Financial Reporting Manager

Overview

This role supports the Associate Director of Financial Reporting & Analytics in managing the organization’s financial reporting and analysis functions. The Financial Reporting Manager leads the day-to-day execution of reporting deliverables, manages and develops the Financial Analyst team, and contributes to analytic tools and firmwide financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and develop Financial Analysts; oversee workload prioritization, performance, and professional development.
• Assist with 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 for review by partner compensation leadership (including compensation, new partners, and Partner Contribution Report).
• Coordinate and manage the Financial Analyst 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; 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.
• Conduct statistical and financial analysis related to the 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 deliverables.
• Support evaluation of financial impact for lateral hires and other strategic decisions.
• Partner with the Associate Director to evaluate, enhance, and modernize financial reporting processes using 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.

Requirements

• 4-year degree with major coursework in Finance required; industry certifications preferred or a combination of commensurate educational and professional experience required.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years’ managerial experience leading a team within a law firm preferred.
• Industry certifications preferred (or combination of commensurate educational and professional experience).

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation varies based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

Expected compensation ranges by location/jurisdiction:

• State of California: $116,000 - $237,000
• State of Colorado: $107,000 - $191,000
• State of Connecticut: $95,000 - $241,000
• State of Illinois: $105,000 - $204,000
• State of Maine: $79,000 - $182,000
• State of Massachusetts: $116,000 - $222,000
• State of Maryland: $113,000 - $171,000
• State of Minnesota: $116,000 - $192,000
• Jersey City, NJ: $126,000 - $229,000
• State of New York: $108,000 - $234,000
• State of Vermont: $115,000 - $220,000
• State of Virginia: $76,000 - $220,000
• State of Washington: $113,000 - $214,000
• Washington, D.C.: $150,000 - $220,000

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and dependent upon individual and firm performance.

Full-time employees receive benefits including:

• 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
• Additional benefits

Location

This position may be filled remotely, or in any of the organization’s locations across the United States.