Financial Systems Administrator

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a skilled and experienced Financial Systems Administrator to join our team. In this essential role, you will help ensure the smooth operation of our services, directly supporting our attorneys in delivering exceptional client service and upholding our commitment to excellence. The Financial Systems Administrator provides support and will enhance the firm’s Aderant financial systems environment in a multi-office law firm supporting approximately 1,500 users. This role is primarily responsible for the administration, performance, and reliability of the firm’s financial systems platform, including Aderant and related financial applications, as well as the SQL Server infrastructure supporting those systems. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience supporting Aderant in a law firm or professional services environment, combined with strong SQL Server knowledge and a solid understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure. This position works closely with accounting, applications, and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and ensure the stability of the firm’s financial systems. While the role is focused on financial platforms, the administrator may contribute to broader system troubleshooting and database support when issues intersect with server infrastructure or enterprise applications. Key Responsibilities Administer and support the firm’s Aderant practice management system and related financial applications. Maintain and troubleshoot supporting platforms including ARCS3, Prebill Viewer, Chrome River, Expert Image, Expert Time, Intapp Open, and BillBlast. Monitor system health and performance of the financial systems environment. Assist with system upgrades, patches, and configuration changes related to financial applications. Work closely with accounting and finance teams to support billing, prebilling, expense management, collections, and reporting processes. Diagnose and resolve complex issues impacting financial system functionality, performance, or integrations. Maintain integrations between financial systems and other firm platforms. SQL Server & Database Support Maintain and support SQL Server environments supporting financial systems. Perform database troubleshooting, query analysis, and performance tuning. Develop and maintain SQL queries, reports, and data extracts as needed. Assist with database maintenance tasks including indexing, integrity checks, and monitoring. Support high availability or redundancy configurations, backup strategies, and recovery procedures for financial databases. Work with infrastructure teams to troubleshoot Windows Server environments. Work with infrastructure teams to troubleshoot Active Directory authentication and permissions. Work with infrastructure teams to troubleshoot DFS file systems supporting financial applications. Work with infrastructure teams to troubleshoot Virtualization platforms (Nutanix or similar). Work with infrastructure teams to troubleshoot Network connectivity affecting application performance. Provide escalation-level support to the Service Desk and Applications teams for complex financial systems issues. Cross-Platform Systems Support Assist with troubleshooting enterprise applications where database or server infrastructure intersects with application performance. Provide additional SQL expertise across other enterprise systems when needed. Participate in system improvement initiatives and automation opportunities. Documentation & Operational Excellence Maintain clear documentation for system architecture, configuration, and troubleshooting procedures. Develop knowledgebase articles and operational documentation. Assist with disaster recovery planning and testing related to financial systems. Participate in maintaining system reliability, performance monitoring, and operational best practices. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise financial or accounting systems. Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent professional experience. Aderant (strongly preferred) or similar legal practice management platforms. Microsoft SQL administration (strongly preferred): Server administration, Troubleshooting experience, Query optimization, Performance tuning, Database maintenance plans. Experience supporting financial systems within a law firm or professional services organization strongly preferred. Infrastructure: Microsoft Windows Server environments, Active Directory authentication and permissions, DFS file services, Virtualization platforms such as Nutanix, VMware, Enterprise server environments and resource allocation. Network fundamentals (DNS, TCP/IP, connectivity troubleshooting). Proven ability to troubleshoot issues across applications, databases, and server layers. Why Join Us At Fisher Phillips, we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting‑edge technology. Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways. We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, generous paid time off, and holidays. Your well‑being is our priority. We offer 24/7 telehealth services, a variety of wellness programs, and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle. At Fisher Phillips, you’ll find a workplace that values your health, happiness, and continued professional development. To learn more about our firm, visit us at Equal Opportunity Employer Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws. The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fisher & Phillips