Finance Consultant
Location: Vernon Hills, IL Type: Contract Job #28731 The Finance Consultant is a strategic finance leader responsible for driving planning, forecasting, performance management, and decision support across the organization. This role partners closely with business leaders to translate financial and operational data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making and sustainable growth. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with a proactive, continuous-improvement mindset and a passion for leveraging technology to enhance business performance. This role is located in the northern suburbs. Key Responsibilities Serve as a strategic finance partner to business leaders, providing insights and recommendations that support operational, financial, and strategic decision-making. Lead the organization's budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment between financial goals and business priorities. Analyze financial and operational performance through variance analysis, trend analysis, and scenario modeling to identify risks, opportunities, and key business drivers. Prepare and deliver financial reporting, management presentations, and business insights that clearly communicate performance and support executive decision-making. Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate initiatives, investments, and growth opportunities, providing financial guidance and decision support. Support cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning activities to improve visibility into future business performance. Drive continuous improvement of financial planning, reporting, and analytical processes through process optimization and technology adoption. Provide financial analysis and support for strategic projects, business cases, and other ad hoc initiatives across the organization. Contribute to departmental and organizational goals by supporting broader finance initiatives and special projects as needed. Financial Reporting & Systems Coordinate and prepare recurring financial reporting packages that provide timely and accurate information to leadership. Develop, maintain, and enhance reporting, forecasting, and analytical tools that support business planning and performance management. Support cash forecasting and working capital planning processes. Identify process inefficiencies and recommend scalable improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and transparency. Investigate reporting variances, unusual transactions, and recurring issues, partnering with stakeholders to resolve underlying causes. Maintain organized documentation, controls, and audit-ready records to support compliance and financial integrity. Apply Now
Interim Accounting Specialist
Location: Chicago, IL Type: Contract Job #28724 Salary: $42-$68 [Per Hour] Overview: Our client, located in downtown Chicago, seeks an interim professional with hands-on QuickBooks experience to support general accounting and grants management functions. Core responsibilities include processing vendor payments, managing cash flow, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and generating comprehensive grant tracking and support documentation. Key Responsibilities: Review bank transactions and account balances. Track, record, and code cash receipts to the appropriate company accounts, entering details into QuickBooks Online. Facilitate payments to vendors by collecting W9/ACH vendor information, creating/reviewing invoices, and processing payments through QuickBooks Online. Post financial transactions, monitor and reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other general ledger accounts. Run monthly/quarterly financial reports in QuickBooks Online. Assist in inputting and tracking credit card charges and balances through Expensify. Work with leadership to provide necessary supporting documentation to process grant reimbursement payments and reconciliations. Assist with the annual budgeting process. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. 3+ years of experience (non-profit industry experience preferred). Strongly proficient in QuickBooks Online. Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate and timely data, with strong analytical skills for assessing and generating insightful financial reports. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and knowledgeable of other MS tools (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Prior knowledge of other ERP software platforms and expense payment software (e.g., Expensify, Ramp, Bill) is a plus. Interested candidates can send their resume directly to robjames@ifgus.com Apply Now
Senior Corporate Tax Consultant
Location: Tampa, FL Type: Contract Job #28720 Salary: $65-$95 [Per Hour] IFG's financial services client, located in Tampa, is looking for a Senior Corporate Tax Consultant for a short term project, which could turn into a contract to hire situation. This role is responsible for managing tax compliance, reporting, and planning initiatives for a multi-entity organization. This role oversees tax filings, ensures the accurate and timely preparation and submission of tax returns, supports financial reporting, and manages correspondence with regulatory agencies. Key Responsibilities Manage corporate tax compliance, reporting, and planning activities Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax filings, ensuring accuracy and timely submission Prepare tax-related financial statements and supporting schedules Coordinate responses to tax notices, audits, and correspondence with regulatory agencies