Finance Coordinator
About the role
At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.
Responsibilities
- Review, validate, and process payments with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with firm policies, including prioritizing and escalating urgent requests.
- Identify inefficiencies in payment workflows, recommend enhancements, and support the implementation of standardized, scalable processes.
- Develop and maintain clear procedure documentation to improve consistency, reduce errors, and support cross-training efforts.
- Audit Support: Assist with the Foundation’s annual audit by ensuring financial records and processes are properly maintained.
- Prepare and enhance recurring management reports, ensuring data accuracy and efficient compilation of key performance metrics.
- Data Analysis: Support ad hoc reporting requests, delivering clear, actionable insights to inform leadership decisions.
- Vendor Management: Complete and validate vendor setup, including verification of tax documentation and Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) using Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tools.
- Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements across all financial processes.
- Stakeholder Partnership: Act as a primary point of contact for payment-related inquiries, delivering timely and accurate support to stakeholders across the firm.
- Transformation & Innovation: Contribute to initiatives that reduce manual work, introduce automation, and enhance systems and reporting capabilities.
- Program Administration: Support the administration of the firm’s Groundswell Matching program and participate in broader finance transformation projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; charitable organization experience preferred.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to evaluate processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements with attention to detail.
- Organization & Execution: Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Communication: Clear and effective communication skills with a strong stakeholder service mindset.
- Integrity & Discretion: High level of professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
- Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and a desire to expand technical and analytical capabilities.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office tools, especially Excel (e.g., data analysis, pivot tables, reconciliations); experience with financial systems such as Elite, Coupa, and Power BI is preferred.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
- Charitable organization experience preferred.
Skills
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and execution skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder service mindset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
- Experience with financial systems such as Elite, Coupa, and Power BI.
Benefits
Compensation Range Chicago: $60,000 - $72,000
Pay
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Schedule
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