Budget Analyst III - MELVILLE, New York

This position is the Melville office of a top international law firm.

 

Summary of Position – The objective of this position is to assist the Supervisor with the planning and coordination of the Firm’s annual budget. This position is responsible for the management of budget data relating to headcount, billings and collections and legal salary. This position also acts as a liaison between FSD and Human Resources with respect to the reporting of monthly headcount. Additionally, this position is responsible for a variety of monthly financial and statistical reporting and analysis to Partners as well as assisting in various ad hoc analysis and presentations to Senior Management.

Principal Accountabilities

·  Develop, maintain, organize, coordinate and consolidate the Firm’s budget data. Prepare the budget for the worldwide NY – paid legal compensation. Interface with Directors and Office Managers regarding budget questions. (50%)

·  Assist in monthly statistical and financial data variance analysis and prepare reports for management. (20%)

·  Review work and concepts initiated by other members of the Budget group. (10%)

·  Prepare various monthly headcount schedules and reconcile to information provided by Professional Personnel and Administrative Human Resources. Reconcile all attorney hires, resignations and movements between practice groups. Discuss and resolve any issues with Professional Personnel. (10%)

·  Assist in special projects. (10%)

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

·  Accounting, advanced financial analysis, budgeting, and some process management

·  Ability to handle multiple tasks

·  Excel, Word, PowerPoint

·  Excellent communication and time management skills

·  Proactive, assertive, good organization skills and ability to work with people

·  6 years with experience in accounting, financial analysis, or budgeting

·  Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance

Please email resumes as a MSW attachment to tricia@stielresources.com .