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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Financial Reporting Analyst
Target employers with a PERM and H-1B filing history
Large financial institutions, Big Four accounting firms, and Fortune 500 corporations file H-1B petitions regularly for analyst roles. Employers with established immigration programs move faster and carry less risk of withdrawing sponsorship mid-process.
Make sure your degree field aligns with the role
H-1B specialty occupation requires a degree in a directly related field. A bachelor's in accounting, finance, or economics strongly supports a Financial Reporting Analyst petition. A degree in an unrelated field will likely trigger a Request for Evidence.
CPA or CFA credentials meaningfully strengthen your petition
Professional certifications signal to USCIS that the role requires specialized expertise. Employers sponsoring analysts with CPA or CFA credentials face fewer RFEs because the specialized knowledge requirement is easier to establish with recognized professional qualifications on file.
Understand what the LCA actually means for your offer
Before your employer can file an H-1B petition, they must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the role and location. Confirm your employer has started this step early in the process.
Australian citizens should ask employers about the E-3 visa
The E-3 visa is available exclusively to Australian citizens and covers specialty occupations including financial reporting roles. It has no lottery, a large annual allocation that has never been exhausted, and can be renewed indefinitely in two-year increments.
Prepare documentation that connects your degree to the reporting function
USCIS scrutinizes whether a specific degree is a normal requirement for the position. Gather course transcripts showing coursework in financial accounting, GAAP, or financial statement analysis to reinforce that your education directly supports the job duties being sponsored.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Financial Reporting Analyst roles?
Yes. Financial Reporting Analyst is one of the more consistently sponsored roles in finance. Large banks, asset managers, audit firms, and corporate treasury teams regularly file H-1B visa petitions for this title. The role satisfies specialty occupation requirements because it normally demands a degree in accounting or finance, making it a defensible petition. You can browse currently open sponsored positions on Migrate Mate.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my H-1B as a Financial Reporting Analyst?
A bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, economics, or a closely related field is the standard requirement. USCIS requires that the degree field directly relates to the job duties. A degree in a broad or unrelated field, such as general business or communications, weakens the specialty occupation argument and increases the likelihood of an RFE or denial.
Does holding a CPA or CFA improve my H-1B approval chances for this role?
Meaningfully, yes. USCIS evaluates whether the position requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge. A CPA or CFA credential reinforces that the role demands expertise beyond a general degree. Employers sponsoring credentialed analysts typically see fewer Requests for Evidence and faster adjudication than those sponsoring candidates without professional certifications.
Are there visa options for Financial Reporting Analysts who missed the H-1B lottery?
Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and covers specialty occupations in financial reporting. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa status in economics or accounting categories. Analysts with exceptional records, published research, or industry recognition should discuss O-1A eligibility with an immigration attorney as an alternative route.
How long does H-1B sponsorship typically take for a Financial Reporting Analyst position?
The full H-1B process runs roughly 6 to 12 months from LCA filing to approved status under standard processing. Premium processing reduces the USCIS adjudication window to 15 business days, which most employers in time-sensitive finance roles elect to use. The LCA with the Department of Labor takes approximately seven business days and must be certified before the H-1B petition is filed.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Financial Reporting Analyst 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.