Job Title: Financial Analyst
Job Responsibilities:
The Financial Analyst at the law firm is responsible for a range of financial tasks that support the firm's management and operations. Key responsibilities include:
- Creating and distributing month-end financial reports to senior management.
- Preparing and maintaining the budgeting database, including balancing and distributing the final product to appropriate groups on a quarterly basis.
- Designing and preparing statistical reports on timekeepers for annual compensation evaluation.
- Assisting in the design and implementation of financial reports for monitoring performance by cost center, practice group, and office.
- Analyzing and troubleshooting system issues to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of financial information.
- Developing and designing the attorney desktop reporting application/dashboard, which involves understanding the structure of accounting system tables and developing links for real-time reporting.
- Performing data analysis to identify trends and opportunities for financial improvement.
- Staying current with industry best practices and new financial technologies.
- Collaborating effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences to ensure seamless processes.
- Occasional travel to other office locations is required.
- Completing other projects as requested.
Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
- A minimum of three years of work-related experience is required, with experience in the legal field considered a plus.
- Preferred experience includes a minimum of three years with SQL and extensive knowledge of computer software such as Business Objects, Access, Iridium, Excel, Crystal Report, and PowerPoint.
- Preference is given to candidates with experience in legal software such as Aderant Expert, BillBlast, Prebill Manager, Emburse, Chrome River, and Intapp.
- Strong understanding of general ledger, balance sheet, income statement, and financial reporting principles is essential.
- Candidates must demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for resolution and possess excellent communication, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- The ability to exercise independent judgment and recommend improvements in areas of responsibility is required.
- The role requires flexibility and the ability to prioritize workload effectively.
Salary Information:
The salary range for the Financial Analyst position in Minneapolis is $80,000 – $90,000. The offered salary will be determined by various factors including work location, individual skill set, previous/applicable experience, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.
Benefits:
The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, flexible paid time off (PTO), holiday leave, and a retirement savings plan with profit sharing for eligible employees. Additional benefits include flexible spending programs, health savings account, commuter benefits, and personal and parental leave programs. The firm prioritizes work-life balance and offers wellness programs and access to mental health support. Employees also have access to professional development programs, a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and various employee discounts and perks.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The law firm is committed to providing employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis without regard to age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, domestic partner relationship, physical characteristics, disability, or other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local laws or ordinances. The firm will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the known disabilities of employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the jobs involved. It is the responsibility of every individual involved in personnel actions to ensure these activities are consistent with the firm's goal of furthering the principle of equal employment opportunity.
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