Senior Financial Analyst -Technical Accounting
Listed on 2026-06-17
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager
Senior Financial Analyst Technical Accounting
Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 remote) Chicago Area:
Near NW side, Blue Line Accessible
Base to $95K + ~10% bonus (paid out last 5 years straight)
Why This Role- Consistent bonus payout paid every year for the past 5 years (~10%)
- Outstanding benefits package
, including:- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with strong company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (discounted)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Commuter/Transportation Benefits
- Pet Insurance + additional voluntary coverages
- ~80% project-based work not a routine month-end close role
Join a Technical Accounting / Accounting Policy function supporting a diversified financial services platform (wealth management, leasing, banking, mortgage).
This role is heavily project-based (~80%) and focused on solving real-time accounting questions coming from the business not closing the books. Plenty of training will be provided.
Typical scenario: A business unit launches a new product or signs a contract? Accounting treatment isn't clearly defined? You determine the appropriate GAAP treatment.
You’ll research, analyze, and document conclusions that are relied on by senior management and leadership.
What You’ll Do- Research and resolve technical accounting issues (GAAP) across multiple business lines
- Analyze contracts, new products, and transactions to determine proper accounting treatment
- Prepare technical accounting memos and documentation for leadership review
- Partner directly with senior management and business leaders to answer accounting questions
- Evaluate and monitor new accounting standards (FASB, etc.) and assess impact
- Support ad-hoc, high-impact accounting projects
- 23 years of public accounting (REQUIRED)
- Bachelor’s in Accounting
- Strong foundation in audit
- CPA or CPA track preferred
- Exposure to accounting standards (revenue, lease) within audit a plus
- Direct exposure to senior leadership early in your career
- Clear path to promotion or internal mobility within ~2 years
- Plenty of training will be provided
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