Vendor & Financial Administration Analyst

American International Group, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

American International Group, Inc. seeks a Vendor & Financial Administration Analyst to manage financial affairs for GLCR, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and accruals, with a focus on law firm and legal vendor engagement.

The role collaborates with leadership and the broader GLCR Service Delivery team to optimize spend and vendor performance. This in-office position requires 3+ years in finance or legal operations and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive finance or legal operations experience.
• Finance or Accounting background preferred.
• BA degree or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with leadership to manage GLCR financial affairs including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and accruals.
• Develops and monitors financial and vendor management KPIs.
• Communicates with law firms on expenses and invoices; maintains vendor relationships.
• Participates in financial analysis and forecasting to support planning.
• Prepares detailed financial and matter management reports for leadership.
• Ensures compliance with financial and vendor management policies.
• Supports annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Analyzes variances to budget and identifies key trends.
• Serves as subject matter expert for GLCR financial deliverables.
• Executes engagements, security assessments, and vendor administration deliverables.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Analytical mindset

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

BA degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

## Vendor & Financial Administration AnalystApply: NC-Charlotte: GA-Atlanta: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR2604140**THIS ROLE REQUIRES 4 DAYS A WEEK IN-OFFICE AT EITHER OUR ATLANTA OR CHARLOTTE OFFICE LOCATIONS.** **About the role:**The Vendor & Financial Administration Analyst will be responsible for ensuring strong, accurate financial management and effective law firm and legal vendor engagement for the Global Legal, Compliance & Regulatory department, inclusive of financial reporting and analysis, accruals, and monitoring of law firm and legal vendor performance. Working closely with the Manager, GLCR Vendor & Financial Administration and the broader Global Legal, Compliance & Regulatory Service Delivery team, the Vendor & Financial Administration Analyst will meld financial analysis with law firm and legal vendor relationship and matter management to facilitate spend transparency and optimization. The role will be a key component of our legal vendor management and financial monitoring structure and will play a pivotal role in establishing financial and vendor performance key performance indicators. **Key responsibilities:*** Collaborates with leadership to manage the financial affairs of GLCR, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, allocations, and accruals* Develops and monitors financial and vendor management key performance indicators* Communicates with law firms and legal vendors on expense/invoice submission; facilitates positive relationships with law firm billing departments to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information; monitors law firm / legal vendor financial performance* Participates in financial analysis and forecasting activities to support strategic planning and decision-making and assist in law firm / legal vendor management.* Prepares detailed financial and matter management reports and presents findings to GLCR leadership and other business partners.* Contributes to compliance with financial and vendor management policies and regulations* Enables successful completion of law firm annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process* Analyzes variances to budget, identify key trends and drivers, partner with attorneys and management to drive production of vetted financials* Serves as subject matter expert for financial deliverables within GLCR as related to key projects and strategic initiatives* Executes firm engagements, security and control assessments, and other firm and vendor administration-related deliverables; manages law firm and legal vendor contacts, such as billing and relationship partner communication* Ensures accurate data in connection with firm eBilling and matter management records in outside counsel management system **What we’re looking for:*** 3+ years of progressive finance, legal operations, legal vendor management, or other corporate experience that demonstrates strong business and financial acumen.* Finance or Accounting experience strongly preferred* BA degree or equivalent* Experience in legal forecasting and budgeting is preferred* Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and on-time delivery in regimented, financial calendar-anchored environment* Ability to work independently and succeed in fast-paced environment* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required* Demonstrated analytical mindset and ability to synthesize information