Jobs in Stone Park, IL

Vice President, Strategic Finance & Capital Management

Full Time

Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US

Salary Range:$200,000.00 To $230,000.00 Annually

Position Overview

The VP of Strategic Finance and Capital Management is a senior leadership role responsible for creating strong financial performance throughout the organization and optimally utilizing capital to achieve the company's strategy. This includes being responsible for enterprise performance improvement, establishing a long-term capital strategy that aligns with the product and growth strategy, evaluating internal and external investments to achieve growth, efficiency and profits, and leading the AM Best rating process. The role influences executive decision-making through compelling data storytelling and ensures rating stability, capital adequacy, and strategic alignment across the organization.

This position will report to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

Key Focus Areas

• Financial value creation
• Enterprise capital strategy
• Operational cost analysis and process performance optimization
• Credit Rating Agency management
• Executive communication and cross-functional leadership

Essential Elements

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Steer performance optimization—monitor pricing, loss ratios, operating costs, and overall product profitability; develop actionable strategies to optimize operations, creating efficiencies and implementing cost reductions where needed.
• Conduct deep dive operational cost analyses across business processes (e.g., service, underwriting, claims, product delivery), identifying key cost drivers, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
• Partner with business leaders to source and evaluate new opportunities, strategic investments, and acquisitions providing financial expertise, including building end-to-end financial proformas, operational scaling models, resource/staffing models, workflow cost assessments, and ROI targets for enterprise initiatives and new product launches.
• Develop operational financial models that integrate volume forecasts, unit cost assumptions, throughput capacity, and efficiency improvements to guide scalable growth strategies.
• Serve as a key financial partner to the Business Transformation Office, validating business cases, advising on prioritization, and implementing financial benefit realization frameworks.
• Develop ROI metrics for internal business transformation initiatives and track those metrics; quickly respond when an initiative falls outside the metrics.
• Own the enterprise capital strategy—design, run, and refine capital models, stress tests, and ORSA scenario plans to protect solvency, optimize allocation and achieve product growth strategies; partner with business leaders to ensure capital strategy aligns with and supports the product and growth strategies.
• Lead strategic scenario modeling—build and stress-test multi-year dynamic models and translate results into actionable strategies.
• Drive rolling forecast & continuous planning.

AM Best Rating

• Lead the AM Best annual rating review and strategy for long-term rating stability.
• Align capital strategy to risk appetite—connect risk limits and product roadmaps to capital deployment decisions.

Advanced Visualization & Influence

• Data Storytelling—translate complex financial data points and trends into compelling narratives for executive-level decision-making.
• Executive Influence—deliver insights in a way that drives strategic alignment and accelerates decisions at the CEO and Board level.

Requirements

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field required
• Master's degree in finance or accounting (MBA) preferred
• Professional credentials such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Accountant (CFA) or actuarial designation (AS/FSA) preferred

Experience and Skills

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in financial planning and capital strategy, insurance industry preferred.
• Communication and Influence: Experience presenting to rating agencies and executive committees, with ability to influence strategic decisions at the highest level.
• Value Creation: Proven track record in optimizing financial performance by identifying better strategies and/or internal processes.
• Corporate Development Acumen: Experience assisting with acquisition analysis and financial modeling for inorganic growth opportunities.
• Financial Modeling: Proven mastery of complex modeling techniques, including scenario analysis, capital adequacy projections, and stress testing under US GAAP / Statutory frameworks.
• Enterprise Capital Strategy: Expertise in capital modeling, stress testing, and ORSA scenario planning to ensure solvency and optimize capital allocation.
• Technology Proficiency: Proficiency in leading the adoption of AI-driven forecasting tools, cloud-based EPM platforms and advanced visualization tools like Power BI.
• Leadership: Demonstrated success in cross-functional leadership, partnering with actuarial, IT, operations, and product teams to deliver integrated financial strategies. Comfortable driving organizational change and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Ratings Management: Deep understanding of AM Best rating methodology and ability to lead annual rating review and strategy

