Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $50 billion assets under management and traded on the NASDAQ:WTFC. Built on the "HAVE IT ALL" model, Wintrust offers sophisticated technology and resources of a large bank while focusing on providing service-based community banking to each and every customer. Wintrust operates fifteen community bank subsidiaries with over 170 banking locations in the greater Chicago and southern Wisconsin market areas. Additionally, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units including commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing, out-sourced administrative services, mortgage origination and purchase, wealth management services and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges.

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 10 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


• With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career


• 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 role is an essential, high profile position within the Controller/Chief Accounting Officer’s Group at Wintrust Financial Corporation (the “Company”) and is primarily responsible for the Company's consolidated financial statements, the timely submission of related SEC filings (Earnings Release, 10-Q, and 10-K) and for researching and analyzing financial data to complete the various financial reports. In addition, the role is responsible for the completion of the department's internal controls over financial reporting and adherence to SOX guidelines. This position will review the work of others and lead by example. 

This position reports to the Corporate Senior Vice President – Reporting and will also work directly with senior management of the Company, including the EVP Controller/Chief Accounting Officer.

This is a hybrid work-environment role based out of our Rosemont Corporate Headquarters.

What You’ll Do

• Lead department preparation of SEC filings, including the Form 10-Q, 10-K, quarterly earnings releases and 401(k) financial statements. Assists with other Company public documents such as Annual reports and Proxy statements.


• Responsible for the completion of the department's internal controls over financial reporting and adherence to SOX guidelines.


• Manage relationships with key stakeholders both at Wintrust and outside the organization (e.g. external audit).


• Oversees research of various regulation/industry/peer financial reporting and accounting topics.


• Develop and coach department members and coordinate technical and professional soft skills training.


• Interacts across corporate departments to implement projects, enhance processes and resolve issues.


• Supports the Controller/Chief Accounting Officer’s Group in establishing and maintaining Company financial reporting standard operating procedures.


• Participates in special projects as assigned by the SVP - Reporting or Chief Accounting Officer related to accounting and financial reporting matters.

Related Experience/Qualifications

• 10-15  years of related work experience required comprising of previous SEC experience in public accounting or corporate financial reporting


• Experience coaching and developing junior staff


• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills


• CPA preferred, but not required


• Public accounting experience preferred, but not required


• Understanding of processes/accounting related to the banking/financial services industry preferred, but not required


• Accounting or Finance degree

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

LI-HYBRID

From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago’s Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.