Accounting Associate Manager - Budgeting & Reporting

Sidley Austin LLP (IL LLP); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Benefits program

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 emphasizes financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis with strong Excel skills.

You will supervise Senior Accountants, coach staff, and ensure timely, accurate work while maintaining confidentiality. The target salary range for this role is $110,000–$130,000 in Illinois, with bonus eligibility and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
• CPA or candidate for CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce financial reports and analyze data with accuracy.
• Turn around ad hoc analyses quickly while maintaining data integrity.
• Develop and maintain Excel spreadsheets for analyses and reports.
• Identify improvements and follow through on solutions with management.
• Review monthly exception reporting for policy compliance.
• Support annual forecasting and budgeting process.
• Perform monthly account review and variance analysis.
• Review general ledger transactions to ensure proper recording.
• Supervise and develop staff, provide feedback, and manage workload.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

Excel

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

• 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

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.

Sidley is an elite global law firm with a known reputation of deploying innovative strategies to achieve powerful results. Business professionals are essential to the firm’s ability to deliver the highest quality legal services to our clients. We are always looking for talented, motivated individuals who thrive in a performance-driven culture to join our team. We encourage you to explore current openings and check back for future opportunities that align with your skills, experience, and career goals.

Sidley employs approximately 2,300 lawyers working with our clients in complex transactional, restructuring, crisis management, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters. Our 160 years of perspective and reach are truly global, supported by 21 offices strategically situated in key commercial, regulatory, and financial centers across the world. Our lawyers and business professionals, fluent in more than 75 languages, possess the cultural awareness and cross-border legal acumen needed to bring clarity to a dynamic business landscape.