Hybrid Senior Financial Analyst (Finance) chez MUNGER, TOLLES & OLSON LLP

Job Description

Senior Financial Analyst (Finance)

Position Type:    Full Time

                              Exempt

                              Hybrid Scheduled (2 to 3 Days On site Per Week)

Location:             LA

Salary Range:     $110,000.00 - $135,000.00*

*The salary range is the one that Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations of an applicant’s wage in the event of hire.  The posted range is only one component of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP’s Total Rewards package.

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The Senior Financial Analyst (Finance)  develops, manages and supports several of the Financial Services team’s most significant recurring processes, including (a) the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets, (b) the production of monthly financial management reports, (c) the preparation of the monthly financial statement package, (d) the gathering and compiling of data for periodic review cycles, (e) the preparation of annual partner compensation data and reports, and (f) the completion of quarterly, semi-annual and annual benchmarking surveys.  The Senior Financial Analyst (Finance) manages data and reporting initiatives; develops, maintains and improves systems and processes; and responds to requests for information.  The Senior Financial Analyst (Finance) is proficient in the Firm’s accounting software (3E) and is the subject matter expert on its budgeting, financial statement, and reporting software (Xcelerate).  The Senior Financial Analyst (Finance) is responsible for producing accurate reports and drawing conclusions from analyses in order to clearly discuss those conclusions both in person and in writing to support decision-making.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Chiefs and department Directors to prepare annual budgets and conduct regular budget reviews, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with departmental needs.
• Acts in the capacity of subject matter expert on financial reporting systems and provides support to department leaders to ensure understanding of their budgets and financial reports.
• Proactively identify and provide ad hoc financial summaries and analyses to department leaders to solve significant business problems and support department operations and projects.
• Conducts monthly GL account reviews and tracks significant variances; collaborates with Controller on analyzing budget-to-actual variances and assisting in the JE reclassification process.
• Lead the effort in developing and transitioning recurring reports to dashboard environments and process efficiencies.
• Assist in the development of cube-based reporting.
• Assist in preparing the annual revenue budget.
• Prepare financial management reports, including monthly financial statement package.
• Analyze key performance measures; discuss findings and observations.
• Lead the effort to identify necessary updates to existing financial management reports and develop new reports as needed.
• Gather data and prepare reports in connection with review and compensation cycle.
• Prepare responses to benchmarking, census and other industry surveys.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyze client/firm statistics/metrics and propose recommendations based on analysis.
• Complete special projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Tools

• Computer
• Telephone
• Printer, scanner, photocopier, shredder
• Software systems, particularly:
  • 3E
  • Xcelerate
  • PowerBI and/or Tableau
  • Financial Insights or other cube-based tools
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and Power Point)
• Other hardware and software as required

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years FP&A/accounting/analytical experience in a law firm environment
• Proficient with 3E
• Expert knowledge of MS Excel and spreadsheet design including proficiency with pivot tables
• Highly skilled in leveraging financial software and related technology to develop solutions
• Must effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, have excellent attention to detail, and work well under pressure
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills
• Ability to strategize, multi-task and prioritize
• Exemplary customer service mindset
• Highly motivated and maintains an ownership mentality
• Enjoy a team-oriented atmosphere with a commitment to proactive communication

Physical Demands

Writing, typing, reading, speaking, hearing, seeing, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting up to 25 lbs

Working Conditions

Quiet office environment in a high-rise building, seated the majority of the time

Direct Reports

None

Competencies

• Communicates effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Being Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, availability and authenticity.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Drives results: Consistently achieving results, even under tight deadlines and tough circumstances.
• Situational adaptability: Adapting schedule, approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Manages complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. 
• Financial acumen: Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
• Business insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals. 

The Senior Financial Analyst (Finance) role is an amazing opportunity available on our team of professionals at Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP! We offer competitive pay, benefits and an opportunity to make an impact in today’s world.

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About Munger, Tolles & Olson

Munger, Tolles & Olson has topped The American Lawyer’s A-List a record ten times, and maintains the highest average A-List ranking in the history of the award.

We strive to hire only the most qualified and creative lawyers. We believe that clerkships provide valuable experience. In this regard, about 80% of our attorneys served as law clerks to federal or state judges and sixteen attorneys were clerks to U.S. Supreme Court Justices. We recruit and retain the best professional talent to support our Attorneys with a focus on service and excellence. We have a full spectrum of functional positions including Information Technology, Information Security, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal Support, and Marketing.

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MTO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles (for example, braids, locks, and twists), color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, marital or domestic partner status, parental or family care status, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability or medical condition, genetic characteristic, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  It is the policy of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP to prohibit discrimination, unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment), and retaliation.  This commitment prohibits such conduct by any individual involved in MTO’s operations and by anyone doing business with or on behalf of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP.

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