Senior Financial Systems Lead

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William Everett is seeking a senior‑level Finance Systems Leader with expertise in the Elite 3E law firm management platform to define strategic direction, lead complex migrations, and optimize financial operations for our clients. The role demands strong executive presence, proven leadership in consulting environments, and deep command of 3E’s financial, reporting, and architectural frameworks.

The selected candidate will serve as the primary functional and finance subject‑matter expert for Elite 3E, establishing the strategic vision for platform migration, optimisation initiatives, and long‑term roadmap development. They will advise clients on the appropriate balance between native 3E capabilities and custom enhancements to ensure scalable, best‑practice solutions.

• Lead discovery engagements, facilitate alignment across finance leadership, IT stakeholders, and technical delivery teams.
• Conduct root‑cause analyses to drive data‑informed recommendations.
• Oversee configuration activities, reporting structures, integrations, and end‑to‑end data flows.
• Drive process improvements across billing, matter lifecycle management, time‑keeping, budgeting, and reporting.
• Provide senior oversight of system design, requirements definition, and quality assurance throughout delivery.
• Cultivate strong, trusted relationships with executive stakeholders and act as a key strategic advisor.

This position is Chicago‑based and requires a hybrid schedule: four days per week onsite at the client’s Chicago office and one day remote.

• Master’s degree or equivalent.
• 4+ years of related work experience as an Elite 3E subject‑matter expert (SME).

• Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders in written and oral communications.
• Experience in the Elite 3E law firm management platform.

• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
• Resident of the Chicagoland area.
• Performance Bonus Eligible.
• 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, fixed holidays, parental leave.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

William Everett is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/​expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal and Finance

Legal Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Financial Services