Accounting Associate Manager - Budgeting & Reporting

Sidley Austin; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking an Accounting Associate Manager to support the Reporting and Budgeting Manager and act as a financial liaison across departments. The role focuses on financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting with a strong emphasis on accuracy and process improvement.

You will supervise Senior Accountants, develop staff, and ensure timely delivery of analyses and reports. Illinois location; hybrid work arrangement with bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Demonstrated technical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce financial reports and perform ad hoc analyses.
• Develop and maintain Excel analyses and reports with advanced functions.
• Identify improvement opportunities and relay recommendations to management.
• Review monthly exception reports for policy compliance.
• Participate in annual forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Perform monthly account review and variance analysis.
• Review general ledger transactions for accuracy and proper recording.
• Supervise staff and support their development and training.
• Ensure deadlines are met and staff workload is balanced.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Judgment

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Discretion

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

The Accounting Associate Manager position reports to the Reporting and Budgeting 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.

Duties and 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.
• Work on special projects as needed.
• 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; and
• Provide regular feedback to manager on progress and development of staff.

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

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

Preferred:

• CPA or candidate for CPA certification

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure; and
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

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The target salary range for this role is:

$110,000 - $130,000 if located in Illinois.

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [e-mail] (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.