Reporting/Analytics Manager

Finnegan•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Reporting/Analytics Manager is a senior finance professional charged with optimizing and overseeing the firm’s financial planning and analysis processes. This pivotal role requires a nuanced understanding of the legal services industry, including client billing structures, client/matter profitability, and partner compensation dynamics—to provide thorough, actionable insights and tools that support the firm’s strategic and operational goals. The Reporting/Analytics Manager collaborates closely with firm leadership, practice group heads, and administrative teams to ensure financial decisions align with both short- and long-term objectives. The Reporting/Analytics Manager optimizes and oversees the firm’s financial planning and analysis processes. This position provides thorough, actionable insights and tools that support the firm’s strategic and operational goals. As a senior finance professional, the Reporting/Analytics Manager collaborates closely with firm leadership, practice group heads, and administrative teams to ensure financial decisions align with both short- and long-term objectives. This role reports to the Senior Director, Pricing and Financial Planning & Analysis and will be based onsite/hybrid in the Washington, DC office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Knowledge of law firm finance and operations is a distinct advantage.
A minimum of 4 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, ideally within a professional services environment such as a law firm, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
Proven ability to build and manage financial models tailored to law firm operations, and proficiency with advanced data analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
Experience with legal financial management systems (e.g., Elite or Aderant) or similar enterprise platforms, with a track record of process improvement and system optimization.
Outstanding analytical, communication, and presentation skills, capable of translating complex financial information into clear recommendations for legal professionals.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic law firm environment.
Demonstrated understanding of the legal services industry, including client billing structure, client/matter profitability, and partner compensation dynamics
Absolute integrity and discretion in handling sensitive financial and client information.

Responsibilities

Monitors and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to legal operations, including utilization rates, collection cycles, and timekeeper performance.
Supports the integration and optimization of financial systems to improve the accuracy and efficiency of reporting and analysis.
Supports the annual budgeting and multi-year financial planning processes, incorporating analysis of billable hours, fee arrangements, and life cycles to ensure financial targets and strategic priorities are met.
Analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, with a focus on revenue per lawyer, realization rates, and profitability; prepares executive-level presentations for firm partners and management committees.
Develops advanced financial models to support key initiatives and goals.
Collaborates with attorneys, operations, marketing, human resources, and IT teams on special projects as needed.
Ensures integrity and compliance in financial reporting, adhering to relevant accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements specific to professional services firms.
Supervises and mentors financial analysts, providing coaching and development to support a high-performing finance function within the firm