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 12 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

• Family-friendly work hours

• Promote from within culture

Why join this team?

• We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit

• We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility

Job Description Summary

The VP Finance Manager, Reconciliations provides leadership and development to the team responsible for ensuring accurate and timely completion of monthly reconciliations of GL Balance Sheet accounts for WTFC banking and non-banking entities ensuring the department is operating according to corporate policies and procedures. Recognizes and communicates to Senior Finance Management known monetary and non-monetary risks to the organization. Identifies and prepares department for new initiatives and/or acquisitions that have direct impact to Corporate Finance-Reconciliations.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee and assist with department operations. Complete all assigned SOX related documentation for audit purposes.

• Participate in and prepare department for direct impact of new initiatives/acquisitions.

• Develop and monitor department control reports that are used within the department and those distributed to senior management.

• Staff management which includes training, setting department goals, performance reviews for direct reports and salary and bonus recommendations.

• Additional hours beyond the standard 8-hour day may be required, in certain situations, to complete reconciliation-related tasks in expected timeframes. This could be the result of a system conversion or entity acquisition.

Knowledge/Skills/Background/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree

• 5-7 years of prior corporate management experience with working knowledge of Bank Accounting/Finance.

• Strong written and verbal communication is necessary.

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 $98,000-$132,000, 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.