Financial Reporting Manager

Benesch Law; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff in Cleveland seeks a Financial Reporting Manager for our hybrid team. You will oversee preparation, analysis and delivery of financial reporting packages to support management decisions.

The role leads the reporting team, coordinates with FP&A and Data teams, and ensures timely, accurate insights. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ experience in financial reporting are required; solid Excel, SQL and Power BI skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• At least five years of experience in data analysis, financial reporting, or accounting with project management responsibilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with formulas, macros, Power Query, and data manipulation.
• Experience with SQL, Power BI, SSRS, and Aderant preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to summarize complex data.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage daily team operations, assign tasks, and adjust priorities.
• Perform quality assurance to ensure reports are accurate, timely, and insightful.
• Support FP&A and Data teams with reporting tools and data integration.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses and strategic initiatives as required.
• Provide training and development for FP&A team members and end-user support for reports and dashboards.

Skills

Financial reporting

Financial modeling

Financial statements

Excel advanced

Power Query

Macros

SQL

Power BI

SSRS

Aderant

Project management

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Tools

Power BI

SSRS

Aderant

SQL

Power Query

Job description

Who We Are

At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees - Benesch's #1 asset. Committed to providing not only the highest level of legal service to our clients, Benesch also aspires to create a positive work environment for our employees. Our Firm continues to earn placement on Top Workplaces lists across the country, including Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, New York and San Francisco and has been recognized as a NorthCoast 99 Best Workplace in Northeast Ohio for nearly 25 years. We also continue to advance on the AmLaw 200 list, currently ranking No. 116 among the top 200 law firms in the country.

Benesch is proud to be recognized for being a Firm that attracts and retains top talent - making Benesch a great place to work. We offer a hybrid schedule, career development and growth, transparent and visible leadership teams, and a place where diversity and inclusion is celebrated. In addition, the Firm offers a full array of benefits which can be viewed at www.mybeneschbenefits.com.

Working with Us - Come and \"Be Benesch!\"

We are one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, and have offices in Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Miami, New York City, San Francisco, and Wilmington. We continue to expand our geographic footprint and value the talent that comprises each of our locations. If you are someone who champions a First in Service approach and are ready to be part of an exciting and growing Firm, we invite you to apply to join our team.

Benesch is proud to announce the opening of a position for Financial Reporting Manager in our Cleveland office! This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility.

Position Summary:

Do you enjoyed preparing financial reporting? Is figuring out the puzzle by performing ad hoc analysis something you see as a challenge? Do you enjoy the excitement of project management and the daily pivots that present themselves? Then the Financial Reporting Manager position may be what you're looking for! This position is for the experienced financial professional who loves all things related to financial reporting and is looking to be the point person to manage the daily requests to ensure stakeholder needs are being met.

The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for overseeing the preparation, analysis and delivery of financial reporting packages that support the firm's business and strategic decision-making. The Financial Reporting Manager will combine hands-on reporting with supervision of the reporting segment's responsibilities to provide timely, actionable analyses and information to support management in improving overall firm performance.

Essential Functions:

1. Develop, maintain, and assist in preparing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to support department and firm requirements.


2. Manage daily team operations and processes, including assigning tasks and adjusting priorities to meet evolving business needs and deadlines.


3. Perform quality assurance to ensure all reports are accurate, timely and insightful.


4. Develop a strong understanding of firm's financial reporting tools, statistical categories and overall firm operations to serve as a key resource for the Financial Planning & Analysis team.


5. Conduct ad-hoc analyses, special projects and strategic initiatives as required by internal and external clients to deliver accurate in-depth information.


6. Identify opportunities and collaborate with FP&A and Data Automation teams to create, design and implement new reports/tools to enhance reporting efficiency, controls and data integrity.


7. Responsible for the training and development of new hires as well as supporting the continued development of current FP&A team members.


8. Provide support and assistance to FP&A leadership on key reporting tasks and deliverables.


9. Collaborate with the relevant business teams to improve integration between source systems and reporting tools, enabling more efficient automated reporting.


10. Train end users and stakeholders on automated reports and dashboards and provide ongoing support to drive adoption and effective use of reporting tools.

Qualifications:

The Financial Reporting Manager will have a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, along with at least five years of relevant experience in data analysis, financial reporting, or accounting, including project management responsibilities; law firm experience is preferred. This role requires in-depth knowledge of financial reporting, modeling, and financial statement preparation, as well as advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, macros, Power Query, and data manipulation. Experience with SQL, Power BI, SSRS, and Aderant is highly preferred. The Financial Reporting Manager will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and the discretion needed to handle confidential and sensitive information. Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential, including the ability to prepare and summarize complex financial data in a clear and concise manner. The position also requires excellent time management skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and a commitment to seeing tasks and projects through to completion, which may occasionally require hours outside the standard work week.

The salary range for this position is $110K to $137K.

Please note that quoted salary ranges are based on Benesch's good faith belief at the time of the job posting and are not a guarantee of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that Benesch provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone at 216-363-4578 or email at [e-mail].

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