Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm serving domestic and international clients. The Financial Reporting Manager supports the Associate Director of Financial Reporting & Analytics by leading financial reporting deliverables, managing Financial Analysts, maintaining reporting systems, and providing financial insights for firm leadership.
Responsibilities
- Directly manage and develop Financial Analysts; oversee workload prioritization, performance and professional development of the FA team
- Assist in Firmwide financial and statistical reporting, including monthly and annual leadership reports and Executive Board materials
- Maintain and enhance reporting dashboards and statistical platforms; ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems
- Compile and prepare partner statistics (compensation, new partners, Partner Contribution Report) for review by partner compensation leadership
- Coordinate and manage the FA team’s role in the Firm’s budget and forecasting process, including revenue/expense projections, forecasting, and internal target analysis
- Translate strategic initiatives into measurable metrics and assist in tracking Firm, office, and SBU performance
- Coordinate external financial and diversity surveys; ensure accurate data collection and timely submission
- Oversee internal reporting controls and ensure monthly data builds and integrity checks are completed accurately and on schedule by the team
- Conduct statistical and financial analysis related to Firm, offices, SBUs, clients/matters, and timekeepers; escalate trends or risks
- Prepare ad hoc and client specific reporting and analysis to support leadership decision making
- Coordinate team contributions to year end reporting, tax schedules, audit requests, and balance sheet reviews; ensure accuracy and timeliness of all deliverables
- Support evaluation of financial impact for lateral hires and other strategic decisions
- Partner with Associate Director to evaluate, enhance and modernize financial reporting processes, leveraging emerging technologies and industry best practices to improve reporting efficiency, scalability and user experience
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the Associate Director and Firm leadership
Skills
- 4-year degree with major coursework in Finance required; Industry certifications preferred or combination of commensurate educational and professional experience required
- Ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources, apply critical and creative thinking to draw conclusions or develop solutions to complex problems
- Proficiency in data extraction and system management within enterprise data warehouse environments (ETL) required; knowledge of budget platforms required
- SQL proficiency required
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
- Working knowledge of Power BI required; familiarity with SSRS preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong initiative and self-motivation
- High degree of attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with all leaders across the firm
- 5 years' managerial experience leading a team within a law firm preferred
- Industry certifications preferred
- Familiarity with SSRS preferred
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus opportunities, non-guaranteed and dependent upon individual and firm performance
- Medical and dental coverage
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses
- Employee assistance program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements
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