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34918 | Compensation Analyst

ChicagoIllinois
Direct Hire
Added - 02/16/24

Accounting/Finance

Role – Compensation Analyst Hybrid on-site schedule (3 days a week most weeks) OPEN TO CHICAGO OR NYC OFFICE Position Summary: Compensation Analyst The Compensation Analyst plays a pivotal role in managing compensation processes for both business professionals and attorneys. This multifaceted role encompasses overseeing merit and bonus processes, conducting salary surveys, and benchmarking new and existing positions. The Compensation Analyst upholds a high standard of professionalism and strict confidentiality regarding client and firm matters. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Compensation Guidance: Provide guidance on compensation for business professionals and develop compensation programs that align with the firm’s strategy, mission, and legal industry standards. Market Analysis: Lead compensation analysis and market pricing for roles, ensuring a competitive pay structure while adapting to market trends, internal equity, and engagement needs. Job Classification: Collaborate with the Non-Legal Staff Recruiting Manager to analyze and review job classification and reclassification requests. Ensure quality control in the job classification process for both existing and newly created positions, conducting job audits when necessary. Merit and Bonus Structure: Work with the Chief Talent Officer, Director of Human Resources, and Finance to strategize merit and bonus structures for non-partner attorneys not classified as Associates. Market Research: Identify and research market changes in compensation and bonus structures within the Am Law 100 firms and analyze competitive compensation practices in the job market. Contribute to established compensation surveys and develop custom surveys as needed. Collaborative HR Support: Establish a consultative and collaborative relationship with other HR colleagues to understand and deliver compensation programs and maintain pay equity. Compliance and Program Development: Maintain compensation programs and systems, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including pay transparency laws in various jurisdictions. Analyze trends, research best practices, and recommend program revisions and development. Communication and Tools: Participate in the development of compensation communications to ensure leaders and managers have the necessary knowledge, and facilitate the development, implementation, and maintenance of compensation processes, tools, and systems. Job Descriptions: Assist in reviewing, maintaining, and updating job descriptions for business professional positions in collaboration with the Director of HR and Non-Legal Staff Recruiting Manager. This includes establishing FLSA status, classification, EEO codes, and job codes, as well as addressing classification questions and FLSA exemptions while recommending compensation adjustments. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field, along with at least four years of progressive experience in compensation processes. Experience in a law firm or professional services firm is preferred. Preferred certifications: SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and certified compensation professional credentials. Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills. Strong understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to compensation programs and pay transparency. Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with a comprehensive knowledge of compensation administration. Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Demonstrated trustworthiness in handling confidential and sensitive information. Strategic thinking and strong problem-solving abilities. Exceptional organizational skills and the capacity to manage time effectively. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stress while troubleshooting and resolving issues quickly. Capability to identify and analyze complex issues and recommend and implement solutions. Occasional lifting of files, written documentation, or office supplies weighing up to 10 pounds. Willingness to work more than 37.5 hours per week when required to fulfill the essential duties of the position. #PermIL2022

32280 | Manager, FP&A

Chicago
Contract
Added - 02/16/24

Accounting/Finance

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Manager FP&A for one of our clients in the financial services industry, located in Chicago, IL. The Manager FP&A will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, modeling, financial analysis, and accounting responsibility that are focused on supporting the financial operations, valuation, and gross margin analysis. Our client is looking to hire immediately and has opted to open this position on a contract to hire basis. Qualified candidates will be considered immediately and begin the interview process. RESPONSIBILITIES Participate in lean initiatives and improvement programs across the various operating functions adopting a hands-on approach. Drives objectives within the team and responsible for maintaining the periodic goals to meet the year end objectives Develops and/or assists in developing budgets, reporting, and forecasting of expense and capital projects, guide corporate functions and business teams in the budget process Manage and monitor Income Statements and consolidations for supported businesses and corporate functions. Drive actionable information and advice to corporate and business teams. Evaluate financial outcomes of various decision alternatives; advise on key business planning assumptions, identify, and quantify risks and/or opportunities Translate content needed for senior level presentations; ensure content provided meets requirements; assist in preparation of presentations for senior management Provide ad-hoc analysis and financial modeling support to the corporate function and business leader Implement standardized processes and utilize various reporting tools to provide efficient and transparency financial analysis Ability to develop recommendations/solutions to problems encountered in day-to-day work. Support close process and project reporting Supports financial integration activities Assist in preparation of presentations for senior management Seek out ways to continuously improve processes; support project analysis and input on business cases and provide additional support across corporate Provide direction and leadership to analysts across FP&A team Other duties may be assigned QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field or local equivalent with an advanced degree preferred Minimum 5-8 years of Finance & Accounting experience Insurance experience a plus but not required. Demonstrate effective financial, strategic, and executive leadership. She or he will appreciate the rigorous, analytical requirements of a public company, and have exposure to build the requisite infrastructure to support those needs within the business Ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and handle multiple projects and deadlines in a complex business environment Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Tableau and Workday G/L and Adaptive experience a plus but not required. Strong knowledge of Excel including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs and formulas Strong knowledge of financial statements (income statements, balance sheets and cash flows). Ability to work through shifting priorities and deadlines Strong modeling skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral with the ability to communicate complex business information to a range of non-finance audiences. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools, specifically Excel, comfortable with pivot tables and lookups, and Power Point required Experience with a major ERP System (Oracle, SAP, Net Suite, etc.)  

