Client Pricing and Budget Analyst

Hecker Fink LLP is seeking a Client Pricing and Budget Analyst to work in our New York office, reporting to the firm’s Senior Manager of Revenue, to assist with billing rate analysis and alternative fee arrangements, billing, collection, and realization reporting, client and matter budgeting, and special projects. Qualified applicants will be proactive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic and will have rate analysis and client budget experience, preferably at a law firm.

Hecker Fink LLP brings together a high-stakes, cutting-edge litigation practice serving clients across a wide range of practice areas, including commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations, employment and discrimination, and complex regulatory and securities matters. Since its founding, the firm has also built a pioneering public interest practice geared to the great and urgent challenges of our time.

Since our founding, we have achieved tremendous success and growth and seek motivated and talented professionals to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Complete billing rate and alternative fee arrangement analyses for pricing proposals based on matter performance models or other criteria.
• Create client or matter budgets as requested, various billing, collections, and realization reporting, and special projects.
• Use software applications to effectively, timely and accurately provide data, reports, and metrics on a weekly/monthly/quarterly and ad hoc basis.
• Proactively monitor client and matter budgets and flag as needed for follow up. Contribute to the preparation of various presentations for executive leadership.
• Use analytical skills and expert knowledge of business, economics, finance, and accounting to complete complex and routine requests regarding clients, budgets, and overall financial performance.
• Work concurrently with the Senior Manager of Revenue and Chief Financial Officer to design revenue related reports.
• Work concurrently with the Senior Manager of Revenue, Chief Financial Officer, and engagement partner to engage client contacts in periodic rate and budget discussions.
• Collaborate with partners and counsel along with members of the billing and collection team to develop and implement alternative fee arrangement methodologies.
• Complete other special projects as assigned.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a combination of employment, education, and life experience that demonstrates the qualities and skills below:

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, and at least three years of experience in financial analyses and/or a closely related field, preferably at a law firm.
• Knowledge and Skills: Understanding financial concepts, statements, and analyses.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are required. Strong expertise in Excel modeling and robust computational skills. The ideal candidate will be proficient in using Aderant, or other law firm financial software, and have experience with large datasets and the maturity required to handle highly confidential data.
• Clear Communication and Attention to Detail: You express yourself clearly and concisely, always highlighting the most important information. You show great accuracy, attention to detail and good organizational skills. You proactively communicate the status of your work and share updates with colleagues when necessary. You ensure that your work is mistake free.
• Confidentiality: You must be able to adhere to Firm policies regarding the protection of confidential data and demonstrate sensitivity to (and good judgment in connection with) confidential attorney, personnel, and Firm matters.
• Flexibility: You are versatile and possess the ability to multi-task with ease. You are able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities. You are comfortable in an environment where your responsibilities may vary from day to day. You demonstrate a “no job too big, no job too small” attitude, and take a collaborative, team-focused approach to rejuggling priorities and contributing to Firm tasks.
• Ownership, Initiative, and Teamwork: You take ownership of your projects and follow through on their completion. You proactively anticipate, communicate, and work to independently resolve obstacles you encounter in your work.You work well both independently and on a team and are able to establish and maintain strong working relationships with employees, clients, and professionals.
• Organization and Project Management: You are comfortable balancing tasks of varying levels of urgency and complexity and work well under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Mission Orientation: You are enthusiastic and passionate about our commitment to civil rights and public interest law. You thrive when your work is connected to purpose.

In addition, the successful candidate will be based in the New York area or willing to relocate and will be available to work 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is a hybrid position.

Compensation: The expected base salary for this role ranges from $135,000 - $150,000 and is dependent on experience and qualifications, as well as other job-related factors, including but not limited to, relevant skills, education, certifications, or other professional licenses held.

To apply for the Client Pricing and Budget Analyst role, please submit a resume, cover letter, and two references on our applicant portal. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Additional Information: You must be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 by your hire date to be eligible to start in this role.

Hecker Fink LLP is committed to fostering a workplace in which individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated with respect, and given every opportunity to contribute, develop, lead, and reach their highest potential. As an equal opportunity employer, it is the Firm’s policy to ensure all employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion or religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital status or civil partnership status, pregnancy or related medical conditions, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local civil rights law, ordinance or regulation. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment.Hecker Fink provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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