Financial Systems Analyst

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Financial Systems Analyst managing the firm’s financial systems operations and enhancements. Collaborating with teams for effective issue resolution and workflow improvements in financial processes.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the daily operation, maintenance, and improvement of the firm’s financial system, Aderant, including modules related to billing, collections, accounts payable, general ledger, and client/matter management.
Troubleshoot system issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and collaborate with senior team members and IT partners to implement solutions.
Assist with enhancing financial workflows and processes, contributing ideas and participating in solution design discussions.
Support the development and maintenance of standard financial reports and queries, with opportunities to learn reporting tools such as SSRS and SQL.
Document system configurations, processes, and best practices to strengthen team knowledge and support operational continuity.
Support integration activities and learn how Aderant connects with key third‑party applications such as Iridium, Chrome River, Intapp, Workday, and Elegrity.
Participate in system upgrades, testing cycles, and project initiatives to support system reliability and ongoing improvement.
Work closely with User Support to help guide end users, address routine issues, and promote best practices for leveraging financial systems effectively.
Collaborate with Finance and IT partners to maintain and update reporting impacted by process, database, or system enhancements.
Engage with vendors and internal technical teams as needed to support integration or enhancement efforts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
1–3+ years of experience supporting financial systems, data processes, or related technical/operational roles.
Basic SQL skills or willingness to learn.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills.
Strong analytical capability and attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to work with cross‑functional teams and end users.
Organized, proactive, and curious, with an interest in growing into more advanced Financial Systems responsibilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

AderantSQLSSRSfinancial reportingroot-cause analysissystem integrationdata processesfinancial workflowssystem upgradesdocumenting best practices

Soft Skills

analytical capabilityattention to detaileffective communicationcollaborationorganizationproactivitycuriosityindependenceteamworkproblem-solving