Information Technology And Management Jobs in Wheaton, IL

ARBA Retail Systems, headquartered near Chicago, Illinois, is a leading provider of Payroll Deduction POS Software. We serve healthcare facilities, corporations, and independently owned retail businesses, offering solutions tailored to sectors such as cafeterias, coffee bars, and retail locations. Our products are built on Microsoft’s .NET SQL framework and leverage cutting-edge Cloud Computing technology to deliver advanced POS applications. By automating transactions, our software helps businesses improve efficiency, increase sales, and enhance profitability across various industries, including healthcare and retail.

We are seeking a full-time Technology Sales Consultant to join our on-site team in Lisle, IL. In this role, you will identify client needs and provide technology-based sales solutions, act as a trusted advisor, and build long-term client relationships. You will be responsible for meeting sales targets, managing customer accounts, and collaborating with internal teams to execute sales strategies. The position also involves presenting ARBA products, recommending tailored solutions, and maintaining a continuous pipeline of potential clients.

• Expertise in Sales Consulting and Consulting, with a solid understanding of assessing client needs and providing tailored solutions
• Strong background in Sales and Sales Operations, with a proven ability to meet and exceed targets
• Experience in Account Management to build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Suite
• Previous experience in the POS or retail technology industry is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred

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

ABOUT US

First Capital Advisors (“FCA”) is a private real estate investment firm that owns and operates high-quality real estate throughout the United States. Since 2013, FCA has owned 23 multi-family properties (3,600 apartment units), 13 retail properties (130,000 square feet), and invested in various other real estate ventures. FCA is pursuing new acquisition and development opportunities in the multi-family and retail sectors.

First Capital Advisors was founded in 2013 and is an affiliate of First Trust Portfolios, a financial services firm established in 1991. FCA is headquartered in the western suburbs of Chicago, IL, with a primary geographic focus on the Midwest and South. We are in search of qualified candidates to join our growing team in the role below.

JOB DESCRIPTION

First Capital Advisors is seeking an Asset Management Analyst for our expanding portfolio of multi-family and retail properties. In this key position, you will play an important role in maximizing the value of existing company-owned assets. Your efforts will help ensure peak property performance and support decision-making, directly impacting our team’s investment strategy and operations.

This is a full-time position based in Wheaton, IL, reporting to and working heavily with our Texas-based Director of Asset Management. Occasional travel throughout Texas is required. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Liaise with lenders, including ongoing compliance with financial reporting requirements, monitoring debt maturities, overseeing escrow requirements, etc.
• Oversee the completion of replacement reserve requests and lender inspections
• Conduct various research and analysis to support decision-making
• Prepare updates for management meetings and quarterly investor reports
• Review and analyze property operating and accounting reports, with a focus on assessing trends in performance and detecting any operational issues
• Assist in creating and managing property budgets (operating and capital)
• Ensure each property performs in accordance with its business plan; suggest modifications when necessary
• Perform cash flow modeling and produce financial proformas
• Conduct site visits, which will require occasional travel throughout Texas
• Coordinate with various third-party vendors
• Monitor market conditions, including supply and demand dynamics, changing tenant preferences, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess most, but not necessarily all, of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (business, finance, economics, or real estate concentration preferred)
• 1-3 years of experience working in a financial analysis capacity within the CRE industry (multi-family preferred)
• Basic knowledge of accounting required; ability to read and interpret financial statements
• Experience creating and analyzing financial models
• Understanding of financial concepts, including return metrics (yield on cost, IRR, NPV, DCF, etc.)
• Understanding of capital structures (senior debt, mezzanine, preferred equity, etc.)
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Basic understanding of construction concepts
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Yardi, CoStar, and RealPage is preferred
• Ability to work with remote teams and properties; must be self-accountable and have strong initiative
• A self-motivated person who is driven to further their career in real estate

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS

• Competitive pay based on experience (salary range: $70,000 +)
• Benefits package available
• Full-time (Monday – Friday)
• Paid Time Off
• Annual performance bonus opportunities based on review

