Financial Reporting & Analytics Manager

Husch Blackwell; Providence (RI); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to support the Associate Director of Financial Reporting & Analytics. The role leads a team of Financial Analysts, drives monthly and annual leadership reports, and enhances dashboards for accurate, timely firmwide insights. Remote work is possible, with opportunities across U.S.

offices. The position requires a 4-year finance degree, 5 years of managerial experience in a law firm, and strong skills in SQL, Excel, Power BI, and SSRS.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree with major coursework in Finance required; Industry certifications preferred or combination of commensurate educational and professional experience required.
• 5 years’ managerial experience leading a team within a law firm preferred.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources, apply critical and creative thinking to draw conclusions or develop solutions to complex problems.
• Proficiency in data extraction and system management within enterprise data warehouse environments (ETL) required; knowledge of budget platforms required.
• SQL proficiency required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required. Working knowledge of Power BI required; familiarity with SSRS preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong initiative and self-motivation.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with all leaders across the firm.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and develop Financial Analysts; oversee workload prioritization, performance and professional development of the FA team.
• Assist in Firmwide financial and statistical reporting, including monthly and annual leadership reports and Executive Board materials.
• Maintain and enhance reporting dashboards and statistical platforms; ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems.
• Compile and prepare partner statistics (compensation, new partners, Partner Contribution Report) for review by partner compensation leadership.
• Coordinate and manage the FA team’s role in the Firm’s budget and forecasting process, including revenue/expense projections, forecasting, and internal target analysis.
• Translate strategic initiatives into measurable metrics and assist in tracking Firm, office, and SBU performance.
• Coordinate external financial and diversity surveys; ensure accurate data collection and timely submission.
• Oversee internal reporting controls and ensure monthly data builds and integrity checks are completed accurately and on schedule by the team.
• Conduct statistical and financial analysis related to Firm, offices, SBUs, clients/matters, and timekeepers; elevate trends or risks.
• Prepare ad hoc and client specific reporting and analysis to support leadership decision making.
• Coordinate team contributions to year end reporting, tax schedules, audit requests, and balance sheet reviews; ensure accuracy and timeliness of all deliverables.
• Support evaluation of financial impact for lateral hires and other strategic decisions.
• Partner with Associate Director to evaluate, enhance and modernize financial reporting processes, leveraging emerging technologies and industry best practices to improve reporting efficiency, scalability and user experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Associate Director and Firm leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SQL

Excel

Power BI

SSRS

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to support the Associate Director of Financial Reporting & Analytics. The role leads a team of Financial Analysts, drives monthly and annual leadership reports, and enhances dashboards for accurate, timely firmwide insights. Remote work is possible, with opportunities across U.S.

offices. The position requires a 4-year finance degree, 5 years of managerial experience in a law firm, and strong skills in SQL, Excel, Power BI, and SSRS.