Director of Financial Reporting & Analysis

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) + match

Vacation/sick/personal time

Job summary

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP is seeking a Director of Financial Reporting & Analysis in Denver to lead financial planning, reporting, and analytics for the firm. You will develop robust reporting frameworks, deliver insights, and partner with executive leadership to optimize performance.

The role requires 10–12 years in financial reporting and strong SQL, ERP, and BI skills, with a track record in professional services or legal finance.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years in financial reporting, accounting, or financial analysis, including leadership roles at professional services or legal firms.
• Expert SQL skills for 3E or Aderant with ability to manage stored procedures, views and tables.
• Strong financial modeling and data analytics, translating data into actionable insights for executives.
• Experience with ERP platforms, BI tools, and enterprise financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data preparation for reporting to the Compensation Committee.
• Drive profitability analysis by practice area and support strategic decisions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with insights for leadership.
• Enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and processes across offices.
• Communicate financial results and KPIs clearly to executives and practice leaders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on cost analysis and project spending.

Skills

SQL (3E/Aderant)

Financial modeling

Data analytics

Excel & VBA

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

SAP

Oracle

Hyperion

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

MBA or Master’s in Finance/Accounting

Tools

3E / Aderant

SAP

Oracle

Hyperion

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

After opening its doors in Denver in 1968, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP has grown to 14 offices, 700+ employees with over 300 attorneys and policy professionals nationwide. With more than 55 years in the industry, building strong relationships is our priority, not only with our clients but within our teams and our communities. Do you seek camaraderie, collaboration, and a challenge? If you are searching for a firm committed to creating strong relationships and a collaborative culture, we want you at Brownstein.

At Brownstein, clients get access to the top legal minds in the industry, powerful policy knowledge, and best-in-class business acumen to solve businesses’ toughest challenges. Brownstein is a law and lobbying firm that has been making moves for more than 50 years to stay at the vanguard of its industry. You will find this firm at the heart of many of the most important cases, the most significant deals, and the country’s most pivotal legislation. Brownstein—we’re all in. For more information, visit us at bhfs.com.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, collaborative, and experienced Director of Financial Reporting & Analysis to join our Denver Office. The Director of Financial Reporting & Analysis provides strategic leadership in financial reporting, planning, and analytics to support the firm’s operational and strategic objectives. The Director develops and maintains robust reporting frameworks, delivers actionable insights through advanced financial analysis, and partners with executive leadership to optimize financial performance and enhance transparency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include overseeing data preparation to support the Compensation Committee, supporting profitability analysis across practice areas, and driving data-informed strategies for sustainable growth. This position requires exceptional integrity, discretion, and a deep understanding of the unique financial considerations within a legal services environment.

• Supervise the Manager of Financial Analysis, the Manager of Financial Systems, and their teams.
• Provide guidance to the Manager of Financial Systems and their financial systems team, and advise on upgrades, maintenance and troubleshooting of the financial systems.
• Oversee preparation, review, and submission of management reports, and disclosures for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain advanced reporting frameworks and analytical models to support strategic decision-making, profitability analysis by practice area, and performance monitoring.
• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes, providing actionable insights to executive leadership and practice group leaders.
• Evaluate and enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across multiple offices and practice areas.
• Provide strategic guidance on financial trends, KPIs, and operational metrics to support organizational priorities, resource allocation, and profitability initiatives.
• Communicate financial results, analysis, and performance metrics effectively across the firm to ensure transparency and informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial aspects of projects, including cost analysis, investment evaluations, and compliance considerations.
• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on financial reporting and analytical matters, contributing to firm-wide strategy and governance.
• Lead and participate in special projects and initiatives that advance financial reporting, analytics, and operational excellence within the legal services environment.

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field required; advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Finance/Accounting) strongly preferred.
• 10–12 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, accounting, or financial analysis, including leadership roles within professional services or legal industry environments.
• Extensive knowledge of SQL for 3E or Aderant, including the ability to create, modify and maintain stored procedures, views and tables across multiple databases and servers.
• Proven expertise in financial modeling, data analytics, and advanced reporting tools, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for executive leadership.
• Prior experience in public accounting, legal finance, FP&A, or audit strongly preferred; AMLAW 200 experience is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or CMA highly desirable but not required.
• Demonstrated success in managing audit processes, compliance initiatives, and financial system implementations.
• Strong background in enterprise legal financial systems and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion), expert level Excel and VBA skill, and proficiency with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience in legal industry financial operations (e.g., trust accounting, client fund management) preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k + match, profit sharing, and vacation/sick/personal time off. We are offering a salary range of $200,000 to $250,000 for this role. Final compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck is an equal opportunity employer.

Brownstein will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, interpretive regulations and other authority, and applicable state laws.

While Brownstein does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship, the successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship of a work visa, or Brownstein assuming sponsorship of an existing work visa; including student visas with an OPT/CPT designation.