Financial Analyst
Washington, DC 
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Steptoe LLP, a Washington is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its Accounting & Finance Department. This role will provide financial analysis, planning and management reporting of key operational metrics. Play a key supporting role in the development and management of the annual firm budget and forecast. Responds to financial and statistical surveys. Assist in the maintenance and management of the firm's profitability model and software.
Essential Functions:
  • Update and send out monthly reports. Prepare the annual operating budget, which includes 12 month projections of headcount, revenue and operating expense by office. Input and manage data in the firm's web-based budgeting tool
  • Develop quarterly forecasts to allow the firm to more accurately project end of year profitability and cash flow; Provide analysis where required
  • Compile data, prepare supporting schedules and compute statistics for annual and quarterly surveys inclusive of but not limited to Citi, Wells Fargo, etc. Provide analysis of firm vs. peer results to Management
  • Manage ongoing work and requests from various departments and provide in depth analysis where needed
  • Utilize databases and software applications to effectively, timely 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 to 5 years of experience in financial analyses and/or a related field
Success Factors:
  • Understanding of financial concepts, statements and analysis
  • Good analytical skills
  • Knowledge of Excel is necessary
  • Ability to pay attention to detail
  • Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate in person, by e-mail and telephone and follow instruction effectively from a diverse group of attorneys, managers and staff and to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact
  • Maturity to handle highly confidential data
  • Ability to organize and prioritize numerous assignments and complete them under time constraints
  • Positive and willing to take initiative and follow through on projects and assignments
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Work may require more than 37.5 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position
Work Environment:
  • Non-smoking environment
  • Must be available to work beyond regular days and hours
  • Must be able to work under tight deadlines and in stressful situations
  • Available to work 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and available for some evening and/or weekend hours
Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 basis proscribed by applicable statutes.

 

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Job Summary
Company
Steptoe LLP
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2 to 5 years
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