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CHICAGO THEATRE GROUP INC

Finance Associate

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$57K - $60K/yr

Finance Associate REPORTS TO: Business Office Manager FLSA STATUS: Full-Time, Salary, Exempt COMPENSATION RATE: $57,000 - $60,000 annually LOCATION: 170 N. Dearborn St. (Hybrid Eligible) POSITION ...

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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 ...

5 Legal

Structured Finance Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

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 ...

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

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 ...

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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 · On-site

... 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 ...

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 ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for finance associate in Park Ridge, IL is $69,245.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,200.00 and $75,800.00 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.

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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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Finance Associate

CHICAGO THEATRE GROUP INC

Chicago, IL • Hybrid

$57K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 hours ago

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Job description

JOB TITLE: Finance Associate

REPORTS TO: Business Office Manager

FLSA STATUS: Full-Time, Salary, Exempt

COMPENSATION RATE: $57,000 - $60,000 annually

LOCATION: 170 N. Dearborn St. (Hybrid Eligible)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Finance Associate is a critical member of the Business Office. This position supports the theatre through payroll processing, accounts payable management, processing journal entries and overall communication with staff, leadership and artists.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Administers and processes weekly and semi-monthly payroll, including labor allocations, training staff in system and coordinating payroll processing between Finance and Human Resources.
  • Processes accounts payable, ensuring invoices are properly approved, coded, and entered into the accounting system.  This includes fee payments for artists and designers.
  • Responsible for account reconciliations including receivables, payables, fixed assets, and more.
  • Maintains fixed assets system and additions.
  • Assists with daily banking functions and submission of payments for approval.
  • Assists with filing for the Illinois Live Theatre Tax Credit.
  • Supports Chief Financial Officer in special projects.
  • Assists in the preparation of annual audit and year-end closures by preparing and maintaining schedules, assisting finance team, and preparing and distributing 1099s and W-2s.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

  • 3 years of experience in accounting/payroll areas.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines.
  • Strong computer skills/experience including Microsoft Suites (Excel, Word, Teams), Payroll/HRIS management systems such as Paycom, Sage Intacct, Ramp, and Tessitura software a plus.
  • Model Behavior and values consistent with The Goodman’s Community Agreements and furthering The Goodman’s IDEAA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism and Access) goals.

BACKGROUND:

Chicago’s theater since 1925, The Goodman is a not-for-profit arts and community organization in the heart of the Loop, distinguished by the excellence and scope of its artistic programming and community engagement. The theater’s artistic priorities include new play development (more than 150 world or American premieres), large scale musical theater works and reimagined classics. 

We at The Goodman believe that a diversity of people, ideas and cultures in our organization enriches both the art on stage and our civic engagement. In our workplace, we strive to reflect the communities we serve, and make space in which everyone is empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. The Goodman values equity, diversity and inclusion and is committed to approaching our work through the practice of anti-racism. Learn more at GoodmanTheatre.org/Accountability

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Goodman Theatre offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, paid vacation, sick leave, 401K & Parental Leave.  

The Goodman is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. By dedicating itself to three guiding principles—quality, diversity and community— The Goodman seeks to be the premier cultural organization in Chicago, providing productions and programs that make an essential contribution to the quality of life in our city. 

The Goodman is an inclusive and accessible employer. Successful candidates will have experience working with diverse groups of people and will demonstrate a deep commitment to advancing equity and inclusion at The Goodman. 

The Goodman uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified individuals are invited to apply by uploading a resume and selecting the “Start Application” button on the right side of the page. On the next page, please attach a cover letter when prompted. No phone calls, please. 

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