Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “WTFC.”

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

• Promote from within culture

Why join this team?

• This position will interact and work directly with executive senior management of the Company

• This position will interface with and have a positive impact on multiple areas of Wintrust's business

• We hold ourselves accountable to high standards, share wins, operate ethically, and have fun

Position Overview

The AVP – Accounting Policy will coordinate the technical accounting research, interpretation and implementation of new and existing U.S. GAAP accounting pronouncements. This position will be a technical accounting expert to individuals across the organization and will assist in responding to inquiries related to new transactions, corporate initiatives, new products, and application of complex accounting standards.

What You’ll Do

• Perform research to interpret and provide subject matter expertise on more complex technical accounting matters and accounting estimates to ensure conformity with Company policies and generally accepted accounting principles.

• Analyze complex accounting transactions such as acquisitions, investments, derivatives and hedging.

• Develop and prepare periodic analytical and monitoring assessments to ensure compliance with accounting policies and guidelines. Review/approve assessments completed by the Senior Analyst – accounting policy.

• Support the Corporate Controller’s Group in establishing and maintaining Company accounting and financial reporting policies. Review/approve policies completed by the Senior Analyst – accounting policy.

• Communicate directly with Senior Management regarding significant accounting standard developments, conclusions reached and potential impact to the Company’s businesses.

• Assist in the development of presentations to the Audit Committee.

• Participate in special projects as may be assigned by the SVP – Financial Report and Policy or Chief Accounting Officer/Corporate Controller related to accounting and financial reporting matters.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related experience in public accounting or corporate technical accounting research.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, organization skills, ability to multitask and prioritize.

• Ability to work in a small team environment, building and maintaining a network of contacts and coordinating with a large number of stakeholders.

• CPA preferred, but not required.

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 $85, 000.00 - $110, 000.00 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 build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. 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, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.