Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.

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 annual discretionary 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 are a high performing, collaborative team working organization wide, seeking a critical thinker to join us in providing published financials for an ever-expanding financial organization.




• Our team is in a unique position that allows us to collaborate with multiple other departments, have exposure to executive management, and develop new reporting.

What you will be doing?

The Financial Analyst is an entry-level position for the SEC Reporting Team of a $63 billion company. Reporting is a position within the Controller/Chief Accounting Officer’s Group at Wintrust Financial Corporation (the “Company”) and is responsible for the preparation of Company-wide financial statements and SEC filings in a timely manner and for researching and analyzing financial data to complete the various Company-wide Reports.        

• Prepare public filings, including the Form 10-Q, 10-K, Annual Report and quarterly earnings releases. Review and verify data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.




• Prepare internal financial schedules and/or reconciliations related to month end, quarter end, or annual reporting cycles and as needed for support for public filings.




• Assist internal & external audit teams with financial reporting disclosure request.




• Participate in ad-hoc projects as assigned by the VP/SVP - Reporting related to accounting & financial reporting matters.




• Support the Controller/Chief Accounting Officer’s Group in establishing and maintaining Company accounting and financial reporting procedures.




• Resolves non-routine problems with specialized knowledge.




• Contribute as an active team member, looking for ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 year financial analyst exp or more




• Accounting/Finance degree preferred




• Understanding of processes/accounting related to banking/financial services preferred.




• Experience preparing/reviewing SEC filings or similar quarterly/annual reports preferred




• Proficient in financial systems such as Workiva and Workday.




• Strong analytical/critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and make data-driven decisions.




• Elevated level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality with financial data.




• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

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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.