International Finance Group

Purchasing Supervisor

Location: Lincolnshire, IL Type: Contract Job #28356 Exciting Long-Term Contract Opportunity! IFG US is partnering with a mission-driven organization that offers a collaborative, supportive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact. With a strong focus on innovation, work-life balance, and employee well-being, this is the ideal place for passionate individuals looking to make a difference. Position Summary: We are offering a 9-12 month contract opportunity for a Purchasing Supervisor. This role offers valuable experience and the chance to contribute to key business processes.  Will oversee and manage all aspects of demand planning and fulfillment within the operations team. This includes leading purchasing and inventory management activities for the company’s printed products, ensuring cost-effective sourcing, timely order fulfillment, and optimal inventory levels. Will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to maintain strong relationships and coordinate fulfillment activities with third-party logistics providers (3PL). Additionally, the role will involve delivering reporting and analysis to support strategic business decisions. Key Responsibilities: Demand Planning & Inventory Management: Manage the direct purchasing of materials, including obtaining quotes, placing purchase orders (POs), and reconciling with accounts payable. Oversee daily inventory tracking, including order fulfillment, billing, returns, inventory adjustments, and work order creation. Coordinate logistics and collaborate with the orders and support team to address special delivery requests. Adjust carrier assignments as necessary based on service levels and shipping routes. Optimize shipping by consolidating multiple less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments to common destinations. Work with the product team to ensure the quality of purchased items by reviewing proofs and print samples. Track data, analyze inventory performance, and report on key metrics such as sales forecasts and trends. Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and quality standards. Provide recommendations for improving purchasing and inventory processes. Reconcile inventory quantities monthly for all locations. Relationship Management: Assist in evaluating and approving suppliers based on cost, service, and reliability. Cultivate and maintain strong supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing and excellent service. Serve as the primary point of contact for offsite fulfillment centers, managing order uploads and fulfillment velocity. Maintain clear communication with fulfillment centers and internal teams. Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment. Accountabilities: Ensure timely, cost-effective, and efficient purchasing processes. Effectively manage inventories, ensuring accurate tracking of item receipts, fulfillment, and adjustments. Maintain optimal inventory levels, minimizing backorders and stockouts. Uphold quality control standards for all purchased products. Provide exceptional service to both internal and external clients. Ensure compliance with company purchasing and inventory standards. Complete assigned projects on time and with accuracy. Support departmental operations to ensure smooth functioning and goal achievement. Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Finance. At least 5 years of experience in procurement and negotiations, preferably in the print industry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, accounting software (NetSuite preferred), and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred). Strong negotiation skills and experience managing vendor relationships. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment while making informed decisions. Strong sense of urgency and ability to execute on tactical goals. Excellent communication skills with the ability to foster effective team collaboration. Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain trust-based relationships with colleagues and external partners. Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Please send your resumes to kathycooney@ifgus.com   Apply Now

Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Northbrook, IL Type: Contract Job #28347 Salary: $135,000 Industry: Marketing / Promotional Products Location: Near North Chicago Suburbs (hybrid office and work-from- home) Position Title: Senior Financial Analyst Position Type: Direct Hire (employee) OR Contract Consultant (possibly contract-to-hire) Position Summary: This is a new position and the first true financial analysis position (there is a large accounting team).  Company will hire as soon as the right candidate is identified.  The position will report directly to the CFO with a dotted line to the CEO.  This is a high visibility role with significant opportunity for impact on the company’s ongoing development and growth. Scope of Position (limited detail as role will evolve around selected candidate’s skills and experience): Excel Expert: The C-Suite includes Excel experts, and the SFA will be responsible to operate and develop advanced Excel files and templates.  Expertise requirements go far beyond pivot tables and lookups, including the maintenance and creation of complex linked financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flow).  Excel will also be leveraged for creation, maintenance and analysis of budgets and forecasts utilizing advanced Excel modeling skills. PowerBI Expert: A primary responsibility of the new SFA will be leveraging PowerBI to provide high impact visualizations of financial statements and related financial information.  Currently, data is downloaded from the company’s ERP software into Excel, and limited use of PowerBI is utilized to create visualizations from Excel files.  For future state, the SFA is expected to leverage PowerBI to extract data directly from the company’s ERP software to create critical visualizations. Financial Analysis: This is first and foremost an SFA position and not an accounting position.  The SFA will liaise with the large accounting team and is expected to understand all 3 standard financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flow). Budgeting and Forecasting: SFA will play a lead role in creating and maintaining budgets and forecasts on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.  While the 2025 budget (fiscal 12/31 year-end) has been approved, the SFA will have an integral part in calculating and analyzing existing KPIs and in development new KPIs to assist drive critical business decisions. Financial Reporting: In addition to involvement in the creation and analysis of financial statements and reports, the SFA will “own” the quarterly Board reporting package including presenting financial information to the Board.  The financial reporting package will leverage PowerBI for effective visualization for communication to C-Suite and Board.  Automation between ERP and PowerBI is an expected development in the financial reporting function. For immediate consideration, email your resume in Word format to Cameron Wall at cameronwall@ifgus.com. Apply Now

