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5 Legal

Finance Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

Top 100 AmLaw firm seeks an associate to join its Finance Practice Group in their Chicago office. Qualified candidates must have 3-5 years of solid and meaningful experience in the areas of ...

Praytell

Finance Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

The Opportunity As a Finance Associate, you will: * Support the client invoicing process by preparing, reviewing and processing invoices accurately and on time. * Reconcile client budgets with ...

Praytell

Finance Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$55K - $65K/yr

The Opportunity As a Finance Associate, you will: * Support the client invoicing process by preparing, reviewing and processing invoices accurately and on time. * Reconcile client budgets with ...

Direct Counsel

CLO Finance Associate Attorney

Chicago, IL · On-site

$260K - $365K/yr

CLO Finance Associate Attorney Location: New York (Open to other U.S. office locations including Charlotte, Chicago, D.C., Houston, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Salt Lake City) Direct ...

5 Legal

Structured Finance Associate

Chicago, IL

Top AmLaw 100 law firm seeks an associate to join their Finance Team in any of their New York, Charlotte, Atlanta, and Chicago offices. Qualified candidates will have 3-6 years of experience and will ...

Huntington

Public Finance Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Description The Public Finance Associate supports senior investment bankers in the execution of municipal financing transactions for a diverse set of public sector clients, including state and local ...

5 Legal

Banking & Finance Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

An international law firm and one of the top 50 AmLaw firms is looking to hire associates to support the structured finance mortgage practice. Qualified candidates will have 2-5 years of experience ...

Huntington

Public Finance Associate

Chicago, IL

$110K - $140K/yr

Description The Public Finance Associate supports senior investment bankers in the execution of municipal financing transactions for a diverse set of public sector clients, including state and local ...

5 Legal

Debt Finance Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

Am Law top 10 and one of the world's most elite law firms seeks a highly qualified associate to join their Debt Finance group. The ideal candidate would have 2-5 years of experience in the ...

Huntington

Public Finance Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Description The Public Finance Associate supports senior investment bankers in the execution of municipal financing transactions for a diverse set of public sector clients, including state and local ...

5 Legal

Structured Finance Associate

Wheeling, IL · On-site

One of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For and top 200 AmLaw firm, seeks an associate to join its Structured Finance team. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of transactional or finance ...

5 Legal

Debt Finance Associate

Chicago, IL

... associate to join their Banking Practice Team in any of their New York, Miami, Chicago, Houston, or Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate must have 2 years of debt finance experience. Preferred ...

Direct Counsel

Debt Finance Associate Attorney

Chicago, IL · On-site

$225K - $365K/yr

Debt Finance Associate Attorney Locations: Boston, Chicago, Denver, Washington, DC, Santa Monica, Downtown Los Angeles, New York, Palo Alto, Reston, San Diego, San Francisco Position: Associate ...

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How much do finance associate jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for finance associate in Chicago, IL is $72,492.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $79,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a finance associate?

A finance associate provides support to a financial manager regarding financial statements and other legal documentation for a company. As a finance associate, your primary duties are to help managers in planning investments, creating budgets, assessing company payments, and making suggestions on how to increase profitability. Qualifications for this career include a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics, job experience in the banking or accounting industry, organizational skills, and the ability to create and manage complex financial documents and spreadsheets.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a finance associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Finance Associate, you need a strong grasp of financial analysis, accounting principles, and a relevant degree such as finance, accounting, or economics. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling software, and familiarity with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle are typically expected. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and smooth collaboration within finance teams and with other departments.

What are some common challenges finance associates face when managing multiple deadlines and reporting requirements?

Finance Associates often juggle several tasks with tight deadlines, such as preparing financial reports, processing invoices, and supporting month-end or quarter-end closing activities. Balancing these responsibilities can be challenging, especially during peak reporting periods. Effective time management, strong organizational skills, and clear communication with team members and other departments are essential to meet expectations and ensure accuracy. Many organizations provide structured workflows and support from senior finance staff to help associates manage these demands.
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Infographic showing various Finance Associate job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,492 per year, or $34.9 per hour.

Finance Associate

5 Legal

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Top 100 AmLaw firm seeks an associate to join its Finance Practice Group in their Chicago office.


Qualified candidates must have 3-5 years of solid and meaningful experience in the areas of acquisition financing, agented syndicated secured financings and Article 9 of the UCC. Background/experience in inter-creditor and subordination agreements; real estate finance a plus. Candidates should have strong drafting and negotiating skills and a desire for client contact and doing deals. A strong academic background is required as well as meaningful law firm experience on sophisticated transactional matters. Large law firm or commercial finance boutique experience preferred. The successful candidate would be joining a team of diverse individuals who enjoy working in a high-performance environment rooted in a culture of mutual respect and teamwork. Admission to Illinois Bar or the ability to waive in is preferred.