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About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

What You’ll Do

Are you a problem solver who loves working with numbers and uncovering insights? Do you want to make a real impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Join our Practice Finance Team as a Senior Revenue Management Analyst for the M&A practice, where you'll work closely with finance and senior leaders to analyze trends, optimize operations, and drive business success.

Specifically, this role is responsible for consolidated and client-specific reporting, with a focus towards driving actionable insights to improve performance. The ideal candidate will be a problem solver and a storyteller; someone who is able to manipulate, synthesize, and understand data before drawing conclusions and concisely presenting findings. The candidate does not need prior M&A experience; however, he/she must be eager to learn and comfortable working in a highly collaborative, client-facing environment.

This role blends finance, operations, and data analysis—you’ll be digging into numbers, identifying patterns, and helping our team make smarter decisions. If you’re excited about storytelling through data and want to grow in a collaborative and supportive team, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

• Turn data into insights – Analyze financial trends and performance metrics to highlight risks, opportunities, and key takeaways with a focus on our portfolio of Unrealized Assets.
• Support decision-making – Support monthly reporting and initiatives to help leadership stay on top of billing, collections, and revenue performance.
• Financial reporting – Track accounts receivable, unbilled time, and other revenue-related metrics to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Be a finance representative – Support partners with revenue-related questions and help keep billing on track.
• Streamline processes – Find ways to improve efficiency, implement best practices, and leverage technology to optimize revenue management.
• Collaborate & grow – Work closely with partners, attorneys, and finance teams to support broader initiatives and make an impact.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong analytical skills – You enjoy working with numbers and can break down complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication & teamwork – You can present your findings clearly and collaborate with various teams, with the ability to develop and maintain relationships at various levels within the Firm.
• Project management skills - Ability to manage multiple reporting and analysis requests as well as multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines.
• A proactive mindset – You are eager to learn, improve processes, and take ownership of projects.
• Tech skills – Advanced Excel skills and PowerPoint presentation experience.
• General billing and database software, with an existing understanding of relational database concepts; experience with PowerBI preferred.

Compensation

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in New York. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation Range:

New York: $116,000 - $159,000

How to Apply

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