The Chief Financial Officer Group (CFOG) is responsible for the Firm’s global financial and controllership functions. Because all financial data for the Firm from all over the world flows into our team, we are in a unique position to spot trends and advise business leaders. Our first mission is to collect, audit and report information with flawless accuracy. Our second mission is to ensure the financial details of our contracts with clients is reflected in our systems accurately. Finally, we are committed to providing insightful analysis and serve as business advisors to our front-line managers. In addition, our team members embody a deep commitment to providing brilliant service to our internal clients. We treat our business leaders and front-line professionals like valued clients who deserve first-rate, highly responsive service. Our final commitment is to each other. The CFO division has a unique culture defined by collaboration, mutual support, and a “team first” attitude, combined with a strong dedication to professional excellence. We like go-getters who embody our values about first-rate work and continuous improvement.
Contract Management Specialist
The Contract Management Specialist will first be responsible for maintaining, auditing and reporting client information in our proprietary database. This individual’s objective is to ensure that reliable and accurate data is always available to end-users. Next, the Contract Management Specialist is responsible for ensuring the financial details of our contracts are accurately reflected in our invoicing system. S/he is a results-oriented individual with a demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment. The position requires a tremendous attention to detail and a customer service orientation. Candidates must possess a strong sense of urgency and have the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. The candidate must have strong communication skills and ability to work well with other departments, colleagues, and clients across our global offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Thoroughly learn and understand the nuances of our proprietary database.
- Audit assignment data in our database for accuracy and adherence to our Firm’s operational and financial standards.
- Review, update and maintain financial details of our contracts with clients in our invoicing system.
- Prepare standard and various ad hoc reports on a monthly basis by practice, geography, client, etc., utilizing our Business Intelligence tools.
- Provide support to our search team by answering and processing requests accurately, efficiently and confidently.
- Collaborate closely with all colleagues in the Firm by demonstrating team spirit, an unwavering commitment to mutual success, and a strong work ethic.
Key Relationships
Reports to:
Contract Management Team Manager
Global Finance Director
Other key relationships:
Regional Controllers and Global Accountants
Executive Assistants/Consultants
Corporate Information Technology
Ideal Experience
- Facile with Software and Databases. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and vlookups. A quick study and eager to learn our proprietary software applications. Experience with Business Intelligence frameworks and Workday Finance helpful, but not required.
- Education. Undergraduate degree is preferred.
- Basic Finance Comprehension. Familiarity with basic Financial terms and accounting is preferred.
- Work Experience. One to two years’ experience in a full-time capacity in a professional office environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Multi-Lingual. English required, additional languages a plus
Skills Required
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and vlookups
- Experience with Business Intelligence frameworks and Workday Finance
- Undergraduate degree
- Familiarity with basic financial terms and accounting
- 1-2 years experience in a professional office environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- English language proficiency, additional languages a plus
Spencer Stuart Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Spencer Stuart and has not been reviewed or approved by Spencer Stuart.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for the work, and employer‑posted ranges for core roles align with a “fair pay for job” theme. Feedback suggests many roles in major markets feel appropriately benchmarked against peers.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance is frequently described as comprehensive, with some noting low‑cost or employer‑paid coverage and strong plan quality relative to peers. Wellness and mental‑health programs further bolster the medical offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers is characterized as generous. Flexibility and remote‑work options in some roles support family needs.
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What We Do
At Spencer Stuart, we know how much leadership matters. We are trusted by organizations around the world to help them make the senior-level leadership decisions that have a lasting impact on their enterprises. Through our executive search, board and leadership advisory services, we help build and enhance high-performing teams for select clients ranging from major multinationals to emerging companies to nonprofit institutions. Privately held since 1956, we focus on delivering knowledge, insight and results through the collaborative efforts of a team of experts — now spanning more than 70 offices, over 30 countries and more than 50 practice specialties. Boards and leaders consistently turn to Spencer Stuart to help address their evolving leadership needs in areas such as senior-level executive search, board recruitment, board effectiveness, succession planning, in-depth senior management assessment, employee engagement and many other facets of culture and organizational effectiveness.
