Vice President, Finance

Business Loan Closer – To $60K – Milwaukee, WI – Job # 3343 Who We Are The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Lincolnshire, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around providing the very best available banking and accounting talent. In fact, most of our recruiters are former bankers or accountants themselves! We know how to evaluate the very best banking and accounting talent available in the market. Whether you are a candidate seeking a new opportunity or a bank or company president trying to fill an essential position, The Symicor Group stands ready to deliver premium results for you. The Position Our bank client is seeking to fill a Business Loan Closer role in the Milwaukee, WI area. The successful candidate will be Responsible for assisting the Business Services Department through administration of business loan closings. This role performs a variety of functions related to ordering/requesting of due diligence documentation, ordering and reviewing loan closing documents and managing the closings for business loans. There is regular contact with existing members, prospective members, and other professional providers used by the Business Services Department. The position includes a generous salary of up to $60K plus bonus an excellent benefits package.  (This is not a remote position). Business Loan Closer responsibilities include: Facilitates the loan closing process by serving as liaison between lenders, external legal counsel, title companies, and internal credit and loan processing departments. Manages loan closing pipeline and communicates timelines with internal loan processing department, lenders, title companies, and attorneys throughout the loan process. Requests appropriate supporting documents including organizational documents, title work, flood searches, collateral insurance, loan payoffs, and various due diligence items to verify compliance with loan approval and bank closing procedures. Reviews as needed and requests and updates or corrections warranted. Orders payoffs of liens to be satisfied with new funding. Confirms that title, vehicle and UCC searches were properly executed and to ensure that our collateral position meets standards, obtaining updates/corrections as needed. Prepares necessary checklists for ordering loan closing document package, sending to processor along with all supporting documents and due diligence. Reviews credit approval presentation and completed loan closing package to ensure accuracy and compliance, and adherence, to the loan approval guidelines. Attends in-house closings, as needed, to provide additional support to the lender/member and notary services. Reviews all documents immediately after closing to insure proper signatures were obtained and all required documents were completed in an accurate manner. Sends fully executed loan package to processing staff for booking, filing of liens, payment to vendors and other steps required to complete the loan file. Provides backup support to Processing Staff as required. Who Are You? You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for an opportunity where you can pursue your interests and your passion. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but merely the starting point for your future. You also bring the following skills and experience: High school diploma, or equivalent, and a minimum of five years of experience in the preparation and/or review of legal or financial documentation. A combination of education and experience will also be considered. Experience or the ability to gain proficiency in all programs and systems used for this job including Microsoft Office products and systems related to documentation preparation or review or for documentation exception tracking. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, and organizational skills and the ability to work independently as a valuable team member in a dynamic environment. Demonstrated knowledge in the structure and requirements of all types of loan processing, real estate and business documentation experience preferred. Proven ability to organize work, balance multiple priorities, and manage a variety of projects in a fast-paced, flexible work environment with strong attention to detail and within a defined deadlines. Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment and discretion in various situations while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality. Must possess strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a desire to help people. Must have a thorough understanding of company policies and procedures as they relate to this position. Must understand and comply with all job-related state and federal laws and regulations. The next step is yours. Email us your current resume along with the position you are considering to: resumes@symicorgroup.com

