Finance Rotational Associate

Finance Rotational Associate: Two-year Rotation

Position starting July 1, 2025

 

Responsibilities and opportunities: This two-year rotational program is a unique opportunity to explore four key areas of financial operations and work with each group for a period of time. 

FP&A Analyst:

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to relay the Firm’s financial performance to leadership.
• Facilitating the firm’s annual budgeting cycle and ongoing forecasts.
• Developing an understanding of the firm’s business intelligence software, including Qlik Sense, SSRS, and Spotlight, and leverage those tools to improve and automate reporting and analytics.
• Assist the FP&A Team in the transition of financial enterprise systems and all of the associated financial reporting.
• Preparation of submissions to industry surveys & interpretation and analysis of the same.

GL Staff Accountant

• Assist with preparation and distribution of the monthly financial and operating statements.
• Maintain firm timekeeper statistics 
• Reconciliation/analysis of various balance sheet and income statement general ledger accounts.
• Prepare year-end audit work papers at the direction of the accounting manager and controller.
• Reconciliation of select operating and escrow bank accounts.

Business Operations Analyst 

• Provide financial support to the legal departments, including budgeting and establishing various financial and non-financial targets and metrics, and then managing against those, recommending corrective action where necessary
• Coordinate with the various administrative functions within the firm, including Finance, Case Management, IT, etc., to facilitate business processes as needed and ensure the legal operations are carried out effectively
• Partner with FP&A team for various recurring processes, including but not limited to annual budgeting, monthly P&L analysis, and recurring reporting
• Utilize profitability models for evaluating and recommending changes to new and existing fee arrangements, and to build client relationships aligned with firm strategy

Escrow Associate

• Accurate and timely processing of escrow/trust account related transactions including the recording of Trust receipts and the preparation of Trust disbursements
• Monitor and manage escrow and trust accounts via online banking websites
• Assist with weekly and monthly reconciliations to ensure proper handling of all trust fund
• Provide excellent customer service to the Firm's attorneys and other staff members relating to escrow/trust account related inquires and transactions

• Four year college degree, with a finance or accounting background and interest in the legal industry.
• Highly organized and practices a high level of attention to detail. 
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and manage workflow efficiently. 
• Ability to adapt to change and be a results oriented team player
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills. 
• Ability to effectively communicate 

Known for its commitment to action and tangible results, Cozen O'Connor has rapidly grown to become one of North America's fastest-growing law firms. Offering full-service expertise in litigation, business law, and government relations, the firm serves a diverse clientele, including global Fortune 500 companies, growing middle-market firms, startups, and high-profile individuals. Founded in 1970, Cozen O’Connor has over 825 attorneys practicing internationally in 31 cities across North America and Europe. The firm is consistently ranked among the top 100 law firms in America and has received recognition from prestigious legal and business organizations such as Chambers & Partners, The American Lawyer, The Legal 500, and Best Lawyers. Cozen O'Connor is dedicated to excellence and strives to achieve the right results for its clients, no matter how complex or critical the legal challenges may be.

Cozen O’Connor is committed to fostering greater inclusion in the legal profession. We understand the organizational effectiveness that comes from welcoming and valuing differences within the firm, and we know that assembling a team with a rich diversity of perspectives and experience is necessary to provide the highest quality legal service. We encourage candidates to apply and join us in this effort.

Cozen O'Connor actively welcomes applicants who have previously left the workforce and are looking to return to their careers. Gaps in experience are not penalized. Cozen O’Connor is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.