Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$100k–$135k/yr
DLC, an Addison Group Company, is adding Senior Accountant talent to its Chicago-based team of full time, salaried Accounting & Finance Consultants! We are currently seeking experienced Senior Accountants who want to joi…
Skills: Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, SEC Reporting, GAAP, Financial Planning & Analysis
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$83k–$141k/yr
About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, fa…
Skills: Financial Planning, Scenario Management, CCAR Coordination, Anaplan, FP&A
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$115k–$195k/yr
About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, fa…
Skills: Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance
Jacksonville, Florida, United States · On-site
$225k–$300k/yr
Application Deadline: 08/28/2026 Address: 320 S Canal Street Job Family Group: Technology Leads the Bank’s enterprise insider threat program, defining strategy, governance, and operating model to proactively identify, as…
Skills: Insider Threat Program Management, Risk Governance, Cybersecurity, Fraud Detection, Financial Crime Investigation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$99k–$176k/yr
Job Description What is the opportunity? Wealth Management Banker - Support RBC USWM field and management in growing the cash and lending business through serving as the key contact for financial advisors and their clien…
Skills: Cash Management, Lending Solutions, Business Development, Relationship Management, Securities-based Loans
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$137k–$234k/yr
About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, fa…
Skills: Liquidity Regulatory Reporting, FR 2052a, Balance Sheet Analysis, General Ledger Adjustments, Data Analytics
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$74k–$135k/yr
At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ®. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positi…
Skills: Business Valuation, Discounted Cash Flow Analysis, Purchase Price Allocation, Financial Modeling, Market-Based Approaches
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$106k–$140k/yr
Salary range is: $106,277.25 - $140,000.00 This position is bonus and/or commission eligible. CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC) is a leading cloud platform for the multi-trillion-dollar insurance economy, creating int…
Skills: Pricing Strategy, Financial Analysis, AI Monetization, Market Intelligence, SaaS Pricing
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$130k–$160k/yr
Overview When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast…
Skills: Property Management, P&L Responsibility, Budgetary Oversight, Hospitality Management, Mixed-Use Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$125k–$135k/yr
Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Procurement Manager to join our strategic sourcing function. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effectiv…
Skills: Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Management, RFP/RFQ/RFI Management, Commercial Terms Negotiation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Make banking a Fifth Third better® We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank. ABOUT THE ROLE: The Fixed Income Trading Executive…
Skills: Fixed Income Trading, Risk Management, Trading Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Bloomberg
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Responsibilities: Gain industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments.Develop business, financial and analytical skills needed for career in global wealth management and fin…
Skills: Market Research, Financial Analysis, Marketing Support, Sales Support, Communication
Newport Beach, California, United States · Remote OK
$86k–$142k/yr
The Dental Standards Leader will be responsible for transforming our dental standards team by developing, designing and reimagining processes that support our distribution, claims, implementation and underwriting teams. …
Skills: Dental Standards, Process Design, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$139k–$208k/yr
Overview Contribute to the success in a fast-paced Escrow environment, serving Citi Wealth clients nationwide. As an Escrow Specialist, you will support the management of transactions from inception to completion, ensuri…
Skills: Escrow Management, Paying Agent Transactions, Risk Mitigation, Client Onboarding, Transaction Lifecycle
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$78k–$158k/yr
Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, t…
Skills: Collaboration, Project Management, Result Orientation, Solution Delivery Process, Stakeholder Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$125k–$210k/yr
Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, t…
Skills: Critical Thinking, Quantitative Development, Risk Analytics, Risk Modeling, Technical Documentation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$203k–$324k/yr
Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, t…
Skills: Quantitative Modeling, Python, Derivatives Pricing, Value at Risk, Statistical Analysis
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$203k–$324k/yr
Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, t…
Skills: Quantitative Modeling, Python, Derivatives Pricing, Value at Risk, Statistical Analysis
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$125k–$210k/yr
Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, t…
Skills: Critical Thinking, Quantitative Development, Risk Analytics, Risk Modeling, Technical Documentation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$60k–$80k/yr
Position Information Hiring Manager: Senior Associate, Team Lead Department: Investor Communications Department Overview The Investor Communications Group supports the Firm’s capital raising efforts across various produc…
Skills: Data Management, Investor Onboarding, Account Maintenance, MS Word, MS Excel
DLC
Chicago, Illinois, United States • On-site
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
The Senior Accountant will provide consulting services to diverse clients, managing full-cycle accounting, SEC reporting, and financial planning and analysis. They will also lead financial system implementations, process redesigns, and provide interim financial management leadership.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration and at least 4 years of corporate general ledger experience with a strong understanding of GAAP. CPA certification and experience with Big 4 public accounting or SEC filings are highly preferred.
