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Temporary Assignments

VP of Finance & Accounting

As VP of Finance and Accounting, you will be in charge of regular bookkeeping and accounting, including the preparation of the financial statements according to US-GAAP. Additional responsibilities include:

-Creating action plan for building an effective Finance Department in a high sales growth/manufacturing environment.
-Organizing and setting finance group timetables aligned with the company's strategy and guiding principles.
-Responsible for all financials, including international accounting standards, cost accounting, foreign currency, consolidation, monthly and annual reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
-Establishing partnerships with line managers to support them with business analysis, cost control and financing, as well as working closely with cost accountants in manufacturing.
-Pro-actively participate to build an organization that is focused on cost control.

This position reports to the CEO and CFO of the corporation.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-BA or BS in accounting/finance and MBA or Masters in Finance; CPA a plus.
-Minimum 15 years experience with at least 10 years in a management role.
-Minimum 5 years of practice in an international firm of chartered accountants and auditors dealing with foreign companies/clients or as in-house head of finance in an international company located within the US.
-Bi-lingual in English and German preferred.
-Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with strong interpersonal and intercultural skills.
-Intercultural ability, demonstrated either by additional academic qualifications or working experience obtained in a country abroad, preferably within Europe. 

Please send resumes to nicole@icistaffing.com 

Tax Manager

 Our client, a large public accounting firm, is looking to hire a tax manager or senior manager. The managers are responsible for client relationships within their area of expertise, direct the work of staff, seniors and supervisors assigned to their client engagements. Other duties include tax return review, tax research and planning, disputing resolutions with tax authorities, representing client in tax exams with all issues, and field review. The role consists primarily of SALT and Federal tax work.

Requirements:
4+ years of tax experience at a public accounting firm, CPA, and experience working with privately-held clients. Industry experience in manufacturing, real estate, construction, not-for profit and government is strongly desired.

The candidate will have the option to work out of the Northbrook Office or the Chicago Office.

An excellent salary and benefits package will be offered.

Please email your resume to Nicole@icistaffing.com

Senior Auditor

 Would you like to work for one of the fastest growing professional consulting firms in the Chicagoland area as an Audit Manager or Senior Manager?  Do you desire to have the option to work for different offices?  Your experience as a CPA in public accounting will qualify you for this opportunity.  Responsibilities will include:

 
-Direct the work of staff, seniors and supervisors assigned to their client engagements.

-Conduct and supervise all aspects of field work for financial statement audit nad accounting engagements.

-Prepare staff evaluation reports.

-Complete all financial statements, tax returns and special services.

-Review all work papers, financial statements and tax returns before submission to manager/principal for review.

 We are looking for someone with at least 3 years of financial statement audit experience at a public accounting firm.  CPA is strongly desired.  Experience working with privately-held clients is a plus.  Industry experience in manufacturing, real estate, construction, not-for-profit and government is strongly desired.

 Please email your resume for consideration to Nicole@icistaffing.com.

Family oriented business in Glenview is seeking an experience senior accountant.  This is a full-time permanent position that offers outstanding benefits and compensation package.  Duties consist of the following:

Experience working on a global level with domestic and foreign controllers

SEC and FASB research and reporting

Maintaining general ledgers, earnings estimation, and monthly financials to the board of directors

 Assisting in preparation for the 10Q, 10K and annual reports for the SEC

Individuals with 5 years in a senior accountant/analyst position with experience in Peoplesoft or Hyperion Essbase.  SEC experience with reporting is a must. Salary depends on experience.  If you are interested please submit your resume to beth@icistaffing.com

Global organization in the Loop is looking for a Senior Staff Accountant.  This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior staff accountant that has 4 plus years experience in corporate accounting with the following responsibilities:

 Review general ledger accounts, prepare draft financial statements, perform account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements and inter-company general ledger accounts, performs monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analysis.  Maintain the general ledger chart of accounts, conduct initial internal control evaluations, ascertain whether company assets are properly accounted for and safeguarded from loss, post monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals, additional accounting duties as needed.  Knowledge working with the foreign exchange is a plus.  Plus full knowledge and understanding of GAAP and IFRS. Offers outstanding benefits and compensation package.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to beth@icistaffing.com. Salary depends on experience.

Sales Representative

Our client located in downtown Chicago has an outstanding sales opportunity for a seasoned National Sales Representative to manage their commercial and industrial product sales.  This position requires you to generate profitable and complex sales on both national and local levels, assisting with the development and
implementation of marketing plans/objectives, market evaluations and recommendations on how to improve sales.  The ideal individual will posses a successful record for obtaining new business and demonstrated that you are leader within your  industry.  The position will require you to communicate via phone to existing and potential customers to establish rapport, solicit feedback and suggestions, and address complaints; acts as a liaison between customers and Company personnel to resolve problems and answer questions.  Finally, the position requires you to control costs incurred in sales efforts as established by managers guidelines and submit regular expense reports.  This is an exciting and fast paced position where you will have a base plus commission salary structure.  Base salary depends on experience.

 Requirements:

3 Plus years experience in industrial or commercial sales
Ability to manage multiple accounts with ease and develop rapport
Bachelors Degree
Outstanding Communication Skills

 Please submit your resume and salary expectations to beth@icistaffing.com.  Those individuals without the required sales experience will not be considered.

Administrative Assistant

Family owned business downtown is seeking an administrative assistant to join their team.  The desirable candidate must have 3 years of administrative experience and preferably in a public housing company.  Must be able to work in a small, team environment with little or no supervision.  You will also be responsible for overall maintenance of the office, must have above excellent computer skills in MS Office as well as Adobe Acrobat, and must be able to multi-task.  This is a temp to hire position and does offer a competitive salary and benefits.  Email your resume to Jessica@icistaffing.com

 Medical non-profit in the heart of the loop seeks experienced administrative candidate with amazing software skills, superior work ethic, and a great personality.  Database management skills and the ability to multi-task are required.  Candidate must be open to temping in the role and proving themselves prior to hire.  Experience supporting upper-level management would be preferred.  Please send your resume for immediate consideration to jessica@icistaffing.com.

 Salary up to $34,000

An international company headquartered in Chicago is looking to hire an administrative assistant with 4+ years of experience and a working knowledge of the German language. Responsibilities include composition and preparation of routine correspondence and presentations using computer software applications, along with meeting organization, travel arrangements, archiving files, phone reception, and handling mail.

QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years as an AA
- Strong software skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Proficient with Internet and electronic mail
- Working knowledge of IT office applications as well as SAP
- Fluency in English and experience with the German Language
- Highly motivated team player

This position is looking to hire immediately and has an extremely competitive compensation/benefits package. 

Please send resumes to nicole@icistaffing.com

Legal Office Administrator

Wealth management law firm in the heart of the loop seeks legal office administrator.  While their staff is small their influence is very high and their niche within the legal community is unique and very well established.  This position is basically an office administrator role that acts as a COO.  Their client base is comprised of billionaires and financial institutions, so discretion, professionalism, and intelligence are requirements.  The candidate who will be selected will have been an office administrator/business director in a law firm, they will have a degree, and they will be confident and professional.

 Experience with styles, templates, vendors, ordering, management, benefit administration, and financial reporting would be incredibly beneficial.  Please email your resume to erica@icistaffing.com.