Senior Financial Analyst -Technical Accounting

<div> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Senior Financial Analyst – Technical Accounting (Confidential Financial Services Client)</strong></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 remote) – Chicago Area: Near NW side , Blue Line Accessible</strong><br /><strong>Base to $95K + ~10% bonus (paid out last 5 years straight)</strong></p> <div class="x_MsoNormal"> <hr> </div> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Why This Role</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Consistent bonus payout</strong> – distributed annually for the past 5 years (~10%)</li> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Exceptional benefits package</strong>, including:</li> <ul type="circle"> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Medical, Dental, Vision</li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Life &amp; Disability Insurance</li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">401(k) with solid company match</li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Employee Stock Purchase Plan (discounted)</li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Tuition Reimbursement</li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)</li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Commuter/Transportation Benefits</li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Pet Insurance + additional voluntary coverages</li> </ul> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Award-winning culture</strong> – Recognized as a Top Workplace (Chicago Tribune, 12+ years) &amp; Employee Recommended (Globe &amp; Mail, 6+ years)</li> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Rapidly growing organization</strong> – <strong>expanded threefold in size over the last 10 years</strong></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>High exposure</strong> – direct engagement with senior accounting leadership</li> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Documented career advancement</strong> – examples include internal promotions and leadership progression (manager promoted twice in 3 years)</li> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>~80% project-centric work</strong> – different from a routine month-end close role</li> </ul> <div class="x_MsoNormal"> <hr> </div> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Join a <strong>Technical Accounting / Accounting Policy team</strong> supporting a diverse financial services platform (wealth management, leasing, banking, mortgage).</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">This position is <strong>largely focused on projects (~80%)</strong> and concentrated on <strong>resolving real-time accounting inquiries from the business</strong> — not just finalizing the books. Plenty of guidance will be provided.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Common scenario:<br />A business division introduces a new product or signs a contract → accounting treatment is unclear → <strong>you establish the appropriate GAAP treatment</strong>.</p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">You will research, evaluate, and document conclusions that are trusted by <strong>senior management and leadership</strong>.</p> <div class="x_MsoNormal"> <hr> </div> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Investigate and resolve <strong>technical accounting issues (GAAP)</strong> across various business sectors</li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Analyze contracts, new products, and transactions to ascertain correct accounting treatment</li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Create <strong>technical accounting memos and documentation</strong> for leadership review</li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Collaborate directly with <strong>senior management and business leaders</strong> to address accounting queries</li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Assess and track <strong>new accounting standards (FASB, etc.)</strong> and determine implications</li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Support ad hoc, high-impact accounting projects</li> </ul> <div class="x_MsoNormal"> <hr> </div> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>2–3 years of public accounting experience (REQUIRED)</strong></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting</li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Solid background in <strong>audit</strong></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">CPA or CPA track preferred</li> <li class="x_MsoListParagraph">Familiarity with accounting standards (revenue, lease) during audit a bonus</li> </ul> <p class="x_MsoNormal"> <div class="x_MsoNormal"> <hr> </div> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>What Sets This Role Apart</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>80% project-based work</strong> instead of repetitive close cycles</li> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Direct access to senior leadership</strong> early in your career</li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Clear path to <strong>promotion or internal mobility within approximately 2 years</strong></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Join a <strong>vibrant company that has tripled in size over the last decade</strong></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Supported by an <strong>acclaimed culture with a solid history of internal promotions</strong></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal">Ideal for individuals seeking to <strong>transition out of public accounting into a high-impact, analytical role</strong></li> <li class="x_MsoListParagraph">Plentiful training will be provided</li> </ul> </div>