Travel Required

• Up to 10% travel domestically

An international automation machine manufacturing company located in Elk Grove Village, IL area is currently seeking a Bilingual (Japanese/ English) Sales Account Manager. This position is responsible for maintain good relationships with the key accounts and deliver customer oriented technical support and prompt solutions. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Bilingual (Japanese/ English) Sales Account Manager Responsibilities:

• Build relations with clients and develop new business opportunities
• Follow up with customers via email, phone, and in person
• Travel to customer locations to deliver customer-oriented support and prompt solutions
• Analyze and understand customer trends to develop business opportunities
• Monitor client’s budget and negotiate new terms as needed
• Provide sales quotations and respond to requests for proposals
• Prepare and analyze revenue forecasts
• Coordinate internal resources to resolve quality related issues
• Other duties as assigned

Bilingual (Japanese/ English) Sales Account Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Economics, or relevant fields are preferred
• Advance conversational level of Japanese language level is required.
• Experience account management and / or new business development
• Excellent communication skills in written and verbal English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Organizational and time management ability
• Ability to visit client’s sites to 40% of the time (mostly local, and occasionally in the Midwest areas)
• Must have excellent presentation, communication, computer and time management skills
• While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

About the Company

We are a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

About the Role

The Pharmacist Inpatient will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to patients in an inpatient setting, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret medication orders.
• Dispense medications accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor patient medication therapy and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and healthcare staff on medication use and safety.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited pharmacy school.

Required Skills

• 2+ years of experience in an inpatient pharmacy setting.
• Current BLS certification.
• Valid Pharmacist License.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with electronic health records (EHR).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Pay range and compensation package

Contract - 13 Weeks, Mid 5x8-Hour (13:30 - 21:00) Day 5x8-Hour (09:00 - 17:30)

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Tool & Die Technician

Location: Franklin Park, Illinois

Overview

A manufacturing company in the Franklin Park area is seeking a Tool & Die Technician to support tooling and die maintenance within a production environment. This role is responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining tooling used in metal forming and fabrication processes.

The ideal candidate has experience working with stamping dies, tooling components, and precision machining equipment, and is comfortable troubleshooting tooling issues that impact production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and maintain tooling, dies, and fixtures used in metal fabrication or stamping operations.

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical instructions to support toolroom activities.

• Diagnose tooling issues and perform repairs to maintain proper die function and reduce production downtime.

• Set up and operate toolroom equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, drills, and related machining equipment.

• Inspect dies and tooling components for wear or damage and perform necessary maintenance or adjustments.

• Use precision measuring tools including micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify tolerances and specifications.

• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble tooling components using appropriate hand tools and maintenance procedures.

• Support troubleshooting efforts related to tooling issues affecting production equipment.

• Perform routine maintenance on toolroom machinery and equipment.

• Maintain documentation related to tooling maintenance, repairs, and inspection activities.

• Assist with training or supporting junior technicians or apprentices when needed.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following company safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or apprenticeship in tool and die or machining preferred.

• Approximately 1–3 years of experience working in tool and die, machining, or toolroom environments.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.

• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with machining and tooling equipment.

• Experience operating forklifts, hoists, or cranes in an industrial setting is helpful.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a manufacturing team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work scheduled shifts in a manufacturing environment.

• Frequent standing and movement throughout the workday.

• Ability to lift or move materials and tooling components up to approximately 70 pounds.

• Work performed in an industrial environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and shop conditions typical of metal fabrication operations.