Woodlands Market, Marin and San Francisco's premier gourmet grocery store, has an opening for a Controller at our Corporate office located in Kentfield! The Controller is a highly analytical and strategic part of the senior leadership team. This pivotal role is responsible for driving the financial health and strategic direction of our company by providing insightful data analysis, overseeing profitability down to the department level, and leading our accounting operations. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can translate complex data into actionable strategies, ensuring we meet our EBITDA and financial targets. This position will work in close partnership with the CFO to shape the financial future of the organization and will directly oversee the accounting team. This role also encompasses key responsibilities of a Financial Controller, including oversight of internal controls, audit coordination, and cash flow management. Accounting Leadership & Team Management: • Oversee functions of the accounting department, including financial reporting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. • Ensure proper documentation and compliance with accounting standards and internal policies. • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement. • Support audit preparation and liaise with external auditors, banking relationships, accounting firms, etc. • Ensure the timely and accurate closing of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP. • Streamline accounting procedures and implement new systems to improve efficiency and enhance internal controls. • Manage cash flow and liquidity to support operational needs. Profitability & Performance Management: •Monitor and enforce profitability benchmarks and contribution margin levels across all departments. • Conduct regular reviews with department heads to analyze performance and develop strategies for improvement. • Partner closely with the operations team, including Category Managers, to provide data-driven insights that inform assortment and promotional strategies. • Develop and distribute regular performance reports to Category Managers, highlighting key trends and insights to support data-driven decision-making. • Collaborate with operations to evaluate and forecast the financial viability of future initiatives, including new item launches, category expansions, and other strategic projects. •Analyze pricing, cost, and margin management to ensure the pricing and category management teams are achieving company expectations. • Ensure the company achieves its quarterly and annual EBITDA targets through proactive analysis and course correction. •Present findings and strategic recommendations to the executive team in a clear and compelling manner. Strategic Partnership: • Serve as a key strategic partner to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and other executive leaders. • Collaborate with the CFO on developing long-term financial strategies, annual budgets, and rolling forecasts. • Provide financial insights and guidance on major business decisions, including pricing strategies, capital investments, and operational changes. Qualifications and Skills: Experience: • Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting. • At least 3-5 years of experience in a leadership role. •Crucial: Significant experience within the retail or grocery industry is required. Education: • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. CPA or MBA is highly preferred. Technical Skills: • Expert-level proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis. • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; basic proficiency in SQL desired but advanced proficiency is highly desirable • Experience with ERP systems and business intelligence tools Leadership & Soft Skills: • Proven ability to lead and develop a team. •Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior executives and cross-functional teams. • A strategic mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture while maintaining a strong attention to detail. Who Are We? Woodlands Market is a leader in gourmet retailing, service and innovation in the grocery industry. We are a flourishing Marin County-based employer who believes in supporting our community in many ways. One of these ways is to employ talented individuals from within our communities and surrounding areas. We currently operate grocery stores in Kentfield, Tiburon and San Francisco. We also operate a Pet Shop in San Francisco as well as an off-site kitchen in San Rafael. We engage approximately 330 individuals on staff, many of whom have come to us with an in-depth knowledge of the specialty food industry. These members of our extended Woodlands family and their commitment to community, food, service and to each other are what set us apart from other grocery stores. Benefits of working at Woodlands Market include: •Competitive wages •Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision Insurance* •Full-time employees receive a generous benefits package including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and paid holidays •Holiday premium pay for time worked on recognized holidays •20% store discount, 50% shift meal discount* • $50 subsidy towards non-slip shoes every 6 Months •Awesome, team-oriented environment •Opportunities for growth and development *Must meet minimum hours for some benefits/max lunch discount $6.00 Salary Range: $130,000- 180,000

1Resource has a Direct Hire opportunity in Chicago, IL. We are looking for a Controller for a Logistics company located in Chicago. Location:(off La Salle Drive) or in Chesterfield, Missouri which is close to St, Louis. Controller, Logistics Industry A fast-growing, full-cycle logistics company seeking a Financial Controller. This opportunity is ideal for someone ready to step into a leadership role, bring structure to the accounting function, and contribute directly to a high-growth environment backed by private equity. Our client is focused on innovation in the 3PL/4PL space and expects continued growth. Key responsibilities: Lead the month-end close process and general ledger oversight Ensure federal tax compliance and manage financial reporting requirements Support the selection, development, and mentoring of the accounting team Work closely with leadership on PE-related reporting and acquisition readiness Optimize use of ERP systems (Mercury Gate, Acumatica and similar Requirements Education and requirements: Accounting degree 5-15 years accounting background. 3-4 years as a Controller or similar responsibilities, CPA preferred but not required. Leadership qualities, confident and a team player Experience in a strategic role but also works with day to day reporting, month-end and financials Private equity portfolio company experience a plus Benefits Great company benefits and Bonus incentives.

We are seeking an independent bookkeeper who values precision, logic, and real accounting expertise. This is a remote, part-time, permanent role for someone who can handle complex bookkeeping with confidence. What we’re looking for: Deep understanding of bookkeeping principles Proven hands-on experience with accurate results Strong logical thinking, attention to detail, and professionalism Confidentiality and reliability Proficiency in MS Office and QuickBooks Desktop Key responsibilities: Bank and credit card reconciliation Month-end and year-end closing Maintaining accurate general ledger, trial balance, and balance sheet Why this role is unique: We want a serious professional, not a firm or outsourced service This role rewards independence, precision, and flexible hours. If you take pride in high-quality bookkeeping and mastering the numbers, this is your opportunity to shine. If interested, please attach your resume and cover letter.