Support quarterly tax estimates and annual tax planning initiatives Conduct tax research and interpret changes in tax laws and regulations Partner with Accounting, Finance, and Legal teams to incorporate tax considerations into financial reporting and business decisions Assist with month-end and year-end close processes as needed Monitor tax filing deadlines, extensions, and estimated tax payments to maintain compliance Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls, and operational efficiency Lead projects related to tax compliance and reporting initiatives Mentor and support team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required Minimum of 5 years of corporate tax experience with emphasis on tax compliance, financial reporting, audit preparation, and tax planning Experience preparing consolidated financial statements and elimination entries Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations Prior leadership or people management experience preferred Experience with tax preparation software and accounting systems (ERP platforms, QuickBooks, NetSuite, CCH Axcess Tax, or similar) Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Apply Now
Accounting Consultant
Location: Elmwood Park, Illinois Type: Contract Job #28717 Salary: $45-$90 [Per Hour] Consultant – Accounting Systems & Finance Process Improvement IFG-US is seeking an experienced consultant to support key finance and accounting initiatives for a food manufacturer in the western suburbs of Chicago. This role will focus on improving accounting processes, strengthening cost accounting practices, optimizing shared services operations, and supporting the transition to an upgraded ERP. Key Responsibilities: Assess and improve month-end close processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness. Review and enhance cost accounting methodologies, inventory accounting processes, and related financial controls. Evaluate and streamline shared services functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting processes, to improve service levels, standardization, and operational efficiency. Identify opportunities for process automation, workflow optimization, and continuous improvement across finance and shared services activities. Partner with accounting, operations, and IT teams to identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices. Support the migration from a legacy system to a cloud-based ERP, including process design, data validation, testing, and user adoption. Develop documentation, procedures, and training materials for new processes and systems. Provide project management and change management support throughout the implementation lifecycle. Qualifications: Proven experience in accounting, finance transformation, and process improvement. Strong knowledge of month-end close, cost accounting, inventory accounting, shared services operations, and financial reporting. Experience with ERP implementations. Demonstrated success driving process standardization, automation, and operational improvements. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional experience preferred. Experience with systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, Business Central, etc. preferred. Qualified candidates can email their resume to ericmaleski@ifgus.com Apply Now
Consultant – IPO Readiness
Location: Chicago, IL Type: Contract Job #28696 Salary: $60-$95 [Per Hour] IPO Readiness Assessment Consultant (Contract) Seeking an experienced accounting and finance consultant to support an IPO readiness assessment for a growing organization preparing for potential public company reporting requirements. This contractor will evaluate current processes, controls, systems, and reporting capabilities to identify gaps and provide recommendations aligned with public company standards. Key Responsibilities: Assess readiness across financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and compliance processes Evaluate current close, reporting, and governance procedures against public company expectations Identify gaps related to SEC reporting, SOX compliance, and audit readiness Partner with leadership to develop a roadmap and prioritized recommendations Assist with documentation of processes, policies, and control frameworks Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, finance, legal, and external advisors Qualifications: Prior experience supporting IPO readiness initiatives or public company transitions Strong background in SEC reporting, SOX, technical accounting, and financial reporting CPA preferred Big 4 or national public accounting experience strongly preferred Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment Apply Now
Consultant – Senior Financial Analyst
Location: Chicago, IL Type: Contract Job #28692 Salary: $60-$75 [Per Hour] Overview We are seeking an experienced Consultant to support a financial services client across Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), strategic planning, and finance systems transformation. This role will partner closely with finance leadership and business stakeholders to enhance planning processes, deliver actionable insights, and optimize financial systems infrastructure. Key Responsibilities FP&A & Financial Management Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes Develop and maintain financial models to support business decision-making Analyze financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities Produce executive-level reporting, dashboards, and variance analyses Support profitability, cost management, and capital allocation