Director of Accounting Systems

Director of Accounting Systems

Snell & Wilmer is seeking a Director of Accounting Systems to oversee, maintain, and enhance the firm’s financial systems and related applications and integrations.

Preferred location:
Phoenix, AZ, but open to candidates in other major markets where the firm has offices.

• Manage upgrades and implementations for financial systems, ensuring proper data mapping, requirements gathering, test writing, and UAT oversight.
• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for accounting systems, prioritizing with IT to meet firmwide needs for timing, cost, and resources while adhering to security policies.
• Ownership of Int App process, policies, and workflow development for business users.
• Supervise the Client Intake team consisting of one manager and several client intake specialists.
• Supervise and delegate work to a Financial Systems Specialist.
• Vendor management of accounting systems vendors and contracts.
• Manage test environments, including setting and executing on a regular refresh schedule.
• Help with SQL queries for troubleshooting, information requests, and automation purposes.
• Develop new alerts and reports in SSRS and Alert Manager; handle custom reporting requests using SQL, MDX, DAX, and Git.
• Attend Aderant Momentum and other conferences to monitor and plan for future systems needs.
• Collaborate with the General Counsel’s office on Int App and Intake policies, and with other departments for data needs.
• Create and deliver training materials and sessions for applications.
• Develop Power Shell scripts for automation and logging.
• Implement and customize third‑party workflow tools focusing on conflicts, new business intake, timekeeping, billing, treasury functions, and other accounting systems workflows.
• Improve bank reconciliation processes and automate check cancellations.
• Investigate and resolve bugs, outages, and performance issues in accounting systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Test backup, fail‑over, and system robustness; support financial audits.

• 7+ years of experience in financial systems, accounting, or related fields, including leadership experience in system management, reporting, and process improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Management, Accounting, or related field (preferred).
• Knowledge of Aderant (preferred) or Elite accounting systems and SQL table structures, as well as common integrations and related applications.
• Hands‑on experience with finance databases, SQL, SSRS, and financial systems integrations.
• Experience with APIs (Int App, Aderant, Emburse) and Boomi (preferred).
• Relevant IT or SQL/Accounting Systems certification (a plus).

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database query tools.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Ability to prepare and present financial information through detailed reports, dashboards, and charts.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal and electronic communication, with emphasis and commitment to client service.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive financial and business information.

The Director of Accounting Systems role offers a salary range of $ to $. Compensation will vary based on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, and work location. Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance‑based compensation and generous benefits package starting on your first day. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K/profit sharing, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate.

Snell & Wilmer values the principles of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.