Sr. Financial Systems Analyst

Goodwin; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Financial System Analyst to join their dynamic Global Operations Team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to design and implement innovative financial systems, ensuring seamless integration and efficient data processing. You will collaborate with diverse teams to translate business needs into functional requirements, while also mentoring junior developers. This position offers a chance to thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to high-stakes litigation and complex transactions. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a forward-thinking setting, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement & Savings Plan

Paid vacation

Professional development opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Employee wellness programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Aderant Expert and development tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement financial systems and workflows.
• Collaborate with business partners to support business processes.

Skills

Aderant Expert

SQL

C#

PowerShell

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Accounting

Tools

Visual Studio

SSRS

SSIS

SharePoint

Office 365

BI tools

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.

As a Sr. Financial System Analyst, you will be part of the IT Financial Systems Team entails responsibilities for supporting, maintaining, developing, and implementing the firm's financial systems.

What You Will Do:

• The position will be the principal owner for the design, development, and implementation of Aderent Expert customization of Classic and Framework forms, inquiries, rules, and workflows.
• Utilize the DocuDraft toolkit to develop and modify DocuDraft documents.
• Design and implement scalable data warehouse solutions for finance applications, including optimized data models and ETL pipelines to ensure efficient data processing, storage, and reporting.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and data endpoints to enhance financial data processing, business intelligence, and integration with web applications and financial applications.
• Participate in the selection, planning, design, implementation, testing, and deployment of financial systems, including integration of third-party applications and interfaces.
• Provide second-tier level analysis and support of financial applications, resolving issues through ticket close out and ensuring user satisfaction.
• Collaborate with business partners to translate business needs into functional and system requirements to support business processes, origination, system, and technology changes.
• Collaborate with business partners and technology teams to define, coordinate, and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Deliver and maintain tasks related to the implementation and support of financial systems, including business requirements, level of effort estimates, system specifications, data mapping documents, support, and troubleshooting documentation.
• Mentor junior developers and analysts regarding the firm’s financial systems.

Who You Are:

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

Benefits and More: At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• 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

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.