Role Overview:

The Expense Analyst will be responsible for ensuring strong, accurate financial management for the Global Legal, Compliance & Regulatory department, inclusive of financial reporting and analysis, accruals, and monitoring of law firm and legal vendor performance.  Working closely with the Global Head of Service Delivery and broader Service Delivery team, the Expense Analyst will meld financial analysis with law firm and legal vendor relationship and matter management to facilitate spend transparency and optimization.  The role will be a key component of our financial management structure and will play a pivotal role in establishing financial KPIs and ultimately supporting law firm / legal vendor management.  Further, the Expense Analyst will partner closely with the AIG Finance team to explain drivers of Global Legal, Compliance & Regulatory spend, inclusive of forecasting, budgeting, and related activities.   

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborates with leadership to manage the financial affairs of GLCR, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, allocations, and accruals
• Develops and monitors financial KPIs to ensure financial excellence across department
• Communicates with law firms and legal vendors on expense/invoice submission; facilitates positive relationships with law firm billing departments to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information; monitors law firm / legal vendor financial performance via variance analysis
• Participates in financial analysis and forecasting activities to support strategic planning and decision-making and assist in law firm / legal vendor management.
• Prepares detailed financial reports and presents findings to GLCR leadership and other business partners.
• Ensures compliance with financial policies and regulations
• Executes law firm forecasting and budgeting both from an operational standpoint and analysis of received information
• Analyzes variances to budget, identify key trends and drivers, partner with attorneys and management to drive production of vetted financials
• Serves as subject matter expert for financial deliverables within GLCR as related to key projects and strategic initiatives

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of progressive finance, accounting, legal operations, or other corporate experience that demonstrates strong business and financial acumen.
• BA degree or equivalent; MBA is preferred
• Interest in law firm/legal vendor management
• Experience in forecasting and budgeting is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and on-time delivery in regimented, financial calendar-anchored environment
• Ability to work independently and succeed in fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required
• Demonstrated analytical mindset and ability to synthesize information

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