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Construction Project Manager to lead and coordinate commercial construction projects from contract execution through completion. This role plays a critical part in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with general contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams to manage project timelines, budgets, documentation, and construction progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
• Oversee projects from contract execution through completion
• Coordinate project handoff from Sales to Project Management
• Review contracts and ensure compliance with project requirements and performance conditions
• Prepare and submit project submittals to general contractors
• Develop project schedules, cost estimates, and deliverables
• Manage and price change orders in collaboration with general contractors
• Coordinate and direct subcontractors and project teams
• Select appropriate materials, tools, and equipment for each project
• Monitor daily project progress and ensure quality construction standards
• Prepare internal and external reports on project status
• Participate in bid reviews, estimating, and contract negotiations
• Assist with obtaining permits, licenses, and required documentation
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks
• Ensure all work meets company policies, procedures, and quality standards

Qualifications Required

• Minimum 1 year of experience in commercial construction
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and blueprints
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass background, motor vehicle, and drug screening

Preferred

• Experience working with commercial doors or related construction systems
• Knowledge of construction contracts, submittals, and change orders
• Experience coordinating general contractors and subcontractors

My client is growing and looking to add someone to their billing team.

They are willing to train someone interested in an office position, who has an ability to work with Excel/data and also has professional communication skills; this person will need to have good organization skills and the ability to track and meet deadlines.

The team is great, very nice work environment.

It is a permanent role, 4 days/week in the office.

Casework Project Manager

Location: Wood Dale, IL

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Carroll Seating Company is seeking a detail-oriented and field-driven Casework Project Manager to join our Wood Dale team. This role is responsible for managing commercial casework projects from kickoff through final handoff, with a strong focus on field execution, coordination, and jobsite oversight.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable managing multiple moving parts, from performing field checks, factory releases to installation coordination, while serving as the primary point of contact in the field.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Field Oversight

• Manage assigned casework projects from project kickoff through final completion and handoff
• Oversee jobsite activities to ensure work is performed safely, accurately, and on schedule
• Manage design and contractor changes throughout the installation process
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and maintain quality standards
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, installers, manufacturers, and internal teams

Factory & Production Coordination

• Review and manage job releases to the factory
• Ensure accurate documentation, specifications, and approvals prior to production
• Coordinate timelines with production to maintain project schedules

Installation Management

• Arrange and schedule installation crews
• Provide installers with necessary documentation and jobsite details
• Monitor installation progress and address field conditions or changes as needed

Communication & Documentation

• Lead project kickoff meetings
• Maintain clear communication between sales, design, factory, installation teams, and clients
• Track project schedules, budgets, and change orders
• Ensure all closeout documentation is completed for final handoff

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of project management experience in commercial casework, millwork, furniture, or construction
• Strong understanding of jobsite coordination and construction processes
• Ability to read architectural drawings and specifications
• Experience managing factory releases and installation schedules preferred
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; project management software, BlueBeam experience is a plus
• Willingness to travel to Illinois and Wisconsin jobsites as required

Benefits

• Health benefits included
• Gas and mileage reimbursement
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• Company-provided computer

Position: Property Manager - Industrial Assets

Location: Rosemont, IL

Salary: $90k+/year + bonus

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Property Management Company is seeking a full-time Property Manager for their Rosemont office. This position will report directly to the Property Management leadership team and will oversee the day-to-day management and operations of an assigned industrial real estate portfolio throughout the Chicagoland market, ensuring properties operate efficiently while delivering high-quality service to tenants and ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of an assigned industrial portfolio, including warehouse, distribution, and light industrial assets

• Prepare and deliver monthly reporting packages for third-party clients, including operational updates, financial summaries, and property performance metrics

• Oversee and manage building systems and preventative maintenance programs, including fire life safety, HVAC, dock equipment, roofing, and mechanical systems

• Coordinate and monitor vendor relationships and service contracts, ensuring work is completed on schedule and in accordance with service agreements

• Conduct routine property inspections and site visits across the Chicagoland portfolio to maintain building standards and identify maintenance or capital improvement needs

• Review and approve invoices, ensuring accurate coding and alignment with operating budgets

• Assist with capital improvement planning and project oversight, including preparing approval packages and coordinating vendor execution

• Respond promptly to tenant service requests, ensuring operational issues are addressed quickly and effectively to maintain strong tenant relationships

• Assist with the preparation and management of annual operating budgets, monitor expenses, and provide variance explanations as needed

• Maintain strong communication with tenants, vendors, and ownership while ensuring properties operate efficiently and cost-effectively

• Provide guidance and coordination with Assistant Property Managers and property management support staff

