15 Senior Management Roles jobs in Downers Grove

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. For more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us ahead of our customers' evolving needs, from advocating for seat belts and air bags to leading in pricing sophistication, telematics, and device and identity protection. Job Description Our strategic planning and operations consultants act as a bridge between our long-term goals and day-to-day execution, ensuring our strategic intent is properly translated into outcomes and impact. As execution partners, we bring together the right voices and thought leadership to ensure operational processes are well-designed and effectively executed, enabling Allstate to create a competitive advantage through technology. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the development and maintenance of integrated execution plans to ensure planning and delivery are connected, efficient, and effective. Support operational reviews, bringing together senior leadership across Allstate Technology Solutions (ATS) to review progress towards strategic and operational priorities and make strategic decisions. Support reporting and communication of progress on Objectives and Key Results. Promote an environment of accountability within the team. Develop ideas with strategic impact that align with broader enterprise strategies as a thought leader. Contribute to the execution of strategic initiatives that advance our enterprise technology strategy. Assist in communicating the technology strategy to ensure organizational understanding and motivation to achieve goals. Provide expertise in complex situations to support business solutions development. Education 4-year Bachelor's Degree (Preferred) Experience 3 or more years of relevant experience (Preferred) In lieu of education & experience An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. #LI-TE1 Skills Accountability, Planning, Prioritization, Strategic Initiative, Strategic Objectives Compensation Salary range: $66,800.00 - $120,650.00 annually, based on experience and qualifications. The selected candidate will be required to undergo a background check. Joining our team offers an opportunity to challenge yourself, develop your skills, and impact the future positively. We foster a flexible, inclusive environment recognized for diversity and empowerment. Good Hands. Greater Together. Note: Allstate generally does not sponsor employment-based visas for this role. For Indiana applicants, please be aware of the state's anti-discrimination policies for veterans. For San Francisco and Los Angeles, please review local Fair Chance Ordinance information via provided links. Additional policies and legal notices regarding employment law and equal opportunity are available for review. #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Enables senior leaders to advance strategic priorities by preparing agendas, briefing documents, talking points, synthesizing inputs, and drafting summaries and recommendations.
• Translates strategic plan and leadership priorities into proposed initiatives, projects, or programs aimed at growing organizational capacity and driving results.
• Coordinates and manages timelines, workstreams, deliverables, and stakeholders for major strategic initiatives.
• Develops project charters, workplans, and status reports to maintain transparency and accountability.
• Tracks progress against goals and flags risks or interdependencies requiring escalation.
• Maintains a strong understanding of the priorities of ARD leaders and demonstrates the ability to speak to and recommend strategies to advance those priorities.
• Supports senior leaders in evaluating strategic priorities, resource implications, and success metrics.
• Ensures alignment between departmental/unit plans and institutional-level strategies.
• Conducts benchmarking, landscape scans, and stakeholder interviews to inform strategic decisions.
• Analyzes internal data to assess current state and identify opportunities for improvement or growth.
• Develops presentations and reports that communicate complex findings and recommendations in a clear and actionable way.
• Coordinates meetings, retreats, and workshops with leaders, staff, and external partners.
• Builds relationships across departments to foster alignment and collaboration.
• Contributes to change management efforts through communications, training, and engagement strategies.
• Brings a strong project management mindset, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver results on time.
• Communicates effectively in written and verbal formats, with experience preparing materials for executive audiences.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Tracks progress, conducts analysis, and prepares for and facilitates project meetings to ensure departmental objectives are met.
• Serves as a resource for the project team, providing analytical guidance and interpreting complex project issues to support informed decision-making.
• Works somewhat independently to develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Assembles and leads a project team, assigns individual responsibilities, identifies appropriate resources needed, and develops schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Is responsible for tracking progress, conducting analysis, as well as preparing for and facilitating project meetings.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

• Bachelor's or advanced degree.

• A minimum of five years of professional work experience in nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, public relations, sales or similar field.
• A minimum of one year of experience developing and monitoring budgets.
• A minimum of one year of experience managing staff or leading project teams.

• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the University as well as the technology tools available to the Office of Alumni Relations and Development, including Phoenix (the University's Donor Relationship Management System).
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows computer environment, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, speak, and write effectively. Explain complex ideas clearly and simply.
• Thoroughly review and accurately complete tasks, ensuring that all aspects of work are meticulously checked, and errors are minimized. Consistently produces high-quality work with careful consideration of all details, contributing to the overall success of projects.
• Correctly enter and audit information, appropriately using reports to access, understand, and share information.
• Synthesize information with a high degree of quality, developing key messages from large sets of detailed quantitative and qualitative information to tell a cohesive story.
• Develop and execute on a long-term plan, while balancing short term unexpected priorities.
• Strong document design skills. Develop documents and presentations that meet University brand standards and deliver key messages effectively.
• Remain steadfast and adaptable in the face of challenges and setbacks. Maintains focus and determination, effectively managing stress and pressure while continuing to pursue goals and objectives with a positive attitude. Demonstrates perseverance in overcoming obstacles, contributing to sustained success and growth.
• Builds positive relationships, communicates empathetically, and resolves conflicts with sensitivity and tact. Leverages emotional awareness to enhance teamwork, leadership, and overall workplace harmony.
• Self-motivatws and take initiative.
• Prioritize multiple projects and independently follow through with detail.

• This position has a hybrid work schedule which includes weekly in office presence.
• Standard office environment.
• Travel to campus and/or non-campus locations for University business.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed.
• This position is located in Hyde Park at 5235 South Harper Court.

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter addressed to Hiring Committee (preferred)

