Position Title: Senior Accountant 
Location: Chicago
Department: Finance

The Finance department strives to maintain a strong financial foundation for Wolverine by managing the production of accurate, thorough, and timely financial information for all of Wolverine’s entities.  More specifically, we execute the day-to-day financial operations (cash management, accounts payable, client billing, payroll, general ledger maintenance, financial statement preparation, daily P&L and regulatory capital calculations, etc.) We are also responsible for all regulatory compliance from a finance perspective and file monthly, quarterly and annual reports with various regulatory authorities.

Position Summary
We are seeking an achievement oriented, proactive contributor who possesses a strong understanding of accounting and finance principles. The position will report directly to the Controller, and will assist in the oversight of staff accountants. The primary responsibilities include accurate daily, monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for various entities within the Wolverine family, along with regular analysis of the firm’s financial performance. 

Responsibilities
•    Perform monthly “closing of the books” functions, including the preparation of various journal entries and reconciliation of trade accounts.
•    Preparation and review of monthly financial statements for the Wolverine entities.
•    Help develop the team to perform consistently at a high level, setting goals and reviewing work to confirm accurate and timely performance.
•    Ensure timely and comprehensive completion of special projects and process improvements.
•    Assist in the annual audits of Wolverine entities and regulatory reviews.
•    Analyze account fluctuations at the entity level on a monthly and ad-hoc basis.
•    Serve as a liaison between the traders, compliance and the operations department.  

Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
•    Work experience of 4-5 years in public accounting or financial services firm.
•    Familiarity with managing staff and providing constructive feedback
•    Experience with General Ledger Software; Oracle Financial Reporting & Analytics a plus
•    Excellent attention to detail and ability to organize multiple streams of work
•    Self-motivated, able work in a fast-paced environment
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Ability to present internally to controller and CFO, and Trading or other Departmental managers
•    Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, specifically) 
•    Ability to operate independently and as part of a developed, structured team.
•    Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information
•    All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.