Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant - Expense & Data Analysis reports to the Team Lead, Corporate Accounting, Expense & Treasury. This role requires a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and core accounting operations, along with the ability to leverage data and technology to drive efficiency and generate insights. The position serves as a trusted business partner to stakeholders across Harris Associates, the Oakmark Funds, and Natixis Investment Managers.

Key responsibilities include supporting the month-end close process; consolidation and financial reporting to the parent company; preparation of year-end financial statements; expense allocation and line-of-business reporting; daily cash and treasury monitoring; transaction posting; and balance sheet reconciliations. The role also emphasizes automating Excel-based processes, enhancing data quality, and ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of financial information. Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights are essential to supporting informed decision-making and driving enterprise value.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting, including journal entries, month-end close, consolidation, and preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
• Manage treasury activities, including daily cash reconciliations and intercompany cash transfers with the parent company
• Prepare monthly reporting packages and serve as a primary liaison to the parent company, supporting consolidation and ad hoc requests
• Design, maintain, and enhance the firm's internal control environment, policies, and procedures, with a strong focus on risk management
• Identify control gaps and process improvement opportunities; develop diagnostic metrics and exception-based reporting
• Digitize and structure financial data to enable efficient analysis, reporting, and business insights
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize accounting and financial reporting technologies to automate manual processes
• Manage audit relationships, including preparation of financial statements, audit support, and responses to auditor inquiries
• Support regulatory, tax, and compliance requirements, including FINRA filings and other applicable reporting
• Oversee additional financial activities, including soft-dollar programs, affiliated broker-dealer oversight, insurance renewals, payment processing, and cash account reconciliations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred; related fields considered
• CPA designation (active or progress toward completion)
• 2-3 years of public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 or national accounting firm
• Strong foundation in U.S. GAAP and core financial accounting principles
• Experience in financial services, asset management, or investment management is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis; VBA experience strongly valued
• Familiarity with Power Query, Power BI, or similar data transformation and visualization tools is a plus
• Proven attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality financial information
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive efficiencies in accounting or reporting workflows
• High degree of initiative, ownership, and adaptability; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with auditors, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional partners
• Interest in and practical application of emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to automate processes and enhance efficiency, analysis, and decision-making

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to integrate life and work and to support our employees and their families. Benefits include, but are not limited to; medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, profit sharing plan, 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, commuter and holistic wellness benefits along with volunteer programs.

Actual annual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, and other job-related factors. If hired, base pay will be determined on an individualized basis and is only one part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include a discretionary performance bonus and other Harris sponsored benefit programs.

Expected range for this Chicago-based role

$95,000-$110,000 USD