Financial Reporting Analyst

(Full-time, Remote)

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Analyst to support the firm’s finance and accounting department. The Financial Reporting Analyst will be a key contributor to the finance team and report to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis. This position will have the opportunity to elevate Fisher Phillips’ financial reporting function and must be comfortable translating raw financial data into insightful, executive-level reports. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong understanding of legal industry financials, works confidently with relational databases, and possesses a strong track-record of implementing financial reporting solutions using SQL, SSRS, and other financial reporting tools. The role will also work cross-functionally, emphasizing the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Agile Reporting Resource

• Develops and maintains standardized financial reports that leverage multiple databases, using SQL, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Pivot Tables, and other reporting tools
• Assesses and responds to report requests that require technical SQL skills, report development, and automation
• Supports the financial month-end and year-end processes through the production of financial reporting, with an expectation to streamline existing processes
• Produces annual reporting in support of the attorney compensation process and the annual budget process
• Supports the annual financial survey process, including the consolidation of data from multiple sources into standardized reports
• Works cross-functionally to assess departmental reporting needs and leads the implementation of reporting solutions

Report Optimization & Data Integrity

• Leads the implementation of financial reporting tools that support the firm’s reporting strategy
• Ensures data integrity across financial reporting and BI dashboards maintained by finance, accounting, billing, collections, and client intake
• Supports departmental efforts to improve data quality, visualization, and streamline reporting processes
• Subject matter expert for databases, table structures, and financial metrics that support firm financial reports and key performance indicators
• Optimizes the reporting capabilities of finance and accounting software, supporting the implementation of new and enhanced reporting (e.g., Aderant, ExpertTime, BillBlast, ARCS, Iridium)
• Works with the financial systems and IT teams to streamline data connections and workflows to produce complex reporting
• Contributes to the enhancement of the SSRS suite
• Assists with the development and maintenance of financial data tables
• Evaluates reporting tools and recommends reporting best practices to support faster response times to report requests from senior leadership, finance, accounting, billing, collections, and other support units

Business Intelligence Dashboards

• Serves as the liaison to the third-party vendor of BI dashboards, manages project implementations and change requests, and ensures data integrity across financial reporting platforms
• Architects the enhancements to dashboard designs that improve the user experience and sees design implementations through to completion
• Supports the consolidation and migration of financial reports to new and existing reporting platforms

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, computer science, or information systems
• Proficient with law firm accounting systems and table structures (e.g., Aderant or Elite 3E)
• Advanced experience leveraging SQL, SSRS, BI software, and MS Excel to produce financial reporting
• Demonstrated expertise in translating complex financial data into clear, concise visual reports that effectively inform and guide executive decision-making
• Proven ability to engage with stakeholders to gather and assess technical business requirements, and to design and implement reporting solutions that align with the organization's strategic objectives
• 5+ years of experience working in a global law firm preferred

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented with a strong organizational and analytical skillset
• Superior project management skills, with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects through to completion
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

• Effectively communicates with all levels of the organization via written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Why Join Us

At Fisher Phillips, we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success, enabling
us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients. Joining our team
means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting-edge
technology. Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing
opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways.

We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary. Our comprehensive
benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing,
generous paid time off, and holidays.

Your well-being is our priority. We offer 24/7 telehealth services, a variety of wellness
programs, and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle. At Fisher
Phillips, you’ll find a workplace that values your health, happiness, and continued professional
development. To learn more about our firm, visit us at www.fisherphillips.com.

The yearly rate range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, location, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

To learn more about our firm, visit us at www.fisherphillips.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions),
gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status,
pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.
The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and
responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.
Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; thirdparty
recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.

We use an automated employment decision tool (‘AEDT’) as part of our hiring process to evaluate applicants for Attorney Recruiting Assistant. This tool assesses work experience, skills, qualifications, and education relevant to the job description and requirements using machine learning or artificial intelligence. If you are a candidate located in New York City and wish to request an alternative selection process or accommodation, please contact staffrecruiting@fisherphillips.com.