First Capital Advisors Holdings, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

GSD is seeking a highly skilled and client-focused Solutions Architect to join our growing team in Hanover Park, IL. This role serves as a key technical leader, bridging sales, engineering, and project delivery to design and implement innovative IT solutions.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on—capable of translating business needs into scalable, secure, and well-documented technical solutions while supporting revenue growth and ensuring operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Sales & Sales Engineering

• Partner with sales leadership to conduct technical discovery and client needs assessments
• Design and present customized solutions across managed services, cloud, security, and infrastructure
• Lead technical discussions in client meetings, proposals, and demonstrations
• Develop scopes of work, including assumptions, constraints, and pricing inputs
• Support RFPs, RFIs, and technical evaluations

Solution Design & Architecture

• Assess client environments, infrastructure, workflows, and security posture
• Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions aligned with MSP best practices
• Architect solutions across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, networking, security, and disaster recovery environments
• Validate solutions against client objectives, compliance requirements, and internal standards

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Create clear, comprehensive technical documentation, including:
• Solution designs and architecture diagrams
• Statements of Work (SOWs) – technical sections
• Implementation plans and runbooks
• Configuration standards and assumptions
• Ensure all solutions are properly documented and transitioned to support teams
• Maintain documentation within internal systems for scalability and consistency
• Contribute to standard solution templates, service catalogs, and technical playbooks

Client Engagement & Advisory

• Serve as the primary technical advisor during discovery, implementation, and early lifecycle phases
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Identify opportunities for optimization, standardization, and future enhancements

Continuous Improvement & Enablement

• Stay current on emerging technologies, cybersecurity trends, and vendor roadmaps
• Maintain and pursue relevant certifications
• Share knowledge and best practices across teams
• Assist in refining service offerings, onboarding processes, and delivery standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of experience in IT engineering, solution architecture, or technical pre-sales within an MSP or IT services environment
• Proven experience coordinating or leading technical projects

Technical Expertise

• Microsoft 365 and Azure
• Networking and firewall technologies
• Cybersecurity principles and compliance frameworks
• Virtualization (VMware and/or Hyper-V)
• Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
• Strong PBX/telephony experience
• Experience creating client-facing technical documentation and project deliverables
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Consultative, client-first mindset
• Ownership and accountability for technical solutions
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, confident, and solution-driven demeanor
• Willingness to travel locally and perform onsite client assessments and site surveys

Client Engagement Coordinator

Client Engagement Operations & Sales Support (Onshore)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Client Engagement Coordinator to support client engagement operations, lead management, and sales execution. This role works closely with Client Partners and cross-functional teams to help track leads, maintain pipeline visibility, and ensure follow-through across client engagement activities.

This position is ideal for someone early to mid-career who is looking to grow in sales operations, client engagement, or consulting operations, and who thrives in an organized, execution-focused role.

This is an onshore, Chicago-based role reporting to the VP of Client Engagement, with a hybrid work model out of our Westmont, IL office. Client Engagement Manager Onsho…

Core Role Purpose

Support Client Engagement operations by coordinating leads, maintaining CRM accuracy, and assisting Client Partners with pipeline tracking and follow-ups.

Help ensure consistency, organization, and visibility across sales and client engagement activities.

Reduce administrative and operational burden on Client Partners so they can focus on client relationships and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Coordination & Pipeline Support

• Assist in managing incoming leads from various sources (marketing, partners, referrals, events, etc.).
• Support lead assignment, tracking, and status updates within Salesforce and HubSpot.
• Work with Client Partners to:
• Track follow-ups and next steps
• Monitor pipeline movement and aging
• Ensure activities and notes are properly logged
• Help maintain accurate CRM data to support reporting and forecasting.

Sales Operations & Reporting Support

• Assist with preparation of pipeline reports, dashboards, and scorecards.
• Support weekly and monthly pipeline review processes.
• Help identify gaps in follow-up, data quality, or process adherence.
• Provide administrative and analytical support to sales and engagement leadership.

