Director of Administration

Ladders; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 300.000 - 350.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Opportunity to build and develop a new

Engagement with senior leadership, CAO

High-performance culture

Strategic decision-making involvement

Innovative solutions

Descrizione del lavoro

Ladders is seeking a Director of Administration to lead the Chicago office operations within a leader in the Legal & Accounting space. This leadership role partners closely with senior leaders to strengthen infrastructure and support long-term growth, shaping a high-performance culture across finance, people, facilities, and risk. Location: Chicago, IL.

Compensation: $300,000 – $350,000 annually. The role offers wide collaboration with senior leadership and a clear path to influence strategic

Competenze

• 15+ years of business operations leadership in law or professional services
• Proven track record in team management and professional development
• Strong financial and analytical skills for strategic planning
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives, including real estate projects
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for influence and consensus-building
• Experience in planning client and internal events
• Familiarity with technology solutions in professional services

Mansioni

• Lead business operations and strategic planning for the Chicago office
• Manage and mentor a professional staff team across multiple functions
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting initiatives
• Assess workforce models and implement organizational transformation
• Oversee real estate operations, including space planning and renovations
• Coordinate internal and external client events and activities
• Direct risk management and business continuity planning initiatives

Conoscenze

Leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Real estate management

Event planning

Stakeholder management

Team development

Descrizione del lavoro

For our client, we are seeking a Director of Administration to join the team of a leader in the Legal & Accounting space.

This leadership role will oversee the business operations of a growing Chicago office, partnering closely with senior leaders to strengthen infrastructure and support long-term growth. The position will help shape a high-performance, team-oriented culture while driving effective planning across finance, people, facilities, and risk management. It is a highly visible opportunity to influence operational decisions and implement practical improvements in a professional services environment.

Location: Chicago, IL

Compensation: $300,000 – $350,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead business operations and strategic planning for the Chicago office


• Manage and mentor a professional staff team across multiple functions


• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting initiatives


• Assess workforce models and implement organizational transformation


• Oversee real estate operations, including space planning and renovations


• Coordinate internal and external client events and activities


• Direct risk management and business continuity planning initiatives

Qualifications

• 15+ years of business operations leadership in law or professional services


• Proven track record in team management and professional development


• Strong financial and analytical skills for strategic planning


• Ability to manage multiple initiatives, including real estate projects


• Exceptional interpersonal skills for influence and consensus-building


• Experience in planning client and internal events


• Familiarity with technology solutions in professional services

Benefits

• Opportunity to build and develop a new Chicago office


• Engagement with senior leadership, including the Managing Partner and CAO


• Focus on creating a high-performance, team-oriented culture


• Involvement in strategic decision-making and operational planning


• Ability to influence change and implement innovative solutions

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.