Accounting Supervisor - Budgeting and Reporting

Sidley Austin Llp • Chicago, IL

138d • $110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Accounting Supervisor position reports to the Accounting Manager and supports other department staff. This position acts as a financial liaison to various departments throughout the firm and performs financial reporting as well as budgeting and forecasting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Demonstrated technical and analytical skills within professional work history.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or candidate for CPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for producing financial reports as well as analyzing data.
• Ability to turn around ad hoc analyses quickly while maintaining integrity and accuracy of data.
• Develop and maintain Excel spreadsheets to prepare analyses and reports using advanced Excel functions.
• Identify opportunities for improvement; provide information and recommendations to management and follow-through on solutions.
• Review monthly exception reporting to ensure firm policies are being followed.
• Participate in the firm-wide annual forecasting/budgeting process.
• Perform monthly account review and variance analysis.
• Review and analysis of general ledger transactions and accounts, using technical judgment to ensure financial transactions are properly recorded.
• Develop a strong understanding of Firm operations and the law firm industry.
• Responsible for staff development including review of work, training and coaching.
• Supervise day to day activities of staff and Senior Accountants and ensure staff are fully utilized and workload is appropriately distributed.
• Provide regular feedback to staff and actively engage in developing and managing their longer term growth.
• Fully review staff work to provide error free work product to management.
• Responsible for ensuring staff routinely meet deadlines.
• Train staff on systems, policies and procedures; provide clarity and context on purpose of work and department/firm objectives.
• Address issues and provide positive reinforcement through regular, direct feedback.
• Provide regular feedback to manager on progress and development of staff.
• Work on special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree