What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Finance Systems position at White & Case LLP?
Firm Summary
White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.
With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.
It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.
Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.
Position Summary
White & Case is looking for an experienced financial systems administrator to support the operations of our global finance and accounting systems. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the Elite 3E or other similar accounting systems, both from a functional and technical perspective. This role will involve issue resolution as well as system administration tasks. We are looking for someone that has several years of experience supporting the system and is interested in building on their knowledge and applying those skills in practice in a fast-moving global firm.
Duties and Accountabilities1
White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.
Benefits
White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
1The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.
With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.
It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.
Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.
Position Summary
White & Case is looking for an experienced financial systems administrator to support the operations of our global finance and accounting systems. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the Elite 3E or other similar accounting systems, both from a functional and technical perspective. This role will involve issue resolution as well as system administration tasks. We are looking for someone that has several years of experience supporting the system and is interested in building on their knowledge and applying those skills in practice in a fast-moving global firm.
Duties and Accountabilities1
- Assist with managing of financial systems applications including, Elite 3E, Chrome River, Intapp Time and Xcelerate
- investigate and resolve user issues with finance systems
- Write specifications, set priorities, and assist with oversight on development work for system fixes and upgrades
- Develop and maintain testing plans; coordinate, oversee, and perform quality assurance on system fixes, enhancements, and upgrades
- Manage consultant and vendor relationships
- Perform administrative tasks, including system maintenance, balancing, data integrity and month end and year end processes
- Liaise with other departments on integrated data and cross-functional processes
- Keep abreast of technology advancements in the legal accounting ecosystem
- Leverage database knowledge to produce ad hoc reports based on user requests
- Assist with the implementation of new products, including e-invoicing systems, cloud applications and AI tools
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Must have experience working with Elite 3E
- At least eight (8) years' experience in an accounting, finance, or system support role
- In depth knowledge of finance systems and technical framework
- Working knowledge of finance and accounting processes
- Expertise with SQL and Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with project planning and management
- Understanding of software development work and procedures
- Experience with integrated systems, including XML, JSON and other data formats
- Ability to diagnose and resolve technical problems
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Methodical and careful work practices
- Must be available for month-end and year-end close
- This is a hybrid role based in our Tampa office.
- This role reports to the Global Financial Systems Senior Manager.
White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.
Benefits
White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
1The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
