Accounting & Finance Systems Manager

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 138,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision

Retirement plan

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP is looking for an Accounting & Finance Systems Manager to enhance the firm’s Accounting and Finance systems. This role includes operational support, technology-driven improvements, and collaboration with various stakeholders to drive process standardization and system enhancements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and significant experience in systems implementation, with a focus on Contract-to-Cash processes. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of experience in systems implementation or process improvement roles.
• Experience with Contract-to-Cash processes including Pricing, Billing, and A/R.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, auditability and operational risk considerations.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve the firm's Contract-to-Cash systems and functions.
• Partner with Accounting and IT to maintain the Contract-to-Cash roadmap.
• Manage day-to-day vendor application partnerships for the portfolio.

Skills

Systems implementation

Process improvement

Automation

Communication skills

Technical deliverables

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field

Master’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Position Summary

The Accounting & Finance Systems Manager supports and advances the firm’s Accounting and Finance systems and related processes through a combination of day-to-day operational support and technology-driven improvement initiatives. This position partners with Accounting, IT, and other firmwide stakeholders to deliver system enhancements, process standardization, automation, and control improvements for functions and systems in the firm’s Contract-to-Cash product delivery lane. The manager works under minimal supervision, relying on significant experience and judgment to plan and accomplish objectives aligned with the department’s roadmap.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Support and continuously improve the firm’s Contract-to-Cash enabling systems and functions including billing, revenue management, client arrangements, A/R, collections and related workflows, through operational support and technology-driven enhancements.
• Partner with Accounting and IT stakeholders to define and maintain the Contract-to-Cash roadmap, including priorities, dependencies, timelines, and measurable outcomes aligned with departmental goals.
• Lead discovery and process analysis to identify pain points, reduce manual effort and rework, improve cycle times, and strengthen end-to-end controls across Contract-to-Cash lifecycles.
• Translate business needs into clear delivery artifacts, including process maps, requirements and user stories, functional designs, acceptance criteria, test plans and results, and implementation documentation, to support auditability and repeatable execution.
• Deliver end-to-end system enhancements and projects, including intake, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and adoption, coordinating with internal partners and vendors as needed.
• Manage day-to-day vendor application partnerships for the Contract-to-Cash portfolio, including relationship management, issue escalation, release awareness, and evaluation of new functionality and product offerings.
• Identify, pilot, and implement automation, AI, and emerging technology capabilities, leveraging vendor-delivered functionality where appropriate, to improve efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and user experience.
• Ensure system changes align with internal controls, data governance standards, and audit requirements, and assess and manage downstream impacts to the General Ledger, reporting, and related financial processes.
• Define, track, and analyze key operational and adoption metrics, including cycle time, exception rates, rework drivers, control exceptions, and system usage, to drive continuous improvement and prioritize work.
• Promote standardization and scalable adoption through documentation, training, and self-service resources that reduce support burden and improve consistency.
• Collaborate with the broader Accounting and Finance Systems team to align solutions with firm standards and reusable patterns while remaining accountable for Contract-to-Cash outcomes and delivery.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field required; Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• At least seven (7) years of experience in systems implementation, product ownership, or process improvement roles, preferably supporting Accounting or Finance operations.
• Experience with Contract-to-Cash processes and systems, including Pricing, Billing, A/R, Collections, Cash Applications, Revenue Management and Client Arrangements; familiarity with integrated enterprise financial systems strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical deliverables and lead initiatives from concept through deployment.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, auditability, and operational risk considerations in financial processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, and deliver on commitments.

Compensation and Benefits

Target Hiring Range: $138,000 – $194,000. Base pay is based on market location and may vary. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and additional perks.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Employee must sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear. Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. Typical indoor office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.