Remote Financial Reporting & Analytics Lead

Husch Blackwell

Omaha (NE)

On-site

Confidential

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP in the United States seeks a Financial Reporting Manager to lead the accounting and analytics team, delivering firmwide reporting and insights. You will drive dashboards, partner statistics, and forecasting processes to support leadership decisions, collaborating with the Associate Director to modernize reporting and leverage analytics tools.

This role may be remote or located at any firm office, with responsibility across multiple SBUs and client matters.

Qualifications

4-year degree with major coursework in Finance required; industry certifications preferred or combination of commensurate educational and professional experience required.
5 years’ managerial experience leading a team within a law firm preferred.
Ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources; apply critical and creative thinking to draw conclusions or develop solutions to complex problems.
Proficiency in data extraction and system management within enterprise data warehouse environments (ETL) required; knowledge of budget platforms.
SQL proficiency required.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; working knowledge of Power BI required; familiarity with SSRS preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong initiative and self-motivation.
High degree of attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with all leaders across the firm.

Responsibilities

Directly manage and develop Financial Analysts; oversee workload prioritization, performance and professional development of the FA team.
Assist in Firmwide financial and statistical reporting, including monthly and annual leadership reports and Executive Board materials.
Maintain and enhance reporting dashboards and statistical platforms; ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems.
Compile and prepare partner statistics (compensation, new partners, Partner Contribution Report) for review by partner compensation leadership.
Coordinate and manage the FA team’s role in the Firm’s budget and forecasting process, including revenue/expense projections, forecasting, and internal target analysis.
Translate strategic initiatives into measurable metrics and assist in tracking Firm, office, and SBU performance.
Coordinate external financial and diversity surveys; ensure accurate data collection and timely submission.
Oversee internal reporting controls and ensure monthly data builds and integrity checks are completed accurately and on schedule by the team.
Conduct statistical and financial analysis related to Firm, offices, SBUs, clients/matters, and timekeepers; elevate trends or risks.
Prepare ad hoc and client specific reporting and analysis to support leadership decision making.
Coordinate team contributions to year end reporting, tax schedules, audit requests, and balance sheet reviews; ensure accuracy and timeliness of all deliverables.
Support evaluation of financial impact for lateral hires and other strategic decisions.
Partner with Associate Director to evaluate, enhance and modernize financial reporting processes, leveraging emerging technologies and industry best practices to improve reporting efficiency, scalability and user experience.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Associate Director and Firm leadership.