Corporate Finance Associate

Artisan Partners; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Artisan Partners in Milwaukee seeks a Corporate Finance Associate to join a collaborative team focused on the monthly close, financial reporting and operations. You will contribute to GAAP accounting, variance analysis and strategic financial insights using data analytics and automation.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounting experience, a four-year accounting degree, and a growing interest in leveraging tools like SQL, Power BI and Python to improve processes and controls across the

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting or finance experience; public accounting experience preferred.
• Four-year degree in accounting with demonstrated academic achievement
• CPA or progress toward CPA designation preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in continuous process improvement
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities and exercise sound judgment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and functions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills
• Exposure to data or analytics tools beyond Excel, such as SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx or Python, with an interest in further developing those capabilities
• Experience using large language models (LLMs) for practical applications and curiosity about applying emerging technologies within the Finance function

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process, including preparation of general ledger entries, account reconciliations and related financial analysis
• Analyze monthly financial results, identify key trends and drivers, and prepare variance analysis for presentation to management
• Reconcile cash activity, investigate anomalies and use analytical and automation tools to improve transaction matching and reconciliation processes
• Identify opportunities to automate, standardize and enhance financial processes, reporting and controls
• Partner with departments across the Firm to provide budget-to-actual reporting and analysis, including identification of meaningful trends and expense drivers
• Analyze fixed asset transactions and apply appropriate GAAP accounting treatment
• Perform calculations and analysis related to right-of-use assets and lease liabilities under ASC 842
• Support internal and external audit requests and contribute to special projects and ad hoc financial analysis
• Process and review accounts payable activity, including invoice payments and general ledger coding
• Process and review Firm credit card payments and travel expense reports

Skills

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Four-year degree in accounting

CPA candidate preferred

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Python

Alteryx

Job description

The Corporate Finance team supports the financial integrity of Artisan Partners, through accounting, financial reporting, analysis and financial controls.

The Corporate Finance Associate will join a collaborative team with exposure to a broad range of accounting and financial activities across the Firm. The role offers an opportunity to build a strong foundation in corporate finance while contributing to the monthly close, financial reporting and analysis, and ongoing financial operations.

In addition to core accounting responsibilities, the Associate will help advance how the team works by using data, analytics, automation and AI-enabled tools to improve processes, strengthen controls and generate meaningful financial insights. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, intellectual curiosity and an interest in using technology to solve problems and continuously improve the Finance function.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process, including preparation of general ledger entries, account reconciliations and related financial analysis
• Analyze monthly financial results, identify key trends and drivers, and prepare variance analysis for presentation to management
• Reconcile cash activity, investigate anomalies and use analytical and automation tools to improve transaction matching and reconciliation processes
• Identify opportunities to automate, standardize and enhance financial processes, reporting and controls
• Partner with departments across the Firm to provide budget-to-actual reporting and analysis, including identification of meaningful trends and expense drivers
• Analyze fixed asset transactions and apply appropriate GAAP accounting treatment
• Perform calculations and analysis related to right-of-use assets and lease liabilities under ASC 842
• Support internal and external audit requests and contribute to special projects and ad hoc financial analysis
• Process and review accounts payable activity, including invoice payments and general ledger coding
• Process and review Firm credit card payments and travel expense reports

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience; public accounting experience preferred
• Four-year degree in accounting with demonstrated academic achievement
• CPA or progress toward CPA designation preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in continuous process improvement
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities and exercise sound judgment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and functions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills
• Exposure to at least one data or analytics tool beyond Excel, such as SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx or Python, with an interest in further developing those capabilities
• Experience using large language models (LLMs) for practical applications and curiosity about applying emerging technologies within the Finance function

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Artisan Partners Limited Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. Artisan Partners does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.