McDermott Will & Schulte · 2 days ago
Accounting & Finance Systems Manager
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$131K/yr - $194K/yr
7+ years expMcDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that emphasizes excellence and collaboration. The Accounting & Finance Systems Manager will support and enhance the firm's Accounting and Finance systems, focusing on Invoice-to-Pay functions and related processes through operational support and technology-driven improvements.
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Responsibilities
Support and continuously improve the firm’s Invoice-to-Pay functions and enabling systems, including accounts payable, general ledger, expense management, and related workflows, through operational support and technology-driven enhancements
Partner with Accounting and IT stakeholders to define and maintain the Invoice-to-Pay roadmap, including priorities, dependencies, timelines, and measurable outcomes aligned with departmental goals
Lead discovery and process analysis to identify pain points, reduce manual effort and rework, improve cycle times, and strengthen end-to-end controls across invoice and expense lifecycles
Translate business needs into clear delivery artifacts, including process maps, requirements and user stories, functional designs, acceptance criteria, test plans and results, and implementation documentation, to support auditability and repeatable execution
Deliver end-to-end system enhancements and projects, including intake, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and adoption, coordinating with internal partners and vendors as needed
Manage day-to-day vendor application partnerships for the Invoice-to-Pay portfolio, including relationship management, issue escalation, release awareness, and evaluation of new functionality and product offerings
Identify, pilot, and implement automation, AI, and emerging technology capabilities, leveraging vendor-delivered functionality where appropriate, to improve efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and user experience
Ensure system changes align with internal controls, data governance standards, and audit requirements, and assess and manage downstream impacts to the General Ledger, reporting, and related financial processes
Define, track, and analyze key operational and adoption metrics, including cycle time, exception rates, rework drivers, control exceptions, and system usage, to drive continuous improvement and prioritize work
Promote standardization and scalable adoption through documentation, training, and self-service resources that reduce support burden and improve consistency
Collaborate with the broader Accounting and Finance Systems team to align solutions with firm standards and reusable patterns while remaining accountable for Invoice-to-Pay outcomes and delivery
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field required
At least seven (7) years of experience in systems implementation, product ownership, or process improvement roles, preferably supporting Accounting or Finance operations
Experience with Invoice-to-Pay processes and systems, including invoice workflow, approvals, vendor data, expense processing, and payment readiness; familiarity with integrated enterprise financial systems strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical deliverables and lead initiatives from concept through deployment
Strong knowledge of internal controls, auditability, and operational risk considerations in financial processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, and deliver on commitments
Preferred
Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred
Benefits
Generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence
Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
McDermott Will & Schulte
McDermott Will & Emery is now McDermott Will & Schulte.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aroma Sharma
Partner
Brian Gordon
Partner
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