AVP, Finance

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 AVP, Finance Reconciliations provides leadership and development to the team responsible for ensuring accurate and timely completion of monthly reconciliations of GL Balance Sheet accounts for WTFC banking and non-banking entities ensuring the department is operating according to corporate policies and procedures. Recognizes and communicates to Senior Finance Management known monetary and non-monetary risks to the organization. Identifies and prepares department for new initiatives and/or acquisitions that have direct impact to Corporate Finance-Reconciliations.

What Youll Do

• Oversee and assist with department operations. Complete all assigned SOX related documentation for audit purposes.
• Participate in and prepare department for direct impact of new initiatives/acquisitions.
• Develop and monitor department control reports that are used within the department and those distributed to senior management.
• Staff management which includes training, setting department goals, performance reviews for direct reports and salary and bonus recommendations.

Knowledge/Skills/Background/Experience

• 5-7 Years - Prior corporate management experience with working knowledge of Bank Accounting/Finance.
• Strong written and verbal communication is necessary.
• Bachelor Degree preferred
• Advances Computer Skills

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

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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 Chicagos 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.