Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
4+ years of technical accounting, policy research, and SEC reporting experience.
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP; familiarity with IFRS is a plus.
Proven ability to write concise technical memorandums and executive summaries.
Experience in financial services or public accounting serving financial sector clients.
Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
Hands-on experience with financial systems like Workiva, Workday, and SharePoint.
Responsibilities
Lead technical accounting research for routine and complex transactions under U.S. GAAP.
Formulate executive-ready accounting position papers documenting methodologies and conclusions.
Advise business units on accounting implications, aligning with corporate financial standards.
Evaluate financial structures of proposed mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments.
Author and review financial statement disclosures for SEC filings.
Direct interactions with external auditors for timely resolution of accounting issues.
Curate and modernize the internal technical accounting research repository.
Monitor emerging FASB and SEC initiatives, drafting formal comment letters for CME Group.
Maintain a comprehensive corporate accounting policy manual reflecting current standards.
Deliver educational presentations to guide teams through technical accounting transitions.
Benefits
Supportive environment fostering career progression and continuous learning.
Broad exposure to CME's diverse products and cross-functional teams.
Comprehensive health coverage and retirement package including 401(k) and pension plan.
Education reimbursement provisions and paid time off.
Mental health benefits and a holistic benefits package for employees and dependents.
Full Job Description
This is a hybrid (3 days) on-site position in our Chicago office.
Job Summary
Serve as a senior individual contributor reporting directly to the Executive Director, Accounting Research & Operations, acting as the authoritative technical accounting strategist for CME Group.
Direct technical accounting research, formulate authoritative position papers, and advise business units on the financial implications of routine and non-routine corporate transactions.
Partner cross-functionally with financial reporting, corporate accounting, and executive leadership to ensure seamless quarterly and annual SEC compliance and adoption of emerging accounting standards.
What You'll Get
A supportive environment fostering career progression, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture.
Broad exposure to CME's diverse products, asset classes, and cross-functional teams.
A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Explore our full range of benefits
What You'll Do
Lead technical accounting research across routine and complex transactions under authoritative U.S. GAAP.
Formulate robust, executive-ready accounting position papers that document methodologies, technical interpretations, and final conclusions.
Advise business units and functional leaders on accounting implications, aligning strategic initiatives with corporate financial standards.
Evaluate the financial structure of proposed mergers, acquisitions, new products, and strategic investments submitted for Executive Leadership and Board review.
Author and review financial statement footnote disclosures and MD&A contributions for quarterly and annual SEC filings.
Direct technical accounting interactions with external auditors to ensure alignment and timely resolution of accounting considerations.
Curate and modernize the internal technical accounting research repository, synthesizing new standards and authoritative guidance for firmwide accessibility.
Monitor emerging FASB and SEC regulatory initiatives, evaluate organizational impact, and draft formal comment letters representing CME Group's position.
Establish, update, and maintain a comprehensive corporate accounting policy manual reflecting current regulatory standards.
Deliver targeted educational presentations and implementation frameworks to guide cross-functional teams through technical accounting transitions.
Champion reporting technology enhancements and process automation to elevate research workflow efficiency.
What You'll Bring
Hold an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license (required).
Bring 4+ years of progressive technical accounting, policy research, and SEC reporting experience.
Possess a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Apply comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP authoritative literature (working familiarity with IFRS is a plus).
Demonstrate a proven track record of writing concise, impactful technical memorandums and executive summaries for senior leadership.
Leverage prior accounting experience within the financial services industry or public accounting serving financial sector clients.
Lead cross-functional change management when interpreting and operationalizing new accounting standards across diverse business units.
Utilize advanced proficiency across productivity platforms, including Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office.
Navigate financial and enterprise systems effectively, with hands-on experience in Workiva (Wdesk), Workday, and SharePoint preferred. #LI-DS2 #LI-Hybrid
CME Group is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees that recognizes their contributions to the business and reflects our long-term investment in their future. The pay range for this role is $119,900-$199,800. Actual salary offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education and comparison to internal employees (where relevant). Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad-based equity program. Through our benefits program, we strive to offer flexibility, value and choice. From comprehensive health coverage, to a retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan, to highly competitive education reimbursement provisions, paid time off and a mental health benefit, CME Group offers a holistic benefits package for our team and their dependents.
About CME Group
CME Group Inc. is a global markets company. It owns large derivatives, options and futures exchanges in Chicago and New York City using its CME Globex trading platforms. It also owns CME Clearing which provides settlement and clearing of exchange trades. The company offers trading in a wide range of products across various asset classes, including futures and options based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural commodities, and metals. CME Group was formed in 2007 through the merger of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and has offices in New York City, London, Belfast, Tel Aviv, Dubai, Singapore, and Tokyo.
