Financial Analyst

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Financial Analyst

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Accounting

Reports To: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Jackson Walker, the largest law firm in Texas, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Financial Analyst in our Dallas office. Under the direction of the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, the Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Director of Finance with the administration and development of the Firm budget, creation of reporting packages (month-end, Practice Group, Firm, ad hoc, etc.), billing rate administration, profit analysis, and creating/maintaining interfaces and dashboards. The Financial Analyst also assists with completing 3rd party surveys, administration of the Professional Liability renewal and all other general reporting requests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working with Billing & Collection Committee (“B&C”) on billing rate administration.
• Assist CFO with the budget process
  • Coordinate with budget managers on their budgets.
  • Compile and analyze Firm-wide budget.
  • Coordinate with Firm leadership on budget goals.
• Create Monthly Management Committee reporting package for use by Firm leaders for Firm, Office, and Attorney performance analysis.
• Create monthly reports specifically designed or requested by Practice Groups (PG), Marketing, Department, and Office leaders.
• Complete and review annual 3rd Party survey requests and provide analysis of results.
• Assist General Counsel with Professional Liability and other insurance applications.
• Attend B&C meetings to be available to assist with questions and follow-ups based on reports.
• Assist B&C with rate approvals and client financial analysis.
• Lead law firm profit methodology development, analysis, and reporting for attorneys and clients.
• Work with IT and 3rd Party vendors in maintaining accounting-specific software and identifying areas for improvement.
• Respond to specific department and report requests (e.g., Firm, PG, Office, Marketing, B&C, etc.) that are received on daily basis.
• Coordinate with IT on in-house custom software to ensure financial accuracy and achievement of Firm goals.
• Create and update annual compensation schedules for all employees (attorneys and staff) for use by Compensation Committee and Senior Managers.
• Other duties as assigned by the employer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient with MS Office – especially within Excel. (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to think critically and show initiative
• High attention to detail with strong execution and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively to a diverse group of attorneys and staff.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential documents and information appropriately
• Contribute to and execute the goals of the team.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred – Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics and/or other related areas of study highly desirable.

Experience:

• Customarily has 2-3 years of relevant experience.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise and temperature.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.