at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Accounting - Project Manager
Recruiting Location
US-IL-Chicago
Department
Accounting
Summary
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: procurement analysis, construction project financial management, new office openings 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.
Duties and 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.
Assist in managing the Firm's construction projects including working with administrators and consultants to effectively budget and report on the cost of the Firm's construction projects.
Support the budgeting and fixed asset 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 of time for certain projects.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below 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. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
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
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
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Sidley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, veteran status and any other factor protected by applicable law.