Financial Reporting Manager Salary in Illinois, USA

Description PEPI - CFO Services - Associate (Financial Reporting Advisory) OVERVIEW: A&M CFO Services work with private equity held portfolio companies and provide our clients with solutions to preserve and generate value for their businesses. Our goal is to improve transparency by providing accounting and financial reporting advice to clients on a wide range of transactions and events, including adherence to new or revised accounting standards and effective management of the financial reporting processes.CFO Services Provides the following pillar of services:Liquidity & Working Capital OptimizationStrategic Analytics & PlanningPerformance Measurement & ManagementBusiness Transformation Financial Reporting Advisory FOCUS AREAS - Financial Reporting Advisory: Maintain up-to date knowledge of US GAAP with a technical understanding of accounting changes (e.g. revenue recognition and lease transactions) and provide clients with recommendations and conclusions on the application of complex accounting guidancePrepare and review pre- and post-deal financial reporting (e.g., opening / closing balance sheets) to meet contractual/regulatory requirements without interruptions to the standard business processInvestigate and remediate unexplained EBITDA volatility, unexpected financial results, or unreconciled accounts through advisory or interim management rolesAssist leadership in guiding clients through the IPO readiness journey by drafting SEC reporting and providing audit supportParticipate in working capital disputes to favorable outcomes by managing the process through settlement or arbitration PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS: Data Collection, Validation and Analysis Help team members in information gathering approach and ensure all relevant sources of information are pursuedParticipate in client interviews, ask inquisitive questions and understand different stakeholders' perspectiveIdentify knowledge gaps, guide the team to challenge status quo, validate, disprove and/or develop better assumptionsIdentify key business challenges, accurately forecast liquidity needs, pinpoint financial/accounting process inefficiencies and assess the organization's design, roles and teamEnsure issues and opportunities are clearly and concisely presentedUnderstanding accounting and finance process flows and how information is consolidated into the general ledger, to ensure improvement and value creation Project Management and Implementation Ensure that project approach, timeline and deliverables are logical, reasonable and accurateSet and communicate client's expectation consistentlyEmploy actionable plans (e.g. create initiatives to optimize working capital, instill a liquidity focused culture, improve transparency in processes and organizations)Identify risks and obstacles early on, create contingency plans and communicating timely with clientAbility to identify where the pillars of services CFO Services provides are not functioning Financial Acumen Ability to build and review various financial models, provide valuable financial analysis and evaluate accounting treatmentsAbility to provide valuable insight and improvement initiatives to senior management and board members ACCREDIDATION /EXPERIENCE: Minimum B.A / B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university by the time employment commencesAccounting majorMeeting education requirement for CPA certification in the state where you are applying for.#LI-LS1The salary range is $90,000-$120,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Description PEPI - CFO Services - Senior Associate (Financial Reporting Advisory) OVERVIEW: A&M CFO Services work with private equity held portfolio companies and provide our clients with solutions to preserve and generate value for their businesses. Our goal is to improve transparency by providing accounting and financial reporting advice to clients on a wide range of transactions and events, including adherence to new or revised accounting standards and effective management of the financial reporting processes.CFO Services Provides the following pillar of services:Liquidity & Working Capital OptimizationStrategic Analytics & PlanningPerformance Measurement & ManagementBusiness Transformation Financial Reporting Advisory FOCUS AREAS - Financial Reporting Advisory: Maintain up-to date knowledge of US GAAP with a technical understanding of accounting changes (e.g. revenue recognition and lease transactions) and provide clients with recommendations and conclusions on the application of complex accounting guidancePrepare and review pre- and post-deal financial reporting (e.g., opening / closing balance sheets) to meet contractual/regulatory requirements without interruptions to the standard business processInvestigate and remediate unexplained EBITDA volatility, unexpected financial results, or unreconciled accounts through advisory or interim management rolesAssist leadership in guiding clients through the IPO readiness journey by drafting SEC reporting and providing audit supportParticipate in working capital disputes to favorable outcomes by managing the process through settlement or arbitration PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS: Data Collection, Validation and Analysis Help team members in information gathering approach and ensure all relevant sources of information are pursuedParticipate in client