Senior Financial Analyst -Technical Accounting

Senior Financial Analyst - Technical AccountingSalary: $90,000 - $95,000 per yearLocation: Chicago, ILMinimum Degree: Bachelor's in AccountingRelocation Assistance: Not AvailableImportant: Minimum of 2 years of public accounting experience (Audit OR Tax) is required.Candidates without at least 2 years of public accounting experience will not be considered for this position.If you do not meet this requirement, please do not apply.Senior Financial Analyst – Technical Accounting (Confidential Financial Services Client)Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 remote) – Chicago Area: Near NW side, Blue Line AccessibleBase to $95K + ~10% bonus (paid out last 5 years straight)Why This RoleConsistent bonus payout – paid every year for the past 5 years (~10%)Outstanding benefits package, including:Medical, Dental, VisionLife & Disability Insurance401(k) with strong company matchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (discounted)Tuition ReimbursementFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Commuter/Transportation BenefitsPet Insurance + additional voluntary coveragesAward-winning culture – Top Workplace (Chicago Tribune, 12+ years) & Employee Recommended (Globe & Mail, 6+ years)High-growth organization – tripled in size over the past 10 yearsHigh visibility – direct interaction with senior accounting leadershipProven career growth – examples include internal promotions and leadership advancement (manager promoted twice in 3 years)~80% project-based work – not a routine month-end close roleThe OpportunityJoin 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 DoResearch and resolve technical accounting issues (GAAP) across multiple business linesAnalyze contracts, new products, and transactions to determine proper accounting treatmentPrepare technical accounting memos and documentation for leadership reviewPartner directly with senior management and business leaders to answer accounting questionsEvaluate and monitor new accounting standards (FASB, etc.) and assess impactSupport ad hoc, high-impact accounting projectsWhat We're Looking For2–3 years of public accounting (REQUIRED)Bachelor's in AccountingStrong foundation in auditCPA or CPA track preferredExposure to accounting standards (revenue, lease) within audit a plusWhy This Role Stands Out80% project-based work vs. repetitive close cyclesDirect exposure to senior leadership early in your careerClear path to promotion or internal mobility within ~2 yearsJoin a high-growth company that has tripled in size over the past decadeBacked by an award-winning culture with a strong promote-from-within track recordIdeal for someone looking to pivot out of public into a high-impact, analytical rolePlenty of training will be provided