Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Financial Systems Analyst

Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
  • 1–3+ years supporting enterprise financial applications or related technical roles.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
  • Effective communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Interest in advancing to more complex Financial Systems roles.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day operations of the financial system Aderant.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application issues in collaboration with IT and vendors.
  • Assist in enhancing financial workflows and participate in solution design.
  • Support development of financial reports, learning tools like SSRS and SQL.
  • Document configurations and procedures for operational continuity.
  • Help manage integrations with related applications such as Workday and Iridium.
  • Participate in system upgrades and testing to ensure system reliability.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to enhance technical skills and knowledge.
  • Exposure to collaborative projects with various departments.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment that encourages proactive learning.
  • Possibility of career advancement within Financial Systems.
Full Job Description
San Francisco, California

Job Description

The Financial Applications Analyst manages the day‑to‑day operation of the firm’s financial systems, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of system data. This role handles routine maintenance, supports issue resolution, and assists in implementing enhancements that keep financial processes running reliably and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the daily operation, maintenance, and improvement of the firm’s financial system, Aderant, including modules related to billing, collections, accounts payable, general ledger, and client/matter management.

  • Troubleshoot routine application issues, research root causes, and work with senior team members, IT, and vendors to resolve problems.

  • Assist with enhancing financial workflows and processes, contributing ideas and participating in solution design discussions.

  • Support the development and maintenance of standard financial reports and queries, with opportunities to learn reporting tools such as SSRS and SQL.

  • Document application configurations, procedures, and best practices to strengthen team knowledge and support operational continuity.

  • Assist with supporting integrations between Aderant and related applications, including Iridium, Emburse (formerly Chrome River), Intapp, Workday, and Elegrity.

  • Participate in system upgrades, testing cycles, and project initiatives to support system reliability and ongoing improvement.

  • Work closely with the User Support team to resolve end-user issues and promote effective use of financial applications.

  • Collaborate with Finance, IT, Marketing, and other business teams to support application enhancements, reporting updates, and ongoing system improvements.

  • Escalate complex issues to senior analysts or technical teams while providing ongoing support throughout issue resolution.

  • Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • 1–3+ years of experience supporting enterprise financial applications, data processes, or related technical/operational roles.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement.

  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

  • Organized, proactive, and curious, with an interest in growing into more advanced Financial Systems responsibilities.

  • This position is open to candidates residing within the United States who are authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

  • Ability to travel occasionally to firm offices and meetings, as business needs require.

Preferred

  • Experience supporting Aderant or another enterprise financial or ERP application.

  • Experience with reporting tools such as SSRS, Power BI, or similar platforms.

  • Working knowledge of SQL or the ability to write and troubleshoot basic queries.

  • Familiarity with system integrations, APIs, or ETL processes.

  • Experience within professional services or law firm environment.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. California, New York and Washington DC Pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on skillset and experience, is $90,000 - $110,000.

About Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is a leading international law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to clients in various industries, including technology, energy, and financial services. The firm was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has offices in major cities across the United States, Europe, and Asia. The firm's mission is to provide innovative and practical legal solutions that help clients achieve their business objectives.
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