Department: Finance
Reports To: Finance Controller
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Chicago, IL - Hybrid (3 days/week in office)
Salary: $95,000 - $125,000
About the RoleThe Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in overseeing both the accounting operations and financial planning & analysis functions. This position combines traditional accounting responsibilities with forward-looking financial analysis and strategic planning, reporting directly to the assistant controller with significant exposure to the CFO.
What You'll Do:- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements
- Assist FP&A team with business partnering and forecasting
- Manage and review account reconciliations, journal entries, balance sheet accounts and tax requests/payments
- Ensure compliance with GAAP standards and internal control procedures
- Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits
- Review work of accounting / shared services staff for accuracy and completeness
- Collaborate with IT to enhance financial systems and automate manual processes
- Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as needed
Who You Are:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, CPA required
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial analysis
- Big 4 or top 10 accounting firm experience highly preferred
- Advanced Excel skills (vlookup/pivots/sumifs/financial modeling)
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Other preferences - Familiarity with trade lifecycle and settlement accounting for equities, futures, and options
- Experience with broker-dealer regulatory reporting strongly preferred
Company Perks + Benefits: - Performance Bonuses
- Stock Purchase Options
- Medical/Vision/Dental Benefits
- 401k Plan
- 20 Paid Vacation Days (plus an additional paid vacation day the month of your birthday!)
- 10 Paid Sick Days
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Wellness & Mental Health Programs
- Charitable Donation Matching
- Two Paid Volunteer Days Off
- Daily catered lunch when in the office
- Full kitchen with snacks and beverages
- In-building gym
- Shuttle to/from Metra
Discretionary Performance Bonus: 8-12% of base salary based on individual and company performance.
Location: Our office is in the West Loop - Chicago's growing center of tech, great cuisine, and high-end bars.
tastytrade | tastylive | tastyfx1330 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
