THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING:

• Top 25 U.S. digital financial services company committed to developing award-winning technology and services.
• Named one of the top three fastest-growing banking brands in the U.S. in 2020.
• Offers a full suite of products including mortgage lending, personal lending, and a variety of deposit and other banking products (savings, money-market, and checking accounts, certificates of deposit (CDs), and individual retirement accounts (IRAs)), self-directed and investment-advisory services, and capital for equity sponsors and middle-market companies.
• Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered.

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU:

• Fast paced, highly collaborative, teamwork-oriented environment
• Make an immediate impact in this high visibility role
• Market leading base salary and excellent benefits package to include 20 days PTO, 8-10% 401k match, tuition reimbursement, and much more
• Top-notch leadership committed to developing people

LOCATION:

• Itasca, IL - Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Lead a team of accounting business analysts responsible for leading and participating in technology automation and process improvement initiatives, internal control monitoring, and various internal and external reporting.
• Work closely with project managers to develop requirements, design, test and implement technology automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Direct, review and approve project and process business requirements and testing results.
• Analyze and evaluate business processes and recommend actions to streamline processes and improve operational efficiencies.
• Design, prepare and/or review written procedures and process flows that meet internal control requirements.
• Prepare or review internal control and financial information requests.
• Oversee the development of meaningful Accounting Operations and project metrics.
• Assist other departments as they develop strategies, establish objectives, and make decisions that impact Accounting Operations.
• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training and career planning, and maintaining strong associate relationships.
• Partner with and monitor 3rd party service providers.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Perform or lead special projects as assigned.

HOW YOU ARE QUALIFIED:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years supervisory experience
• Experience leading projects and process improvement initiatives
• Experience with accounting systems (e.g. SAP, BlacklinePower BI)
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (vlookups, pivot tables)
• Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal
• High level of interpersonal, critical thinking/analytical, and organization skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Insurance industry experience preferred
• Six Sigma, Lean, or PMP certification a plus