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
Accounts Receivable Manager
Location: Chicago, IL Type: Direct Hire Job #28402 Salary: $125,000 IFG US is partnering with a professional services firm looking for an Accounts Receivable Manager. Our client is making significant investments into this function of the company in terms of technology so looking for someone that will take the role/function to the next level. Very high exposure across the organization with internal and external clients. They allow you to work from home 2-3 days a week (depending on the schedule). Responsibilities: Oversee all inventory of the firm, including AR and aged WIP. Maintain quality relationships with internal and external clients, to understand business and client needs. Meet internally on a regular basis to review all inventory, including WIP. Communicate with internal and external clients. Contact clients regarding invoices / accounts which are past due and answer client inquiries via phone and email. Keep appropriate documentation by logging conversations, emails, and other communications in the accounting collection system. Organize documentation as to facilitate follow-up efforts. Develop standardized collection plans and strategies for different types of clients and matters. Provide information as requested to facilitate a quick remittance. Obtain and document future payment plan information. Configure updated collection policies and strategies in their new collection system. Prioritize portfolio of clients so that collection efforts result in maximum benefits. Watch for key indicators that a client account is falling behind, becoming delinquent. Collaborate with other managers to help identify and resolve the root cause of customer issues preventing ontime payment. Develop collection plans and update appropriate parties on a regular basis. Identify client account risks, potential credit problems, disputes, and other client issues. Update categories for clients and matters for troubled A/Rs. Generate aging reports, client letters and bill/payment history reports as needed and in accordance with firm policies and procedures. Monitor key WIP, AR and collection statistics at the firm level (through dashboards) and develop steps for collection. Previous experience working with dashboards to extract data for analysis and reporting. Qualifications: Minimum of four years of experience with hands-on collection work in a professional services industry, showing progressive growth in responsibilities. Highly professional individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business. Experience with Aderant’s Sierra Collection module or another collection systems such as Thomson Reuters 3E Experience with cash applications 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
Senior Financial Analyst
Location: Northbrook, IL Type: Direct Hire Job #28346 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
Payroll Specialist
Location: Chicago, IL Type: Direct Hire Job #28295 Salary: $75,000 Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing payroll for multiple legal entities for our client. This role requires high attention to detail, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while providing exceptional support regarding payroll-related inquiries. This role partners closely with other departments, including the Accounting and Human Resources teams and external payroll vendors. As a payroll point-of-contact, this position facilitates quarterly and yearly tax matters, including filings, internal correspondence, and external correspondence with third parties, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations at both the federal and state levels. What you will do: Administer and execute the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Generate and distribute payroll reports, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and other reports as required by senior leadership and Federal/ State requirements on a recurring basis Serve as a key point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, resolving issues and discrepancies promptly and professionally Prepare and submit payroll tax filings, including quarterly and annual returns, ensuring timely payment of payroll taxes Maintain accurate payroll records, including employee information, time and attendance data, payroll transactions, and data changes Collaborate across departments, including Human Resources to verify new employees who onboard with the organization are assigned a time clock in the UKG system Prepare for and assist with internal and external payroll audits Support the facilitation of the registration of the business into new states for withholding and unemployment taxes as the business expands Process verifications of employment, ensuring timeliness of completion Ensure payroll procedures comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Keep up to date with changes in payroll laws and regulations Develop domain knowledge of client's business to include an understanding of organizational objectives Maintain broad influence through ongoing development of relationships across the organization Ensure compliance with client's policies, processes, and practices. Successfully completed all department and company-required training Model client's Values, Operating Principles, ethical standards, professionalism, and code of conduct Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned What you will bring: Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or a related field or equivalent combination of years of experience with High School diploma/GED 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing for a multi-state organization In-depth knowledge of payroll principles, tax laws, practices, and procedures Familiarity with payroll software systems, with experience in UKG highly preferred Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Collaborative work style; high team-orientation Open to change; agile; high learning agility Strong analytical skills coupled with sound judgment Strong problem-solving abilities Ability to analyze and interpret data to identify opportunities and propose solutions Strong attention to detail; strong compliance orientation; high quality of work product Ability to prioritize; effective time management Self-directed; ability to proactively ask questions and surface issues/ concerns Professional maturity, integrity, ability to maintain confidential data and information Strong business acumen; strong fiscal and technical aptitude Strong skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Apply Now