Strategic Finance & Accounting Director

Marquette Associates; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K contribution

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible hours

Job summary

Marquette Associates in Chicago seeks a Director of Finance & Accounting to lead all financial and accounting functions, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide strategic financial guidance to support business growth. The role shapes the firm’s financial strategy and oversees reporting, budgeting, and treasury activities.

Responsibilities include developing financial strategies aligned with long-term goals, leading closing processes, board reporting, and due diligence for potential mergers or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• CPA or MBA required.
• 10+ years in a management role in finance or accounting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with financial modeling, KPI reporting and analytics.
• Familiarity with GAAP/IFRS and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with long-term goals.
• Provide leadership in financial accounting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closes and consolidation.
• Prepare shareholder and Board reports with actionable insights.
• Lead financial due diligence for mergers or acquisitions.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and treasury activities.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Financial modeling

KPI development

Reporting

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Business Admin

CPA or MBA

Tools

Sage Intacct

Investment software

O365

Job description

The Director of Finance & Accounting will lead all financial and accounting functions at Marquette. This position will be responsible for managing the firm’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing strategic financial guidance to support business growth. The Director of Finance & Accounting will play a critical role in shaping the firm’s financial strategy.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute financial strategies in alignment with the firm’s long-term goals and objectives
• Provide leadership and expertise in financial accounting, budgeting, financial systems, strategic financial planning and problem solving
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS, etc.)
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, including consolidation and reporting for multiple entities
• Prepare shareholder and Board reports and deliver actionable insights to senior management and stakeholders
• Lead financial due diligence for potential mergers, acquisitions, or partnerships
• Manage the firm’s cash flow, ensuring adequate liquidity for operational needs and investment activities
• Oversee treasury functions including cash forecasting, investment management, and banking relationships

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) required
• 10+ years of experience in a management role in finance or accounting
• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, analysis, KPI development and reporting
• Expertise in financial software and systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, investment management software, O365); ability to leverage AI to promote efficiency
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders

Compensation:

The starting salary offer will vary based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan.

BENEFITS WE OFFER:

Top tier healthcare coverage

100% paid premium for disability and employee life insurance coverage

Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA options

Company 401K contribution

Paid time off & 15+ holidays

Summer hours

Enhanced employee assistance program

Volunteer opportunities

Tuition and education reimbursement

Marquette Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.