What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Operations Specialist position at Harcourt Matthews?
Financial Operations Specialist
Chicago – hybrid, 3 days a week in the office
$120,000 - $130,000 bonus and benefits
A Financial Operations Specialist 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 collections procedures and you will be involved in the transformation of the team.
Key Responsibilities of the Financial Operations Specialist
- 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 inquires
- 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 of the Financial Operations Specialist
- Bachelor’s degree, preferred
- 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
Salary : $120,000 - $130,000
