Financial Operations Analyst

At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be, is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!

Polsinelli is seeking a Financial Operations Analyst which can be hired in any state/jurisdiction wherein we practice.

Core Responsibilities

• Follow the rate approval process and generate regular status reports on complex client pricing arrangements; highlighting risks to firm management, and initiating follow-up as needed.
• Collaborate with firm’s attorneys to develop pricing proposals and budgets. Identifying pricing concerns and help navigate challenges due to client requirements.
• Evaluate historical data, trends, and available information about the future to formulate alternative solutions, with a focus on engagement, client, and matter profitability.
• Assist in the development of responses to Request for Proposals (RFP) and provide the financial/business impact to the management and executive leadership.
• Work with senior management to refine current work processes, develop new tools, and implement new ideas.
• Understand firm profitability models to provide scenario analysis and insights on what a deal costs to support pricing decisions for firm management.
• Supports the analysis of contingency fee cases, from initial approval assessment to monthly analysis of run rate against budgets/caps.
• Build effective working relationships with cross-functional support departments and team members.
• Work effectively with all Finance & Accounting (F&A) functions to deliver high quality, accurate, timely, seamless service to attorneys and clients, in accordance with established firm policies.
• Maintain high levels of customer service and responsiveness for attorneys, clients, and staff.
• Completing special projects on various issues as needed or when requested.
• Employees approved for flexible work arrangements are expected to be available and maintain a practice of reliable, consistent attendance at all times during the employees scheduled work shift including, but not limited to, Jabber/instant message, Zoom, email and voicemail, and by phone.
  
  

Qualifications

• Finance-related Bachelor’s Degree required, MBA preferred
• 4- 5 years of financial reporting and analysis experience
• Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail and quality
• Highly motivated with ability to drive results and work independently
• Strong analytical skills with good verbal and written communication / presentation skills
• Ability to work in a team environment with changing priorities and time pressures
• Highly proficient with advanced MS Excel functions
• Experience with SQL Reporting Services, Cognos BI, and SQL queries
  
  

The budgeted salary range for this position is $85,000 - $120,000.

As part of full-time employment associated with this position, Polsinelli PC offers the following benefits: Paid time off, sick time off, a referral program, medical insurance and benefits, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, ID Theft insurance, long-term disability benefits, short-term disability benefits, Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location), 401(k) benefits, and employee assistance benefits.

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity and expression, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.