Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP · 1 week ago
Finance Applications Analyst
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is a global law firm focused on delivering innovative solutions across various sectors. The Finance Applications Analyst will ensure core financial applications perform according to the firm's requirements, collaborating with team members to support and resolve issues while assisting with financial closing processes and application upgrades.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Assist with the month-end and year-end financial close including scheduling and communications, assessing the current period environment for potential issues, running validation scripts, balancing ledgers, importing data files and resolving issues during closing. Year-end tasks also include setting up Orrick holidays and applying business day allocation factors, etc
Assist with the management of scheduled updates for nightly, month-end and other processes including the maintenance of documentation for the nightly data build and update process and for the month-end and year-end financial close
Perform assigned tasks related to Aderant upgrades and the rollout of new Aderant features. Tasks include ascertaining the scope and impact of the upgrade, assisting with the evaluation of the risks and rewards of an upgrade including known issues and bugs, issues with the current production version, and other relevant factors requiring consideration when assessing the need and timing of an Aderant upgrade
Perform assigned tasks related to the rollout, upgrade, or maintenance of other finance supported applications including BPC, Intellistat and Vena
Actively monitor, assist, and support end-user testing throughout the testing phases of all software upgrades. Verify that end-user testing has been completed, and known issues have been resolved so that the upgrade can be moved from the test to a production environment with confidence that the software is ready for deployment
Develop end user solutions within the Aderant Expert modules including interface customizations and scripting procedures for managing the flow of data
Actively participate in firm projects involving the integration of applications with Aderant software
Assist with the development and maintenance of electronic templates, forms and workflows, including bills and collection statements
Ensure adherence to Orrick’s security policy as defined by risk management, information technology, and established finance internal control policies. Communicate deviations from such policies or best practices to leadership immediately upon discovery
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting/Finance, Computer Science, Business, Information Systems or related field or equivalent work experience
2+ years of experience relevant experience
Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders across the firm, including senior management
Must have the flexibility to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines
Experience in quality assurance testing of financial applications solutions
Ability to work independently on tasks/projects while communicating status updates to manager
Assume a lead role during calls or for projects as required
Strong project management, fact gathering, and prioritization skills
Preferred
Experience in a professional services firm is preferred
Previous experience with the Aderant Expert Financial Management System and DocuDraft development is preferred
Aderant-specific design and development experience is preferred
Benefits
Full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life
Robust mental well-being programs
Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
Short- and long-term disability
Industry leading parental leave benefits
Health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan)
Flexible spending accounts
401K program
Paid Time Off program
Paid holidays
Company
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance and Life Sciences & HealthTech sectors.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5M2023-12-29Undisclosed· $2.5M
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