SOW & Renewal Coordination (Support Role)

• Assist with the preparation and tracking of Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Help monitor renewal timelines and flag upcoming renewals.
• Coordinate documentation and approvals with Sales, Finance, Legal, and Delivery teams.

Pre-Sales & Proposal Support

• Support proposal development, pricing inputs, and deal coordination.
• Help gather inputs from internal teams and ensure timely submissions.
• Assist with staffing models and deal documentation.

RFP / RFI / RFQ Support

• Assist in coordinating RFP, RFI, and RFQ responses.
• Track deadlines, inputs, and submission requirements.
• Help ensure responses are complete and submitted on time.

Salesforce Hygiene & Process Support

• Support Salesforce data hygiene by:
• Updating lead and opportunity records
• Logging activities and notes
• Assisting with forecast updates
• Help maintain standard sales and engagement processes.
• Identify process gaps or inefficiencies and escalate opportunities for improvement.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as a coordination point between Client Partners and internal teams including:
• Delivery & Practice Leaders
• Finance, Legal, Talent, and Operations
• Help ensure information flows smoothly across teams during sales and engagement cycles.

Required Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in sales operations, client engagement, account coordination, or a related role
• Experience working with CRM tools (Salesforce preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working with data, tracking tasks, and managing follow-ups
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in growing a career in client engagement, sales operations, or consulting
• Background or exposure to IT consulting, technology services, or B2B environments is a plus
• Local to Chicago, IL with ability to work hybrid from the Westmont office

Benefits

• 100% free medical insurance, including dental and vision
• 50% contribution for dependents
• 401K Option
• Paid holidays, Sick leaves, Accrued holidays etc.

Senior Legal Counsel

Step into a high impact role with Mitsubishi HC Capital America as a Senior Legal Counsel, where your commercial finance expertise, sharp judgment, and negotiation skills will directly shape complex lending and leasing deals. If you thrive on solving sophisticated legal challenges and partnering closely with the business, this opportunity is built for you.

HYBRID: 3 days/week in Itasca, IL

THE ROLE: STRATEGIC LEGAL PARTNER

As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor supporting commercial finance originations, regulatory compliance, supplier management, and day‑to‑day corporate legal needs. You’ll partner with leaders across Sales, Operations, Credit, Capital Markets, and the North American Legal Department to provide actionable legal guidance and ensure compliant, efficient business operations. You will play a key role in balancing legal risk with strategic business objectives while providing business oriented solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Transactional Support

• Lead transactions for equipment loans, leases, and commercial financing arrangements
• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor program agreements, capital markets agreements, customer finance contracts, leasing contracts, loan agreements, and related commercial documentation
• Identify and mitigate legal and operational risks related to lending, leasing, and commercial finance products

Supplier Management & Third‑Party Risk

• Provide legal guidance on supplier onboarding, risk assessments, performance monitoring, and dispute resolution
• Partner with Procurement and Operations to mitigate risks tied to supplier agreements

Regulatory Monitoring

• Track and advise on U.S. federal and state regulations (commercial lending, leasing, consumer protection, data privacy)
• Collaborate with Compliance to integrate regulatory changes into policies, processes, and documentation

Compliance Support

• Support internal reviews, audits, and compliance inquiries
• Assist in drafting, implementing, and updating compliance policies and procedures

External Counsel Management

• Support selection and oversight of external counsel for transactions and litigation
• Ensure cost‑effective, high‑quality representation aligned with business needs

Department Operations

• Support legal technology, template management, and continuous process improvement
• Contribute to departmental workflow efficiency and operational standards

