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AAA - The Auto Club Group is seeking ambitious, business-minded, and innovative Entrepreneurial Agency Owners to join our team!

What’s in it for you?

We are proud to offer one of the industry’s best compensation packages. Plus, the more you invest, the more you can earn! Our impressive benefits include:

• Unlimited earning potential with 100% incentive-based compensation structure
• Competitive new business and renewal commission
• Complementary lead linked to the massive AAA membership database.
• Start Up Bonus
• Marketing Reimbursement
• Agency Development Bonus
• Agency Growth Bonus

Sounds lucrative! But will you have support along the way?

In addition to those, our entire Entrepreneurial Agent includes a robust Entrepreneurial Agent Support Team available at your disposal throughout your journey with AAA. The Entrepreneurial Agent Support team provides:

• Step-by-step assistance: We provide you with a detailed deployment plan to ensure compliance with AAA protocols and standards.
• Comprehensive education: Our mix of in-person and virtual training is unmatched. We include core business skills, sales, customer service, products and systems.
• Continual support: You’ll instantly gain access to a myriad of resources to help you secure licensed staff, manage financials and cash flows, and to develop and modify your business plan. That’s not including the network of experienced Entrepreneurial Agents and other business experts that you will also encounter along the way.

What would you sell?

Our products include:

• Property and Casualty Insurance: You’ll sell Auto, Home, Renters, Umbrella, Flood, RV, Boat, Motorcycle, Specialty Vehicles and Commercial Lines. You’ll even have access to brokered products from multiple national and regional A rated leading carries to help you serve a ride variety of needs.
• Life Insurance: You’ll sell Term, Universal Life, Whole Life and Annuities. Founded in 1969 and affiliated with AAA, AAA Life Insurance Company has an A- rating (Excellent) Making us 4th out of 16 by A.M Best Company.
• AAA Membership: Programs for autos, bicycles, RVs and motorcycles. AAA Membership holders are a loyal customer base that enjoy the access to trusted roadside assistance, and over 126,000 opportunities to save money in their everyday lives (dining, shopping, hotels, rental cars, travel events, and auto care).

What do you have to do?

You’ll bring industry-relevant experience, a level of capital to ensure your agency experiences success, and a can-do attitude. We require our Entrepreneurial Agency owners to hold and remain eligible for both a Life & Health and Property & Casualty license, however if you don’t have one or both we have great resources to point you to.

So, what’s the short version?

This opportunity is for an initiative-taking, results driven business minded person interested in building a profitable, multi-line insurance agency. You will own and grow an insurance agency that serves new and prospective AAA Members. You’ll sell our products to a well-defined and loyal client base.

If that sounds like an opportunity you can’t pass up, let me know! Apply to this posting, send me a DM, or e-mail me at

Are you an accomplished L&D professional in the Chicagoland area? Are you passionate about developing people and talent across a global organization? Do you thrive in a cross-functional environment that prides itself on accountability and integrity? If so, you have found the right place!

Flexco, a global manufacturer of conveyor system solutions, is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist to work out of our Downers Grove location. This opportunity will project manage our “Leading Others” and “Leading Ahead” programs, while contributing to training and professional development initiates, around the globe.

This is your opportunity to work in an environment where employees truly believe in the products they produce and the culture is focused on putting people first, working better together, being customer centered, focusing on forward thinking and always committed to excellence.

Flexco has consistently been named on the list of "101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For" by the National Association of Business Resources and is constantly recognized as a top charitable contributor in the area.

Learning & Development Specialist

Location: Downers Grove

Department: Training and Development

Purpose: The purpose of this role is to design, deliver, and continuously improve employee development initiatives, including onboarding, skills training, leadership development, compliance education, and growth plans for key roles. This position ensures all development programs align with and reinforce the organization’s culture and values, supporting employees at every level in achieving their full potential.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, Organizational Development, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Learning & Development or Talent Development
• Proven experience managing leadership development programs, skills programs, onboarding and compliance training in a global environment
• Strong facilitation and communication skills for virtual and in-person environments
• Proficiency with L&D technologies: LMS, virtual platforms (Microsoft Teams), eLearning tools, survey systems, and analytics
• Experience using AI tools to enhance learning design and delivery
• Ability to analyze learning data and translate insights into action
• Excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills
• Preferred: Experience in manufacturing or industrial environment
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestic travel
• Ability to analyze learning needs, interpret data, and recommend solutions aligned with business priorities.
• Comfort with change and proactivity in leveraging new technologies (including AI) to enhance learning experiences.
• Competency in LMS administration, eLearning authoring tools (Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate), and virtual platforms (Microsoft Teams).

