Project Assistant | Corporate Finance & Restructuring
FTI Consulting, Inc. • October 20
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.
At FTI Consulting, you'll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You'll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?
About The Role
Support the lifecycle of an engagement, including opening new matters, engaging with matter owners (BTKs) to assess risk, helping to drive timely billing and collections, engaging with Core Accounting and Segment Finance to assist with revenue recognition, and closing matters when completed.
What You'll Do
Review New Matters for Assigned BTKs
Preparing Draft Invoice
Issue Invoice
Engagement Management, including Risk Assessment
How You'll Grow
We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.
As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.
What You Will Need to Succeed
Basic Qualifications:
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Total Wellbeing
Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families-physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting's services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn .
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Compensation Disclosure: Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual's location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.
At FTI Consulting, you'll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You'll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?
About The Role
Support the lifecycle of an engagement, including opening new matters, engaging with matter owners (BTKs) to assess risk, helping to drive timely billing and collections, engaging with Core Accounting and Segment Finance to assist with revenue recognition, and closing matters when completed.
What You'll Do
- Work closely with internal and client facing teams throughout the project lifecycle
- Ensure timely, accurate and professional invoices are sent to clients
- Reduce amount of time billable professionals invest in project management and administrative tasks
- Reduce DSO and bad debt
Review New Matters for Assigned BTKs
- Ensure project set up is consistent with LOE terms
- Set up necessary activity codes
- Prepare retainer invoice, if required
Preparing Draft Invoice
- Ensure rates are within ranges cited in LOE
- Process write downs/ups
- Apply administrative fee consistent with LOE terms
- Ensure payment terms are consistent with LOE
- Check invoice format for professionalism
- Ensure draft invoice is accurate before submitting for review
Issue Invoice
- Issue final invoice for distribution to the client
- Gather any additional approvals, if necessary
- Save appropriate audit backup in project folder
Engagement Management, including Risk Assessment
- Review and follow up on aging WIP and A/R for assigned projects
- Initiate monthly WIP billing
- Prompt and assist with AR collection or write-offs
- Review and process outside contractor invoices
- Regularly review status of e-billed projects
- Interface with client facing professionals and Segment Finance staff to assist with risk assessment as part of monthly close process
How You'll Grow
We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.
As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.
What You Will Need to Succeed
Basic Qualifications:
- BS/BA degree.
- 5+ years overall experience in engagement management, including billing and collections, in a law firm or other professional services environment.
- Excellent working knowledge of PC and network environments and advanced knowledge of Excel.
- Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s) as needed.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
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Total Wellbeing
Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families-physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:
- Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
- Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Potential for flexible work arrangements
- Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services and flex return support.
- Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
- Employee wellness platform
- Employee recognition programs
- Paid time off for volunteering in your community
- Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
- Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
- Professional development and certification programs
- Free in-office snacks and drinks
- Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
- FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses
- Upscale offices close to public transportation
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting's services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn .
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Compensation Disclosure: Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual's location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.