Bookkeeper Financial Operations Associate Jobs in North Chicago, IL

What you'll do:

We're hiring a Team Lead, Financial Operations to own and elevate our regulatory reporting function within a fast-growing FCM. This is a high-visibility role for a leader who combines deep technical command of FCM regulatory reporting with the people skills to coach, develop, and grow a team of Financial Operations Associates. You'll ensure every daily filing is completed accurately and on time, mentor and develop your team, and serve as the trusted Financial Operations representative on strategic business initiatives. If you're currently doing great work at another FCM but are looking for greater ownership, increased visibility, and the opportunity to influence key initiatives, this role is built for you.

In this role you will:

• Own the timely and accurate completion of all daily regulatory filings, the monthly 1-FR-FCM report, and related NFA and CFTC segregation reporting
• Serve as the final quality control reviewer for team reconciliations, general ledger accuracy, and regulatory submissions
• Maintain and enhance documentation and internal controls to ensure ongoing audit readiness
• Act as the primary liaison during regulatory examinations and audits
• Monitor liquidity levels, foreign currency hedging, and margin adequacy against carrying broker requirements, proactively escalating and resolving issues
• Directly manage, coach, and develop a team of Financial Operations Associates, establishing clear expectations and fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Design and deliver training programs that strengthen technical expertise and support employee growth
• Foster an environment where team members feel empowered to identify issues early and take ownership of their work
• Lead process improvement initiatives that increase automation, reduce operational risk, and improve reporting speed and accuracy
• Partner with Product, Compliance, Risk, Technology, and Accounting on new initiatives and product launches to ensure accurate books and records from day one
• Represent Financial Operations in cross-functional discussions, proactively identifying reporting and regulatory considerations
• Evaluate new products and system changes for reconciliation and reporting impacts, leading testing and implementation efforts
• Collaborate with Development and Compliance to enhance the tools, dashboards, and workflows that support the Financial Operations team

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in financial operations, regulatory reporting, or accounting within an FCM, broker-dealer, or other regulated financial institution
• Working knowledge of NFA and CFTC segregation rules and FCM regulatory reporting requirements, including the 1-FR-FCM and related filings
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or developing a team, or demonstrated readiness to step into a people leadership role
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for identifying automation and process improvement opportunities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to represent Financial Operations effectively in cross-functional settings
• High ethical standards and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment without sacrificing quality

Compensation:

The salary range for this role will be $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 8%. Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%).

Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered by NinjaTrader. NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions. Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 18 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays.

Location:

This role is based in Chicago, IL. We are not open to remote candidates for this role.

Hybrid:

For Chicago-based employees, we follow a hybrid work schedule: In-office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. In addition to these weekly remote days, we offer:

• 20 additional flex remote days annually
• 5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays