Law Firm FP&A Manager - Strategic Analytics (Hybrid)

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. seeks a Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis to drive the firm’s financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analyses.

The role requires deep experience in professional services or legal finance, with strong skills in rate structures, utilization, and leverage. Hybrid work arrangements are available and the position reports to the CFO/Executive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related quantitative field required; MBA or Master's in Finance preferred.
• Progressive FP&A experience, with at least 3+ years within a professional services or law firm context.
• Deep understanding of legal accounting standards, accrual vs. cash reporting, and law firm capital structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual firmwide operating budget, revenue projections, and capex planning.
• Develop continuous revenue and cash flow forecasts incorporating headcount, rate changes, and billing efficiency.
• Provide financial modeling support for partner compensation, mergers, and strategic initiatives.
• Analyze profitability by partner, practice group, client, and matter; report key metrics to leadership.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly reporting packages for executive committees and practice group leaders.

Skills

Strategic FP&A

Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Leadership

MBA preferred

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

Thomson Reuters Elite 3E

Aderant Expert

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. seeks a Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis to drive the firm’s financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analyses.

The role requires deep experience in professional services or legal finance, with strong skills in rate structures, utilization, and leverage. Hybrid work arrangements are available and the position reports to the CFO/Executive team.