interviews, ask inquisitive questions and understand different stakeholders' perspectiveIdentify knowledge gaps, guide the team to challenge status quo, validate, disprove and/or develop better assumptionsIdentify key business challenges, accurately forecast liquidity needs, pinpoint financial/accounting process inefficiencies and assess the organization's design, roles and teamEnsure issues and opportunities are clearly and concisely presentedUnderstanding accounting and finance process flows and how information is consolidated into the general ledger, to ensure improvement and value creation Project Management and Implementation Ensure that project approach, timeline and deliverables are logical, reasonable and accurateSet and communicate client's expectation consistentlyEmploy actionable plans (e.g. create initiatives to optimize working capital, instill a liquidity focused culture, improve transparency in processes and organizations)Identify risks and obstacles early on, create contingency plans and communicating timely with clientAbility to identify where the pillars of services CFO Services provides are not functioning Financial Acumen Ability to build and review various financial models, provide valuable financial analysis and evaluate accounting treatmentsAbility to provide valuable insight and improvement initiatives to senior management and board members ACCREDITION/EXPERIENCE: Minimum B.A / B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university by the time employment commencesAccounting majorMeeting education requirement for CPA certification in the state where you are applying forThe salary range is $ 100,000-$150,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details

DescriptionPEPI - CFO Services - Director (Financial Reporting Advisory) OVERVIEW: A&M CFO Services work with private equity held portfolio companies and provide our clients with solutions to preserve and generate value for their businesses. Our goal is to improve transparency by providing accounting and financial reporting advice to clients on a wide range of transactions and events, including adherence to new or revised accounting standards and effective management of the financial reporting processes.CFO Services Provides the following pillar of services:Liquidity & Working Capital OptimizationStrategic Analytics & PlanningPerformance Measurement & ManagementBusiness Transformation Financial Reporting Advisory FOCUS AREAS - Financial Reporting Advisory: Maintain up-to date knowledge of US GAAP with a technical understanding of accounting changes (e.g. revenue recognition and lease transactions) and provide clients with recommendations and conclusions on the application of complex accounting guidancePrepare and review pre- and post-deal financial reporting (e.g., opening / closing balance sheets) to meet contractual/regulatory requirements without interruptions to the standard business processInvestigate and remediate unexplained EBITDA volatility, unexpected financial results, or unreconciled accounts through advisory or interim management rolesGuide clients through the IPO readiness journey by drafting SEC reporting and providing audit supportDrive working capital disputes to favorable outcomes by managing the process through settlement or arbitration PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS: Data Collection, Validation and Analysis Guide team members in information gathering approach and ensure all relevant sources of information are pursuedGuide and lead client interviews, ask inquisitive questions and understand different stakeholders' perspectiveIdentify knowledge gaps, guide the team to challenge status quo, validate, disprove and/or develop better assumptionsIdentify key business challenges, accurately forecast liquidity needs, pinpoint financial/accounting process inefficiencies and assess the organization's design, roles and teamEnsure issues and opportunities are clearly and concisely presentedUnderstanding accounting and finance process flows and how information is consolidated into the general ledger, to ensure improvement and value creationProject Management and Implementation Ability to own and complete a workstream based on the pillars of services CFO Services providesEnsure that project approach, timeline and deliverables are logical, reasonable and accurateSet and communicate client's expectation consistentlyEmploy actionable plans (e.g. create initiatives to optimize working capital, instill a liquidity focused culture, improve transparency in processes and organizations)Identify risks and obstacles early on, create contingency plans and communicating timely with clientAbility to identify where the pillars of services CFO Services provides are not functioningLeadershipLeverage previous experience to guide and promote team to think innovativelyRecognize the current skill set of team members and maximize their level of contributionShare knowledge and experience, provide coaching to teammatesFinancial AcumenAbility to build and review various financial models, provide valuable financial analysis and evaluate accounting treatmentsAbility to provide valuable insight and improvement initiatives to senior management and board members ACCREDITION/EXPERIENCE: Minimum 10-15+ years of relevant work experience in both public accounting and industryCPA certification highly preferredThe salary range is $150,000-$225,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Description