Financial Analyst

Location: Largely remote, with required visits to the Los Angeles office twice per month. Candidates must be able to meet this ongoing onsite requirement. The firm’s explosive growth creates exciting opportunities for professional development, expanded responsibilities, and long-term career advancement.

LAW FIRM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Global law firm is seeking a Financial Analyst to review accounting system activity, investigate discrepancies, and strengthen financial reporting and controls. This role requires strong accounting knowledge and experience reconciling subledgers to the general ledger in a multinational, multicurrency environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and investigate accounting system discrepancies, balancing issues, general ledger masking errors, and user input errors.
• Reconcile subledgers to the general ledger across multiple currencies and entities.
• Develop and improve reports and analytical tools to identify discrepancies, increase efficiency, and flag potential issues promptly.
• Review accounting records and develop controls to support accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Perform monthly reviews of partner tax withholding and capital accounts.
• Review manual general ledger journal entries for accuracy and account integrity.
• Collaborate with financial systems administrators and accounting teams to develop reports and resolve issues.
• Review and reconcile intercompany accounts.
• Reconcile accounts payable and advanced client costs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• LAW FIRM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: A minimum of five years of experience at a multinational law firm in FP&A, financial systems, or a similar analytical role.
• Advanced SQL and Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting databases; Elite 3E experience is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and appropriate accounting treatment.
• Proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to visit the Los Angeles office twice per month.