32381 | Senior Financial Analyst FPA

Chicago
Contract
Added - 12/28/23

Accounting/Finance

Brilliant® is a Chicago-based consulting and search firm that partners with top employers across the region to augment and support their talent needs. Develop your career with a unique role in an elite FP&A Group. This company is growing fast and continually adding new roles and offering exceptional advancement opportunities. Our client, a fast growth, large food product manufacturer is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A). This position will offer extensive exposure to upper management and executives. With unlimited potential for growth across several business lines, this position offers a strong and quick progression track for the right individual. Responsibilities: In charge of leading monthly and quarterly forecasting and budgeting process Lead weekly P&L and balance sheet reporting Consolidate and review monthly financial statements including income statements, balance sheet, shareholder's equity, and cash flow Assist with strategic business initiatives providing detailed analysis around company performance, ROI and EBITDA Participate in ongoing continuous improvement efforts by developing and maintaining strong financial reporting & analysis tools Qualifications: B.A. degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field MBA is highly preferred Strong skills in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis 7-10 years overall experience within accounting and finance Ability to lead projects and assignments Ability to communicate with all levels of management, including CFO #MRIL2024

32596 | Senior Financial Analyst

Chicago
Contract
Added - 12/28/23

Accounting/Finance

Our client located in the Northern Suburbs is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to add to our Accounting and Finance team. This position can be hybrid with a schedule to be determined by business needs. As a Senior Financial Analyst you will contribute by performing financial functions associated with planning and operational analyses to improve financial effectiveness.  SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform statistical and financial analysis of highly complex business activities; prepare subsequent analysis reports and data for management. Assist with monthly/yearly financial close including procedures development, analysis of financial data and trends, determining reasons for past financial performance, and creation of monthly financial analyses utilized in the financial review and in support of the monthly financial reporting package. Review, maintain and enforce company policies and procedures regarding contract compliance and revenue and expense recognition. Create and maintain cost allocations to product lines on a quarterly basis. Design and prepare revenue and cost summaries by product line for senior management review. Meet quarterly with assigned business units to perform financial review, and to understand and communicate financial trends and events affecting business operations. Meet monthly with personnel outside of Finance to review and interpret their area's financial statements when necessary. Review, understand and update organizational and financial structures. Collaborate in the preparation, review and analysis of business forecast and budget submissions. Meet with business units to understand and document assumptions to forecast and budget. Prepare and explain revenue and cost summaries by product line for senior management review. Create necessary quantitative and qualitative budget/forecast review documents for the Executive Management Committee. Collaborate in the maintenance of the Financial Systems for financial structures in Oracle and Infor, account structure/definition/usage, coding, calculation rules, form updates and financial reports creation and maintenance. Provide insight for design, implementation, testing, and documentation of finance system projects in collaboration with internal/external stakeholders. SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required. CPA and/or MBA preferred. Minimum seven years of professional financial reporting and analysis experience in a for-profit work environment required. Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) required. Proven experience with financial information systems including Oracle Hyperion, SmartView/Essbase, Blackline, Lawson, or similar applications/tools. Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Highly proficient communication and analytical skills required. Demonstrated experience with complex modeling and analyses. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others at all levels of the organization Demonstrated ability to work independently in a demanding environment with required overtime. Highly attentive to details, organized and effective at managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline driven environment. If you or someone you know is interested, please apply today! #MRIL2024