• Handle additional property management responsibilities as assigned

Expectations:

• Ability to operate proactively and independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple properties, vendors, and priorities simultaneously

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and operational management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities with tenants, vendors, and ownership groups

• Ability to travel throughout the Chicagoland market for property visits as needed

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in commercial property management, with industrial property management experience strongly preferred

• Experience managing industrial assets such as warehouse, distribution, or logistics facilities

• Strong understanding of building operations, vendor management, and preventative maintenance programs

• Experience with budget preparation, financial reporting, and expense tracking

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Experience with Yardi or similar property management software preferred

Benefits:

Property Management Company offers competitive compensation with excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) with a strong company match.

Job offers are contingent upon a successful background check.

Mechanical Assembler – Structural Enclosures

Pay: up to $30/hr

Shift: 1st Shift | Start as early as 6:00 AM

Type: Ongoing Contract (Strong potential for long-term or direct hire)

We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Assembler to support the structural build of large industrial enclosure units. This is not a light assembly role—this position focuses on the full structural build process, starting with steel framework and finishing with the installation of exterior components such as siding, doors, and windows.

Candidates with structural assembly, construction, carpentry, or metal fabrication backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. If you take pride in building things that are square, level, and built to last, this is a great opportunity to put your skills to work in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Structural Assembly: Build large industrial enclosure units using heavy steel weldments and framework.
• Exterior Installation: Install siding, commercial doors, and windows using proper construction and sealing techniques.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints to ensure proper assembly and tolerances.
• Precision Layout: Use measuring tools and leveling techniques to ensure enclosures are square, aligned, and weather-tight.
• Material Handling: Assist with positioning heavy steel frames and moving completed units within the facility.
• Quality & Efficiency: Maintain a strong sense of urgency while ensuring high-quality workmanship.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in structural assembly, fabrication, construction, or carpentry
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints or fabrication drawings
• Experience installing siding, windows, doors, or structural components
• Familiarity with industrial fasteners, sealants, and installation techniques
• Must have a basic personal tool set (impact driver, tape measure, levels, wrenches, etc.)
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Basic electrical experience is a plus, but not required

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to work on large, custom-built industrial units
• Hands-on role where craftsmanship and precision matter
• Stable first shift schedule
• Potential to transition into a long-term or permanent position

If you enjoy building and assembling large structural systems and want to be part of a team that creates complex industrial equipment, we’d like to connect with you.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

John Burns Construction is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to assist the Estimating Department in evaluating and pricing current bid opportunities. This person will report to the Director of Estimating and will have the potential to manage a staff of Estimators and Estimate Coordinators in the future.

We’re looking for your to do the following:

1. Perform detailed evaluation of drawings and specifications to determine the scope of work for subcontractors, vendors, and self-perform activities
2. Manage bid invitations by soliciting subcontractor bids and vendor quotes
3. Prepare subcontractor scopes and complete scope comparisons
4. Generate estimates by quantity takeoff and pricing of work
5. Write contracts and purchase orders
6. Maintain professional working relationships with subcontractors and vendors
7. Generate new bidding opportunities.

You have:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field of study
2. 7+ years of estimating or construction management experience
3. Background in takeoff and pricing of self-performed work including General Contracting: earthwork, excavation, site utilities, site, and structural concrete, and carpentry. Outside Electrical: street lighting, traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems, underground conduit systems, fiber optics
4. Experience in both Unit Price and Lump Sum bidding
5. HCSS HeavyBid Estimating Software
6. Computer skills including Microsoft Office
7. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
8. Ability to manage multiple concurrent bids and meet deadlines
9. Ability to assess risk
10. Teamwork orientated
11. Strong organizational skills

We Have:

1. A team-based culture that rewards collaboration, problem solving and process improvement
2. A commitment to your professional development
3. Varied career path opportunities across the different disciplines in the company
4. A new, robust enterprise resource planning software solution
5. Great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company contribution, profit sharing, long-term disability
6. Team outings, and an opportunity to get involved and make a difference with various charities in the community