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Korn Ferry · 1 day ago

Finance Support Specialist (Contract)

United States

Full-time, Contract

Remote

Entry Level

$50K/yr - $65K/yr

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Build relationships with consultants to understand the nature of the projects and clients.

Advise consultants on the most effective way to use the financial system for their projects.

Look for opportunities to improve the system and streamline processes and champion these improvements within the PMO.

Interpret contracts to define the most effective way to set up in the system.

Enter projects into the system accurately and within agreed timeframes.

Work with consultants and PMs to define resources for projects and enter into the system.

Set up and maintain client information in systems.

Monitor time entry for projects and ensure all time is entered.

Monitor project financials, raise issues and opportunities related to revenue to consultants.

Distribute project reports to consultants communicating requirements around forecasting, revenue recognition and billing.

Track project expenses.

Partner with consultants on monthly revenue calls.

Co-ordinate and manage use of external contractors on projects.

Trigger invoices according to billing schedule and project set up.

Manage collections proactively through monitoring billing reports and communicating with account leader when outstanding invoices require action.

May build relationships with client accounts payable departments to facilitate collections process.

Keep system clean through closing projects once complete.

Document and report on project profitability at project, client and territory levels.

Document lessons learned and suggested improvements regarding project set up and financial management.

Act as the first point of contact for client queries on projects, including contracts, delivery and financial queries.

Qualification

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SAPFinancial acumenERP systemsAccountingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPoint

Required

1+ year corporate experience, ideally on a finance, procurement and / or project management team focusing on finance, accounting and / or invoicing.

Aptitude for financial and mathematical concepts.

Strong financial acumen.

Strong customer service skills for both internal and external customers.

Must be able to work with little supervision and be able to organize multiple priorities and work deadlines (in accordance with local employment laws).

Must be detail oriented.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to persuade and influence others without authority.

Ability to work in a team setting and maintain a positive attitude and outlook when under pressure.

High level of professionalism and ability to work with senior level executives.

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint with the ability to learn challenging internal software programs.

Preferred

Experience in accounting and customer service-related fields is a plus.

Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is a plus.

A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, finance, accounting, or a related field is highly preferred.

Benefits

Korn Ferry Cares Wellbeing Platform offers Employees health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment), Critical Illness, Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance.

Employees are eligible to enroll in Korn Ferry's Tax Deferred Savings plan 401(k).

Employee Stock Purchase Program is available to all permanent employees who work 20 hours or more after 6 months of service.

Employees are eligible to receive a total of 15 days vacation annually plus paid time off for 16 company holidays.

Full time eligible employees will accrue sick time commencing on the first date of employment at the rate of 3.33 hours per pay period for an annualized maximum of 80 hours.