Financial Analyst
555 12th NW Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20004 US
Job Description
- Preparation and distribution of daily, monthly, and quarterly management reports to Firm Management, ensuring accuracy and completeness of reports.
- Participate in the preparation of the modi?ed cash basis annual operating budget, including income statement and other key performance schedules/reports to support revenue and expenses.
- Assist in testing of systems for upgrades, conversion of data, and implementation of?nancial reporting tools.
- Provide expense analyses and reports on variances to budget and prior year(s).
- Provide analyses of Income Statement and Balance Sheet accounts to Firm Management.
- Participate in the preparation of various legal industry?nancial surveys.
- Participate in the design, testing and data reconciliation of new dashboards as requested by Finance Management, Division and Section Heads.
- Assist in the development and implementation of the Firm’s pro?tability dashboards.
- Participate in systems upgrades, leading selected work streams for testing and varication of financial information used in financial analysis and client reporting.
- Complete special projects as requested and furnish related information and reports needed.
- Participate in the preparation of the periodic financial presentations, working closely the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and other leaders.
- Participate in testing the development of new reports as directed by Finance Management.
- Serve as back-up in support of primary responsibilities for other FP&A colleagues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics equivalent.
- 3+ Years of related financial analysis experience is required.
- Law Firm or other professional services industry experience is required.
- Data visualizations applications experience required.
Competencies:
- Strong analytical skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic with knowledge of accounting principles to conduct detailed analysis of general ledger accounts, income statement activity and budget variations.
- Ability to analyze accounting and financial data, identify problems, take action and suggest recommendations.
- Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish concise, detailed information in report format, written correspondence, email, or verbally.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills including record keeping, data extraction, and system information with prior experience with SQL Analysis Services or “Cubes” usage is a plus.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to influence others.
- Facility analyzing, working with and presenting data.
- Ability to collaborate and gain the respect, trust, and confidence of the Firm’s attorneys and professional staff.
Meet Your Recruiter
Dan James
Managing Director
After graduating with an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Westchester Community College Dan wasn't sure exactly what he wanted to do. In February 2013 he decided to put his knack for connecting people with one another to work when he joined The Phoenix Group. When he's not in the office you can find him skiing, golfing, or spending time with his family.