What you will be doing:

• Leading leadership Development Journeys: Manage Flexco’s leadership programs - including scheduling, communications, development, delivery, facilitation support, stakeholder feedback, analytics, and continuous improvement.
• Supporting ongoing leadership development: Support learners’ post-program to continue leadership development in dynamic and innovative ways.
• Driving compliance readiness: Coordinate and deliver annual compliance training programs to ensure regulatory alignment and audit success.
• Designing engaging learning experiences: Create blended learning solutions—eLearning, webinars, simulations, and experiential activities—that strengthen skills and embed Flexco values.
• Collaborating with HR: Work with HR on structured onboarding experiences to help new employees start smart.
• Driving employee learning engagement: Market and promote learning opportunities to a global workforce to drive access to learning experiences.
• Measuring what Matters: Track participation, completion rates, and learner feedback using analytics tools to uncover insights and drive program improvements.
• Facilitating high-Impact Sessions: Deliver or support virtual and in-person workshops that keep learners engaged and focused on practical application.

Flexco is an equal-opportunity employer offering a generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical (including Rx), dental, vision on the first day of employment
• 401(k) with matching funds
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 15 vacation days and 5 personal days
• Tuition reimbursement/educational assistance
• Life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and more

Learning and Development Specialists at Flexco can expect a starting annual compensation of between $90,000.00 and $113,000.00, or more, depending on skills, education and experience.

Title: Seismic Project Manager

Location: Aurora, IL (Onsite – No relocation offered)

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $90,000–$100,000

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with 9% company contribution, PTO, parental leave, annual holiday shutdown

Sterling Engineering is looking for a Seismic Project Manager in Aurora, IL. This opportunity is with, an innovative, award-winning, employee-owned company involved in the design, manufacture, and marketing of wire joining and tensioning solutions for commercial construction and other markets.

Job Summary:

The Seismic Project Manager will lead multiple seismic design projects focused on delegated seismic bracing designs for mechanical, plumbing, and electrical construction. This role oversees engineering deliverables, manages project execution, and coordinates closely with internal teams, contractors, engineers, and clients to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Job Duties:

• Manage multiple seismic design projects from initiation through completion
• Oversee engineering deliverables related to seismic bracing for MEP systems
• Manage submittals, schedules, material releases, and project documentation
• Process subcontracts, purchase orders, and invoices
• Develop and maintain project-specific schedules of values
• Coordinate with sales teams, vendors, contractors, engineers, and field crews
• Track project progress, budgets, and profit/loss reporting
• Provide technical support and develop expertise in seismic products
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget

Qualifications:

• Degree in Construction Project Management or minimum 3 years of experience in construction management, coordination, or a supervisory role
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Solid understanding of construction methods and materials
• Proficient in MS Office and cloud-based project management tools
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• Collaborative, customer-focused, and detail-oriented
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national

Our client, a fast growing publicly traded manufacturing company is looking for a Senior Accountant to join. This role will have meaningful responsibility across financial reporting, operational accounting, and process optimization within a multi-entity, global environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong in U.S. GAAP, and comfortable operating in a matrixed organization with cross-border collaboration.

Core Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Manage critical components of the monthly and quarterly close cycle
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and analytical reviews
• Perform detailed variance and trend analysis to support reporting accuracy
• Ensure results align with U.S. GAAP and corporate reporting policies

Compliance & Audit Coordination

• Support both internal and external audit activities
• Prepare audit documentation, schedules, and regulatory support files
• Maintain compliance with global accounting standards, including U.S. GAAP and applicable local requirements

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Product, Tax, Legal, and other internal stakeholders to ensure proper accounting treatment of business activities
• Assist in evaluating complex transactions and operational impacts on financial reporting

Process Optimization & Controls

• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency across end-to-end accounting workflows
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving internal controls and accelerating close timelines
• Collaborate with shared services teams, including offshore support functions, to refine processes and strengthen accountability

Special Projects & Systems

• Provide support for ERP enhancements, system upgrades, and finance transformation initiatives
• Assist in financial modeling, business case analysis, and other ad hoc strategic projects
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts leveraging technology and automation tools

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Background in manufacturing and/or publicly traded environments preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate reporting standards
• Experience supporting audits and working within structured control environments
• Familiarity with procure-to-pay processes
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with Oracle or comparable ERP systems preferred
• Experience working with shared services or offshore accounting teams preferred
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic, global environment
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and ownership mentality
• Willingness to travel up to 10% (domestic and international)

IDR is hiring for a 6 Month Contract to Hire Technical Product Owner
Join a leading organization in the data technology sector, where innovation and agility drive success. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to influence key data engineering initiatives, collaborating across diverse teams to deliver impactful digital products. If you're passionate about data solutions, thrive in fast-paced environments, and possess a strong technical acumen, this is your chance to make a difference and grow your career.

