VP, General Ledger & Financial Controls

Wintrust Financial Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Wintrust Financial Corporation in Rosemont, IL seeks a VP of Finance, G/L Management to oversee general ledger activities and drive accuracy across the financial close. You will lead data analysis, control adherence and collaboration with accounting teams to ensure reliable reporting.

The role requires 10+ years in financial accounting, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and strong Excel/Workday proficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of financial institutional accounting and/or finance experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights.
• Comfortable working independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Record and review general ledger activity, ensuring policy adherence.
• Oversight of intercompany transactions and lease accruals in the general ledger.
• Lead automation of manual processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure internal controls are followed and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Financial data interpretation

Independent work

Advanced Excel

Workday experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Workday

Job description

Wintrust Financial Corporation in Rosemont, IL seeks a VP of Finance, G/L Management to oversee general ledger activities and drive accuracy across the financial close. You will lead data analysis, control adherence and collaboration with accounting teams to ensure reliable reporting.

The role requires 10+ years in financial accounting, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and strong Excel/Workday proficiency.