Financial Reporting Manager

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

Job summary

Benesch Law in Cleveland is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to oversee financial reporting packages that support decision-making processes. This hybrid role involves managing team operations, preparing various financial reports, and conducting ad-hoc analyses.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, along with 5+ years of experience in data analysis and financial reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with SQL and Power BI are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in data analysis, financial reporting, or accounting.
• Law firm experience is preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and delivery of financial reporting packages.
• Manage daily team operations and processes.
• Conduct ad‑hoc analyses, special projects, and strategic initiatives as required.

Skills

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Power BI

SSRS

Education

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

Tools

Aderant

Job description

Benesch is proud to announce the opening for a Financial Reporting Manager in our Cleveland office. This hybrid position offers flexible remote work.

Position Summary

The Financial Reporting Manager will oversee the preparation, analysis, and delivery of financial reporting packages that support the firm’s business and strategic decision‑making. You will combine hands‑on reporting with supervision of the reporting segment’s responsibilities to provide timely, actionable analyses and information to management.

Essential Functions

• Develop, maintain, and assist in preparing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to support department and firm requirements.
• Manage daily team operations and processes, including assigning tasks and adjusting priorities to meet evolving business needs and deadlines.
• Perform quality assurance to ensure all reports are accurate, timely and insightful.
• Develop a strong understanding of the firm’s financial reporting tools, statistical categories, and overall operations to serve as a key resource for FP&A.
• Conduct ad‑hoc analyses, special projects, and strategic initiatives as required by internal and external clients.
• 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.
• Train new hires and support the development of current FP&A team members.
• Provide support and assistance to FP&A leadership on key reporting tasks and deliverables.
• Collaborate with business teams to improve integration between source systems and reporting tools for more efficient automated reporting.
• 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 ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration and has at least five years of experience in data analysis, financial reporting, or accounting, including project management responsibilities. Law firm experience is preferred.

Requirements include:

• In‑depth knowledge of financial reporting, modeling, and financial statement preparation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, macros, Power Query, data manipulation).
• Experience with SQL, Power BI, SSRS, and Aderant highly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem‑solving abilities, and discretion with confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time‑management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Salary range: $110,000 – $137,000 per year.

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

Applicants who require special assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability may contact Benesch Human Resources at 216‑363‑4578 or [e-mail].