Snell & Wilmer · 11 hours ago
Director of Accounting Systems
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expSnell & Wilmer L.L.P. is a law firm seeking a Director of Accounting Systems responsible for overseeing and enhancing the firm's financial systems and related applications. The role involves managing upgrades, customizations, reporting, and automation to support business operations and compliance, while collaborating with various departments and supervising the Client Intake team.
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Responsibilities
Manage upgrades and implementations for financial systems (including but not limited to Aderant and associated modules, IntAapp, Chrome River, Prebill Manager, Alert Manager, Report Manager, Budget Manager, BillBlast, Insights, etc.), ensuring proper data mapping, requirements gathering, test writing, and UAT oversight
Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for our accounting systems, and prioritize these with IT to meet firmwide needs for timing, cost, and resources and adherence to security policies
Ownership of IntApp process, policies, and workflow development for business users
Supervise the Client Intake team consisting of one manager and several client intake specialists
Supervise and delegate work to a Financial Systems Specialist
Management of Client Intake workflows
Vendor management of accounting systems vendors and contracts
Manage the test environments including setting and executing on a regular refresh schedule (requires DBA participation and or automation)
Managing tickets with accounting application vendors
Help with SQL queries for troubleshooting, information requests, and automation purposes
Develop new alerts and reports in SSRS and Alert Manager. Handle custom reporting requests using SQL, MDX, DAX, and Git
Attend Aderant Momentum and/or other conferences to monitor and plan for future systems needs
Collaborate with the General Counsel’s office on Intapp and Intake policies, and with other departments for data needs
Create and deliver training materials and sessions for applications (documentation, presentations, videos, Q&A, office hours)
Develop PowerShell scripts for automation and logging
Implement and customize third-party workflow tools, focusing on Conflicts, New Business Intake, Timekeeping, Billing, Treasury functions, and other accounting systems’ workflows
Improve bank reconciliation processes and automate check cancellations
Investigate and resolve bugs, outages, and performance issues in accounting systems
Maintain confidentiality of financial information
Test backup, fail-over, and system robustness; support financial audits
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in financial systems, accounting, or related fields, including leadership experience in system management, reporting, and process improvement
Hands-on experience with finance databases, SQL, SSRS, and financial systems integrations
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database query tools
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data
Ability to prepare and present financial information through detailed reports, dashboards, and charts
Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills
Excellent verbal and electronic communication, with emphasis and commitment to client service
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple projects and competing deadlines
Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive financial and business information
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Management, Finance, or related field
Knowledge of Aderant (preferred) or Elite accounting systems and SQL table structures, as well as common integrations and related applications
Knowledge of Aderant SQL structure, UltiPro, and customization capabilities
Experience with APIs (IntApp, Aderant, Emburse) and Boomi
Relevant IT or SQL/Accounting Systems certification
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life insurance
401K/profit sharing
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate
Company
Snell & Wilmer
Founded in 1938, Snell & Wilmer is a business law firm with more than 400 attorneys practicing in nine locations throughout the western US.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christopher Tinen
Partner
Jenna Grange
Chief Marketing Officer
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