About Soleil Collective Backed by Gauge Capital, Soleil Collective is building a portfolio of leading high-growth brands specializing in sunless tan, suncare, and bodycare products. Soleil accelerates growth and improves profitability with sales, marketing, operations, and strategic management expertise. We have completed two acquisitions to date: Loving Tan and Coco & Eve. Loving Tan is the category leader in prestige tanning, delivering the most natural-looking tan. Proudly made on Australia’s famed Gold Coast, the professional quality, natural olive color, and flawless application are beloved by A-listers, creators, and beauty lovers alike. Coco & Eve’s story starts in Bali, among the island’s volcanic beaches and lush rainforests. The brand allows you to glow up like you just returned from a trip to paradise with our sun-kissed, skin-loving tan products and deliciously scented, efficacious haircare—all formulated with the best tropical Balinese ingredients. We are actively searching for additional brands that are a strong fit with our portfolio and vision with a goal of $200+ million in USD Sales through organic growth and acquisition within the next 3-4 years. About the role: The Head of Financial Planning & Analysis will be responsible for developing accurate forecasts and budgets, preparing insightful financial analysis, and supporting strategic decision-making for our sales, marketing, operations, and business development teams. This role will be the leader of our FP&A function and, as such, will take an ownership role in developing our standards and best practices for financial reporting and analysis. The role will report to the Chief Financial Officer with two directs reports located in Singapore. Additionally, the role will be expected to collaborate closely with the Global Controller and to partner cross-functionally, including with the commercial, operational and global leadership teams.   Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain insightful financial standard financial reports and dashboards for commercial and operational stakeholders, providing clear and concise summaries of performance against targets. Conduct in-depth analysis of business performance, including variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods.  Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide recommendations for improvement. Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis to support key business decision making and strategic initiatives  Lead the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans for commercial revenue, expenses, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Serve as a trusted financial partner to the business unit and cross-functional leadership team, providing financial guidance and support to achieve business objectives. Support operations KPI tracking and scorecarding.  Identify margin enhancement activities and prepare analysis that drives action while supporting the implementation and tracking results. Support pricing strategies and initiatives through financial modeling and analysis, ensuring profitability and competitiveness.  Support financial evaluation of new product launches, new marketplaces, new geographies, new channels and new customers. Evaluate the ROI performance of sales and marketing programs and initiatives, providing recommendations for optimizing resource allocation and maximizing returns. Identify and implement process improvements with a continuous improvement mindset to deliver to our business partners faster, more accurate, more impactful, more useful analytical and reporting insights. Support the implementation and be a subject-matter expert of NetSuite ERP.  Be a thought leader in the deployment of our analytics tools and processes in a post-ERP go-live.  Continuously evaluate other software solutions that can enhance our FP&A capabilities and lead those implementations as needed. Be a trusted business advisor to the business unit and a close collaborator with the accounting team.  Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders and spread financial literacy. Requirements Role Requirements/Competencies: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred. Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with a focus on consumer goods, preferably within global companies. Proven track record of success in developing and implementing FP&A that drives results. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to see the big picture and drive business towards long-term value-creation goals  Proven ability to develop and maintain complex financial models in Excel or Google Sheets. Strong understanding of accounting principles. Experience with financial planning and reporting systems with previous hands-on working experience with NetSuite preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire diverse stakeholders, including non-financial audiences.  Willingness to work across global time zones and outside of normal business hours. Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing and motivating a functionally broad and geographically dispersed team; demonstrated experience with change management. Strategic mindset but willing and able to be very hands-on when needed in a ‘start-up’ environment Highly collaborative with a cross-functional mindset but self-motivated and able to work independently when needed Thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment and embraces changes as an opportunity. High level of integrity, professionalism and discretion.

Bookkeeper needed for a busy HVAC company. Duties will include; record daily transactions and reconcile accounts weekly /monthly. Manage A/P and A/R, including invoicing and payment follow ups. Prepare financial statements and cash flow reports. Handle payroll and coordinate with CPA for tax filings, helping with service invoices, knowledge of construction billing a must. Able to talk to contractors and billing department's. Proficiency with quick books online. Strong excel knowledge. Excellent communication and confidentiality skills. Needing someone very organized , who can take charge and be very reliable . High attention to detail. Must have their Notary. Scheduling interviews asap. Please send resumes.