PEPI - CFO Services - Manager (Financial Reporting Advisory) OVERVIEW: A&M CFO Services work with private equity held portfolio companies and provide our clients with solutions to preserve and generate value for their businesses. Our goal is to improve transparency by providing accounting and financial reporting advice to clients on a wide range of transactions and events, including adherence to new or revised accounting standards and effective management of the financial reporting processes.CFO Services Provides the following pillar of services:Liquidity & Working Capital OptimizationStrategic Analytics & PlanningPerformance Measurement & ManagementBusiness Transformation Financial Reporting Advisory FOCUS AREAS - Financial Reporting Advisory: Maintain up-to date knowledge of US GAAP with a technical understanding of accounting changes (e.g. revenue recognition and lease transactions) and provide clients with recommendations and conclusions on the application of complex accounting guidancePrepare and review pre- and post-deal financial reporting (e.g., opening / closing balance sheets) to meet contractual/regulatory requirements without interruptions to the standard business processInvestigate and remediate unexplained EBITDA volatility, unexpected financial results, or unreconciled accounts through advisory or interim management rolesGuide clients through the IPO readiness journey by drafting SEC reporting and providing audit supportDrive working capital disputes to favorable outcomes by managing the process through settlement or arbitration PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS: Data Collection, Validation and Analysis Guide team members in information gathering approach and ensure all relevant sources of information are pursuedGuide and lead client interviews, ask inquisitive questions and understand different stakeholders' perspectiveIdentify knowledge gaps, guide the team to challenge status quo, validate, disprove and/or develop better assumptionsIdentify key business challenges, accurately forecast liquidity needs, pinpoint financial/accounting process inefficiencies and assess the organization's design, roles and teamEnsure issues and opportunities are clearly and concisely presentedUnderstanding accounting and finance process flows and how information is consolidated into the general ledger, to ensure improvement and value creation Project Management and Implementation Ability to own and complete a workstream based on the pillars of services CFO Services providesEnsure that project approach, timeline and deliverables are logical, reasonable and accurateSet and communicate client's expectation consistentlyEmploy actionable plans (e.g. create initiatives to optimize working capital, instill a liquidity focused culture, improve transparency in processes and organizations)Identify risks and obstacles early on, create contingency plans and communicating timely with clientAbility to identify where the pillars of services CFO Services provides are not functioning Leadership Leverage previous experience to guide and promote team to think innovativelyRecognize the current skill set of team members and maximize their level of contributionShare knowledge and experience, provide coaching to teammates Financial Acumen Ability to build and review various financial models, provide valuable financial analysis and evaluate accounting treatmentsAbility to provide valuable insight and improvement initiatives to senior management and board members ACCREDITATION/EXPERIENCE: Minimum B.A / B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university by the time employment commencesAccounting majorMeeting education requirement for CPA certification in the state where you are applying for#LI-LS1The salary range is $125,000-$190,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm’s core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals. Financial Reporting Manager The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for the preparation of reporting of actual and budget financial activity of the firm by performing essential duties personally or through delegation/supervision of subordinates.  The Financial Reporting Manager maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and firm matters. Katten offers a hybrid work model, allowing the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely on a regular basis (KattenFlex).  This position may be located in either our Chicago or New York office. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following.  Other duties may be requested and/or assigned. Essential functions are primary job duties that an individual must be able to perform successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lead the preparation, review and distribution of the firm’s monthly modified cash basis financial reporting (e.g., Flash and Financial Overview).  Reporting includes income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and other key performance metrics (Billable hours, headcount, attorney productivity, etc.). Reporting contains relevant variance analysis to budget, forecast and prior year activity. Manage the preparation, review and distribution of legal department, practice group and office reporting, while similar to firm, the firm’s monthly reporting has a greater focus on key performance metrics. Reporting contains relevant variance analysis to budget, forecast and prior year activity. Lead the preparation, review and distribution of financial reporting to various chief officers.  