Senior Financial Accountant

Join us today as the Senior Financial Accountant!

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At the heart of First Business Bank, we believe success comes down to putting people first. Our people are our priority — they embody ambition, experience, and client focus. The result is extremely engaged employees who provide unmatched client satisfaction. With comprehensive total rewards to support our team members, a commitment to valuing each other’s differences, and a focus on improving our communities, we are confident you’ll find the experience is your advantage. We’re delighted you’re considering joining us!

Work Model: Hybrid, with the ability to work remotely two days per week.

The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for leveraging strong accounting expertise and a deep understanding of accounting principles to support the financial reporting, compliance, and accounting operations of a _regulated public company_. This role performs complex accounting activities, provides technical accounting guidance, and helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Company's financial reporting.

Essential responsibilities for this role include:

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Support the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end variance analyses.
• Assist with the preparation and review of SEC filings and regulatory reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Research and evaluate accounting impacts resulting from business changes, new regulations, and emerging accounting standards.

Technical Accounting & Financial Analysis

• Perform analysis and accounting assessments for complex areas, including:
• Revenue recognition
• Investments and pricing
• Stock-based compensation
• Derivatives
• Leases
• New products and business initiatives
• Provide recommendations and guidance on technical accounting matters to support sound financial decision-making.

General Ledger & Accounting Operations

• Maintain and enhance General Ledger system integrations.
• Identify and implement necessary updates to GL accounts, mappings, and reporting structures.
• Support accounts payable controls, including oversight of payment processing and review of high-risk transactions.
• Help ensure strong internal controls and adherence to company policies and procedures.

Project & Deadline Management

• Effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Deliver high-quality work while meeting critical deadlines and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of the role.

Requirements:

• 4 year accounting degree from an accredited institution required
• 4+ years prior relevant experience
• Industry and SEC experience preferred
• CPA Designation preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated aptitude and curiosity for technology and systems, including emerging tools such as AI; ability to quickly learn, adapt, and leverage digital solutions to drive efficiency and innovation.