Client Accounting Training & Development Specialist

We invite you to review our current business services professionals openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm. About Us Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients’ legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world’s major financial centers. The Opportunity We are seeking a Client Accounting Training & Development Specialist to join our Firm. This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing learning and development programs that support the needs of the Client Accounting department including: training in business applications, professional skills and Client-specific processes and procedures, in both physical and virtual classroom settings. Responsibilities also include testing new programs, developing new processes and creating, revising, delivering, and tracking all training necessary to manage change and integrate new programs and processes into the daily work routine. Responsible for designing and implementing learning and development programs that support the needs of the Client Accounting department including: training in business applications, professional skills and Client-specific processes and procedures, in both physical and virtual classroom settings. Responsible for testing new programs, developing new processes and creating, revising, delivering and tracking all training necessary to manage change and integrate new programs and processes into the daily work routine. Schedules, tracks and provides training to a diverse group of users, including managers and supervisors, all groups within the department (e.g., Compliance, Billing & Collections, Strategy & Analysis), introductory training for new hires and training for other departments (e.g., Secretarial Services). Follows established department curriculum and provides recommendations for updates to keep information aligned with current policies, procedures, and billing trends. Creates, updates and maintains training materials, including PowerPoint presentations, training manuals, handouts, practice exercises and system documentation. Evaluates and revises training and development programs as necessary, to adapt to the changing needs of the department and our Clients. Keeps training programs interactive and engaging for trainees. Conducts technical and professional skills training sessions tailored for specific users' roles, departments and level of experience. Works with managers/supervisors on transitioning new hir