Financial Analyst (Pricing and Client Accommodations)

About the role

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and analyze client fee arrangements and pricing accommodations, partnering directly with firm leadership to support sound financial decisions.
• Coincide with partners and revenue teams to ensure approved billing and fee arrangements are accurately implemented across client matters.
• Execute revenue cycle controls and monitor significant client engagements to identify and mitigate financial risk.
• Analyze client billing, payment activity, and matter level performance to assess trends in profitability and payment behavior.
• Lead and contribute to special projects such as profitability studies, resource allocation reviews, and risk related analyses that impact firm wide strategy.
• Build, enhance, and maintain analytical tools, dashboards, and reports that provide clear visibility into client and matter profitability.
• Evaluate industry survey data and develop clear, executive ready presentation materials for firm management.
• Support the assessment, development, and ongoing maintenance of firm wide billing rates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent practical experience; with 2–4 years of progressive experience in accounting and/or finance; experience in a professional services environment is preferred.
• Financial & Analytical Expertise: Strong accounting knowledge with the ability to analyze detailed, complex data while keeping broader business objectives in focus.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft (MS) Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Copilot, or other Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is a plus, along with familiarity with accounting systems and relational databases.
• Communication & Collaboration: Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize insights, recommendations, and conclusions for diverse audiences.
• Organization & Ownership: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional Mindset: Detail oriented, proactive, and results driven, with strong customer service skills and a desire to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent practical experience; with 2–4 years of progressive experience in accounting and/or finance; experience in a professional services environment is preferred.

Skills

• Strong accounting knowledge with the ability to analyze detailed, complex data while keeping broader business objectives in focus.
• Advanced Microsoft (MS) Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Copilot, or other Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is a plus, along with familiarity with accounting systems and relational databases.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize insights, recommendations, and conclusions for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Detail oriented, proactive, and results driven, with strong customer service skills and a desire to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Compensation Range Chicago: $100,000 - $120,000

We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Pay

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in Chicago. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations.

Schedule

This role supports international operations and may require non standard working hours on an as needed basis to meet business needs.

How to Apply

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