Accounting Project Manager (Global Law Firm)

  • Chicago
  • This position has been filled

Accounting (Project Manager) | Global Law Firm | Washington DC or Chicago, IL Our prestigious and globally recognized AM LAW 50 law firm client is hiring 2 experienced accounting project managers to sit in their Chicago HQ office.  The Project Manager will support the Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager.  The Project Manager will be responsible for managing various projects and will work with individuals across the Firm’s offices and at various levels throughout the organization.  The Project Manager will work on projects in areas including:  expense management, procurement analysis, and vendor management.  The Project Manager will also be involved in performing economic reviews and developing process improvements at both the Firm and office levels.  The client firm is offering a highly competitive salary, bonus, and benefit package.

Send resume to Laura McDermott: [email protected]

Responsibilities:
  • Manage projects of varying size and complexity from beginning to completion.
  • Analysis and management of key vendor relationships including the evaluation of the cost of services and the identification of cost savings opportunities.
  • Assist with contract negotiation for key vendors and perform contract reviews including the evaluation of pricing and contract terms.
  • Support the budgeting and fixed assets needs of the accounting department.
  • Oversight and implementation of various Firm and office initiatives.
  • Manage and facilitate information requests.
  • Perform various types of analysis to support Firm management and decision making - including economic, cost/benefit and profitability.
  • Ability to travel on an occasional basis (5%) and in some instances for an extended period for certain projects.

 

Requirements (Required):
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • A minimum of 3 years of progressive financial analysis and project management experience
  • Demonstrated project management skills and demonstrated ability to keep projects moving forward and deliver results.
  • Advanced capabilities and knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Requirements (Preferred):
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
  • Public Accounting or Consulting experience
  • Previous experience working with clients desired.
Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

  • 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.
  • Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
Supervisory Responsibility: N/A
Work Hours: 9 to 5