CHRISSIE C ROBERT
Chicago
Summary
Accomplished Financial Systems Operation Manager with a proven track record at DENTONS LLP, specializing in project management and financial accounting. Expert in leading high-impact initiatives, enhancing operational and technical efficiencies across accounting and IT landscapes. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and communication skills, successfully implementing solutions like ARCS3 and SpendConnect, significantly improving reporting and data analytics.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Systems Operation Manager – Accounting and Finance
DENTONS LLP
Chicago
06.2019 - 02.2025
- Delivered close to 200 Accounting and Finance initiatives to meet objectives of automation for systems, reporting, and data analytics
- Created and organized project teams
- Worked closely with business owners and consultants in the planning, analysis, design, testing, delivery and tracking of projects
- Worked with Firm’s 3E Reporting Integration team
- Kept project leadership abreast of key risks
- Executed a comprehensive analysis for Global Firm Leadership which laid out the full scope of DUS (Dentons US) reports
- Identified solutions to replace and consolidate close to 400 reports, DQYs (Date Query) and stored procedures in use by firmwide users
- Published The Dentons US BI Reporting Needs Analysis for our Global counterparts as a Guide/FAQ/Model for the other regions in working through their regional reporting needs
- Implemented the new SpendConnect operating expense and budget modules and the UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) payroll system integrated with HR and Benefits systems
- Successfully implemented the transition from an archaic version of legacy ARCS collections system to the latest version of the ARCS3 system
Project Manager – Accounting
SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP
Chicago
11.2005 - 06.2019
- Supported cross functional nature of business processes and Partner Accounting support systems
- Coordinated projects and business needs for process improvements and systems changes
- Identified areas of greater coordination between departments but utilizing the JIRA ticketing system to improve coordination with IT and succinctly track progress of all open items
- Project lead on the Elite Enterprise replacement to 3E
- Worked with IT to create and managed the Partner Accounting Enhancement Project (PRISM) which was an interface between accounting, HRIS, Tax, Retirement to provide real-time partner data for Firm’s Partner Accounting and Relations department
- Lead teams during the Firm’s migration to a new structure (Redweld) in the iManage Document Management system
- Partnered with the IT Program Managers to ensure all year-end programs (ELABORATE/GIVE EXAMPLES) run smoothly
Project Manager – Information Technology
SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP
Chicago
11.2005 - 06.2019
- Developed project plans, timelines, status reports, risk assessments, mitigation efforts and gating presentations to guide project teams, update stakeholders and upper management and ensure successful project deliveries
- Balanced competing deadlines and priorities using Microsoft Project tracking and reporting tools
- Conducted working sessions to evaluate and document solutions to enhance database structure, tool redesign, functionality, technical specifications, integration of systems and data and reporting capabilities for the PRISM project
- Implemented an externally hosted database and website (Milliman) to merge data in PeopleSoft, Access and Excel and also administer participant calculations
- Introduced a self-service participant portal to current and former Sidley personnel
- Guided the Benefits group on the UnifyHR project to be compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Lead the rollout of a new e-Recruiting application (iCIMS) to streamline the hiring process workflow
Senior Accountant – Partner Accounting
SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP
Chicago
11.2005 - 06.2019
- Managed daily operations of the Firm’s non-qualified pension program for Partners
- Streamlined and automated non-qualified pension calculations, monthly reports, year-end schedules and reconciliation
- Prepared journal entries related to Partner earnings and reconciled this activity between accounting systems
- Executed the production of mid-month Partner draw statements
- Handled daily cash management duties of setting up bank information, processing payments and balancing activities
- Streamlined bank authorization forms and monthly reconciliations of cash activity
- Executed general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and special project responsibilities
Financial Accountant
INSIGHT ENTERPRISES
Bloomingdale
02.1998 - 06.2004
- Successfully directed the creation of an ADP Interface program for the automation of payroll entries during a Firm wide SAP implementation
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Dominican University
River Forest, ILBachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Concordia University
River Forest, ILSkills
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Systems Design
- Implementation
- Business Analysis
- Solutions
- Operational Efficiencies
- Technical Efficiencies
- Financial Accounting
- Reporting
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Professionalism
- Smartsheet
- Azure DevOps
- Elite 3E
- ARCS3
- SpendConnect
- Chrome River
- IManage Document Management System
- Microsoft Office
- Intapp Time
- UKG Payroll
- Crystal Reporting
- Oracle PeopleSoft
- JIRA Ticketing System
Areas Of Excellence
- Project Management and Leadership
- Systems Design and Implementation
- Business Analysis and Solutions
- Operational and Technical Efficiencies
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Interpersonal, Communication and Presentation Skills
- Professionalism
Timeline
Financial Systems Operation Manager – Accounting and Finance
DENTONS LLP
06.2019 - 02.2025
Project Manager – Accounting
SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP
11.2005 - 06.2019
Project Manager – Information Technology
SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP
11.2005 - 06.2019
Senior Accountant – Partner Accounting
SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP
11.2005 - 06.2019
Financial Accountant
INSIGHT ENTERPRISES
02.1998 - 06.2004
Master of Business Administration -
Dominican University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Concordia University
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