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This position acts as a financial liaison to various departments throughout the firm and performs financial reporting as well as budgeting and forecasting.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nResponsible for producing financial reports as well as analyzing data. Ability to turn around ad hoc analyses quickly while maintaining integrity and accuracy of data.\nDevelop and maintain Excel spreadsheets to prepare analyses and reports using advanced Excel functions.\nIdentify opportunities for improvement; provide information and recommendations to management and follow-through on solutions.\nReview monthly exception reporting to ensure firm policies are being followed.\nParticipate in the firm-wide annual forecasting/budgeting process.\nPerform monthly account review and variance analysis.\nReview and analysis of general ledger transactions and accounts, using technical judgment to ensure financial transactions are properly recorded.\nDevelop a strong understanding of Firm operations and the law firm industry.\nWork on special projects as needed.\nResponsible for staff development including review of work, training and coaching:\nSupervise day to day activities of staff and Senior Accountants and ensure staff are fully utilized and workload is appropriately distributed;\nProvide regular feedback to staff and actively engage in developing and managing their longer term growth;\nFully review staff work to provide error free work product to management;\nResponsible for ensuring staff routinely meet deadlines;\nTrain staff on systems, policies and procedures; provide clarity and context on purpose of work and department/firm objectives;\nAddress issues and provide positive reinforcement through regular, direct feedback; and\nProvide regular feedback to manager on progress and development of staff.\nEducation and/or Experience:\nRequired:\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance;\nA minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance; and\nDemonstrated technical and analytical skills within professional work history\nPreferred:\nCPA or candidate for CPA certification\nOther Skills and Abilities:\nThe following will also be required of the successful candidate:\nStrong organizational skills\nStrong attention to detail\nGood judgment\nStrong interpersonal communication skills\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nAble to work harmoniously and effectively with others\nAble to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion\nAble to work under pressure; and\nAble to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities\nThe target salary range for this role is:\n$110,000 - $130,000 if located in Illinois.Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 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