initiatives Strategy & Business Partnering Translate corporate strategy into actionable financial plans and KPIs Partner with business units to evaluate new products, market opportunities, and investments Build business cases, scenario analyses, and sensitivity models Support strategic initiatives including growth strategy, cost optimization, and transformation efforts Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders Finance Systems & Process Improvement Assess and improve FP&A processes, tools, and data workflows Support implementation or enhancement of financial systems (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, Power BI, Tableau) Drive automation and standardization of reporting and planning processes Collaborate with IT and data teams on system integrations and data governance Develop documentation, user training, and best practices Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CFA preferred) 5–10+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, consulting, or financial services Strong financial modeling and analytical skills Experience working within financial institutions (banking, asset management, insurance, fintech, etc.) Demonstrated experience with FP&A tools and enterprise finance systems Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with data visualization and BI tools Strong communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders Preferred Skills Experience with finance transformation or system implementations Knowledge of regulatory and reporting requirements in financial services Familiarity with SQL, Python, or data analytics tools Project management experience (Agile or traditional methodologies) Success Criteria Improved accuracy and efficiency of forecasting and reporting processes Delivery of actionable financial insights supporting strategic decisions Successful implementation or enhancement of finance systems and tools Strong stakeholder satisfaction and adoption of new processes Please email your profile or resume to ericmaleski@ifgus.com Apply Now
Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst (Consumer Goods Manufacturing)
Location: Chicago, IL Type: Contract Job #28685 Position: Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst — Consumer Goods Manufacturing Department: Accounting & Finance Industry: Consumer Goods Manufacturing / Food & Beverage Reports To: Cash Manager and/or Corporate Controller Location: Downtown Chicago, IL Schedule: Hybrid (Tues, Wed, Thu in-office); Walking distance to train station Compensation: Contract Pay Rate: $30/hour – $50/hour Direct Hire: $80,000 – $100,000 base salary Position Overview: IFG-US is partnering with a client to identify a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst to support the financial operations of a fast-paced food and beverage manufacturing company. This role is responsible for managing complex accounts receivable activities, overseeing collections, reconciling customer accounts, analyzing deductions and chargebacks (including tracking customer-level deductions for budgeting), and partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and major retail customers – both direct and indirect revenue streams. The ideal candidate has strong experience in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) or manufacturing environments, understands retailer compliance programs, multi-level distribution channels, and various routes to market, and deduction management, and thrives in a high-volume transactional setting. Intake Call Notes: Consumer Goods Manufacturing industry experience required Processing customer payments is primary scope of this role Low daily volume (6 – 10 payments received daily, mostly electronic, a few checks go to lockbox) Complex payments (each payment could be 5 or more invoices with 30 or more different deductions) 80% of the work is related to deductions analysis Wholesale, Retail (volume-based [e.g., BOGO], promotions, damaged goods, late delivery, etc.) Big Box (Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Publix, Safeway); 50 smaller chains Distributors: Dot’s, KeHE Excel: Pivot tables, vLookups, sumifs (all required) ERP: X3 Sage preferred (other large ERP also okay: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) EDI: True Commerce (manage customer comments in their individual portals) Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end accounts receivable processes for assigned customer accounts, including invoicing, cash application, collections, deductions, and dispute resolution. Analyze and reconcile customer accounts to ensure timely and accurate payment activity while adhering to agreed-upon credit limits. Investigate and resolve pricing discrepancies, shortages, returns, promotional deductions, and chargebacks. Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on past-due balances to minimize bad debt exposure. Partner with Sales and Customer Service teams to resolve customer payment issues and improve collection cycles Prepare weekly and monthly AR reporting, KPIs (DSO), aging analysis, and cash forecasting updates. Manage bi-weekly meetings and review sessions of aged trial balances with Sales, Finance, and select Executive Leadership Team members. Support month-end and year-end close activities related to receivables and revenue reconciliation Maintain compliance with company policies, customer agreements, and internal controls. Assist with process improvement initiatives to streamline AR operations and enhance reporting accuracy. Collaborate with external auditors and internal finance leadership during audits and reviews. Utilize ERP systems and reporting tools to analyze financial data and identify trends or risks. Mentor cross-functional staff and provide guidance on deduction resolution and account management best practices. