New 
Financial Analyst (Minneapolis, MN) (#3947)
 Dorsey & Whitney LLP | |
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
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 United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis | |
| 50 South 6th Street (Show on map) | |
 May 13, 2025 | |
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Are you an individual with analytical predilections? Do you love artfully solving complex problems? Are you a self-starter and strong communicator? If so, we invite you to apply to be a
Financial Analyst in our Minneapolis office and provide strategic insight to Firm management and other operational functions. You will join an innovative, collaborative team and help drive profitable growth for the Firm. If you share our conviction that data analysis is the foundation of sound decision-making, we would love to hear from you.
In this role, you will: - Update, produce, and distribute monthly and other periodic financial reports on multiple reporting systems. - Utilize advanced financial tools such as Toad Intelligence Central (TIC), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and Microsoft Excel/VBA to create and optimize financial reports. Maintain automated reporting ensuring reports are running accurately and timely. - Analyze financial performance of the firm, practice groups, offices, attorneys, clients and matters in order to generate recommendations for improvement. - Serve as primary finance resource for assigned practice groups and drive improved group performance. Participate in group meetings at least monthly and deliver financial overviews as requested. Collaborate with Practice Group Leaders (PGLs) and Practice Group Directors (PGDs) to discuss group performance and financial updates. - Liaise with other administrative departments, interpret, and respond to their requests for financial information. - Participate in practice and industry group management activities and other strategic initiatives under the supervision of the Senior Analysts and Managers. - Support all functions of the annual billing rate increase process including analysis, material distribution, and oversight of changes to client rate agreements. - Provide billing rate explanations and answer rate related questions from attorneys and business professionals as they arise. - Assist with the preparation of the Firm's fiscal year revenue budget. - Contribute to Financial Analyst inbox requests of gradually increasing complexity, seeking support from senior and lead analysts as needed. - Contribute to the development of alternative fee arrangements for key clients, matters and practice areas. - Support the Senior Analysts, Lead Analyst, Managers, Director, and CFO on projects as requested. - Perform other duties and complete ad hoc analysis as assigned or requested. What we're looking for: - Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other applicable area. - At least 0-3 years of experience as a financial analyst or related function. - Understanding of accounting and business principles. - Excellent organizational, analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills. Creative and innovative thinker. - Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel. - Self-starter with the ability to organize and prioritize numerous financial tasks and procedures and complete them within time constraints with minimal supervision. - Previous use of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft office suite products. - Ability to work well under pressure both individually and in a team environment. - Exposure to SQL, advanced Microsoft Excel functions, and/or previous use of accounting information systems. About Dorsey: Dorsey & Whitney is an international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey's benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.) One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including: - Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab) - Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers) - 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign) - Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum) - Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption) Reasonable Accommodations: Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178. How to Apply: Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the "Careers" section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey's online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email. Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify. The pay range for this position in Minnesota only is an annual salary of $75,565 to $97,790. This range represents Dorsey's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills and location and may fall outside of the range indicated. Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening. #LI-TC1 #LI-Hybrid Office Location: Minneapolis, MN | |