Reporting is tailored to the specific focus on the chief officer with different key performance metrics than legal and practice group leaders. Reporting contains relevant variance analysis to budget, forecast and prior year activity. Manage the preparation and review of the modified cash basis annual operating and capital expenditure budget, including income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows and other key performance metrics to support the revenue, expense and capital expenditures.  Budgeting includes preparation for the chief officers, legal department heads and practice group leaders.  This process includes multiple versions until approved by the CFO, COO, CEO and Chairman with final budget approval by the Executive Committee and Board. Oversee the preparation of the firm’s quarterly forecasts identifying YTD and projected variances to annual budget for revenue, expenses and related key performance metrics. This process includes multiple versions until approved by the Director of Financial Reporting & Budgeting, CFO, COO, CEO and Chairman with final budget approval by the Executive Committee and Board.  Lead the preparation and review of various analyses with recommendations for solutions as questions and issues from firm management and other stakeholders as they relate to financial reporting and budgeting. Participate in the preparation of various surveys utilized in the legal industry. Assist with the preparation of the periodic financial presentations, working closely with the Director of Financial Reporting & Budgeting, CFO, COO, and other firm leaders. Collaborate in the reconciliation of various system-generated financial reports, ensuring consistency and accuracy of information.  Where appropriate, assist in providing recommendations for enhancements to reporting and procedures to ensure accuracy of financial information. Participate in the preparation of complex modeling in support of lateral partner hiring. Take part in the design of new reports as requested by firm management. Join in the setting of the firm’s annual billing rate process. Participate in the implementation of budget software to support annual budget and forecast process. Assist with the implementation of reporting/database software to support monthly and periodic reporting. Participate with systems upgrades, leading selected work streams for testing and verification of financial information used in financial reporting. Prepare specialized reporting in support of annual partner promotions and compensation cycles. Perform complex calculations in support of essential duties and responsibilities. Train the Reporting & Budgeting team on the effective use of technology tools to accurately and efficiently complete their work. Prepare documentation and training materials for the successful onboarding and continued development of the Reporting & Budgeting team. Manage the day-to-day workload of the Reporting & Budgeting team to ensure timely delivery of deadlines, adapting when needed to shifting priorities. Complete special projects as requested and furnish related information and reports as needed. Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises and manages employees and is responsible for their overall direction, coordination, and evaluation.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Firm’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing and training; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and making recommendations for hiring, promotion, compensation, and termination. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent, advanced degree preferred, and five or more years of progressive financial reporting/budgeting experience working within a law firm is required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three or more years of supervisory experience is required.  Computer proficient with extensive knowledge and understanding of accounting systems (CMS/Aderant or Elite are required), Excel, Power Point, Outlook and MS Word.  Experience and understanding of Iridium or other similar budgeting and reporting software. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.  Ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information, and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, clients, staff and outside contacts. Outstanding analytical skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic with comprehensive knowledge of complex accounting principles and practices in order to conduct detailed analysis of accounting operations, general ledger accounts, balance sheet and income statement activity and budget variations. Exhibit high degree of initiative and critical-thinking skills in exercising independent judgment and making decisions in order to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment. Ability to identify and analyze complex accounting/financial issues and problems and to recommend and implement solutions.  Proactive with excellent troubleshooting, problem resolution, and follow-through skills.  Managerial skills necessary in order to interact and communicate with subordinates, provide instruction/direction/training, determine work priorities, and coordinate the activities of the team. Excellent organizational skills including record keeping, data collection, and system information.  Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish concise, detailed information in report format, written correspondence, e‑mail, or verbally. Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations and apply mathematical concepts when computing, reconciling balances, verifying numerical data, preparing various accounting reports, providing back-up assistance and support in performing all aspects of accounting operations and participating in preparation of the budget. Ability to occasionally retrieve and distribute files, written documentation, or office supplies weighing up to 10 pounds. Required to work towards deadlines; must be able to work more than 37.5 hours per week in Chicago, 35 hours per week in New York. We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer contribution, parental leave, transportation fringe benefit program, back-up care option, generous paid time off policy, and long-term and short-term disability policies. Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA-M/F/SO/Disability/Veteran. See Job Description

About Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.The Global Regulatory Affairs Office (GRAO) is responsible for overseeing the enhancement of our risk management and controls, remediation of regulatory and audit findings and the administration of regulatory affairs, including establishing a centralized and sustainable connection point for global regulatory communications.The Regulatory Reporting Manager reports to the Global Head of Regulatory Program Management and leads periodic regulatory reporting efforts for any impacted matters under the leadership of the GRAO. The primary responsibilities include leading data aggregation, review, and organization across the GRAO portfolio; developing responses to regulatory reporting requests including narrative drafting and finalization and engaging with key stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely reporting. The role holder will require the ability to lead experienced professionals who are accountable for delivery of specific objectives in support of the program. The Regulatory Reporting Manager must be able to engage with stakeholders across a wide variety of functions, as well as executive and board-level engagement with confidence and must be able to perform under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion and attention to detail.The key responsibilities of the role include:Responsible for leading the Regulatory Reporting team accountable for delivering key aspects of one or more significant programsResponsible for coordinating across internal and third-party resources to build repeatable, reliable processes and tools to support periodic reporting objectivesIngest, analyze and draft reports in support of meeting internal and regulatory objectivesWrite clear, concise summaries of work completed, informed by an understanding of risk and control objectives and programsResponsible for identification, solution and resolution of issues, risks and decisions needed to drive reporting activities forwardTimely escalate and relentlessly pursue resolution of any roadblocks with a clear, end-to-end ownership mindsetManage stakeholder expectations, including negotiation, education and awareness of key program efforts Lead multiple high priority work efforts simultaneously, providing support to direct reports to deliver on planned achievements Review and oversee reporting capability building and evolutionThe successful candidate will benefit from having:A College or University degree and relevant reporting and/or governance leadership experience with industry knowledge is required (financial risk, non-financial risk, regulatory and/or compliance)At least three years' experience leading regulatory reporting, compliance or legal programs at a large financial institution, with proven experience drafting and working with stakeholders to complete periodic reportingExperienced senior stakeholder involvement, including executive leadership and/or Board engagement experienceExperience managing staff to support regulatory and/or governance reporting requirements Technical skills: Outlook, Teams, Microsoft Office 365 suite required (expert with Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, MS Project, Adobe). Self-motivated, highly flexible and adaptable to change Results oriented Great skills across communication, facilitation, interpersonal, conflict resolution, team building, coaching members on practices, framework, ability to teach/train etc.Strong problem-solving skills, organizational skills and time management skill#LI-LK2, #LI-Hybrid Working with Us: As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected] .We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

