VP, Senior Manager IT Finance & Accounting

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 11 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

• With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career

• 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, Senior Manager – IT Finance & Accounting is a trusted advisor to the CIO and technology leadership team to provide strategic financial guidance, support decision-making through data-driven analyses, and drive financial planning and analysis processes. Key responsibilities include advancing cost management activities, implementing efficiencies in the budgeting and forecasting cycles, streamlining monthly reporting cycles and automation of processes and reporting.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of IT-related financial reporting in compliance with IFRS and internal policies

• Own the month-end and year-end close processes for IT cost centers, including accruals, prepayments, and intercompany allocations

• Lead internal financial reviews, support audit processes, and ensure SOX (if applicable) and internal control compliance related to IT finance

• Develop comprehensive financial plans, budgets, and monthly forecasts for the technology organization, aligning with the company’s strategic goals and performance targets

• Conduct detailed financial analysis and deliver system-based, automated reporting that provides actionable insights into the technology organization’s performance

• Collaborate with team members and business leaders to prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages that drive business decisions

• Partner with technology and other areas within Finance to develop and implementation of internal cost allocation methodologies and reporting. 

Knowledge/Skills/Background/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred)

• 8-12 years of progressive financial experience, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.

• Strong knowledge of technology sector finance dynamics along with a deep understanding of financial planning, budget management, and strategic analysis

• Proven ability to serve as a strong internal business partner with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset.

• Experience supporting senior management with strategic financial planning, analysis, and decision-making.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; experience with tools like Workiva, Power BI, Workday, and Adaptive Planning is a plus.

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 $145,000- $175,000 along with eligibili