Senior Financial Analyst
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Senior Financial Analyst

Winston & Strawn LLP

Location: Chicago,IL, USA

Date: 2024-10-15T15:41:11Z

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Financial Analyst role is to support the Financial Reporting Team in providing standard monthly and ad-hoc reporting to various functions within the Firm with an emphasis on analyzing and creating complex financial data.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Partner with the Firm's CFO and various other Firm Management to analyze the Firm's key performance indicators.
  • Prepare and distribute daily, monthly, and quarterly reports to be used and provided to Firm Management. Ensure accuracy and completeness of reports.
  • Assist in testing of system for upgrades, conversion of data, and implementation of new system upgrades and interface with other systems.
  • Provide expense analyses and reports as requested. The data must be prepared accurately and timely based on department guidelines and the specific requirements of the request.
  • Provide variance reporting compared to budget and prior year(s) financial data.
  • Provide analyses of Income Statement and Balance Sheet accounts at a categorized level to Firm Management.
  • Assist with developing profitability and cash flow forecasts.
  • Compile financial data for industry surveys.
  • Serve as a backup on primary responsibilities of other colleagues.
  • Prepare special projects as assigned.

    • BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (Must be listed on resume to be considered):

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • Minimum of 5 + years of Financial Analysis and/or Accountant experience required.
  • Must live within a commutable distance to the local office required.

    • ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Large law firm experience preferred.
  • CPA preferred.

    • COMPETENCIES:

    Adaptability:

  • Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change.

    • Collaboration:

  • Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm.

    • Communication:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff.
  • Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion.

    • Excellence:

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Reliability, flexibility, and adaptability in a team and service-oriented environment.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task in a time-sensitive environment while maintaining the highest standards of work quality.
  • Ability to produce quality work in a fast-paced dynamic environment, including prioritizing numerous tasks and completing them under time constraints.
  • Ability to identify and accomplish long and short-term goals, projects, and activities.

    • Knowledge Base:

  • Broad knowledge of Microsoft applications, including high level of proficiency in MS Excel required.

    • Problem Solving Skills:

  • Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions.
  • Agility to be able to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor.

    • Professionalism:

  • Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment.

    • BENEFITS

    In addition to paying competitive, market-based salaries, Winston offers comprehensive benefits that provide a full spectrum of coverage and support for our full-time employees and their families. Our generous benefits and perks, which are subject to eligibility and may change from time to time, include:

    HEALTH & WELL-BEING

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans - coverage begins on the first day of employment
  • Life & disability insurance
  • Pre-tax commuter benefit
  • Employee assistance program
  • Free premium access to the Calm app
  • Mental health first aid responders

    • WORK-LIFE INTEGRATION

  • 24/7 concierge service
  • Back-up child and elder care through Bright Horizons
  • Free overnight shipment of breast milk for nursing moms when they travel for work
  • On-site nursing rooms

    • RETIREMENT

  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Firm-funded retirement plan

    • TIME OFF

  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • 10 sick/personal days per year
  • Paid vacation time
  • Up to 2 days of paid time off to participate in Winston for Good activities
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