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• Juris Doctorate
• 5+ years of commercial finance legal experience, including equipment leasing, lending, and secured transactions
• Strong understanding of U.S. federal and state laws, UCC Articles 2 & 9, and commercial regulatory requirements
• Experience in litigation, restructuring, workouts, and distressed asset negotiations
• Proven contract drafting and negotiation experience across commercial finance sectors
• Ability to research and interpret laws, regulations, and case law, and provide practical guidance
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Skilled in drafting clear, enforceable agreements and refining contract templates
• Technology‑savvy with capability to leverage legal tech and AI tools
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Illinois, or eligible for in‑house counsel licensing
• Willingness to pursue professional development & CLE with emphasis on commercial finance and regulatory compliance
• Occasional travel for industry events and business site visits

COMPENSATION: $177,000 – $195,000; based on experience. This role is also eligible for a year-end bonus.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Experience a comprehensive package designed to fuel your personal and professional journey:

• Top-Tier Health & Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D with low premiums; prescription drug coverage
• Financial Security: 401K with immediate vesting and up to 4.5% match; RSP contributions day one; HSA contributions; flexible-spending accounts
• Time Off: Competitive vacation time, plus 10 scheduled holidays
• Wellness & Lifestyle: Annual fitness reimbursement; virtual fitness membership; Stress management tools; Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and coaching
• Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement after one year; dedicated development budget
• Culture: Transparent, collaborative environment with a supportive, family-like team

MAKE A VISABLE IMPACT: Apply now or forward your resume directly to:

Mitsubishi HC Capital America is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Gallagher's HR & Organizational effectiveness team provides expert guidance and hands-on support in HR, Recruiting, and Payroll to help organizations stay focused on achieving their strategic business goals.

Landscape Construction Project Manager

Position Overview

We're seeking a Landscape Construction Project Manager to oversee installation projects from planning through completion. This role works closely with design and field teams to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working outdoors, and is passionate about delivering exceptional landscapes and client experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage landscape construction projects from start to finish
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget
• Coordinate project schedules, materials, and installation timelines
• Monitor project progress and maintain quality standards throughout construction

Team Leadership

• Lead and support installation crews and project support staff
• Foster a positive and productive team environment
• Conduct training sessions related to safety, equipment, and installation best practices

Client Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during the construction process
• Provide clear communication regarding project timelines, progress, and expectations
• Maintain strong client relationships through professional service and responsiveness

Operations Coordination

• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure project alignment and efficiency
• Procure materials and coordinate resources necessary for project execution
• Support safety initiatives and ensure compliance with jobsite standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of landscape industry experience, preferably in construction or installation
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Knowledge of landscape installation practices and plant material
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office or similar programs)
• Valid driver's license

Instructions

Must have Epicor experience from version 9 or 10 through Kinetic

Local candidates only (onsite role)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Administer, maintain, and support Epicor ERP environments (Epicor 9, Epicor 10, and Kinetic).

Manage system configuration, user security, roles, permissions, and licensing.

Perform upgrades, patches, and version migrations, including support for Kinetic transition initiatives.

Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability.

Support Epicor modules such as Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, MRP, Purchasing, Inventory, and Production (as applicable).

Collaborate with business users to gather requirements and translate them into system configurations or enhancements.

Develop, maintain, and optimize BAQs, dashboards, reports, and forms.

Manage integrations between Epicor and third-party systems (EDI, MES, WMS, CRM, etc.).

Oversee data management, backups, disaster recovery planning, and system documentation.

Coordinate with Epicor vendors/partners on support tickets, upgrades, and best practices.

Provide end-user training, documentation, and Tier 2/3 support.

Ensure system security, compliance, and audit readiness.

Support continuous improvement initiatives and ERP roadmap planning.

Required Qualifications

Hands-on experience administering Epicor ERP (Epicor 9 and/or Epicor 10; Kinetic strongly preferred).

Strong understanding of Epicor architecture, application server, database, and client deployment.

Experience with SQL Server (queries, performance troubleshooting, data validation).

Proven experience with Epicor security, BAQs, BPMs, dashboards, and customizations.

Experience supporting ERP upgrades and system migrations.

Solid understanding of manufacturing and/or distribution business processes.

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.