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Financial Analyst
Washington, DC

Job Title: Financial Analyst at Steptoe LLP in Washington, D.C.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Experience: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting and 2-5 years of relevant experience

Steptoe LLP, a leading law firm in Washington, D.C., is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its Accounting & Finance Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide financial analysis, planning, and management reporting for key operational metrics at a prestigious law firm. The Financial Analyst will play a pivotal role in the development and management of the firm's annual budget and forecast, as well as respond to financial and statistical surveys. This position also involves assisting in the maintenance and management of the firm's profitability model and software.

Essential Functions:

- Update and distribute monthly reports
- Prepare the annual operating budget, including 12-month projections of headcount, revenue, and operating expenses by office
- Input and manage data in the firm's web-based budgeting tool
- Develop quarterly forecasts to accurately project end-of-year profitability and cash flow; provide analysis when necessary
- Compile data, prepare supporting schedules, and compute statistics for annual and quarterly surveys from firms such as Citi and Wells Fargo; provide analysis of firm versus peer results to management
- Manage ongoing work and requests from various departments, providing in-depth analysis as needed
- Utilize databases and software applications to effectively and accurately provide data, reports, and metrics

Non-Essential Functions:

- Complete other special duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting
- 2-5 years of experience in financial analysis or a related field

Success Factors:

- Strong understanding of financial concepts, statements, and analysis
- Excellent analytical skills
- Proficiency in Excel
- Attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills, both in person and in written communication, to effectively work with attorneys, managers, and staff and provide information with courtesy and tact
- Ability to handle confidential data with maturity and professionalism
- Effective organization and prioritization skills to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines
- Positive attitude and willingness to take initiative and follow through on projects and assignments
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- May require more than 37.5 hours per week to fulfill essential job duties

Work Environment:

- Non-smoking environment
- Must be available to work beyond regular days and hours
- Able to work under tight deadlines and in stressful situations
- Available to work 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with some evening and/or weekend hours as needed

Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable statutes.

In summary, Steptoe LLP in Washington, D.C. is seeking a highly qualified Financial Analyst with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting and 2-5 years of relevant experience. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a prestigious law firm environment. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for financial analysis, planning, and management reporting of key operational metrics, as well as assisting in the firm's budget and forecast management and responding to financial surveys. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial concepts and statements, excellent analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. This is a non-smoking environment and may require more than 37.5 hours per week to fulfill essential job duties. Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer.






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