Chicago - Accounting and Finance Professionals – Senior Associates, Associate Managers & Managers

The best and the brightest always have choices in the accounting & finance industries.

We want you to view your time with Siegfried as an investment in your future that pays dividends along the way. The longer you stay with Siegfried the wider breadth of accounting & finance opportunities and experiences you will gain.

No two paths at Siegfried look the same.

Apply now to start working with many of the nation’s largest corporations on their most important financial and accounting projects of critical strategic significance. Invest your time in tackling unique, challenging, and one-of-a-kind projects inside the walls of Fortune 1000 and other large companies.  Initial Public Offering (IPO) readiness, mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs…we have it all and more.

Our Firm is interested in hiring accounting and finance professionals – Certified Public Accountants, Accounting Managers, Financial Reporting Managers, Senior Accountants, Audit Managers, Audit Seniors, etc. – who are looking to broaden their skill sets and gain valuable experiences to help enhance their marketability and advance their careers.

Take advantage of Siegfried’s lucrative incentive plans and competitive base salary, which are part of our Total Compensation Philosophy. Additionally, we offer comprehensive benefit plans, including healthcare/dental/vision, paid vacation/sick time, paid holidays, 401k, profit sharing, allowance for professional development, and more!

Professional Attributes

• High energy and enthusiasm, with a strong commitment to exceeding client expectations.

• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments, industries, and roles.

• Ability to learn quickly, make an immediate impact, and provide value-added service to our clients.

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills, displaying the ability to connect and build relationships with clients, Firm leadership, & peers.

• Confidence in professional aptitude and ability to effectively convey skills, knowledge, and qualifications to clients.

• Team player with a strong desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth of the local office and Firm overall.

• Entrepreneurial spirit and belief in the opportunities that Siegfried offers.

• Interest and passion to get involved in other professional experiences such as Business Development and Recruiting.

Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance

• External auditors from large CPA firms with 2+ years of experience, including at least one busy season as a senior

• Combo candidates with external audit and corporate accounting and/or finance experience at a large public corporation are also considered

• CPA or progression towards, preferred

• Corporate accounting and/or finance experience at a large public corporation is a plus but not required

• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including proficiency in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Services Board (FASB) rules and standards

• Strong computer desktop skills required. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., macros, pivot tables, etc.) desirable

• Demonstrated career progression and job stability

Learn more about our Total Compensation Philosophy and State Specific Information.