Chicago
$120,000 - $150,000 + bonus and benefits
The Company
An Accounts Payable Manager role is available for this world leading Law firm who has developed an enviable reputation for advising world-leading corporate and financial institutions across some of the world's leading companies and financial institutions including a significant number listed on the Fortune 100, FTSE 100 and DAX. Covering 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 organisation. This is a key role where you can drive the day-to-day activities and administration related to the Firm’s Accounts Payable procedures and you will be involved in the leadership of the team.
Key Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Manager
- Leads full cycle execution of the cash disbursements function
- Manages, develops and mentors departmental staff
- Ensures a robust, effective control system
- Helps foster a collaborative, innovative and empowering culture
- Ensures timely, accurate processing and payment of vendor invoices and expense reimbursements
- Ensures timely support of and responsiveness to customer base
- Evolves operations through innovation, technology and ongoing assessments of practices
- Serves as primary contact with third party service center in their support of clerical tasks
- Leads the multiple processes of payments to vendors and Firm personnel
- Ensures pristine and accurate recordkeeping and processing
- Supports the department’s financial and expense workflow systems
- Supports measurement of departmental performance through data, metrics and KPI’s
- Supports departmental strategies
- Solves problems quickly and adeptly
- Conducts staff training; develops sophisticated process documentation and informative content
- Leads departmental projects and other tasks as assigned
- Develops comprehensive expertise on the Firm’s financial systems, disbursements workflow platform and policies and procedures
- Is on cutting edge of industry technologies and innovations
Skills & Attributes of the Accounts Payable Manager
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- You will be an experienced leader within Accounts Payable with demonstrable team leadership
- Five years+ in accounts payable required
- Experience in legal or other professional services environment is preferred
- Expert knowledge of financial and accounts payable operations and systems
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel
- Advanced knowledge of automated disbursements workflow systems (e.g. Chrome River, Concur, Coupa), strongly preferred
- Projects a strong, credible leadership presence within the team and Firm
- Demonstrates a natural inclination toward providing exemplary service and upholding high standards of excellence
- Cultivates strong relationships and fosters trust among partners, clients and colleagues
- Strives for continuous improvement by assessing current practices, seeking feedback, staying updated on industry trends and implementing best practices
- Exhibits meticulous attention to detail when executing operations, documenting information and maintaining pristine records
Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the USA without restriction.