We invite you to take on a dynamic and project-focused position within our comprehensive financial services sector, which includes wealth management, leasing, banking, and mortgage services. Your role will predominantly involve handling technical accounting queries, focusing less on typical month-end responsibilities and more on analyzing and addressing emergent accounting challenges.
Be the key player in evaluating new business initiatives and determining their compliance with GAAP standards. This position provides a distinct opportunity to interact regularly with executive management, offering analysis, documentation, and guidance that inform significant business decisions.
In this exciting capacity, you will:
- Diagnose and rectify complex accounting issues across assorted business functions.
- Interpret contracts, product launches, and transactions to deliver appropriate accounting methodologies.
- Draft detailed memorandum on technical accounting matters for leadership consideration.
- Collaborate closely with senior executives and pivotal business figures to resolve accounting inquiries.
- Assess and apply new accounting regulations and standards, keeping the organization aligned with evolving industry requirements.
- Engage in strategic ad hoc projects that shape and enhance our accounting processes.
This role is ideally suited for a professional with 2-3 years of public accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and a robust auditing background. CPA certification or progress towards it is highly preferred. If you have been exposed to auditing under various accounting standards, you will find this role particularly advantageous.
Join us and explore a career that promises visible growth, leadership interaction, and the chance to transition from public accounting to an impactful, analytical capacity. Benefit from award-winning culture and development opportunities within our fast-growing organization, where your contributions directly influence our trajectory. Enjoy outstanding benefits and the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule in our conveniently located Chicago offices.