We are currently seeking experienced Senior Accountants who want to join a fantastic team of talented Professionals, tasked with supporting our clients in a wide range of interim and project-based Accounting needs all while in a stable, full time position.
DLC currently serves clients across five markets: Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Orange County. Our client portfolio includes industry-leading organizations such as Sony Pictures, Disney, Amgen, Nestle, Sephora, Tyson, Genentech, Walgreens, Takeda and a multitude of venture capital firms, hedge funds and private equity firms.
As a DLC Consultant, you will deliver solutions across a diverse range of industries, companies, and functional disciplines. Daily, you will work directly with finance and operating executives, providing expertise on high-impact initiatives and helping clients solve complex business challenges.
Manage full-cycle accounting processes, including month-end close optimization, consolidated financial statement preparation, and reporting package development.
Prepare and support SEC reporting requirements, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, S-1, S-3, and S-4, and analyze and implement new FASB pronouncements.
Lead post-merger integrations and coordinate financial and operational audits.
Develop, review, and document internal control policies and procedures to strengthen compliance and financial reporting.
Develop annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts/reforecasts, and multi-year strategic plans.
Perform financial modeling and analysis, including pricing, cost-to-serve, capital expenditures, acquisitions/divestitures, and product, channel, and customer profitability.
Evaluate marketing and advertising ROI, conduct benchmarking analyses, and refine cost allocation methodologies.
Support R&D budgeting and develop complex forecasting models and decision-support tools.
Lead financial system implementations and upgrades by defining business requirements, managing software selection, and serving as the liaison between Finance and IT.
Design charts of accounts, develop and execute testing plans, and create financial reports using ERP and reporting tools.
Identify and implement process improvements while providing post-implementation support and troubleshooting.
Document current-state ("as-is") processes through narratives and flowcharts, implement best practice recommendations, and align workflows with new system capabilities.
Ensure business processes comply with regulatory requirements and support operational efficiency.
Provide interim finance leadership during periods of growth, reorganization, mergers, acquisitions, or relocations.
Evaluate roles and responsibilities, document processes, improve workflow efficiency, and identify productivity opportunities.
Develop accurate position descriptions and train newly hired staff to ensure operational continuity.
Lead projects by defining objectives, scope, resource requirements, deliverables, and project timelines.
Develop project and communication plans while coordinating cross-functional teams, process owners, and subject matter experts.
Manage project risks and develop contingency plans to ensure successful, on-time, and on-budget project delivery.
Bachelors in Accounting or Business Administration with an Accounting focus required.
2+ years of Big 4 or top public accounting firm experience preferred.
4+ years of corporate general ledger experience and a solid understand of GAAP.
CPA certification desired.
Experience drafting SEC filings (10-Qs and 10-Ks) preferred and able to research complex accounting transactions and communicate applicable accounting guidance.
Experience with SOX internal control compliance and required documentation preferred.
Advanced hands-on experience with at least one major ERP system such as SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, etc.
System implementation experience preferred but not required.
Advanced knowledge of Excel and proficient in standard workplace applications, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task efficiently and manage individuals.
Strong knowledge of accounting, strong analytical capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Competitive healthcare benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
401k retirement plan including employer match
Paid time off and company paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Family planning reimbursement program
Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage options
Learning and Development resources
Commitment to work-life balance and comprehensive onboarding and on-going personal and career development
Based on 3213 listings with disclosed salaries, most finance & accounting jobs in Chicago, IL pay between $65k–$180k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
There are currently 3,881 open finance & accounting positions in Chicago, IL listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Companies currently hiring include JPMorganChase, Northern Trust Asset Management, Bank of America, BMO, Morningstar, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Yes — 1907 of the 3881 open finance & accounting positions offer remote or hybrid work (307 remote, 1600 hybrid).
Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.