Accounting Consultant

Location: Chicago, Illinois Type: Contract Job #28339 Overview: IFG US’s client is seeking an Accounting Consultant to support financial tasks related to a recent acquisition. Responsibilities: Inventory: Verify opening balance sheet amounts using system reports and assess if inventory write-offs are needed. Working Capital: Calculate actual working capital at close, based on the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA). Cash: Review post-acquisition bank activity to ensure all transactions are recorded. Apply Now

Sr Lead Cash Applications Specialist

Location: Deerfield, Illinois Type: Contract Job #28332 Primary Purpose: This senior accounts receivable role involves working with minimal supervision to apply and balance customer payments to open receivables on complex accounts. The position also includes managing the deduction process, performing research, resolving issues where possible, or escalating for further resolution. Strong attention to detail, customer service skills, and a focus on accuracy are essential for success in this role. Major Responsibilities: Independently manage large, complex accounts to apply and balance payments to open receivables in the system, ensuring accurate and timely application based on remittance details. Collaborate with Sales and Credit departments to research and resolve customer account discrepancies and payment issues. Oversee the deduction process by analyzing customer accounts for short payments, ensuring proper recording of deductions, and working with credit and customer service teams for resolution. Respond to customer inquiries related to accounts receivable, including requests for reissued statements, credit memos, invoices, and adjustments. Provide accurate and timely information to internal and external customers, ensuring clear communication and assisting with inquiries or concerns. Support the supervisor in training and guiding staff, and step into the supervisor role when needed. Evaluate and test system updates to ensure accuracy and functionality of procedures. Assist with SOX testing and the auditing process, both internal and external. Contribute to process improvements by evaluating existing workflows and recommending changes. Participate in relevant training to ensure continued professional development and effectiveness in the role. Demonstrate commitment to core organizational values and standards. Perform other duties as assigned. Skills/Knowledge Required: Advanced proficiency in Excel for downloading and analyzing remittance information, managing account details, and maintaining shared spreadsheets to track discrepancies. High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in payment applications and account analysis. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve account payment issues. Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. Exceptional customer service skills and a professional approach to managing customer relationships. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Basic to intermediate proficiency in Adobe software. Education and Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in accounts receivable, cash application, or related fields, with at least two years of experience in managing deductions (seven years preferred). A minimum of two years of customer service experience, with three years preferred. Apply Now

Accounting Clerks

Location: Chicago, Illinois Type: Contract Job #28298 Accounting Clerks x 2 Must have basic accounting knowledge QuickBooks Desktop experience a huge plus 1-2 months  Fully onsite Hours 9-5 (flex) Apply Now

Accounts Receivable Clerk (Collections)

Location: Chicago, Illinois Type: Contract Job #28297 Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated individual to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, efficient, and possess a positive attitude in the workplace, embodying core values. Essential Duties: Record customer payments, including cash, checks, and credit card transactions. Verify and enter transactions from lock boxes and local deposits to post revenues. Update accounts receivable by totaling unpaid invoices. Maintain accurate records of invoices, debits, and credits. Investigate and verify account discrepancies by collaborating with sales, trade promotions, customer service, and customers. Adjust entries for valid deductions and resolve unauthorized deductions following established procedures. Coordinate with the collections department to address customer payment plans, payment history, and credit lines. Perform additional duties as assigned. Skills and Qualifications: Proficient in PC use, with strong data entry and general math skills. Committed to protecting the organization’s value by maintaining confidentiality. Eager to enhance job knowledge through educational opportunities. Capable of achieving accounting and organizational goals by completing related tasks as needed. Experience in bookkeeping or data entry is a plus. Requirements: Must be fluent in both Spanish and English. Apply Now

Payroll Manager (interim)

Location: Chicago, IL Type: Contract Job #28287 IFG US is seeking an interim Payroll Manager for a 3 – 5 week engagement. This position requires experience with Oracle Cloud Payroll Core software.   Apply Now

