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VP - Business Finance

Wintrust
Rosemont, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2025

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 11 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 VP - Finance has responsibility for overseeing all finance activities including financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, business planning, strategic analytics, and oversight of key systems and operational processes. Leader is expected to drive efficiency and partner with business stakeholders to implement actionable deliverables and strategies that drive growth, profitability, and efficiencies while maintaining strong financial controls.

    What You'll Do

  • Responsible for preparing forecast and budget in close connection with business line CEOs, SVP - Finance, and Corporate FP&A.
  • Maintains close connection to the accounting department and assists in overseeing and approving certains critical processes. Partners with accounting policies on ensuring compliance with SOX controls and oversight of more complex accounting processes.
  • Supports month end close process including accrual development and oversight of accounting entries.
  • Create business financial reporting including KPI's and Branch Profitability to be consumed by WM Executive Team.
  • Manage team of analysts by providing support and oversight of existing and new processes.
  • Knowledge / Skills / Background / Experience

  • Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Related Discipline
  • 5-7 years related experience in Banking Finance
  • Strong analytical mindset with technical ability, a high level of comfort consuming and synthesizing data from multiple systems of record, and excellent people and presentation skills.
  • High level of comfort partnering with business and technology stakeholders to plan, test, implement, and maintain key databases and business systems.
  • Must be comfortable with leading and influencing amidst the evolving needs of a business growing in size and complexity.
  • 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
  • Compensation

    The estimated salary range for this role is $100,000 to 140,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate's qualifications, skills and experience.

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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.

    Salary : $100,000 - $140,000

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