Project Manager, Admin & Finance, Fairs & Events
Schaumburg, ILFull-time$75–92K/yrPosted 3w agoStill listed today
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Job overview
The Project Manager, Admin & Finance, Fairs & Events supports finance and administrative operations across North America, including monthly closing, reporting, payment collection, vendor management, and working capital oversight. The role coordinates with overseas agents and service providers, supports team members with E-Fairs and CW2 systems, and handles administrative tasks for the broader team. Some travel to U.S. trade shows may be required.
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Full job description
FRAUD ALERT: Please note that DSV will never request a chat interview or solicit funds from applicants or employees through its interviewing and hiring process. We do not require any form of payment and will not ask for personal financial information, such as credit card or bank account number. Our recruiters have an @dsv.com or @us.dsv.com email address. If you question the legitimacy of any DSV job posting, please reach out to [email protected].
DSV - Global transport and logistics In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers. Read more at www.dsv.com
Location: USA - Schaumburg, 1901 N. Roselle Road
Division: Solutions Job Posting Title: Project Manager, Admin & Finance, Fairs & Events - 131196 Time Type: Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY
The Project Manager, Admin & Finance Fairs & Events, is responsible for Home Games, Away Games, and F&E KAM-related finance support; weekly reporting; E-Fairs aligning with corporate finance and guiding the team as/when needed; month-end file-level closing; monitoring timely payment collection; keeping reports; and ensuring balanced working capital management. Also monitor the operation team, notify them if needed anything related to finance and operation. Some travel to USA trade shows may be required.
This position will report to the Senior Director of Fairs and Events in North America.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Manage all finance and admin matters for Fairs & Events in North America.
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Lead the monthly closing; monitor the team to ensure the right expense and income provisions are in the file.
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Communicate with overseas agents, customers, airlines, ocean terminals, customs brokers, and trucking companies to ensure timely booking of all invoices and release of payments; manage all vendors.
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Timely register all vendors in the finance system
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Prepare and submit required weekly and monthly reports to management and the F&E team in North America, including the commercial master job management report, outstanding payment collection report, pending vendor invoices, and monthly closing report.
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Approval of supplier invoices for invoicing to offices overseas.
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System training and support to new team members - E Fairs and CW2
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Support the entire Fairs and Events team in North America with all admin-related tasks, including business cards, travel cards, and maintaining all certificates as records.
REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Education & Experience:
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Minimum of 10 years’ finance & admin experience in Freight Forwarding, preferably tradeshows or special events department.
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Bachelor’s degree or Logistics or equivalent fields is required; In Lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 5 years’ experience will be accepted.
Computer Skills:
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Experience with CargoWise, SAP knowledge is advantageous.
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Strong proficiency in MS Office applications is needed.
Certificates & Licenses: NA
Language Skills
- English (reading, writing, and verbal)
Mathematical Skills
- Good mathematical skills
Other Skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Experience.
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Cargo Wise logistics software would be helpful.
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Language Skills Fluency in English required.
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Knowledge of additional languages is a plus but not required.
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Basic understanding of accounting.
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Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as calculating costs and rates.
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Excellent organizational and time management skills.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Attention to detail and accuracy.
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Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Other Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision. Must be able to travel by plane and automobile.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. For this position, the expected base pay range is $75,000.00 – 92,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.
Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.
DSV – Global transport and logistics
What moves you?
At DSV, we move more than goods. We move careers, ambitions and opportunities.
With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we are the global leader in transport and logistics, and it is our people who bring our services and solutions to life every day. From frontline operations to business functions, every role contributes to keeping supply chains flowing and societies running.
Here, you are trusted to take ownership, act on your ideas and make decisions that create real impact. It is a place where people, careers and ideas keep moving forward. We value transparency in how we communicate and collaborate, and we win together by supporting each other, challenging each other and delivering results as a team.
Start here. Go anywhere
This is our promise of movement. A promise that your work matters, your contribution counts, and your career can move as far as your ambition takes it.
If you are looking to make an impact, grow your career and be part of something bigger, DSV is the place to be.
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How this job compares
Set against the 22,608 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$75–92K/yr
- Illinois median$105–161K/yr541 salary ranges
- US median$107–172K/yr14,403 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $84K, is 38% below the Illinois median midpoint ($134K) — in the lowest quarter of Project Manager salary ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 661 open Project Manager jobs in Illinois and 22,608 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Illinois
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 19,492 postings).
- Education
- 11,622 of the 22,608 open Project Manager jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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