Finance Manager

$120,000 - $140,000 yearly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 145184
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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Our client, a top law firm, in downtown Chicago is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of their firm. This role combines strategic financial planning with day-to-day management of the firm's financial activities, requiring both technical expertise and leadership skills. Our client strives to foster a professional, collaborative atmosphere in their modern office in downtown Chicago. In this role you will have exposure to high-level firm management as part of a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. If this sounds like the next step for you, apply today!

This role is budgeted up to $140,000 plus competitive year-end bonus based on individual and firm performance. The schedule is hybrid, with 3 days per week onsite.

Finance Manager Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the firm's goals
  • Manage the firm's budget and forecasting processes
  • Oversee financial reporting and analysis for partners and management
  • Monitor key performance indicators and prepare management reports
  • Lead the annual budgeting and planning process
  • Oversee billing processes, including time entry review and client invoicing
  • Monitor and analyze billable hours, utilization rates and realization
  • Evaluate profitability by practice area, partner and client
  • Assist in pricing strategies for alternative fee arrangements
  • Manage a team of finance and billing professionals
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to finance staff
  • Collaborate with partners and practice group leaders on financial matters
  • Serve as liaison between finance department and firm management

Finance Manager Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; MBA preferred
  • 7+ years of financial management experience
  • Professional or financial service industry experience required
  • Experience with financial management systems

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional ready to make an impact, we would love to hear from you!
 
Thank you,


Katherine Norman
Recruiting Manager – Accounting & Finance
LaSalle Network

 
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.