Financial Analyst-Level 1

THIS ROLE WILL BE ONSITE 5 DAYS PER WEEK WITH SOME HYBRID FLEXIBILITY. Large law practice with offices on Long Island has an opening for a Financial Analyst 1. The Financial Analyst I – Reporting & Benchmarking supports the firm's financial reporting, performance analysis, benchmarking, and close processes. This role focuses on preparing accurate reports, maintaining financial data, and assisting with month-end and year-end activities under the direction of the Director of Finance.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial & Operational Reporting· Prepare standard recurring financial and operational reports using established templates· Update schedules and models supporting monthly and quarterly reporting· Track and report on core law-firm performance metrics, including:o Billable hours and productivityo Utilization, realization, and collection rateso Revenue per lawyer and revenue per FTEo Headcount and staffing trends· Reconcile data across accounting, payroll, and practice management systemsMonth-End & Year-End Close Support· Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including:o Preparing supporting schedules and reconciliationso Updating financial reporting workpaperso Validating data used in financial statements and management reports· Support the preparation of financial information and schedules for outside accountants· Assist with compiling reports and documentation for the firm's annual 401(k) audit and other compliance-related requestsAnalysis & Variance Support· Assist with basic variance analysis against budget and prior periods· Identify data anomalies and escalate questions or discrepancies· Support matter-level and practice-group reporting as requestedBenchmarking & Industry Data· Compile and organize external benchmarking data from industry surveys and peer studies· Assist in comparing firm performance against peer firms and historical trends· Prepare summary tables, charts, and schedules for internal reviewData Integrity & Collaboration· Validate source data for accuracy and completeness· Work collaboratively with Accounting, HR, and IT to resolve data inconsistencies· Maintain strict confidentiality of financial, partner, and personnel information---Software & Technical RequirementsRequired· Microsoft Excel – strong working knowledge, including:o Formulas and functionso Pivot tables and data validationo Basic financial models and schedules· Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)· Comfort working with large datasets and multiple data sourcesPreferred / Nice to Have· Exposure to law-firm practice management systems (e.g., Aderant, Litera, or similar)· Familiarity with general ledger and accounting systems· Experience with payroll or HR systems (e.g., ADP or similar)· Introductory exposure to business intelligence or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)· Basic understanding of data reconciliation across systems

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000