Position Overview for the Technical Product Owner:
• Act as a pivotal link between Data Engineering teams and business stakeholders to facilitate successful technology delivery across digital products
• Manage and prioritize data engineering product backlog, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Author user stories and acceptance criteria, leading refinement sessions and sprint planning
• Lead Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure smooth delivery
• Utilize data and AI tools to analyze issues, optimize workflows, and maintain high quality in product artifacts

Requirements for the Technical Product Owner:
• Proven experience in stakeholder interaction and managing product backlogs in an Agile environment
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical requirements effectively
• Proficiency with SQL, data engineering processes, and related technologies such as Azure SQL, Data Factory, SSIS, and Azure Data Lake
• Familiarity with Microsoft tech stack and data delivery tools is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of data engineering concepts and successful delivery of technical products

What's in it for you?
• Opportunity to work remotely with flexible hours, supporting a dynamic team that values innovation and autonomy
• Competitive pay rate of $60-68/hr, leading to an annualized salary of approximately $135,000 + 10% STIP
• Be part of a company with a strong focus on data-driven solutions and cutting-edge technology adoption
• Gain hands-on experience with AI-driven processes and advanced data engineering tools

Why IDR?
• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
REMOTE

The Opportunity:

We are a lean and high velocity multifamily investment firm with 440 units and a mandate to scale to 1,500+ units by 2027 on our path to $1 Billion AUM in the next 5 years. We operate with a startup culture backed by a strong principal balance sheet, and we will maintain this "Day 1" intensity until our $1 Billion goal is reached. We are looking for a Founding Director of Finance and Investments who is prepared to make the business their number one priority and own the entire financial lifecycle of our portfolio.

This is a true "multi-hat" leadership role, You will be responsible for building and owning the engine across three phases: Acquisitions, where you will be responsible for sourcing and underwriting new opportunities Finance, where you institutionalize the back-end through precise cash flow forecasting, investor distributions, and tax strategy; and Asset Management, where you hold the portfolio accountable to your forecasts by implementing aggressive execution plans to ensure every property hits its NOI targets. We are looking for a partner who wants to trade corporate safety for long-term equity and help us build this platform from the ground up.

Note: Local to Texas is highly preferred. If not in Texas, candidates must be willing to Spend 5 business days per month in Houston Texas overseeing property (Asset mgmt), networking with brokers and touring new acquisitions. During periods of due diligence requirements to be Houston may increase. Please confirm in your application this travel (all paid for by company).

Key Accountabilities:

• Investment Modeling & Underwriting: You will be the primary lead on modeling new opportunities. You will take raw data from brokers or off-market sources, build complex pro-formas from scratch, and present the investment case to the committee.
• Preliminary Investment Committee (PIC) Leadership: You serve as the "Gatekeeper." Before any deal reaches the Founders, you are responsible for the internal audit of the case—stress-testing exit caps, opex loads, and reno timelines. You are the final line of defense for the firm's capital.
• Due Diligence & Transaction Execution: Lead the financial "scrub" on all acquisitions. You will own the closing checklist, coordinating with lenders, attorneys, and title companies to ensure every debt facility is funded with 100% precision.
• Asset Management & Performance Audit: You aren't just reporting numbers; you are driving them. You will perform monthly audits of property management, identify "cash leakage," and ensure the portfolio hits its NOI targets and investor distributions.
• GL Integrity & Tax Strategy: You own the "Book of Record." You will oversee all accounting entries, manage a rolling 13-week cash forecast, and ensure the firm is "tax-ready" for outside CPAs.
• Treasury & Capital Management: You own the firm’s liquidity. You will manage the movement of capital between property accounts, GP accounts, and the Hold-Co, ensuring we are optimized for both daily operations and upcoming acquisition deposits.
• Tax Strategy & Compliance Oversight: You aren't just filing forms; you are the architect. You will manage the tax filing checklist for all 40+ (and growing) entities, ensuring every K-1 is issued on time and that we are maximizing depreciation and cost-segregation strategies across the portfolio.
• Institutional Reporting & Audit: You will design and produce the quarterly "Investor Report" and "Lender Compliance" packages. You must be able to defend our financials to an institutional auditor or a Life-Co lender with absolute authority.
• Entity & Corporate Housekeeping: You will interface directly with Investor Counsel to resolve legal issues and ensure all corporate entities remain in "Good Standing" across multiple states. You are the "Compliance Officer" for the firm.
• Strategic Financial Planning: You will prepare the annual corporate budget for the Hold-Co and tell the Founders exactly when we have the cash position to buy, when we should refinance, and when we should sell.
• Waterfall & Distribution Management: Build and maintain manual "Shadow Waterfall" models to audit all GP/LP distributions, ensuring all investor classes are paid with 100% accuracy.
• System Architecture: You will help design the infrastructure (CRM workflows, checks and balances) to allow the firm to scale without breaking.

