Manager Financial Reporting & Analysis

Manager Financial Reporting & Analysis

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a national law firm, currently has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Manager, Financial Reporting and Analysis in our Chicago office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Position Summary:

The Manager of Financial Reporting & Analysis reports directly to the CFO. You'll work with the other members of the Financial Reporting Department, assisting where necessary. Managing the firm's general ledger and reconciling various accounts, providing statistical, financial, and budgetary information to the Firm's Management and outside parties. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can interact within the department and with all levels of the Firm. This position manages the firm's staff and senior accountant.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and handle all fundamental aspects of the firm's financial management
• Generate financial data and compile and submit reports to the executive team
• Flash report after month end with the key financial metrics for each month
• Finance point person for Iridium dashboard and cubes
• Create strategic business plans based on the Firm's financial forecasts
• Lead/manage accountants and overseas finance team members
• Provide recommendations to enhance financial performance
• Spot check work of the accounting team
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities
• Manage the process for budget and forecast preparations (Monthly, Quarterly, and Annually)
• Responsible for Month-end, Quarter-end, and Year-end Close and Reconciliation Processes
• Practice Group monthly and quarterly reporting
• Attorney compensation review reporting of past performance metrics
• Establish and maintain cash flow and expense projections
• Create and maintain multiple reports for the firm
• Analyze planning and reporting processes and make recommendations for improvement
• Assist with equity reconciliation of partner accounts every month
• Assist with Sage Fixed Asset software and assist with depreciation/amortization entries
• Analyze and report on monthly expense/capital variances
• Review and post journal entries from your accounting team

Qualifications and Prior Experience:

• At least 8+ years' experience
• College Degree Required - Prefer bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit and servant leader
• Strong understanding of accounting concepts, financial reporting standards, and best practices
• Excellent computer skills and experience with Microsoft products, especially Excel
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience with bookkeeping accounting programs, such as Aderant, Sage Fixed Assets, Iridium, etc.
• Highly motivated with strong analytical, computer, and oral/written communication skills
• Strong problem solver
• Ability to take varied projects with competing deadlines to completion in a fluid environment. Specifically able to multi-task and prioritize well
• Detail-oriented; organized; self-starter
• Flexible, creative, trustworthy, and positive attitude

As an EEO/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.