Project Assistant | Corporate Finance & Restructuring

FTI Consulting • Palm Beach, FL

70d • $72,500 - $137,000

About The Position

Support the lifecycle of an engagement, including opening new matters, engaging with matter owners (BTKs) to assess risk, helping to drive timely billing and collections, engaging with Core Accounting and Segment Finance to assist with revenue recognition, and closing matters when completed.

Requirements

• 5+ years overall experience in engagement management, including billing and collections, in a law firm or other professional services environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of PC and network environments and advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s) as needed.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Nice To Haves

• BS/BA degree.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal and client facing teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure timely, accurate and professional invoices are sent to clients
• Reduce amount of time billable professionals invest in project management and administrative tasks
• Reduce DSO and bad debt
• Review New Matters for Assigned BTKs
• Ensure project set up is consistent with LOE terms
• Set up necessary activity codes
• Prepare retainer invoice, if required
• Preparing Draft Invoice
• Ensure rates are within ranges cited in LOE
• Process write downs/ups
• Apply administrative fee consistent with LOE terms
• Ensure payment terms are consistent with LOE
• Check invoice format for professionalism
• Ensure draft invoice is accurate before submitting for review
• Issue Invoice
• Issue final invoice for distribution to the client
• Gather any additional approvals, if necessary
• Save appropriate audit backup in project folder
• Engagement Management, including Risk Assessment
• Review and follow up on aging WIP and A/R for assigned projects
• Initiate monthly WIP billing
• Prompt and assist with AR collection or write-offs
• Review and process outside contractor invoices
• Regularly review status of e-billed projects
• Interface with client facing professionals and Segment Finance staff to assist with risk assessment as part of monthly close process

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
• Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Potential for flexible work arrangements
• Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services and flex return support.
• Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
• Employee wellness platform
• Employee recognition programs
• Paid time off for volunteering in your community
• Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
• Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
• Professional development and certification programs
• Free in-office snacks and drinks
• Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
• FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses
• Upscale offices close to public transportation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees