Information Servies - Financial Operations Supervisor

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology and business, and we remain committed to our guiding principles of providing quality, excellent legal and client services; developing diversity among our lawyers and staff and cultivating an environment that promotes an ambitious spirit, collaboration and collegiality by drawing on the extraordinary talents and dynamic experience of our lawyers. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities in which we practice.

What You Will Be Doing

The IS Financial Operations Supervisor oversees financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the Information Services (IS) department. This role manages budgeting and forecasting, invoice processing, and other financial responsibilities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. This position also supervises staff and collaborates with key stakeholders to improve financial processes and reporting tools.

About This Role

• Leads the capital and operating budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring timelines, task assignments, and deliverables are met.
• Oversees financial analysis, variance reporting, lease vs buy decision making, lease reporting to Finance, and cost estimation for insurance purposes.
• Manages the capitalization of IT development costs.
• Facilitates financial reviews with management.
• Oversees the charter and business case review and approval process.
• Ensures Information Services' Delegation of Authority remains up to date.
• Oversees invoice processing and American Express purchasing card reconciliations, ensuring expenses align with purchase orders, are properly coded, and approved.
• Provides oversight of reimbursement and chargeback processes.
• Directs the design, enhancement, and maintenance of financial reporting tools, including Microsoft Power BI.
• Develops and utilizes financial models in Microsoft Excel to support decision making and complex financial analysis.\
• Oversees training for cost center owners and staff on financial tools and reporting applications.
• Drives continuous improvement in financial planning, analysis, reporting, and invoice processing.
• Identifies and resolves financial and operational issues, ensuring alignment with best practices.
• Supervises and develops staff, including performance evaluations, training, coaching, and workflow coordination.
• Serves as the primary liaison to Finance for financial planning and invoice processing matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications/What You Will Bring

• Strong leadership abilities with experience directing staff successfully accomplish tasks and responsibilities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision on a wide range of financial and operational duties.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and financial skills, including the application of statistical concepts.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities under deadline pressure.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, track, and follow through to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Demonstrates a heightened sense of urgency when responding to requests and the ability to navigate complex issues with good judgement.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate and engage with internal and external stakeholders on both routine and non-routine issues.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, capable of tailoring communication to diverse audiences and presenting financial results with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally and across multiple levels within the organization.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including proficiency with advanced functions and features.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting strongly preferred.
• Certified Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FPAC) credential is a plus.
• Six Sigma or similar certification is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 year's financial analysis, financial modeling, forecasting and budgeting experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience designing and developing reports using Microsoft Power BI or similar
• Extensive finance background with knowledge and application of financial concepts and principles including accounting methods (GAAP).
• Experience working in and/or with an information technology organization including a project management office is a plus.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in the position. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for positions. The firm reserves the right at all times, in its sole discretion, to add or subtract duties and responsibilities, as it deems necessary.

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (WilmerHale) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran, or any other protected status under applicable law. WilmerHale will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and otherwise as required by applicable law.

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