Financial Systems Manager

About Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP

For over a century, Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP (Davis Graham) has ranked among the region's most prominent law firms, consistently delivering high-quality legal services to emerging and established businesses across the Mountain West. We are the leading independent law firm in our region, offering AmLaw 50 quality at a distinct value - a true differentiator for sophisticated businesses facing major legal challenges within our recognized specialties.

Davis Graham is recognized as the leading firm for middle-market and lower-middle-market M&A, finance and corporate governance work, with particular depth in the energy, private equity, hospitality, and technology sectors. Our litigators hold a dominant position in high-stakes cases across the region, most notably in complex commercial disputes, environmental and energy litigation, and enforcement and investigations.

While our firm's Denver location and intermediate size allow strong, collaborative relationships with local and regional clients, our broad experience and innovative use of technology enable us to partner effectively with businesses and their investors throughout the country and internationally. We are committed to a culture of professional excellence - attracting top-tier talent, investing in our people, and delivering exceptional results for our clients. Davis Graham is a firm defined by a hardworking partnership, an ownership mentality, and a deep commitment to one another and our clients.

Summary

The Financial Systems Manager is responsible for the administration, support, optimization, and ongoing development of the firm's financial systems and related applications. This role serves as the primary technical resource for financial applications, reporting, integrations, workflows, and data management initiatives.

Working closely with Finance, Information Technology, and business stakeholders, the Financial Systems Manager evaluates business requirements, implements system enhancements, drives process automation, and ensures the reliability, security, and effectiveness of the firm’s financial technology solutions. The role also oversees the Financial Systems team and supports strategic initiatives led by the Director of Financial Systems & Reporting.

Essential Functions

• Administration, maintenance, and support of the Aderant Expert financial system.
• Administration and support of SQL server databases and related data environments.
• Administration, maintenance, and support of IntApp Open, including New Business Intake and Conflicts modules.
• Administer and support the firm's Boomi integration platform and related system interfaces.
• Coordination of software upgrades, patches, enhancements, and new releases for financial applications.
• Design, develop, and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and data solutions using SQL, SSRS, Power BI, and related technologies that meet the operational and analytical needs of the firm.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and availability of financial data across systems.
• Support data extraction, transformation, and integration efforts for firmwide projects and reporting initiatives.
• Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and operational efficiencies.
• Develop and maintain workflows, forms, business rules, and system configurations to support business requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to financial applications, integrations, reporting, and data processes.
• Provide recommendations for system enhancements and technology solutions that support the firm's strategic objectives.
• Identify and promote practical uses of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and emerging technologies within Finance and related business functions.
• Lead financial systems projects, including requirements gathering, testing, implementation, user adoption, and post-implementation support.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Finance, Information Technology, software vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Supervise and provide day-to-day leadership to Financial Systems personnel, including assigning work, setting priorities, coaching, and supporting professional development.
• Partner with the Director of Financial Systems & Reporting on departmental planning, performance management, hiring, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Finance and other firm departments as needed.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and firmwide initiatives.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Aderant Expert Suite, including Design Studio and DocuDraft.
• Intapp Open, Conflicts, and Integration Builder.
• Advanced reporting and analytics skills utilizing Power BI, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and Microsoft Excel, including proficiency with pivot tables, data cubes, forms, workflows and variables.
• Experience developing SQL queries, stored procedures, and data integrations.
• Working knowledge of workflow automation, business process analysis, and systems implementation.
• Experience administering Boomi Atom, enterprise integrations, and data interfaces.
• Working knowledge of AI, generative AI, and automation technologies, with the ability to evaluate and implement solutions that improve business processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Commitment to customer service and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

Supervisory Role

This position directly supervises employees within the Financial Systems team and is responsible for day-to-day work direction, coaching, and operational oversight. The Financial Systems Manager partners with the Director of Financial Systems & Reporting on performance management, staffing decisions, employee development, and departmental planning.

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in a remote work environment. Because the role involves access to confidential client and financial information, employees must work from a secure home office environment and not from public locations. Standard office equipment, including computers, monitors, and printers, is routinely used.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Employees are expected to be available during core business hours of Monday through Friday, generally between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, with reasonable flexibility based on business needs and geographic location. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support system upgrades, implementations, or critical business operations.

Denver, CO candidates are preferred. Remote considered for candidates in FL, GA, KS, MI, MO, MT, NC, OK, SC, TX, or WY only.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of an associate’s degree or eight years equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years in SQL administration, database development, or related experience.
• Minimum of three years in an applications owner/support role.
• Experience within a law firm or professional services organization.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Significant experience with Aderant Expert.
• Significant experience with Intapp and related modules.
• Experience with Power BI, SSRS, workflow automation tools, and systems integrations.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, and data solutions.
• Experience managing projects, system enhancements, or software implementations.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until November 30, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than November 30, 2026, at midnight to ensure consideration.

Salary range is based on or commensurate with experience.

Davis Graham offers competitive benefits. For a full list of benefits provided, please select this link: Benefits.

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Davis Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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