Harcourt Matthews
Overview
Recruitment Expert - Legal & Professional Services - Project Management, Technology, Strategy, Innovation
Role Finance Operations Specialist
Chicago – hybrid, 3 days a week in the office
$100,000 - $110,000
+ bonus and benefits
A Finance Operations Specialist role is available for this world leading Law firm which advises world-leading corporate and financial institutions across many Fortune 100, FTSE 100 and DAX companies. The firm covers a broad range of practices including Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Intellectual Property, Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances, Mergers & Acquisitions and Real Estate. The business operates across Asia, the Americas and Europe. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative and diverse organization. This is a key role where you will drive the day-to-day activities and administration related to the Firm’s collections procedures and be involved in the transformation of the team.
Key Responsibilities
Works directly with partners to ensure optimal execution and management of their WIP, billing and collections
Responds swiftly with a solution-focused response to all inquiries
Obtains expert command of assigned partners’ portfolios to minimize partner’s involvement
Independently prioritizes and schedules work to meet client and partner expectations
Executes client invoices timely and accurately
Ensures invoices comply with all client or third party requirements
Works directly with clients to obtain quick and full payment of invoices
Ensures swift resolution of invoicing and collection disputes
Maintains current documentation of statuses, action plans and processes
Utilizes data to gain insights and identify opportunities
Creatively conceives innovative means to achieve cycle effectiveness
Proactively builds strong relationships with partners, clients and colleagues
Skills & Attributes
You will have revenue management experience from a law firm or other large professional services business
Legal billing experience is highly desirable
At least three years of professional experience, preferred
You will be technology savy, including Microsoft suite - advanced Excel (lookups, SUMIF, pivot tables, etc.)
Meticulous attention to detail, quality and accuracy in execution of tasks
Sharp critical thinking and analytical skills
Tenacious follow through and problem solving abilities
Polished communication skills, both verbal and written
Takes ownership and accountability for work output and actions
Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the USA without restriction.
Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Harcourt Matthews is committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage applications from all ethnicities and welcome everyone regardless of social background, disability, gender identity, and orientation. Diversity benefits us all and challenges our assumptions.
Ref: BHJOB3543_5893
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
Industries
Legal Services and Law Practice
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Role Finance Operations Specialist
Chicago – hybrid, 3 days a week in the office
$100,000 - $110,000
+ bonus and benefits
A Finance Operations Specialist role is available for this world leading Law firm which advises world-leading corporate and financial institutions across many Fortune 100, FTSE 100 and DAX companies. The firm covers a broad range of practices including Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Intellectual Property, Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances, Mergers & Acquisitions and Real Estate. The business operates across Asia, the Americas and Europe. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative and diverse organization. This is a key role where you will drive the day-to-day activities and administration related to the Firm’s collections procedures and be involved in the transformation of the team.
Key Responsibilities
Works directly with partners to ensure optimal execution and management of their WIP, billing and collections
Responds swiftly with a solution-focused response to all inquiries
Obtains expert command of assigned partners’ portfolios to minimize partner’s involvement
Independently prioritizes and schedules work to meet client and partner expectations
Executes client invoices timely and accurately
Ensures invoices comply with all client or third party requirements
Works directly with clients to obtain quick and full payment of invoices
Ensures swift resolution of invoicing and collection disputes
Maintains current documentation of statuses, action plans and processes
Utilizes data to gain insights and identify opportunities
Creatively conceives innovative means to achieve cycle effectiveness
Proactively builds strong relationships with partners, clients and colleagues
Skills & Attributes
You will have revenue management experience from a law firm or other large professional services business
Legal billing experience is highly desirable
At least three years of professional experience, preferred
You will be technology savy, including Microsoft suite - advanced Excel (lookups, SUMIF, pivot tables, etc.)
Meticulous attention to detail, quality and accuracy in execution of tasks
Sharp critical thinking and analytical skills
Tenacious follow through and problem solving abilities
Polished communication skills, both verbal and written
Takes ownership and accountability for work output and actions
Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the USA without restriction.
Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Harcourt Matthews is committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage applications from all ethnicities and welcome everyone regardless of social background, disability, gender identity, and orientation. Diversity benefits us all and challenges our assumptions.
Ref: BHJOB3543_5893
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
Industries
Legal Services and Law Practice
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Harcourt Matthews by 2x
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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