Client Finance Senior Associate

Why Join Us

At AlixPartners you will:

• Do work that truly mattersimpacting companies clients and communities during pivotal moments.
• Be part of a high-performing team of experts who value collaboration integrity and excellence.
• Grow your career in an environment that prioritizes challenging high-value and impactful work inclusion and authenticity.
• Enjoy a hybrid work model designed to support flexibility well-being and teamwork.

At AlixPartners we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies their people and the communities they understanding respecting and honoring the needs of our employees clients and communities AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives policies and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity growth and equity for everyone.

LOCATION: Southfield MI or Chicago IL (Hybrid)

About the role

In this hands-on blended role within AlixPartners Corporate Services Global Strategic Finance team you will be part of a collaborative high-performing environment focused on enabling the continued growth and financial health of the Firm. You will support both engagement finance and the Firms collections strategy. You will partner with Partner & Managing Directors (PMDs) client-facing teams and colleagues across Accounting Finance and Legal to deliver critical financial insights and operational support. Your work will span budgeting forecasting billing revenue recognition accounts receivable and collections strategy providing substantial exposure to senior leadershipincluding practice leadership and our CFO.

The Strategic Finance Senior Analyst is a full-time position located in Southfield Michigan or Chicago IL and reports to a Strategic Finance Director. Paid relocation is not available.

What youll do

Engagement Finance (50%)

• Partner with PMDs to support billing collections and engagement-level accounting processes.
• Support annual budgeting and recurring reforecasting including data extraction analysis financial modeling and preparation of presentation materials.
• Extract and prepare accounting/finance data to support engagement setup delivery and invoicing activities; flag and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Prepare and distribute monthly reports financial insights dashboards and ad hoc analyses to PMDs and practice leadership.
• Review client and subcontractor agreements identifying financial or contractual considerations that may impact engagement economics.
• Assist with cross-functional firmwide finance initiatives aimed at improving reporting processes and operational efficiency.
• Handle sensitive confidential client and Firm data with professional judgment and discretion.
• Balance competing requests from internal stakeholders while maintaining high quality accuracy and responsiveness.

Collections (50%)

• Serve as a trusted finance business partner to PMDs practice leaders and senior Finance leadership proactively advising on receivables strategy risk considerations and financial implications.
• Lead coordination with the Legal Department on severely delinquent accounts ensuring appropriate escalation documentation and adherence to Firm protocols.
• Analyze accounts receivable to prioritize collection activities identify risks and support Accounting in determining and processing reserves.
• Identify and implement improvements to collections processes reporting analytics and controls to enhance efficiency and visibility.
• Prepare and present analyses insights and recommendations for senior leadership including Risk Management and the Audit Committee.
• Support forecasting and budgeting processes for client-facing practices including scenario modeling and preparation of leadership-ready presentations.
• Respond to urgent or sensitive requests from Finance leadership applying sound judgment and maintaining professionalism in high-pressure or ambiguous situations.
• Additional responsibilities as identified. This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities duties or responsibilities.

What youll need

• Bachelors degree required; accounting finance business economics or related field preferred. Masters degree a plus.
• Minimum three (3) years of accounting/finance experience; experience in a client-facing or professional services environment preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office; experience with Power Query Power BI or SAP S/4HANA preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills displaying the highest degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Enjoys identifying creative process improvements and finding ways to capture or extract data needed by others and present or modify it according to their requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with an ability to see the bigger picture and recognize cross-business implications.
• Ability to gain an in-depth understanding of the business over time and find new ways to enhance the value brought to our firm.
• Ability to own and drive outcomes within a defined workstream including setting priorities managing execution and delivering results.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to deliver clear concise and executive-ready messaging
• Experience operating in fast-paced ambiguous environments balancing competing priorities with sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to take direction from leadership consult with manager on approach and initiate required actions.
• Commitment to collaboration inclusion integrity and fostering strong working relationships.
• Core working hours for this role are 8:30 AM 5:30 PM EST Monday - Friday; willingness to work outside of normal U.S. business hours and as unique projects/needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday.
• Must become familiar with and promote and abide by our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartnersCode of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization.

MUST BE CURRENTLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. NO VISA OR IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. (e.g. H-1B STEM OPT TN etc.)

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits program including health vision dental disability 401K tuition reimbursement identity theft protection and mental wellness support. Employees will also receive a generous paid leave policy including vacation/personal time starting at 7.34 hours per pay period sick time up to 80 hours annually parental leave and twelve holidays.

The salary range for this role takes into account a number of factors and is between $85000/annually - $105000/annually with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person at an AlixPartners office on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday with remote working options on Monday and Friday.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to among other things race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age status as a protected veteran or disability. AlixPartners is a proud Gold level award-winning Veteran Friendly Employer.

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