Financial Analyst - Hybrid Opportunity Job Listing at Seyfarth Shaw in Chicago, IL (Job ID 2369)

Description

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As a Financial Analyst, you will work with a wide range of departments to ensure accurate reporting of financial performance data to partners, firm leadership and other decision makers.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

On any given day, you will be working with firm partners and business colleagues on a variety of requests and projects. You will:

• Serve as the primary finance contact for the firm's legal project managers
• Prepare monthly timekeeper productivity reports and act as the point person for all related inquiries
• Assist the practice development, pricing and proposals team with scenario-based financial analyses on client competitive bid proposals
• Investigate and resolve inquires related to financial matters from various groups including attorneys and support staff
• Coordinate and prepare financial presentations for the semiannual partner meetings
• Support ongoing financial reporting system maintenance as needed
• Assist with compiling financial information in response to periodic industry and government surveys in which the firm participates
• Ad hoc reporting and financial analysis as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 2-5 years of relevant financial analysis experience, professional services or law firm experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, etc.) required
• Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrates close attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and shifting priorities
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team
• Demonstrates a commitment to quality of finished product
• Ability to problem solve

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence. 

We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.

MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

The salary range for this role is $82,000 to $88,000 annually, which is based on a 40-hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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This position is based in Chicago, IL 60606