The posting
Pay: $147,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Take a high-impact leadership role where your financial insights directly influence strategic business decisions.
- Partner with senior executives and business leaders to improve profitability, pricing, forecasting, and long-term growth.
- Lead and mentor a talented FP&A team while shaping financial planning and reporting processes.
- Drive innovation through business intelligence, advanced financial modeling, and automation.
- Enjoy a collaborative hybrid work environment, excellent benefits, and meaningful opportunities for career advancement.
Location
Chicago, IL – Hybrid. Enjoy a flexible combination of in-office collaboration and remote work while partnering with business leaders and finance professionals. Specific office-day expectations will be discussed during the interview process.
Note
We are seeking a finance leader with 7+ years of progressive Financial Planning & Analysis experience and 2+ years of people management experience. A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required. Strong financial modeling, advanced Excel, and business intelligence skills are essential. Experience within a law firm or comparable professional services organization is highly valued.
About Us
Confidential Employer.
We are an established national law firm committed to delivering exceptional service while continuously improving how we operate and grow. Our finance team plays a vital role in shaping business strategy, supporting leadership, and driving performance. We value collaboration, innovation, and professionals who turn complex financial information into meaningful results.
Job Description
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across the organization.
- Develop rolling forecasts, financial models, and scenario analyses that support strategic decisions.
- Build executive dashboards and deliver actionable insights into revenue, profitability, pricing, and resource utilization.
- Partner with senior leadership to evaluate business performance, identify opportunities, and improve financial outcomes.
- Drive financial reporting improvements through business intelligence tools, automation, and advanced analytics.
- Oversee financial data integrity, reporting standards, and reconciliation processes.
- Manage and mentor FP&A analysts while strengthening team performance and analytical capabilities.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve financial visibility, operational efficiency, and long-term planning.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of progressive FP&A, financial planning, or corporate finance experience.
- 2+ years of team leadership or people management experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Advanced Excel, financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting expertise.
- Experience with business intelligence tools and enterprise financial systems.
- Strong knowledge of variance analysis, profitability reporting, and scenario modeling.
- Excellent communication skills and experience presenting financial insights to executives.
- Law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred.
- MBA, CPA, and familiarity with Elite 3E or Intapp are pluses.
Why You Will Love Working Here
We offer a rewarding combination of strategic influence, professional growth, and a supportive team environment. You'll have the opportunity to improve financial operations, contribute to important business decisions, and make a measurable impact.
Our comprehensive benefits include health coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, parental leave, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Compensation: $147,000 to $200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
If you're an experienced FP&A leader who enjoys turning financial data into smarter business decisions, we'd love to hear from you!
JPC-2716
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance



