Legal Financial Systems Analyst

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Chicago, IL, US

Location:

Cleveland or Chicago
- Must reside in one of these locations

Schedule:

Hybrid

This position is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the support, analysis and continuous improvement efforts for the suite of financial systems used by the Finance Department including but not limited to Aderant, iTimekeep , Big Hand Iridium BI/ Intellistat , Oddr, etc.

Ensures the day-to-day administration of the system is handled efficiently and effectively by taking timely action to resolve service desk requests; manage routine systems configuration and maintenance; respond to business questions and perform root cause analysis of any issues.

• Manage financial systems, related user support functions, user training, and work balancing efforts for the systems including:
• Employee management tasks/user access administration
• Mass updates in Aderant via SQL
• Monthly & annual rate changes for all standard, exception & variable rates
• Update bill images when document modifications are made
• Provide support to external vendors
• Actioning service desk problems, issues, and service requests,
• Understanding and maintenance of system and data interdependencies
• Initial point of contact for Aderant and other finance system users’ support concerns
• Write SQL queries for Management Studio users (weekly time reports, compliance reports for FP&A, Client Value reports, billing, etc.)
• Develop and/or enhance financial system business administration and support policies, procedures, and support documentation.
• Act as a data steward for the firm’s financial and operational data, aiding in the development of efficient reporting solutions.
• First point of contact with Information Technology to identify and coordinate IT/Finance business solutions and objectives, including:
• Validating business functions after installations, patches, etc. are completed by the vendor or IT team
• Drive continuous improvement efforts over Aderant system capabilities, identifying best practices and system enhancements.
• Performs other Finance department analytical projects as assigned.

• Able to maintain strict confidentiality of the Firm's internal and personnel affairs and client information.
• Proven ability to build relationships and foster a collaborative approach to working with internal clients across practice groups and with management.
• Must be proactive and deliver high-quality work.
• Able to anticipate problems and issues and exercise independent judgment to make sound, justifiable decisions and take action in solving problems while knowing when and to whom to
• Excellent customer service attitude.
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to produce results within tight time frames and simultaneously manage several projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and the hours needed to accomplish firm expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology , Business Administration or Accounting with Information Systems focus.
• Previous law firm experience strongly preferred
• Experience in relational databases and database administration.
• Minimum two (2) to three (3) years’ experience with accounting or ERP systems and relational databases.
• Strong computer skills are essential including advanced Excel, SQL, SSRS, preferred.
• Understanding of project management and change management disciplines are essential.

Target compensation for this role starts is $90,000 to $125,000/year. Actual compensation will be determined based on office…