Financial IS Systems Manager

Benesch Law•Cleveland, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Benesch is seeking a Financial IS Systems Manager for its Cleveland office. This is a hybrid position with work-from-home flexibility. The role is ideal for someone with at least 7 years of experience in accounting or ERP systems, particularly Aderant accounting software, SQL, and PowerBI. Proficiency in Aderant Classic and Aderant Expert user interfaces and table structures is required. The position combines HRIS experience with financial acumen and offers an opportunity to advance in project and change management. It serves as a union of accounting, IS, and business administration, responsible for the administration, organization, and strategic support of Benesch's financial systems, with a primary focus on the Aderant Expert financial system. The role leads the planning, implementation, and maintenance of all financial technology, workflow automation solutions, and financial data critical to Benesch's operations, acting as a liaison between Finance and the Technology team.

Requirements

At least 7 or more years of experience in accounting or ERP systems.
Experience with Aderant accounting software, SQL and PowerBI.
Proficient in Aderant Classic and Aderant Expert user interfaces and table structures.
Experience combining HRIS experience with financial acumen.
Experience in project and change management.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance or Systems.
7–10 years of experience in financial analysis with demonstrated expertise in data analysis and progressive responsibility in related roles.
Strong project management skills with the proven ability to successfully oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, including experience working with large datasets.
Highly proficient in SQL, Microsoft Office (with advanced Excel skills), and Power BI.
Aderant (preferred) or 3E experience in a legal setting.
Able to maintain strict confidentiality of the Firm's internal and personnel affairs and client information.
Proven ability to build relationships and foster a collaborative approach to working with internal clients across practice groups and with management.
Must be proactive and deliver high quality work.
Able to anticipate problems and issues and exercise independent judgment to make sound, justifiable decisions and take action in solving problems while knowing when and to whom to escalate issues.
Foster an environment of continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Aderant experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary business owner and subject matter expert for the Aderant Expert System.
Develops and maintains strategies for business applications, identifying opportunities for process improvement.
Manages system security and data integrity by acting as a data steward for the firm's financial data.
Oversees the implementation and upgrades of accounting applications, manages project timelines, budgets and resources.
Manages financial systems, related user support functions, user training, and work balancing efforts for the Finance Department systems.
Maintains the rate tables and billing templates. Oversees annual rate change process and billing system updates.
Develops and manages metrics and reporting to identify and enable continuous improvement efforts, aiding in the development of financial reporting solutions.
Develops and/or enhances Financial System business administration and supports policies, procedures, and provides support documentation.
Drives continuous improvement efforts over Aderant system capabilities, identifying best practices and system enhancements.
Oversees the automation of Revenue Cycle reporting.
Performs other Finance department analytical projects as required.