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field 4–7+ years of accounts receivable or credit & collections experience in consumer goods, food & beverage, or manufacturing industries Strong understanding of retailer deductions, chargebacks, promotional programs, and dispute management Experience working with high-volume national retail accounts preferred Proficiency with ERP systems such as Sage, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar platforms Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment Experience with EDI transactions and customer portals is a plus. Preferred Experience Background in food and beverage manufacturing or CPG environments Experience supporting major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Costco, Kroger, or regional grocery chains Familiarity with trade promotions and deduction management platforms Continuous improvement or process optimization experience Key Competencies Financial analysis Deduction management Customer relationship management Attention to detail Cross-functional collaboration Time management Critical thinking Process improvement mindset For immediate consideration, please email your resume in Word format to Cameron at cameronwall@ifgus.com Apply Now
Intercompany Agent Level 3
Location: Itasca, Illinois Type: Contract Job #28658 Salary: $57,000 Intercompany Accounting Specialist (Level III) About the Opportunity We are partnering with a global organization in the logistics and supply chain space that is expanding its international accounting team. This role supports intercompany accounting operations across multiple global entities, offering strong exposure to cross-border financial activity and internal growth opportunities. Position Overview This role is responsible for supporting intercompany accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, including reconciliations, discrepancy resolution, and settlement processing across domestic and international entities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent cross-functional communication. Key Responsibilities Perform account reconciliations across multiple entities and ledgers Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and account variances Coordinate and process intercompany settlements (payments and collections) Support accounts receivable and accounts payable activities related to intercompany transactions Communicate with internal teams and global partners to resolve issues and ensure accuracy Assist with cash flow tracking and account maintenance Monitor shared inboxes and respond to inquiries in a timely manner Support audit requests and maintain proper documentation of transactions Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives Qualifications 3–5+ years of experience in accounting, AR/AP, or reconciliations Strong understanding of account reconciliation and discrepancy resolution Experience working in multi-entity or shared services environments preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP required; Pivot Tables preferred) Strong communication skills, especially in email-based environments Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently Preferred Experience Background in logistics, transportation, or supply chain environments Exposure to intercompany accounting or settlement processes Experience with ERP or accounting systems Why This Role Exposure to global accounting operations Opportunity to grow within a high-performing, expanding team Hybrid flexibility with a collaborative work environment Clear path for career advancement Apply Now
Shared Services Consultant
Location: Northbrook , IL Type: Contract Job #28630 Salary: $40-$50 [Per Hour] IFG-US’s client seeks a Shared Services Consultant for a 12–18 month contract, starting at approximately 20 hours per week with the potential for increased hours. The consultant will partner with the Director of Transaction Services to cover the day-to-day work and manage/supervise the Transaction/Shared Services team, allowing the Director to focus on their new ERP implementation. Required Skills & Experience Experienced professional in transaction services/accounting (minimal training needed) Strong transactional background in: Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable T&E/Corporate Cards Cash Application Strong transactional systems exposure (AP/AR platforms, expense systems, card platforms). Prior experience in financial services preferred. Experience working in environments undergoing ERP transitions/implementation/optimization (ideally Oracle), process improvement, and department build-outs. Prior supervisory / team lead experience (comfortable supporting and guiding a team of ~8–9) Comfortable operating in a newer, evolving department; managing multiple projects simultaneously; detail-oriented Day-to-Day Overview Support the Director of Transaction Services during Oracle ERP transition and ongoing department projects Oversee and support daily transactional operations (AP, AR, cash apps, cards, T&E) Provide senior-level oversight and guidance to an 8–9-person team Maintain operational continuity while the Director is partially allocated to the ERP project Assist with departmental initiatives and smaller concurrent projects Apply Now
Consultant – Internal Audit
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