Contractual Financial Systems Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Vedder's Chicago office is seeking a Senior Financial Systems Engineer. The Senior Financial Systems Engineer is responsible for the daily technical support of critical financial and accounting systems to ensure accurate system operation, financial data integrity, and successful audits. As the functional expert on the Firm’s financial systems, this role serves as the technical point of contact and partners closely with Accounting, Business Intelligence, and the Information Technology (IT) department. The role designs and documents technical solutions, system updates, workflow improvements, and makes appropriate recommendations that positively impact operational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical experience with a strong understanding of how systems support law firm financial processes, including billing, collections, general ledger management, and time entry.

As the Senior Financial Systems Engineer, your duties will include but not be limited to:

• Drive the administration, configuration, maintenance, and enhancement of the firm's financial management platforms. Serve as the technical lead and trusted advisor to the Accounting team
• Oversee the technical aspects and processes of implementing new systems related to Finance and Accounting.
• Develop, document, and execute validation plans, test scripts, and acceptance criteria for financial systems, upgrades, integrations, reports, and configuration changes.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and coordinate validation efforts with Finance, Accounting, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure system changes meet business requirements and comply with internal controls, audit requirements, and business objectives.
• Document test results, defects, remediation activities, and final approvals for production deployment.
• Provide escalated technical support to users of financial applications.

Skills & Competencies:

• Effective written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills required to communicate with IT team members, internal customers, and vendors. Displays a customer-service attitude and a high sense of urgency in resolving technical issues.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to drive and coordinate multiple activities in a results-oriented environment.
• Highly available and responsive to occasional after-hours issues, as the Firm operates on a 24x7 basis.

Qualifications & Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of financial or accounting systems experience in the legal industry.
• Proven experience with core financial software applications, such as Elite 3E, Intapp Time, and Emburse Enterprise.
• In-depth experience with Boomi integrations, APIs, SQL, and stored procedures.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Experience with business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling/mapping, methodology development, and data mapping.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Compensation Range: $120,000/yr. to $145,000/yr

At Vedder, we believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees' contributions. Our comprehensive Total Rewards Package includes:

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with skills and experience.
• Bonus Program: Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Retirement Planning: Discretionary profit sharing and 401(k) matching to help you plan for your future.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, along with optional health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm-paid Life and Disability benefits, and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training programs.
• Employee Recognition: Anniversary and Vedder Praise Programs to celebrate your achievements and milestones.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies.
• Additional Perks: Employee discount program, pre-tax commuter benefits, back up child & elder care, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts and more.

Join Vedder and be part of a team that values hard work and dedication!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Vedder Recruiting Team at recruiting@vedder.com