and development. Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, working to expand the firm’s tax practice through referrals and networking efforts. Identify opportunities for new business development and take a proactive approach to outreach and relationship-building. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA, EA, or progress toward certification preferred. At least 5 years of experience in tax preparation, public accounting, or a similar field. Strong understanding of federal and state tax regulations. Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to work effectively with both clients and staff. Proficient in tax software (e.g., Lacerte, CCH Tax, or similar). Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities. Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. A problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to tasks. Benefits: We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Disability insurance Life insurance 401K Profit Sharing Apply Now