Systems Analyst, Finance – Law Firm
Job Description
Salary: Up to $110K
Hybrid Remote. Up to $110K. Top-tier law firm. You can have it all! Our Client, one of Toronto’s most sought after law firms is seeking a Financial Systems Analyst to join their office. They are looking for someone with a minimum of five years’ relevant experience, preferably within a law firm setting, and knowledge of Aderant software. As a financial systems analyst, you will be responsible for tasks regarding financial reporting, time management systems, incident and problem management, and other related duties. If you are looking to bring your expertise to the best of the best, where you will be appreciated, then this is the firm for you! Apply now.
Key Responsibilities
- Acts as the financial systems subject matter expert for finance training modules
- Prepares documentation and provides financial systems support to all firm members
- Provides training on financial systems and highlights new features to the Training and IT teams and other firm members as required
- Logs, resolves, and escalates issues with assistance from IT and external vendors
- Maintenance, management, and facilitation of financial reports
- Maintains security logs and application access
- Assists with the year end close, rates review, and semi-annual security clean-up
- Assist with testing applications, upgrades, change requests and customizations
- Participates and coordinates special projects with internal and external partners
- Takes an active role in financial systems issue prevention and detection
- Follow project management best practices and participate in defining the scope of work, goals, and deliverables. Outline detailed work plans which identify and sequence the activities and resources needed to successfully complete the project.
- Other general duties as required within the scope of the role
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years’ in a similar field at a professional services setting is required
- Undergraduate degree in Business administration, Finance or related field
- Extensive knowledge of accounting software (Aderant is preferred)
- Experience working with time management and reporting systems
- SQL experience, report writing or other coding skills
- Finance/Accounting experience
- Advanced Excel knowledge is preferred
- Project management
- Experience with financial system implementations, workflows, and dashboards
- Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands
- Experience using Microsoft 365 suite of applications
- Proven competence in investigating, addressing and resolving client issues in a timely manner
- Creative thinking, positive attitude and ability to learn new functions quickly
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Organized
- Detailed
To apply, please forward your resume to:
Zaheeda Merali Manager of Executive Search
