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About the Role

The Systems Administrator is responsible for the technical administration of the firm’s financial systems, including accounting, time entry, and other related systems. This role manages application servers, databases, integration points, data interfaces, reporting, scripting, performance, stability, and system security. The position involves analyzing and resolving system-related problems, installing and maintaining system software, and monitoring system performance. It requires extensive interaction with business stakeholders to execute the Finance technology strategy and serve as a technical subject matter expert in accounting systems and integrations.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day administration and support of the Firm’s accounting system (Elite 3E), time entry, and other related systems in production and multiple pre-production environments.
Serve as a primary IT representative to the Finance Department, Financial Systems team, and project teams to deliver strategic projects related to the firm’s financial systems and their integrations.
Manage support tickets and escalations to software vendors and consultants.
Track and optimize system performance and storage utilization, and plan for necessary hardware or software upgrades.
Implement security patches and maintain system configurations according to firm technology best practices.
Create and maintain system documentation.
Work closely with Database Administrators to provision, maintain, and secure database components of financial applications.
Collaborate with the Networks group to oversee the operation of dedicated servers and storage, including hardware/software installation, upgrades, service packs, patches, system monitoring, and job scheduling.
Participate in DR planning and perform regular testing for financial systems.
Complete knowledge transfer, thorough system documentation, and ensure shared understanding of systems by administrators, Financial Systems, User Support teams, and end users.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or related field or equivalent work experience.
Minimum two years experience administering Elite 3E (including 3E Templates and Paperless Proforma) and IntApp Time.
Proficiency with SQL, including the Elite 3E SQL database schema and advanced query writing skills.
Experience administering Windows Server, with a fluent understanding of the Windows Server operating system and administrative tools.
Application installation and configuration experience.
Superior organizational skills, bias for action, and strong initiative.
Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
Outstanding listening skills and written and oral communication skills, including effective presentation skills.

Skills

Elite 3E
IntApp Time
Chrome River
Treasury management systems
Bank payment systems
SQL
Clustering
Load balancing
Web server/web site administration
Microsoft IIS
BizTalk
Elite 3E IDE
Powershell
Troubleshooting
Law firm financial processes (time entry, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, general ledger, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, month and year-end closings)
Windows Server operating system
Law firm business processes (client/matter intake, ethical walls, alternative fee arrangements)
Communication skills
Presentation skills

Location

Boston
Chicago
New York

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum two years experience administering Elite 3E and IntApp Time

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or related field or equivalent work experience

Salary/Compensations

Boston & Chicago: $101,900 - $155,350
New York: $111,100 - $169,450

Benefits

Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
Personal and professional development
Career growth opportunities
Collegial and supportive culture
Discretionary bonus based on performance

About the Company

Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm, ranked among the top law firms in the world.
The firm has approximately 2,500 lawyers and professionals serving clients in major centers of business, finance, technology, and government.
The firm is recognized for its leading practices in areas including asset management, private equity, M&A, finance, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring.

Equal Opportunity

Ropes & Gray is an equal opportunity employer.