Financial Analyst

Financial Systems Manager / Senior Financial Systems Analyst Location: Boston, MA Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite Employment Type: Contract (Approximately 6 Months) with Strong Potential for Permanent Hire Our client, a well-established professional services organization in the Boston area, is seeking a Financial Systems Manager or Senior Financial Systems Analyst to join their team.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

This is an excellent opportunity for a financial systems professional who enjoys optimizing financial applications, partnering with finance and IT, and driving system enhancements that improve business operations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting enterprise financial systems, with strong technical expertise in Aderant and SQL, along with the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure system reliability, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency.

Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary administrator and support resource for the organization's financial systems, with a strong focus on Aderant.

Manage day-to-day system maintenance, troubleshooting, and user support.

Lead financial system upgrades, testing, implementations, and enhancement projects.

Ensure data integrity across financial applications through regular audits, validation, and system controls.

Develop and maintain SQL queries, reports, and dashboards to support Finance and business operations.

Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, and IT teams to identify system improvements and streamline business processes.

Troubleshoot system issues, resolve data discrepancies, and provide timely support to end users.

Document system processes, procedures, and best practices.

Participate in change management initiatives, user training, and adoption of new system functionality.

Recommend process improvements that increase efficiency, reporting capabilities, and overall system performance.

Qualifications 5+ years of experience supporting financial systems in a professional services environment.

Hands-on experience administering and supporting Aderant.

Experience managing financial system upgrades, enhancements, and implementations.

Strong SQL and database management skills.

Experience developing financial reports and resolving complex system issues.

Demonstrated success maintaining data integrity and improving business processes.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across Finance, Accounting, and IT teams.

Preferred Qualifications Experience within a law firm is strongly preferred.

Experience with Aderant Expert.

Knowledge of SQL Server, SSRS, and Power BI.

Experience with Intapp, Microsoft Dynamics, or other enterprise ERP and financial systems.

Experience supporting financial reporting and business intelligence initiatives.

What We're Looking For The successful candidate is a collaborative, solutions-oriented professional who enjoys working at the intersection of finance and technology.

You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong technical and analytical skills, and have a passion for improving systems and supporting business operations.

Why Consider This Opportunity? Join a highly respected professional services organization.

Play a key role in financial systems strategy and optimization.

Work alongside experienced Finance and IT leadership.

Opportunity to convert to a permanent position based on performance and business needs.

Competitive compensation and the chance to make an immediate impact.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied.

Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers.

Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

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Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers.

Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. xhyhwjd

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.