Financial Systems Engineer

Debevoise-&-Plimpton-LL; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York seeks a Financial Systems Engineer to join the Technology department. The hybrid role supports the Aderant financial system, working with Finance, IT, and others to resolve complex issues and implement upgrades.

Responsibilities include maintaining Aderant modules, performing QA on installations, and providing regular updates to stakeholders. Strong SQL and Microsoft stack knowledge, plus weekend/after-hours availability, are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting a complex ecosystem.
• Proficiency with T-SQL.
• Excellent verbal, written, and documentation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues independently.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft stack: Active Directory, Server OS, Group Policy, file security.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability for weekend and after-hours support.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the Aderant financial system as primary engineer.
• Provide expert-level support across Aderant modules.
• Debug issues using SQL and Aderant database structures.
• Understand accounting workflows across modules.
• Create and maintain Generic Importer files.
• Install, maintain and support other financial systems.
• Perform QA testing of installs and upgrades.
• Provide regular status reports to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IT teams to resolve issues.
• Adhere to change management and service continuity policies.
• Other duties as assigned by Financial Systems Manager.

Skills

T-SQL

SQL

Microsoft stack

Active Directory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology / Accounting/Finance

Tools

Aderant Expert

Expert Billing

DocuDraft

Design Studio

Aderant APIs

Deployment Manager

Job description

Financial Systems Engineer

Information Services Department

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier international law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Debevoise clients engage our lawyers for the high degree of quality, strategic focus and creativity we bring to our legal advice. Our talented administrative and legal support staff bring the same commitment to their work, ensuring the firm delivers the highest level of service and a distinctive client experience. We attract and retain highly skilled and dedicated staff by providing a work environment that is diverse, collaborative, respectful and collegial, and where professional growth is encouraged and nurtured.

The firm is seeking a Financial Systems Engineer to join the Technology department. The Financial Systems Engineer reports to the Financial Systems Manager. This hybrid position is based in the firm’s New York offices in Hudson Yards.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Assist the firm’s Finance Department as the primary engineer supporting all aspects of the Aderant financial system.
  • Provide expert-level support across Aderant modules. Proactively take ownership over vaguely defined issues and drive them to resolution (e.g. prebill generation issues, timeout issues, import errors, matter guidelines issues, issues splitting time, resolving failed jobs, etc.).
  • Expert-level understanding of Expert Billing; Expert General Ledger; Expert AP; AppShell; Generic Importer; Deployment Manager; Expert Rates; Expert Image.
  • Expert-level understanding of SQL and Aderant database structure. Ability to leverage this to debug issues.
  • Strong understanding of accounting workflows as they relate to the movement of data across Aderant modules, debugging, and general application support.
  • Familiartiy with the creation and maintenance of Generic Importer files.
  • Experience with DocuDraft is a plus.
  • Experience with Design Studio is a plus.
  • Experience working with Aderant APIs is a plus.
  • Experience with transition to Sierra is a plus
• Install, maintain and provide technical expertise for other financial systems (separate from Aderant).
  • Perform application integration, configuration and packaging requirements.
  • Perform QA testing of new application installs and upgrades.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application issues and enhancement requests.
  • Ensures all team, departmental and firm policies and procedures are adhered to, including technical change management and service continuity.
• Provide regular status reports and keep multiple stakeholders abreast of issues/initiatives.
• Work with a variety of IT teams (Development, DBAs, Servers, Storage, Networking, InfoSec, etc.) as needed to resolve issues.
• Other duties as deemed appropriate by the Financial Systems Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting a complex ecosystem of systems.
• Proficiency with T-SQL.
• Excellent verbal, written, and documentation skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and quickly troubleshoot production issues.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft stack: Active Directory, Server operating systems, Group Policy, file and network security, etc.
• Strong sense of focus and excellent attention to detail, while working in a fast-paced and energetic environment.
• Must be available to provide weekend and after-hours support.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with Aderant Expert.
• Basic scripting in PowerShell or another language.
• Basic knowledge of IIS or another web server technology.
• Basic knowledge of proxy servers, firewalls, and TCP/IP stack.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology and/or Accounting/Finance fields.
• 2+ years of experience working in a law firm environment.
• Experience working and delivering under Agile or SCRUM methodologies.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected category in accordance with U.S. law.