Business Manager

Review, interpret, and analyze the firm's financial reports and underlying data to provide leadership with meaningful business insights and actionable recommendations.

Identify financial trends, variances, risks, and opportunities and develop appropriate responses or corrective actions.

Drive improvements in billing practices, collections, and the overall financial performance of client relationships in partnership with the Director of Finance and attorneys.

Analyze the financial and business implications of client rates, discounts, alternative fee arrangements, and other pricing decisions, providing clear recommendations to firm leadership and attorneys.

Review business and vendor contracts from a financial and commercial perspective, identifying pricing concerns, financial risks, renewal provisions, and other issues.

Lead budgeting efforts and assist with P&L preparation, forecasting, financial planning, and other business analyses as requested by firm leadership.

Serve as a key business resource and sounding board for the Managing Partner, providing substantive analysis and well-developed recommendations.

Develop analyses and recommendations that directly support firm leadership's decision-making.

Maintain a broad view of firm operations and proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability, and client service.

Evaluate administrative processes and implement improvements in collaboration with relevant teams.

Oversee relationships with key vendors and service providers from a business and operational perspective.

Coordinate with attorneys, administrative personnel, outside professionals, and vendors to ensure business matters are handled effectively.

Help leadership assess the business implications of investments, expenditures, client arrangements, and other initiatives.

Take ownership of approved business initiatives and help ensure effective implementation.

Assist with office operations, technology, insurance, facilities, and other business functions as needed.

Support the Executive Committee by coordinating meeting logistics, preparing materials, tracking action items, and ensuring follow-through on committee decisions.

Handle miscellaneous administrative matters arising in the ordinary course of firm operations with sound judgment and discretion.

Evaluate vendor performance and cost-effectiveness and recommend changes or alternatives when appropriate.

Work closely with firm leadership to ensure day-to-day business and administrative operations are efficient and financially disciplined.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

10+ years of experience in a Business Manager or related role, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.

Strong financial analytical skills, including experience reviewing forecasts, expenses, invoices, financial reports, and P&Ls.

Ability to analyze financial information, identify root causes, evaluate options, and develop practical recommendations.

Proven ability to work effectively across departments, manage competing priorities, and hold others accountable for deliverables.

Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, staff, vendors, clients, and firm leadership.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.

High degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.

Strong financial literacy and understanding of the drivers of a firm's financial performance.

Hands-on, proactive approach to operations with strong follow-through.

Ability to…