Execution Over Delegation :

We are a lean firm where the Director is expected to "turn the wrenches," not just design the machine. If you are looking to sit in a strategy room and wait for reports to hit your desk, this is not the job for you. You must be an Ambivert—equally comfortable in deep-work silence building a complex model as you are in high-stakes confrontations with vendors or lenders. We are looking for the architect who is excited to turn every wrench today, so they can effectively lead the entire department tomorrow."

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5–8+ years in Real Estate Finance, Investment Banking, or REPE.
• Background: Mandatory experience in Multifamily Syndication. You must have "Battle Scars" from managing the financial lifecycle of actual deals.
• Technical Arsenal: Elite-level Excel skills. You must be a "Blank-Sheet" Ninja (Waterfalls, Sensitivity Tables, etc.).
• Mindset: Skeptical, process-oriented, and highly organized. You must be a "Mismatcher" who naturally finds the holes in a financial story.
• Education: CPA designation is a significant plus, but technical execution is the priority.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in AI automation and modern CRM workflows is highly preferred.

The Rewards:

1. Base Salary: $135,000 – $150,000 (Built for a high-growth startup environment).
2. Asset Performance Bonus: $50,000 – $75,000+ targeted annual bonus tied directly to portfolio performance and investor distributions being on Target
3. Founding Member Equity: 3.0% – 5.0% Equity stake in the Holding Entity. This is true ownership in the firm’s long-term enterprise value, not just deal-level points.
4. Vesting Structure: Standard 5-year annual vesting schedule to ensure long-term alignment.

To Apply: Submission Requirements:

To be considered, submit your resume and a brief note confirming the following. Applications without these specific keywords will be automatically filtered out.

1. Reference Verification: Are you confident your past managers will verify your technical expertise? If so, include: "I welcome the reference process."
2. Are you willing to complete a live, modeling test? If so, include: "Absolute."
3. We conduct a rigorous 30-day process (6 interviews + 5 references interviews). If you are comfortable with this, include: "Understood."
4. This role explicitly requires experience in Real Estate Multifamily syndication, Based on this how many years have you been in Multifamily, and what "other hats" have you worn

Job Title: Director of Analytics & Insights (Amazon Agency)

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Alternate location: Or home based anywhere in the US

Industry: Ecommerce (Amazon Agency)

Channel: Mostly Amazon and

Direct Reports: Team of 5-6 Analysts

Visa: No sponsorship possible. Must have valid work authorization

Job ID: ZR_9557_JOB

Remote work policy: Full remote

Job Seniority: Executive Level, Middle Management Level

Company size: Medium (50-1000 ppl)

Company Ownership: Privately Owned

Industry(ies): Ecommerce, Consumer Goods,

Function(s): eCommerce,

Region(s): Arizona, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Los Angeles Area, New Orleans, NORTH AMERICA, USA, Dallas, California, Fort Lauderdale / West Palm Beach, Houston, Colorado, Connecticut, San Francisco Area, Florida, Miami, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York City area, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware, Washington

Company Description

Our client is a well-established ecommerce services organization that supports brands in building and scaling their presence across major online marketplaces (Amazon and mostly). With a long-standing track record in digital commerce, the firm provides strategic and operational support spanning retail, media, creative and performance enablement. Its environment is collaborative, entrepreneurial and data-driven, with a strong emphasis on translating complexity into clear business value.

