Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Best Lawyers is a legal awards network that recognizes outstanding professionals across practice areas and jurisdictions. The Business Systems Analyst will design, build, test, and continuously improve Finance data models, dashboards, automated workflows, and reporting systems while replacing manual spreadsheet-based processes. The role also translates business problems into adopted tools, maintains data integrity, resolves system issues, and collaborates with executive and cross-functional stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Guides and develops the Jr Financial Systems Analyst—coordinating day-to-day work and mentoring on both accounting fundamentals and the build
- Helps develop early-career talent on the team as it grows
- Designs, builds, and maintains key performance indicator (KPI) reports, operational dashboards, and data models for diverse project portfolios across the entire organization
- Leads the migration of manual, spreadsheet-based processes toward automated, continuously updated systems—moving Finance toward continuous accounting and reporting
- Builds automations and internal tools using modern AI-assisted development (“vibe coding”); rapidly prototypes, tests, and iterates on solutions end to end
- Partners with finance and the wider business to translate ambiguous, undefined problems into working tools that get adopted
- Owns data quality, query logic, and the integrity of the data feeding financial and operational reporting
- Reviews complex financial and accounting work processes, systems, and procedures for efficient workflow and conformity with accounting principles
- Analyzes system design alternatives, identifies potential improvements to existing systems and processes, and recommends and implements changes
- Collaborates with appropriate staff across departments to gather input and feedback concerning system needs
- Resolves issues and problems related to financial and data system platforms
- Maintains or assists with maintenance of accounting and financial information systems
- Prepares and delivers comprehensive evaluations, proposals, and recommendations to executive leadership, committees, and other stakeholders
- Continuously expands personal and team capability with new AI tools and techniques
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills
- Candidates must currently reside in one of the states listed. Relocation is not considered
- Strong curiosity about AI and a genuine eagerness to learn—you actively explore new tools and want to build
- Fluency dashboard creation. Fluent in tools such as Power BI and/or Tableau, and SQL is a plus
- Real strength in data modeling, query logic, and designing dashboards and reports for non-technical users
- A track record of framing messy business problems and shipping solutions end to end
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to lead through initiative and expertise rather than headcount
- Working understanding of financial reporting and bonus points for generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Ability to present financial and data insights to a non-financial audience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; advanced in Excel; QuickBooks or related software a plus
- AI-assisted (“vibe coding”) skills are not required—we will teach them. Curiosity and logical thinking matter more than existing syntax
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data/Information Systems, or related field required; advanced degree a plus
- Five to eight years of professional experience in data/BI/analytics, business systems analysis, or a closely related field
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
- Nice to have: exposure to Python, dbt, or scripting; hands-on experience with AI tools and agent frameworks
- Advanced degree a plus
- QuickBooks or related software a plus
- Bonus points for generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Benefits
- Remote work available in CO, GA, FL, MA, MN, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX, and VA.
- Candidates living within commuting distance of Augusta, GA or Dallas, TX may be required to work a hybrid role, 3 days in office.
- Strong growth potential with exceptional performance.
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