With eleven offices across the United States, 450+ professionals and 350+ staff professionals, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP is a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm known for quality and an extraordinary commitment to clients. The firm’s groundbreaking approach—bringing together legal services, advocacy and business strategy—differentiates Manatt from its competitors and positions the firm to provide a unique and compelling value proposition.

We currently have an opportunity for a Financial Systems Senior Developer.  This individual will work as part of the Financial Systems team and will report to our Financial Systems Senior Manager.  The role will be responsible for technical administration of the firm’s financial systems as well as working with the system users to improve functionality and user experience. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains the development, implementation, and administration of the firm’s financial systems including Aderant, Aderant SSRS, BigHand Business Intelligence (Iridium), BigHand Matter Pricing and Vena.

• Ensures systems meet financial recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

• Provides guidance, and technical expertise to stakeholders on system requirements and issues.

• Works directly with key stakeholders and business partners to drive improvements in core financial processes such as close, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.

• Ensures project success by accurately assessing and establishing scope, resources, schedule, and risk mitigation plans.

• Establishes best practices for financial system use and ensures practices are used throughout organization.

Technical Expertise Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience with major legal financial systems such as Aderant or Elite is required.

• 5+ years of experience in SQL server environment and SQL programming is required.

• Experience with other financial systems such as Emburse, Iridium, and budgeting applications is preferred.

• BA/BS in Finance, Information Technology or a related major is preferred.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Must have the ability to collaborate with numerous cross functional teams is vital.

• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a dynamic multinational environment.

• Must have the ability to maintain highly confidential information.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities.

The base annual pay range for this role is between $110,000-$120,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity.  A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.

EEO/AA EMPLOYER/Veterans/Disabled

Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

This employer will provide the Social Security Administration  (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security  (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking  adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. 

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or  to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the  choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid,  this employer uses E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that your employer has violated its responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).