Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis

Jackson Walker•Dallas, TX

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Jackson Walker, the largest law firm in Texas, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis, based out of our Dallas office. Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for assisting with the administration and development of the Firm budget, managing reporting packages (month end, Practice Group, Firm, ad hoc, etc.), managing compensation reporting packages, and managing financial statement preparation. This position is a leading role at the Firm for matter planning, alternative fee proposals, 3 rd party surveys, administration of the Professional Liability renewal and all other general reporting requests. This position is tasked with delivering timely, useful information to key decision makers at the Firm.

Requirements

Computer proficiency, especially within Excel.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively to a diverse group of attorneys and staff.
Customarily has at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, and/or CPA highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop, analyze, and consolidate department and office budgets into a Firm budget.
Budgets include personnel, billing rates, realizations, cash collections, compensation, and other operating expenses.
Assist Department Head and Office Managers with the review and preparation of expense budgets and ensure that the budget data submitted is reasonable and accurate.
Manage delivery of monthly Management Committee reporting package for use by firm leaders for Firm, office, and attorney performance analysis.
Manage the compilation of monthly reports specifically designed or requested by Practice Groups, Marketing, Department, and Office leaders.
Manage the compilation of annual compensation information for use by Compensation Committee and Senior Managers.
Manage and prepare modeling for attorney compensation methodology and proposed changes.
Manage the development and implementation of a profit methodology for timekeepers and clients.
Manage the compilation and delivery of 3 rd Party survey requests.
Manage the administration and training of Business Intelligence software including attorney dashboards, Spotlight, SSRS and associated financial reporting software.
Oversee the administration of the annual Professional Liability application process and compilation of annual Workers Comp, Fiduciary, Crime, Property and Casualty, and Cyber Insurance renewal forms.
Finance team lead partnering with Billing & Collection Committee ("B&C") on billing rate administration, rate approvals, and client financial analysis.
Manage updates and content maintenance on the Partner Portal.
Respond to specific department report requests (e.g., Firm, PG, Office, Marketing, B&C, etc.)
Develop scenarios and models to assess financial impact and profitability of pricing proposals, and assist in the development of creative, workable pricing solutions in response to client demands, including alternative fee arrangements.
Monitor performance of pricing arrangements against established goals and key performance indicators, including utilization, leverage, realization, and profitability.
Coordinate with insurance providers on firm legal expense spending; track and produce legal expense analysis for firm General Counsel.
Attend B&C and PG meetings, when needed, to assist with questions and follow-up items.
Prepare quarterly depreciation for new assets.
Assist with Payroll Audit.
Prepare periodic financial presentations for use by firm management.
Assist with review of bank reconciliations.
Supervise financial analyst(s).