Content Creator

Location: Chicago, IL Type: Contract Job #28229 Content Creator Length of Contract: Initially 6 months, likely to be extended Possibility of Extension/FTE?: Yes Remote but with the expectation for the first week and then occasionally as needed (2-4 times/month). Physical Working Location: Chicago or Brookfield WI or Milwaukee, WI Hours of Operation: 8:30 – 5:00 Job Description: •       The Treasury & Payment Solutions (TPS) Content Creator is accountable for supporting product experts in the development of internal and external product-related sales materials and product collateral used throughout all of TPS Commercial Bank (US & CAN). •       The individual will be assigned to Intake items based on request from Product management (often related to new product roll outs). •       He or she will draw from previous banking experience (ideally from a Treasury Management Sales role) to help recommend how to best position products in the market for the Sales Team. •       Responsible for producing quality professional looking documents (benefit sheets, pitch slides, Sales primers etc.) to help promote TPS product suite. •       Responsible to obtain legal/compliance approval as well as working with approved translation companies as needed.  Risk and Control •       Ensure external documentation meets marketing requirements, and any Regulatory Compliance standards •       Maintain the confidentiality of both customer and Bank information in accordance with Policies & Procedures •       Act in accordance with all regulatory and compliance requirements •       Follow security and safeguarding procedures in accordance with Policies and Procedures for the prevention of loss due to fraud, robbery, counterfeiting, money laundering or defalcation Knowledge/Sills/Experience: •       BA or BS (marketing, business management, communications) •       Outstanding verbal and written communication skills •       Experience in graphic design/marketing of sales content or collateral •       Experience communicating/presenting to all levels of management •       3-5 years experience in banking environment ideally within Treasury Management Sales or Product. •       3-5 years’ experience in one or more of the following areas: graphic design, project management, technical writing, marketing and sales support •       Organization skills and attention to detail •       High degree of expertise with Microsoft Office suite – especially Word and PowerPoint, but ideally also graphics programs like InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator. Nice to Have: French is a plus but not required. Highly considering candidates with: – Treasure manager experience – Sales experience – ideally in banking and Treasury – Previous banking Apply Now

Compliance Analyst

Location: New York, NY Type: Contract Job #28154 Compliance Analyst Duration:  6 months Possibility of Extension: Y Possibility of conversion to FTE: Y Working hours:  8-5 Working Location: New York [Hybrid] Role Mandate:    The Compliance Officer assists Compliance management in the effective implementation, maintenance, and administration of the Global Markets Compliance Program.  The role provides compliance advisory services, coordinates and performs ongoing risk assessments, and conducts monitoring and surveillance activities to ensure that the Compliance Program remains current and aligned with the Firm’s Enterprise-wide Compliance Program. Role Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to): •       Initiate and monitor testing related to the equities trading business •       Monitor controls that cover trade reporting, execution, and electronic communication •       Assist in policy creation and streamlining of existing procedures •       Branch inspection reviews covering the various locations the business runs out of •       Knowledge of U.S. securities rules and regulations; particularly SEC and FINRA. •       Coordinate and perform ongoing risk assessments and compliance reviews to ensure compliance policies and risk controls are operating appropriately.  Create analyses of risk assessments for LOB business group(s).  Identify and analyze factors which may affect risk mitigation and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. •       Elevate high profile or high risk cases to the Compliance and LOB management to ensure visibility and prompt resolution. •       Perform ongoing validation of monitoring strategies to ensure appropriate governance and control.  Identify observations of trends and recommendations to optimize data. Must-Have Skills: •       College Degree •       1-3 years experience in Compliance •       Strong attention to detail, communication skills, critical thinking skills, and people/project management skills •       Willing to take initiative, ask questions, and foster an overall positive team environment Nice to Have Skills: •       Previous compliance experience at a major Financial Institution •       Previous experience with Smarts [surveillance software] •       Knowledge of U.S. securities rules and regulations; particularly SEC and FINRA.SIE EXAM   Apply Now

Staff/Senior Tax Analyst

Location: Naperville, IL Type: Contract Job #28120 Senior Tax Analyst IFG’s multi-billion-dollar client is a holding company that has grown organically and through acquisition.  They are hiring Tax Analysts responsible for preparing a variety of tax returns and related filings for multiple types of entities across C Corporations, S Corporations, Partnerships, and Trusts IFG has enjoyed a great relationship with the leaders of this organization for several years, so we know this is a great opportunity now and for years of professional growth. Description: Federal & State income and franchise tax returns, extensions and quarterly estimated tax payments   Annual tax provision calculation and ASC 74010 analysis Due diligence for acquisition targets Document and organize tax workpapers for income and franchise tax returns Maintain annual state weighted apportionment percentage schedules for all 50 states Setup and maintain electronic payment accounts for state tax payments Tax return and tax payment due dates and submissions Tax information request package for each entity Tax returns and tax estimates compliance Tax research for tax audit defense and state tax law updates Federal and state tax audit defense Fixed asset maintenance for tax books Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting CPA preferred 1 or more years of directly related and progressively responsible tax experience Experience working with CCH Prosystem fx/Access a plus Benefits Good work/life balance Good team 401K match Good insurance PTO For immediate consideration, please email your resume to ericmaleski@ifgpr.com Apply Now