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Wintrust Financial Corporation
VP Finance, G/L Management
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What they do
A Financial Manager directs and plans the financial activities of a company or organization. Prepares financial statements and business activity and forecasting reports; supervises accounting and preparation of financial reports; advises management with regard to finance decisions.
$164,741 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Wintrust Financial Corporation is hiring a VP Finance, G/L Management in Rosemont, IL. This is a full-time position. Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "WTFC." Why join us? An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 12 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years) Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few Family-friendly work hours Promote from within culture Why join this team? We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility Job Description Summary The VP - General Ledger Management is responsible for providing leadership and management to the general ledger function for Wintrust Financial Corporation during daily, monthly, quarterly and annual accounting and reporting activities. This responsibility includes following established internal financial controls and ensuring that there is consistency of financial data by analyzing and interpreting transactions that are recorded to the general ledger. What You'll Do Responsible for providing analytical skills for the daily, monthly, quarterly and annual accounting, reporting activities and audits for Wintrust Financial Corporation. Record and review general ledger activity, ensuring adherence to established policies and internal financial controls. Responsible for overseeing integration results to the general ledger for accounting accuracy and lead automation of current manual processes. Accountable for maintaining and overseeing the control of accounts and records in areas such as leasing, accruals and intercompany transactions. Ensure adherence to proper internal controls and interface with key internal customers as part of daily responsibilities and project teams. Qualifications 10+ Years of Financial Institutional Accounting and/or Finance experience Bachelor's degree required; Accounting or Finance major preferred Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights Comfortable working independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Proficient with MS Office; advanced Excel, experience with Workday a plus Benefits Medical Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment
- Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Transportation and Commuting Benefits
- Banking Benefits
- Pet Insurance Compensation The estimated salary range for this role is $98, 000 -$132, 000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus.