Job Title: Financial Analyst
Job Responsibilities:
The Financial Analyst at the law firm is responsible for a variety of financial tasks aimed at enhancing the financial performance and reporting within the firm. The essential duties include:
- Preparing and analyzing monthly financial and statistical reports for distribution to the firm's management team and all members. The type and quantity of reports may vary depending on the firm's focus at certain times.
- Developing, maintaining, and enhancing the system used for budget preparation, review, and finalization. The budget is balanced and distributed to appropriate groups on a quarterly basis and is available in various formats.
- 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. This includes analyzing and troubleshooting system issues and maintaining information for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and value.
- Assisting in the development and design of the attorney-desk-top reporting application/dashboard, which involves understanding the structure of the accounting system tables, developing links, and designing reports and screen output.
- Developing links into the relational database to make all reporting available on a real-time basis, enhancing current reporting tools for efficiency.
- Performing data analysis to identify trends and opportunities for financial improvement.
- Staying current with industry best practices and new financial technologies.
- Maintaining a strong understanding of financial accounting principles.
- Communicating and collaborating effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences to ensure seamless end-to-end processes.
- Occasionally traveling to other office locations as required.
- Completing other projects as requested.
Education and Experience Information:
The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. The candidate must have over three years of work-related experience, with experience in the legal field being a plus. A minimum of three years of SQL experience is preferred. The role requires extensive knowledge of computer software, particularly Business Objects, Access, Iridium, Excel, Crystal Report, and PowerPoint. Experience with legal software such as Aderant Expert, BillBlast, Prebill Manager, Emburse, Chrome River, and Intapp is preferred. A strong understanding of general ledger, balance sheet, income statement, and financial reporting principles is necessary.
Salary Information:
The offered salary for the Financial Analyst position will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to work location, individual skill set, previous/applicable experience, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.
Benefits Information:
The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and success of employees both personally and professionally. This 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. Other benefits include flexible spending programs, health savings accounts, commuter benefits, and personal and parental leave programs. The firm prioritizes work-life balance and offers wellness programs and access to mental health support. Additionally, employees have access to professional development programs, a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and various employee discounts and perks. The firm is committed to providing a benefits package that helps the team thrive and feel valued.
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 concerned with personnel actions, including management, supervision, recruiting, compensation, benefits, promotions, work assignments, and training, to ensure that these activities are administered consistently with the firm's goal of furthering the principle of equal employment opportunity.
E-Verify:
The law firm uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to ensure a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the . Department of Homeland Security.
Qualifications:
Skills:
- Advanced organizational skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, and Excel
Behaviors:
- Detail-oriented and capable of carrying out tasks with all necessary details to get the task done well
Education:
- Required: Bachelor's degree or better in Accounting or a related field
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree or better in Finance or a related field
Experience:
- Required: Three plus years of work-related experience
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, applicants are encouraged to review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
