At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.
Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.
Role Summary
Prepare and support reviews of key financial reporting components and documentation for SEC reporting, regulatory reporting, internal financial reporting, and other external reporting needs for the Bank, its parent, and subsidiaries. This role helps ensure accurate, complete, and compliant reporting while supporting close activities, financial analysis, controls, process improvements, and auditor requests. You’ll build technical expertise in accounting, regulatory, and reporting guidance while contributing to a collaborative finance team.
Key Accountabilities
Prepare and perform initial reviews of external reporting components filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in compliance with applicable accounting, audit, and regulatory guidance.
Prepare and perform initial reviews of regulatory reporting for banking regulators and other applicable regulatory bodies.
Support preparation, review, and analysis of sustainability reporting and other required reporting across the Bank’s footprint.
Analyze consolidated and legal entity financial information during monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including variance identification and resolution.
Contribute to internal financial controls that support the completeness, accuracy, and integrity of external reporting data.
Develop technical and research expertise related to accounting, regulatory, and reporting guidance, including support for new standards or regulations.
Identify reporting efficiencies and implement process improvements that strengthen accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
Partner with internal, external, and regulatory auditors by supporting inquiries, audits, examinations, and special projects.
Education & Experience
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
3+ years of accounting and/or finance experience.
Preferred
Accounting and/or finance experience within the financial services industry.
3+ years of external SEC or regulatory reporting experience.
Audit or internal controls experience.
CPA certification by start date.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Join a finance team that supports accurate, transparent reporting and meaningful business decisions. You’ll have opportunities to deepen technical reporting expertise, contribute to process improvements, and collaborate with partners across the organization. Your work will help strengthen reporting integrity and support the Bank’s commitment to sound financial stewardship.
Apply today to make an impact.
We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.
In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.
Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.
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Compliance Statement
Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.
Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.
Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.
Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact [email protected] if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.
Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.
Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.
The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.
For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.
$73,290.00 - $125,640.00 per year
Associated Bank Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Chicago, United States, 0
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