Sr Fin Analyst, Financial Reporting & Analy

About the role

The Senior Financial Analyst supports the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) in financial accounting and reporting. The position involves analyzing general ledger activity, preparing financial reports, and supporting closing processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts, including related journal entries and associated financial analysis
• Support timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes
• Lead the full scope of loan accounting for single family and multifamily loan products
• Prepare and review loan loss reserves, including validation of information provided by business partners, along with the preparation of associated reporting schedules
• Prepare and review schedules and journal entries for bond related amortizations
• Assist in development and administration of policies and procedures in accordance with respective accounting pronouncements, as applicable
• Support financial and management reporting as requested

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required. A Master’s degree in Accountancy, an MBA, and/or a CPA is preferred, though not required.
• 4 - 6 years of experience in general accounting, reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
• Technology-forward abilities, including proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, etc.), advanced proficiency with Excel (macros, pivot tables, advanced formulas), and foundational data management knowledge.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience creating management presentations.
• Keen attention to detail, along with solid organizational and analytical skills.
• Experience working with multiple subledgers and product processors, outside of a general ledger, is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be a resident of Illinois or willing to relocate.
• Flexible scheduling is available, upon completion of a six-month probationary period.

Benefits

• Paid time off, plus paid holidays
• Medical/dental/vision/life insurance plans
• Short/long term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flex spending
• 401K plan – immediate vesting

Pay

$69,487.71 - $86,859.64

Schedule

Flexible scheduling is available, upon completion of a six-month probationary period.