Objective of the Role

Our client is seeking a Director of Analytics & Insights to lead the strategic development of its measurement and insights capability. This individual will define how performance is measured, interpreted and communicated across client engagements, with a particular focus on ecommerce, digital advertising effectiveness and broader brand growth.

The role is designed for a senior leader who can combine technical depth with business judgment. The successful candidate will establish a clear vision for analytics and reporting, strengthen the quality of insight generation across the organization, and help create scalable frameworks that enable client teams to translate data into action. This position will also play an important role in shaping how advanced tools, automation and artificial intelligence support a modern analytics function.

Ideal Profile

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in ecommerce analytics, digital advertising measurement and commercial insight generation, ideally gained within a brand-led environment, an agency, or a similarly complex client-facing business. A deep understanding of marketplace ecosystems is essential, particularly in relation to Amazon advertising, Amazon Marketing Cloud, omnichannel measurement and upper-funnel media effectiveness.

This person should be equally credible in technical and executive settings: capable of engaging with analysts, data partners and technical teams while also presenting clear, actionable conclusions to senior leadership. The right profile will combine strategic thinking, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment and the ability to bring structure to an evolving function.

Responsibilities

• Define and advance the analytics and insights vision for the organization.
• Establish scalable measurement frameworks covering retail performance, advertising effectiveness, brand growth and operational health.
• Lead and develop the analytics team, strengthening capabilities, role clarity and professional growth.
• Create clear standards for reporting, dashboards and insight delivery across client accounts.
• Improve the quality of interpretation by ensuring data is translated into commercial recommendations and action plans.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on advanced ecommerce measurement, including Amazon Marketing Cloud and omnichannel analytics.
• Partner with internal technology and engineering teams to improve data infrastructure, automation and reporting efficiency.
• Evaluate the current operating model and clarify ownership between analytics, reporting and client-facing teams.
• Support the development of advanced analyses that go beyond standard dashboard reporting and provide deeper strategic value.
• Ensure analytical output remains relevant, accurate, decision-oriented and aligned with the evolving needs of clients and the business.

Requirements

• Significant experience in analytics and insights leadership, including team management.
• Strong expertise in digital advertising measurement and ecommerce performance analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Amazon advertising tools, metrics and measurement methodologies, including Amazon Marketing Cloud.
• Familiarity with omnichannel measurement, customer journey analysis and upper-funnel media evaluation.
• Advanced capability in SQL and experience with business intelligence and visualization platforms such as Tableau, Looker or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of statistical or analytical tools such as Python, R or equivalent.
• Ability to design measurement frameworks that connect media investment to broader business outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex analysis for non-technical audiences.
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree is advantageous.

AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA

Title: AI Research Scientist

Location: San Jose, CA

Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and analyze machine learning experiments, establishing strong baselines and selecting appropriate evaluation metrics.
• Stay up to date with the latest AI research; identify, adapt, and validate novel techniques for company-specific use cases.
• Define rigorous evaluation protocols, including offline metrics, user studies, and adversarial (red team) testing to ensure statistical soundness.
• Specify data and annotation requirements; develop annotation guidelines and oversee quality control processes.
• Collaborate closely with domain experts, product managers, and engineering teams to refine problem statements and operational constraints.
• Develop reusable research assets such as datasets, modular code components, evaluation suites, and comprehensive documentation.
• Work alongside ML Engineers to optimize training and inference pipelines, ensuring seamless integration into production systems.
• Contribute to academic publications and represent the company in research communities, as needed.

Educational Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with a master’s degree and exceptional research or industry experience will also be considered.

Industry Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in AI/ML research roles, ideally in applied or product-focused environments.
• Demonstrated success in delivering research-driven solutions that have been deployed in production.
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams across research, engineering, and product.
• Publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, CVPR) are a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Strong foundational knowledge in machine learning and deep learning algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with PEFT/LoRA, adapters, fine-tuning techniques, and RLHF/RLAIF (e.g., PPO, DPO, GRPO).
• Ability to read, implement, and adapt state-of-the-art research papers to real-world use cases.
• Proficiency in hypothesis-driven experimentation, ablation studies, and statistically sound evaluations.
• Advanced programming skills in Python (preferred), C++, or Java.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Hugging Face, NumPy, etc.
• Strong mathematical foundations in probability, linear algebra, and calculus.
• Domain expertise in one or more areas: natural language processing (NLP), symbolic reasoning, speech processing, etc.
• Ability to translate research insights into roadmaps, technical specifications, and product improvements.

AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA