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McCarter & English is seeking a Client Reporting Specialist who may be based in any of our office locations. The Client Reporting Specialist will work with a cross-functional team to facilitate exceptional legal services to clients across a number of practice areas. The core responsibility of this role is to work with client teams to ensure outside counsel guideline (OCG) billing compliance and develop, maintain, and distribute reports, dashboards, and other insight tools. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one fulltime year of quantitative, analytical professional experience or equivalent cumulative part-time or internship experience, and fluency in legal dispute lifecycles, exposure to litigation deliverables, or experience with complex litigation workflows. The salary range for this position is $90,000 – $110,000 annually depending on experience. If you have the appropriate experience, we invite you to consider joining our team. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be processed through a background check which will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Please send resume and cover letter to the attention of Christine Lydon, Esq. at [email protected].
LOCATION
Boston | East Brunswick | Hartford | Indianapolis | Miami | New York | Newark | Philadelphia | Stamford | Washington, DC | Wilmington
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Liaise between the firm and clients to ensure adherence to outside counsel guidelines with a focus on financial and staffing reports, status updates, and working with the other business professionals to meet client requirements.
- Review time and cost entries to ensure compliance with client requirements prior invoicing and coordinate with legal project managers, timekeepers, billing partners, and other firm colleagues to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.
- Work closely with client teams to support the efficient management of engagements by gathering data, maintaining data integrity, and providing reports and insights to clients, legal professionals, legal project managers, and firm management.
- Support the implementation, use, and further development of reports and insight tools to facilitate data-based decision-making for our clients and client teams.
- Collaborate with clients, vendors, and colleagues within the firm to develop report methodologies and tools tailored to specific needs.
- Facilitate a culture of continuous improvement through strong team interactions, being comfortable accepting and providing constructive feedback, and a personal commitment to quality, innovation, and follow through.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ year(s) of fulltime quantitative, analytical professional experience or equivalent cumulative part-time or internship experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools with a focus on Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Highly organized.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Adept at issue resolution and working directly with a broad range of people in an office, customer service, or retail environment.
- Willing to challenge assumptions and propose alternative and bold solutions.
- Associate degree or equivalent years of relevant experience.
- Flexibility to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Fluency in legal dispute lifecycles, exposure to litigation deliverables, or experience with complex litigation workflows.
- Knowledge of 3E, e-billing platforms, Power BI, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Smartsheet, and document management systems.
- A record of working with high profile client teams and clients handling large portfolios.
- The ability to define or identify which metrics drive change.
BENEFITS (if FTE requirements met):
- Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
- Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
- Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
- Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
- Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
- Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
- Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
- Employee discounts through Working Advantage
OTHER COMPENSATION:
- Eligibility for discretionary bonus.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
McCarter & English is seeking a Client Reporting Specialist who may be based in any of our office locations. The Client Reporting Specialist will work with a cross-functional team to facilitate exceptional legal services to clients across a number of practice areas. The core responsibility of this role is to work with client teams to ensure outside counsel guideline (OCG) billing compliance and develop, maintain, and distribute reports, dashboards, and other insight tools. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one fulltime year of quantitative, analytical professional experience or equivalent cumulative part-time or internship experience, and fluency in legal dispute lifecycles, exposure to litigation deliverables, or experience with complex litigation workflows. The salary range for this position is $90,000 – $110,000 annually depending on experience. If you have the appropriate experience, we invite you to consider joining our team. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be processed through a background check which will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Please send resume and cover letter to the attention of Christine Lydon, Esq. at [email protected].
LOCATION
Boston | East Brunswick | Hartford | Indianapolis | Miami | New York | Newark | Philadelphia | Stamford | Washington, DC | Wilmington
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Liaise between the firm and clients to ensure adherence to outside counsel guidelines with a focus on financial and staffing reports, status updates, and working with the other business professionals to meet client requirements.
- Review time and cost entries to ensure compliance with client requirements prior invoicing and coordinate with legal project managers, timekeepers, billing partners, and other firm colleagues to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.
- Work closely with client teams to support the efficient management of engagements by gathering data, maintaining data integrity, and providing reports and insights to clients, legal professionals, legal project managers, and firm management.
- Support the implementation, use, and further development of reports and insight tools to facilitate data-based decision-making for our clients and client teams.
- Collaborate with clients, vendors, and colleagues within the firm to develop report methodologies and tools tailored to specific needs.
- Facilitate a culture of continuous improvement through strong team interactions, being comfortable accepting and providing constructive feedback, and a personal commitment to quality, innovation, and follow through.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ year(s) of fulltime quantitative, analytical professional experience or equivalent cumulative part-time or internship experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools with a focus on Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Highly organized.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Adept at issue resolution and working directly with a broad range of people in an office, customer service, or retail environment.
- Willing to challenge assumptions and propose alternative and bold solutions.
- Associate degree or equivalent years of relevant experience.
- Flexibility to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Fluency in legal dispute lifecycles, exposure to litigation deliverables, or experience with complex litigation workflows.
- Knowledge of 3E, e-billing platforms, Power BI, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Smartsheet, and document management systems.
- A record of working with high profile client teams and clients handling large portfolios.
- The ability to define or identify which metrics drive change.
BENEFITS (if FTE requirements met):
- Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
- Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
- Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
- Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
- Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
- Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
- Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
- Employee discounts through Working Advantage
OTHER COMPENSATION:
- Eligibility for discretionary bonus.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Target public companies with SEC reporting obligations
Publicly traded companies file 10-Ks and 10-Qs quarterly and need dedicated reporting leadership. These employers sponsor visas regularly and have established HR and legal infrastructure to support the H-1B petition process efficiently.
Lead with your CPA and technical accounting credentials
USCIS scrutinizes Director-level roles for specialty occupation eligibility. A CPA license, combined with a degree in accounting or finance, directly satisfies the degree-in-specific-field requirement and strengthens your petition against potential requests for evidence.
Document your technical accounting expertise precisely
Experience with ASC 842, IFRS 9, or revenue recognition standards under ASC 606 signals specialized knowledge. Petitions that cite specific accounting frameworks are harder to challenge than those describing general financial oversight or management responsibilities.
Prioritize employers with existing H-1B approval history
Companies that have sponsored similar senior finance roles before face fewer USCIS questions. Their legal teams know what supporting documentation works, which reduces petition prep time and lowers the risk of a request for evidence.
Understand that Director-level titles face added scrutiny
USCIS sometimes questions whether managerial roles require a specific degree. Sponsoring employers should document that this role demands accounting or finance expertise specifically, not just general business or leadership competency, to satisfy specialty occupation standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Director of Financial Reporting qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Director of Financial Reporting roles tied to SEC reporting, technical accounting standards, or complex consolidations consistently satisfy this standard when the job description specifies a degree in accounting or finance rather than any business field.
Which visa types do employers typically sponsor for this role?
H-1B visa is the most common path. O-1A is an option for candidates with exceptional achievements, such as published accounting research, Big Four partnership track recognition, or prominent industry awards. Senior candidates already holding an L-1A from a multinational employer may also transfer into a Director role without entering the H-1B lottery.
Does my degree field matter for H-1B approval in this role?
It matters significantly. A degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field provides the cleanest path to H-1B approval. A business degree with a concentration in accounting generally works. Degrees in unrelated fields, even combined with years of experience, create risk because USCIS expects the specific degree requirement, not just general qualifications, to be standard for the position.
Do I need a CPA license to get sponsored for a Director of Financial Reporting position?
Not legally required by USCIS, but practically important for both employment and petition strength. Most employers hiring at this level expect CPA licensure. A petition supported by both a relevant degree and an active CPA license is substantially harder for USCIS to challenge on specialty occupation grounds than one relying on a degree alone.
Where can I find Director of Financial Reporting jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
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What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Director Of Financial Reporting jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.