Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

Min 7 yrs required

No

Job Title: Manager of Business Analytics

Department: Accounting Department

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
- 7+ years of professional experience in financial analysis or corporate finance, with demonstrated growth in scope of responsibilities, ideally within a law firm or professional services organization.
- Experience managing a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Collaborative mindset with a proven ability to mentor and develop team members.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with superior problem-solving abilities.
- Experience managing and improving reporting processes, budget planning, and financial modeling.
- High level of integrity and judgment in handling confidential information.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly and concisely.

Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee reporting processes and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reports.
- Lead strategic initiatives, including compensation processes, personnel cost analysis, and revenue forecasting.
- Perform advanced financial modeling and trend analysis to support decision-making.
- Support budget development, including compensation and revenue forecasting.
- Streamline reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Leverage Power BI to enhance data storytelling and decision-making.
- Oversee month-end reporting and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Summarize complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
- Handle sensitive financial and personnel information with discretion and integrity.
- Prepare and analyze survey responses to gather insights into market trends and organizational performance.
- Perform competitive intelligence analysis to assess market positioning, identify industry trends, and guide strategic decisions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support strategic initiatives and analytics needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields such as Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics.
- Over seven years of experience in financial analysis or corporate finance, with a history of increasing responsibilities.
- Experience within a law firm or professional services organization is preferred.
- Proven experience in team management within fast-paced and dynamic environments.

Salary Information:
- Salary Range: $159,000 – $223,500, calculated based on years of experience and location.
- Status: Exempt
- Workplace Type: Remote, must be local to NY office
- Candidates hired for staff positions with a minimum work schedule of 30 hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare insurance.

Summary: The law firm is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Manager of Business Analytics to oversee key reporting functions and drive critical financial and operational analyses. The role is pivotal in managing strategic reporting and analysis, supporting compensation processes (including partner compensation), performing advanced financial modeling, identifying trends, and ensuring data accuracy. Experience with data visualization platforms such as Power BI is highly valued to enhance analytics capabilities. The position requires a self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently while also seeking direction when needed.