ASC Engineered Solutions Oak Brook, IllinoisAREA OF INTEREST: Finance & AccountingPOSITION TYPE: Full-timeJob Title: Financial Reporting ManagerAbout the Company Following the 2019 merger of Anvil International and Smith-Cooper International, our unified company relaunched in March 2021 as ASC Engineered Solutions. Under a single name and logo, ASC Engineered Solutions continues our focus on improving the customer experience every day and striving to deliver service excellence. For more than 150 years we have provided the finest-quality pipe products and services with integrity and dedication to superior customer service at all levels. ASC Engineered Solutions provides expertise and product solutions for a wide range of applications, from plumbing and mechanical, HVAC, industrial and fire protection to mining, and oil and gas. Our comprehensive line of products includes: pipe couplings, plain-end fittings, valves, cast and malleable iron fittings, forged steel fittings, steel pipe nipples and couplings, pipe hangers and hardware, channel and strut fittings, mining and oil field fittings, and much more.The Financial Reporting Manager (Oracle EPM/HFM Administrator) will be based at our Oak Brook, Illinois office. We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated to work directly with finance and business leaders to ensure all financial information complies with US GAAP and internal management reporting requirements. This individual should be creative, dedicated, and able to work in a collaborative culture. He or she must have the ability to prioritize, troubleshoot, and work closely with other team members to identify and resolve issues, improve processes, and share data/information. How You Will Help : Play key role driving Oracle's FCCS/EPBCS application implementation. Administration of EPM/HFM financial consolidation applications including standard development, testing, monitoring, maintenance, and security Maintenance and development of EPM/HFM rules in Visual Basic Maintenance and preparation of existing HFM & SmartView reports as well as future EPM reporting Management of EPM/HFM user support and security Preparation of ad hoc reports and projects deliverables Partner with the Financial Planning and Analysis team to assist with budget and forecast administration. Perform other duties as assigned. What You Will Have: Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA or MBA preferred. 7-10 years of experience administrating Oracle EPM/Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), Oracle Financial Consolidation & Close (FCCS) or equivalent accounting consolidation software. 2 - 5 years of experience writing EPM/HFM Rules in VBA, FCCS Business Allocation rules or equivalent. 5 years of experience writing reports in Finance Reporting Studio. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent Microsoft application skills. Summary of Company Benefits Here Location(s): Oak Brook, IL-194Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran statusPI241815029

Impossible Foods is looking for a talented individual to join our growing team and help us scale for the future, in a fast-paced environment that's growing rapidly. In this role, you will assist in the financial and management reporting processes including preparation of the financial statements and footnote disclosures. You will also support quarterly reviews and the annual audit, build management reports, and research, interpret, and implement accounting issues and new standards, as well as work on various process improvement projects for the growing accounting organization. This role is an individual contributor who will directly report to the Senior Manager - Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting.Essential Job Functions:Assist in the preparation of financial statements and disclosures for external and internal reporting.Work with the accounting and finance team to prepare materials used for monthly close meetings, audit committee meetings, disclosure committee meetings, and other presentations.Assess the financial statement and disclosure impact of complex transactions and support the corporate accounting team to ensure proper accounting.Prepare the quarterly and annual GAAP disclosure checklists.Monitor current developments in accounting literature to resolve appropriate accounting treatment for critical accounting issues and identify any changes in accounting policies, as needed.Read and interpret accounting guidance and write memos on technical accounting topics.Work cross-functionally with other groups to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements. Work proactively with external auditors to drive timely closure of technical accounting matters. Assist with interim and year-end audit requests.Basic Qualifications:4-6 years of experience required including experience at a Big 4 accounting firmDeep knowledge of US GAAP, technical accounting, and financial statement presentationExperience with high-growth companies or public filers a plusStrong written, oral communication, analytical, and interpersonal skillsAbility and willingness to meet reporting critical deadlinesStrong time management and organizational skillsBA/BS Degree in Accounting or FinanceCPA requiredPreferred Qualifications:Experience with SAP S4/Hana and Workiva is a plusAdvanced Excel and analytical skills$88,500 - $162,500 a yearThis U.S. based, full-time position offers the above base salary range + equity + benefits + bonus for sales incentive plan roles. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

