Accounting Consultant
Location: Hoffman Estates, Illinois Type: Contract Job #28437 Global technology company seeking a dedicated and proactive Manager of Accounting to support their growing business in the Chicagoland area. This is a hybrid-office role (3 days/week in office) in Schaumburg area. Key Responsibilities Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes. Calculate revenue cutoff entries and adjustments, including analysis of deferred revenue. Manage accounting for rebates and stock rotations (variable consideration under ASC 606). Handle inventory and cost accounting (ASC 330), including capitalization of costs. Lead the quarter-end excess and obsolescence process and finalize journal entries. Prepare monthly accruals for logistics costs, PPV, GRNI, and SIT. Lead monthly revenue reviews, ensuring timely documentation of results and flux analysis to support FP&A and external reporting teams. Provide strategic direction in support of critical revenue cycle initiatives, such as automation and process improvements. Collaborate with senior accounting leadership in technical analysis of new contracts, transactions, and policies. Review new product introductions and assess their impact on revenue recognition. Develop and enforce financial policies and regulations. Partner with internal teams to understand and deliver accurate key results, project initiatives, and documentation, including collaboration on special projects and system implementations. Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations. Provide workpaper templates and schedules in support of quarterly 10-Q and 10-K filings, including revenue segment reporting, DIO, gross margin analysis, and support explanations/flux for management reporting and analysis for SEC reporting purposes. Review revenue results for operating and non-operating transactions. Ensure adequate internal controls are in place to support SOX 404 compliance and address control deficiencies. Develop and implement process improvement initiatives around month-end close, accounting processes and procedures, and financial analysis. Partner with accounting leadership to ensure robust and timely financial reviews, support external audits, and ensure tax compliance, including preparation of work papers and other documentation as needed. Support training and career development of the accounting team, including training, work allocation, and issue resolution. Collaborate with the finance team to assist with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines. Comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines and laws. Preferred Qualifications and Experience Minimum of 8+ years working in accounting, audit, or finance. Master's degree in finance, accounting, audit, or business administration. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with a minimum of 4 years of public accounting experience in audit or consulting. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP. Previous management experience. Knowledge of commercial contracts, order forms, legal, and pricing. Exceptional customer service skills; cooperative; strong team player. High level of self-motivation with the ability to manage priorities and work independently. Poised and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, changing environment. Commitment to continuous improvement. High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential issues. Industry experience in technology (SaaS), telecommunications, or related fields is heavily encouraged. Proficient with Excel (VLOOKUP) and Microsoft Office tools; experience with Power BI is a plus. Experience with NetSuite, Zuora, Sage Intacct, or other large ERP systems is a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Apply Now
Interim Assistant Controller
Location: Buffalo Grove, Illinois Type: Contract Job #28435 Job Title: Interim Assistant Controller Supervisor: Corporate Controller Interviews: Week of April 7, 2025 Start Date: Week of April 14, 2025 End Date (tentative): October 3, 2025 Location: Hybrid (several days a month onsite in north Chicago suburbs) Compensation (target): $60/hour – $100/hour Job Summary Consultant will assume most of the responsibilities of the Assistant Controller who is leading a carveout transaction. Primary responsibilities include monthly financial close, consolidations, eliminations and revenue recognition (ASC 606). Manufacturing industry experience is important, as is experience with rebates. Prior experience working with SAP is required. Strong Excel is required (pivot tables, lookups, logic formulas). Company does not use other accounting or reporting software. This consulting position reports to the Corporate Controller. Job Responsibilities Prepare monthly and quarterly annual consolidated financial reporting documents, including MD&A and related disclosures Review, and where necessary, prepare other financial reports including subsidiary and statutory financial statements Consolidate around 20 entities including elimination entries (all done inside SAP) Assist with month-end close and financial statement review Job Requirements Manufacturing and distribution industry experience Consolidations and eliminations experience (approximately 20 entities) SAP software experience ASC 606 experience (primarily related to cut-offs) Rebates experience a huge plus Strong Excel skills: create and update pivot tables, filters, lookups, logic formulas (e.g. sumifs) Must have advanced communication and presentation skills For immediate consideration, please email your resume in Word format including contact information to Cameron at cameronwall@ifgus.com. Apply Now
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
COST ACCOUNTANT/ANALYST
Location: Roselle, Illinois Type: Contract Job #28395 The Cost Accountant will be responsible for planning, studying, and collecting data to determine the costs of business activities, such as inventory, labor, and the cost of goods sold. Major responsibilities will include understanding the different cost components, developing/adjusting standard costs to reflect product costs, and explaining variances from the budget or standards. Primary Responsibilities: Investigate inventory count variances and resolve any issues. Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of closing procedures. Review standard and actual costs for discrepancies. Prepare and post monthly journal entries as needed. Assist in month-end close procedures and general ledger entries, including recording inventory adjustments. Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors affecting the pricing and profitability of products or services. Analyze actual manufacturing costs and compare them to standard production costs in periodic reports. Assist in developing and documenting policies and procedures, including system requirements and internal controls. Process and assist in monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Skills and Requirements: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Minimum of 5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Ideally, experience working directly with MRP/ERP systems. Excellent Excel skills and a solid understanding of accounting principles. Comfortable working with all levels of an organization, up to and including the CEO. Ideally, experience with ORACLE. Experience: Cost Accounting: 5+ years Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Hourly $52-58 Apply Now