Accounting Supervisor

Baker & McKenzie LLP
  • Chicago, IL
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Information

    Posting Date

    03-Nov-2026

    Requisition ID

    3723

    States/Provinces/Cities

    Buenos Aires

    Location Type

    Hybrid

    Business Unit

    Business Professionals

    Function

    Finance

    Full Time or Part Time

    Full Time

    Description & Requirements

    The Accounting Supervisor will lead, develop and support a high-performing accounting team responsible for delivering end-to-end finance services across the Firm. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on ensuring accurate and timely service delivery while driving continuous improvement, standardization, automation and the adoption of AI-enabled solutions.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead, motivate and develop a team of Accounting Analysts and Senior Accounting Analysts, fostering accountability, collaboration, continuous learning and high performance.
    • Provide hands-on coaching, training and technical guidance, building the team's accounting knowledge, confidence and future leadership capabilities.
    • Work with the Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely delivery in line with agreed service levels and controls.
    • Act as the team's first point of escalation for complex accounting, operational and stakeholder matters, providing practical solutions and clear direction.
    • Drive process simplification, standardization and automation, while strengthening controls and maintaining clear procedures and knowledge materials.
    • Champion the use of AI, Microsoft Copilot and other technologies to improve efficiency, quality and employee effectiveness.
    • Partner closely with stakeholders and other Accounting Centers to deliver an effective One Team service and share best practices globally.
    • Participate in audits, transitions, transformation initiatives and new service opportunities.
    • Encourage the team to challenge existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement and contribute ideas that deliver measurable business value.

    Requirements, Qualifications & Experience

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
    • Strong professional experience in Accounting or a relevant Finance field; experience within a professional services firm and/or shared service center is preferred.
    • Previous experience providing leadership, guidance or oversight to accounting professionals.
    • Solid understanding of GAAP, IFRS and general accounting principles.
    • CPA or equivalent certification is a plus.
    • SAP experience is a plus.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
    • Ability to manage priorities, resolve complex issues and effectively engage with multiple stakeholders.
    • Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish is required.
    • Portuguese proficiency is desirable.
    • Knowledge of AI and its practical application within business processes is required.

    About us

    Baker McKenzie empowers clients to compete in the global economy. We provide comprehensive and practical legal advice that cuts through complexity with clear, actionable guidance. Our people represent diverse cultures and jurisdictions, combining local know-how with international expertise to ensure your business thrives across borders.

    Additional Information

    Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Bakeryunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Delivery Drivingunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Servicesunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)unmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Portuguese Languageunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Professional Servicesunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • SAPunmatched
    • Service Deliveryunmatched
    • Spanish Languageunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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