LaSalle Network is currently partnered with one of the world's leading law firms, who serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions. Their US headquarters in Chicago, IL is seeking a dedicated Financial Systems Manager to join their dynamic team. The Financial Systems Manager will be responsible for overseeing the management and administration of the Firm's financial systems aligning with the business processes of the Finance function. The selected individual will lead the planning, design, development, testing and implementation of various financial systems, collaborating closely with Finance team leadership, IT function and internal/external resources to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Financial Systems Manager Responsibilities:Lead a team of business analysts responsible for financial system operational tasks such as data integrity checks, month-end processing, system setups and providing tier 1 and 2 financial system application supportManage troubleshooting, issue documentation, design enhancements and prioritize enhancement requestsEstablish standards and best practices for supporting Financial Systems and related BI solutionsAssist Finance staff in managing financial system data/report requestsUnderstand the interplay between existing financial system modules, integrations and other related systems to maintain their integrity in a changing environmentEngage with Finance and IT teams on financial systems strategy and execution globallyManage vendor relationships, including statements of work, resource onboarding and invoice processingFinancial Systems Manager Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field10+ years of hands-on experience with large scale financial management systems, preferably Elite Enterprise or Elite 3E, with a strong understanding of law firm or professional services industry5+ years of team management experience with proven leadership and team development capabilitiesSolid grasp of finance business process cycles, accounting principles and common accounting terminologyStrong analytical, research and conceptual thinking skillsProficiency in SQL query logic, relational databases and report writingAbility to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and work independentlyIf you are interested in this position and meet the qualifications, please apply today! Thank you, Autumn Kemske Project Manager - Technology Services LaSalle NetworkLaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Field-Employee-Benefits-LaSalle-Network.pdf

ABOUT JENNER & BLOCKJenner & Block LLP is a law firm with global reach, with offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. The firm is known for its prominent and successful litigation practice, global investigations practice, regulatory and government controversies work, and experience handling sophisticated and high-profile corporate transactions. Its clients include Fortune 100 companies, technology companies, large privately held corporations, emerging companies, Native American tribes, and venture capital and private equity investors. The American Lawyer has recognized Jenner & Block as the No. 1 pro bono firm in the United States 10 times.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Deliver weekly and monthly reporting of key financial metrics and related analyses Prepare and interpret analyses of firm and business unit performance Maintain and enhance reporting and analysis of the firm's revenue statistics and analyses (particularly re: demand and price) Serve as primary point of contact on business unit performance to the firm's practice management function Prepare and support the development of board-level presentations of key financial metrics and related analyses Create ad-hoc financial analyses as required Generate and support dynamic financial models in Excel including, but not limited to, revenue budgeting and forecasting, lateral partner projections, and partner performance Interface with key stakeholders in the evaluation and design of new reporting requirements (particularly re: the firm's PowerBI-based dashboard platform)Perform other related duties and assignments as requested Qualifications: An experienced financial analyst possessing strong finance/accounting/systems skills. Demonstrated ability to identify, create, and produce financial reports essential for day-to-day and long term strategic operations. 7+ years experience in financial analysis, query and reporting role, preferably in a law firm or professional services organization Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting with CPA and/or MBA preferred, or equivalent work experience Understanding of Rippe/LMS, Elite, Aderant or equivalent financial software requiredUnderstanding of data warehouse concepts and experience requiredSQL query writing skills preferred and SQL server and OLAP experience strongly preferredSignificant expertise formatting, analyzing and presenting stakeholder-centric financial data in a concise and impactful manner Strong writing and oral communication skills, effective listening, presentation and facilitation skills Communicate effectively with stakeholders from a variety of levels and functions Highly motivated self-starter requiring minimal supervisionAble to multi-task, prioritize and handle a fast paced, unstructured environmentStrong attention to detail and good business judgmentMust be well organized, able to work independently, comprehend business requirements and proactively identify systems and reporting capabilities to address those requirementsMust be results-oriented, dependable, adhere to established time commitments and demonstrate strong customer service attributesAbility to identify root causes, incorporate empirical data and deliver defendable solutionsTECHNICAL SKILLS:Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong financial system querying skills with understanding of data cleansing, formatting and normalization techniques. Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.