Job Description

Financial Analyst – Pittsburgh, PA

Leech Tishman is seeking to hire a Financial Analyst to work in our Pittsburgh, PA office. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for assisting with financial planning, analysis, and reporting tasks, supporting the Director of Financial Reporting and the Director of Finance Operations. This role helps drive strategic decision-making by analyzing financial performance, monitoring budgets, forecasting revenue and expenses, and evaluating profitability across practice groups, clients, and attorneys. The Financial Analyst works closely with firm leadership, accounting, billing, and operations teams to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.

This position is ideal for a technology-forward finance professional who enjoys process improvement, systems optimization, and exploring innovative financial technologies, including AI-enabled platforms and next-generation financial service tools.

Duties And Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analyses.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, and productivity metrics.

Reporting & Data Analysis

• Generate financial dashboards and management reports for Finance Team and Executive Leadership
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including realization rates, utilization, collections, and profitability.
• Assist with attorney incentive compensation and bonus calculations.
• Conduct trend analysis and identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Assist with financial modeling and scenario analysis.

Accounting & Operational Support

• Serve as a backup resource for trust accounting functions and related compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with accounting, billing, payroll, and HR departments as needed
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data within reporting systems.
• Support audits and compliance reporting as needed.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement operational efficiencies.

Systems & Technology

• Participate in the potential implementation, enhancement, and optimization of ERP and financial management systems.
• Leverage technology and automation tools to improve financial reporting and analytics capabilities.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies, including AI-driven financial platforms and advanced business intelligence solutions, and recommend innovative applications within the firm.

Qualifications And Skills

• Understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Familiarity with trust accounting principles and compliance requirements
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong systems aptitude and continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience participating in or supporting ERP system implementation projects preferred.
• Experience with legal accounting or practice management software preferred.
• Knowledge of law firm economics, billing structures, and profitability metrics preferred
• Experience with Elite 3E, Aderant, or similar systems preferred

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• 1–3 years of financial analysis experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.

Working Conditions

• Primarily an office environment
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
• Regularly navigates the office and uses office equipment (phones, copier, printer, etc.)
• Consistently uses a computer and other equipment that requires keyboarding
• Prolonged periods of focus and attention to detail
• Consistently requires communication with others (phone, email, in person, Teams, etc.)
• Regularly engages in activities that have productivity and time driven requirements
• Some lifting and moving, such as files and other items up to 15 pounds

This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, which may change without notice.

Position Details: This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The position is to be performed in person in our Pittsburgh, PA office. The Financial Analyst will be a part of the Finance Team and will report to the Director of Financial Reporting and Director of Financial Operations. This is a non-supervisory position. Occasional overtime may be required during budget cycles, system implementations, or month-end close.

Benefits : We offer standard full-time benefits including participation in health, dental, vision insurance, a 401k program, and additional benefits. All benefits are subject to eligibility, and some may be subject to premiums/contributions.

To Apply: Send a resume to Mala Mason, Chief People Officer at ***email_hidden***.

Leech Tishman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, reproductive history, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, promotion, transfer, layoff, recall, or termination. Leech Tishman is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability .

Leech Tishman participates in E-Verify to electronically compare records with information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

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