Job Details:

Financial Analyst - Law Firm - Chicago - Hybrid - $70-85k

*Prior/current law firm/legal industry experience is required!

Our well known law firm client in Chicago is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their team!

This individual will play a crucial role in managing and interpreting the financial data that drives the firm's strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Analysis:
- Prepare standard and ad-hoc financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Analyze financial data and trends to provide actionable insights to management, practice group leaders, and senior managing partners.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and profitability at various levels (practice group, office, attorney).
Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Assist with the annual budgeting process and the analysis of lateral hires.
- Oversee and track legal department budgets and expenses, providing monthly budget reports.
- Assist in responding to budgetary, forecast, and inter-company billing questions..
Data Accuracy and Compliance:
- Perform ongoing audits of financial system data to ensure data accuracy and compliance with financial reporting standard operating procedures.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and procedures, as well as regulatory requirements.
  Reconciliations of financial data.
Other Duties:
- Support ad-hoc financial analyses and projects as required.
- Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for financial processes.
- Review and track law firm timekeeper rate requests and provide recommendations.
- Work closely with law firms to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure compliance with billing guidelines.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of financial principles and accounting practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, data modeling).
Familiarity with financial reporting software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities.
Prior experience within a law firm is required.
Experience with specific legal software is required. (e.g., Aderant, Elite, 3E)

To apply, please send your resume and references to durban@libertyjobs.com

I look forward to connecting with you!

Dan Urban

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.
300 Conshohocken State Road, Suite 750

West Conshohocken, PA 19428

484.567.2093

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