Corporate Strategic Planning Associate (Bilingual) Manage relationships with various entities within the Japanese and local communities and relevant events. Plan and coordinate events in conjunction with Japanese and local communities. Develop concepts and grand designs for HQA's activities related to Japanese and local communities. Coordinate with relevant HQA divisions and regional offices to maximize bank exposure with Japanese and local communities. Support global system initiatives driven by Tokyo Head Office (CPG). Serve as a business-side coordinator in HQA for the implementation and maintenance of global systems driven by Tokyo Head Office. Manage or support tasks assigned by GM. Monitor investment portfolio compliance and perform surveillance. Market and develop solutions for customer base regarding referral business as a Register Representative. Qualifications: 3-5 years of business, technical, actuarial, or statistical experience. Compliance/Charles River/BondEdge experience is a plus. SVF Wrap experience is a plus. Solid communication, coordination/negotiation, and process management skills. Experience in corporate philanthropy and/or fundraising. Bilingual in English and Japanese is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience. Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Department Harris School Finance About the Department Policy with real impact doesn’t evolve from ideology or intuition, or even experience. At the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy developing effective public policy is a science, based on data and measurable impact. Addressing today’s interconnected, global challenges requires rigorous inquiry. It also requires innovative people who will face the facts, gather data, and understand why current policies exist to improve them. For more than thirty years, the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy has been steadfastly committed to serving society by advancing analysis- and evidence-informed policy. Guided by this exacting mission, our community of 60 tenure-track scholars, more than 1,200 students, and more than 6,000 alumni from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors are taking on the world’s most important problems by using the latest tools of social science. The second-largest professional school at the University of Chicago and home to one of its largest undergraduate majors, Harris Public Policy offers a full range of degree and executive education programs that empower serious-minded and aspiring leaders from more than 40 countries each year. Harris is the academic home to 20 research centers, institutes, and labs that study and engage with the public on areas such as conflict, democracy and effective government, economic and political development, education, energy and environment, health, municipal finance, public safety, social policy, and urban policy. Job Summary Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Finance and Research Administration, the Director of Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis serves as a senior financial leader and principal architect of the Harris School’s financial strategy. This specialized role acts as a key liaison between the Harris School and University operational units, driving the strategic direction of financial planning, resource allocation, and risk management. The Director leads the development and implementation of sophisticated financial models, oversees complex budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensures robust compliance with evolving regulatory and institutional standards. Supervising a Financial Administrator and managing multiple high-impact projects, the Director provides expert guidance to senior leadership, translates organizational priorities into actionable financial strategies, and fosters a culture of transparency, innovation, and continuous improvement. The Director communicates with diplomacy and discretion, leveraging in-depth knowledge of University policies and best practices to support the School’s mission and long-term financial sustainability. This position remains vigilant regarding regulatory changes, proactively plans for departmental compliance, and implements corrective actions as necessary to safeguard institutional integrity and advance strategic objectives. Responsibilities Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis: Serve as the chief financial strategist, partnering with the Assistant Dean to design and implement long-term financial plans that align with the Harris School’s academic and research priorities. Lead scenario planning, sensitivity analyses, and multi-year forecasting to inform executive decision-making and optimize resource allocation. Develop and refine key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and financial models to monitor and project financial health, identifying risks and opportunities for growth. Advise senior leadership on capital investments, program expansions, and new revenue streams, providing data-driven recommendations to support sustainable growth. Represent the Harris School’s interests in University-wide financial system transformations, ensuring seamless adoption and integration of new technologies and processes. Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee the preparation, analysis, and presentation of comprehensive financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal and external standards. Monitor compliance with University policies, governmental regulations, and best practices, proactively identifying and mitigating financial risks. Manage internal and external audit processes, coordinating with auditors and central administration to ensure timely and effective resolution of findings. Stay abreast of regulatory changes, leading the department’s response and implementing necessary policy or procedural updates. Budgeting, Forecasting & Resource Optimization: Direct the annual and multi-year budgeting processes, collaborating with academic and administrative units to align financial resources with institutional priorities. Oversee the development of detailed fiscal projections, monitoring expenditures for compliance and efficiency, and providing strategic guidance on budget adjustments as needed. Lead the Financial Administrator in the production of monthly budget forecasts and variance analyses, ensuring timely and actionable insights for stakeholders. Procurement, Disbursements & Internal Controls: Oversee all procurement activities, ensuring alignment with University policies and strategic sourcing initiatives to maximize value and mitigate risk. Approve high-value reimbursements, purchase requisitions, and non-salary disbursements, ensuring proper documentation, fund availability, and compliance. Provide policy guidance, training, and troubleshooting support to faculty and staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Leadership, Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Mentor and supervise the Financial Administrator, fostering professional development and a high-performance culture. Serve as a trusted advisor to faculty, researchers, and administrators, offering expert counsel on internal awards, policy updates, and financial best practices. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with University financial officers, external partners, and regulatory agencies, representing the Harris School in strategic negotiations and initiatives. Innovation & Process Improvement: Champion the adoption of new financial technologies, process enhancements, and data analytics tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and strategic insight. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging institutional knowledge and industry best practices to enhance financial systems and services. Serves as an experienced liaison interacting with financial administrators within operational units on financial, budget or accounting matters to prepare, advise and recommend. Analyze, organize and communicate business information to ensure deliverables are meeting or exceeding expectations. Conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses to monitor and manage for expense optimization by identifying market drivers, enhance strategies, or improve revenue generation. Perform additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline. Certifications: --- Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s or advanced degree. Experience: Moderate to advanced Excel proficiency and comfort in manipulating/analyzing large datasets and proficiency in systems and processes. Strong financial modeling skills. Analyze, interpret and implement University policy and procedures and sponsor guidelines and regulations to ensure accurate response. Familiarity with federal and non-federal grant and contract policies. Preferred Competencies Strong attention to detail, highly organized, timely, and responsive. Work successfully with staff, faculty, and other senior officials (University and external). Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Manage projects simultaneously, and work under considerable pressure to meet deadlines. Handle confidential information with absolute discretion. Take initiative and organize/complete projects with minimal supervision. Ability to research issues and propose solutions to problems. Ability to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines. Ability to understand details contained within grant contractual language. Application Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Job Family Financial Management Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 37.5 Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Salary FLSA Status Exempt Pay Range $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. Benefits Eligible Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook . Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: .Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Associate (Remote) Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Associate (Remote) Direct message the job poster from CBIZ Advisory Services Senior Principal, Talent Coverage at CBIZ Private Equity Advisory CBIZ, Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what's next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 21 major markets coast to coast. CBIZ strives to be our team members’ employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers. Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. About our Practice The Strategic FP&A practice is an advisory group within the larger CBIZ Private Equity Advisory practice. Our team specializes in optimizing business planning efforts and model development for middle-market companies. Our strategic engagements are often surrounding operational and financial reporting which commonly emphasizes forecasting, profitability analysis, process improvement and data analytics. We have offices across the country, with our headquarters located in Philadelphia and a significant presence in the Chicago and Denver markets; however, our team members historically, and currently, are welcome to work remotely/virtually from anywhere in the U.S. provided a willingness to travel on-site to our various client locations on an as-needed basis. You will develop collaborative, lasting professional and personal relationships with clients regardless of your level and provide valuable services as a genuine trusted advisor. You will have the opportunity for substantial professional development. There will be variety in the clients and situations that you work with that will build upon your current experiences. You will work in an environment and culture where your efforts matter to our team and clients. The work that you do is highly valued and appreciated by our clients. We offer a unique and comprehensive compensation package, including a consistent track record of maximum bonus payout and an upside in compensation when our practice exceeds its annual financial goals. Promotions and career advancement are based on ability and talent, not tenure – our merit-based promotions provide opportunity to accelerate your career trajectory. Our unique approach to practice and client management offers opportunities for autonomy and predictability in schedule from week-to-week, as well as reduced travel compared to industry standard – allowing our people to better plan their work activities and personal lives. We place significant emphasis on the value of personal time. We understand that professional opportunities and advancement are important to you, but that time for family, friends and personal pursuits are essential to your life and overall fulfillment. Making sure that team members have flexibility at work, opportunities to enjoy evenings and weekends and to truly disconnect for holidays and time off is critical to each team member’s professional engagement and personal well-being. When times get tough, we get tougher – and we stand by our people. We had extremely high retention during the pandemic – and we maintained our regular cycle of compensation increases and paid out substantially full bonuses to our team members throughout the uncertain times. While we want our people to stay with our firm for their entire careers, we are also realistic. Though we hope that you continue to grow with our firm and progress through the leadership levels, we are equally committed to advancing your professional skills and career opportunities wherever they may lead which could include, but not limited to, a Controller or CFO role within a private equity business, a strategic M&A advisor, or finance operating partner within a private equity firm, etc. If you are looking to join a talented, rapidly growing, entrepreneurially minded team where you can be your whole self, provide value to your clients, advance your skills and deepen your experiences, then consider joining our Strategic FP&A team at CBIZ Private Equity Advisory. About the Role The Senior Associate will be a full-time permanent consultant helping to grow our Strategic FP&A practice. The Senior Associate will support our clients, private equity backed portfolio companies, by implementing strategic FP&A initiatives. The Senior Associate will facilitate proactive decision making through forecasting models and drive value with data and analytics during times of transaction and transition. We are seeking an individual with a strong background in data and analytics and a solid foundation in finance and accounting. Responsibilities Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develop core financial and operational reporting and strategic analysis in supporting decision-making for our fast-growing private equity backed companies Design and implement reporting and forecasting models and analyses to instill ongoing performance management capabilities Communicate and interface with key stakeholders including both company management (including C-suite) and private equity deal and operational teams to actively plan, manage, and execute on engagements Support the development and deployment of actionable plans to achieve set expectations, and communicate results consistently to key stakeholders and the Project Lead Take ownership of functional work, which could include but is not limited to: Budgeting / forecasting Financial and operational reporting Profitability analysis Developing business processes Data management Preferred Qualifications 3-6 years of experience in either consulting/advisory with a focus on finance strategy and operations, analytics, technology or performance improvement OR corporate FP&A/financial analyst, preferably with a middle-market private equity backed company Intermediate knowledge of BI Tools or Data Analytics Strong working knowledge of finance / accounting concepts such as financial statement mechanics Demonstrated ability to present and support finance concepts to drive analysis and decisions (e.g., financial statement analysis, financial ratio application, and budgeting / forecasting) Advanced proficiency in Excel Strong business acumen and verbal / written communication Minimum Qualifications 3 years of experience in related field Must be able to work in a team environment Must possess analytical skills Proficient use of applicable technology Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing within all levels of an organization, both internally and externally Must be able to travel based on client and business needs Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Strategy/Planning, Analyst, and Finance Industries Financial Services and Accounting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CBIZ Advisory Services by 2x Get notified about new Financial Planning Analyst jobs in Greater Chicago Area . 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