Manager, Financial Systems

Goodwin; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Systems Manager to lead a dedicated team in optimizing financial data processing and reporting. This role offers the chance to collaborate with IT and finance leaders to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial systems. The successful candidate will have extensive experience with Aderant Expert and a strong background in financial applications. Join a dynamic, global environment where your contributions will drive innovative solutions and enhance operational efficiency. If you are passionate about financial systems and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement & Savings Plan

Paid vacation

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with Aderant Expert and extensive knowledge of its platform.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the IT Financial System Team and manage personnel matters.
• Design and implement Aderant Expert customizations and optimize SQL queries.
• Manage projects related to financial systems and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Aderant Expert

SQL

C#

Visual Studio

PowerShell

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

SSRS

SSIS

ASP.NET

Office 365

BI tools

Iron Python

API-Rest Framework

Expert Image

intapp Time

Chrome River

Job description

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

The Financial Systems Manager oversees a team of Financial Systems Analysts dedicated to the technical aspects of core financial systems. This role involves collaborating with IT and Finance department leaders to ensure the reliable, accurate, and timely provision of financial data.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee the IT Financial System Team personnel, including planning, allocating, and monitoring work assignments, managing employment decisions, performance management, training and development, and other related personnel matters.
• Document all processes thoroughly to maintain consistency and enable seamless knowledge transfer among team members.
• Promote a collaborative work environment to ensure team members can effectively support one another.
• Design, develop, test and implement Aderant Expert customizations in Classic and Framework.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and data endpoints to improve financial data processing and reporting.
• Manage, resolve, and provide optimal solutions for user support tickets and technical requests.
• Collaborate with business users to translate business needs into functional and system requirements, supporting business processes, origination, system, and technology changes.
• Manage financial application business communication with management and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all software and hardware requirements from vendors.
• Manage projects related to the firm's financial systems, including planning, design, implementation, testing, and deployment of financial systems, alongside integration of third-party applications and interfaces.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Experience in a law firm is preferred.
• 8+ years of experience with Aderant Expert.
• 3+ years of managerial experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Aderant Expert Classic and Framework platform, including customization, database structure, and design studio.
• Proficient in development tools including Visual Studio with SQL, SSRS, SSIS, SharePoint, C#, .NET, ASP.NET, and PowerShell. Additionally, experienced with Office 365 products such as MS Access, Power Apps, and BI tools.
• Experience with Iron Python and API-Rest Framework.
• Experience with other financial systems: Expert Image, EIS, intapp Time, Chrome River, financial systems warehouse.
• Understanding of finance functional areas and processes.
• Understanding of law firm financial database structure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, teamwork, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to collaborate with all levels of personnel within the firm.
• Self-motivated with the capacity to multi-task and prioritize workload.

Benefits and More:

• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement & Savings Plan.
• Emergency back-up child and adult care.
• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Employee recognition and reward programs.
• Employee wellness and assistance programs.
• Employee discounts and perks.

Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process in the US, contact the Benefits Department by email or by phone at 617-570-1800. To request any disability or neurodivergence related accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process in the UK or Germany, please email the Recruiting Department. Any information you provide will be in the strictest confidence, and only used for the purpose of providing the accommodations needed. Requesting accommodations will not adversely affect the outcome of your application.

Please note: Various agencies of the United States government require employers to collect information on applicants and employees. The National Association of Law Placement (NALP) and certain clients request us to keep track of certain aggregate information regarding lawyers. EEO information requested on this application is for purposes of compliance with these recordkeeping and reporting requirements and to determine recruiting and employment patterns. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

This position is eligible for overtime: No. The target salary range for this position varies by location and is commensurate with relevant experience: Boston $133,100 - $199,700 | Los Angeles $139,800 - $209,700 | New York $139,800 - $209,700 | Philadelphia $125,200 - $187,800 | San Francisco $149,100 - $223,700 | Santa Monica $139,800 - $209,700 | Silicon Valley $149,100 - $223,700 | Washington DC $133,100 - $199,700.