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Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Financial Analyst to join our client on a contract-to-hire basis. Under minimal supervision, this role focuses on analyzing financial and expense performance, comparing investment returns, and managing various financial workflows. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, a thorough understanding of financial systems, and a proven ability to manage high-volume transactions and collaborate across multiple stakeholders. This position will also play a critical role in overseeing legal payments and billing workflows for intellectual property management. This role is 100% in Downtown Houston.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

+ Conduct analytical reviews, including rate of return, depreciation, working capital, and performance comparisons

+ Coordinate preparation and analysis of monthly and annual financial statements

+ Analyze financial data, summarize reports, and provide actionable insights

+ Develop ad hoc financial reports to support management decision-making

Financial Operations Management:

+ Facilitate timely payments for legal services and act as the primary liaison with law firms and vendors

+ Maintain and enhance payment tracking systems to ensure deadlines and approvals are met

+ Organize invoices and address billing discrepancies related to legal reviews for trademarks, patents, and licensing agreements

Auditing & Compliance:

+ Assist in internal and external audits by providing requested information

+ Review financial workflows and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations

Systems Maintenance & Optimization:

+ Maintain financial reporting systems and provide technical assistance to stakeholders

+ Create and streamline financial workflows to optimize process efficiency and accuracy

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field, or equivalent specialized training in the relevant discipline

+ Minimum of 5 years of directly related experience in financial analysis or operations

+ Strong organizational skills and ability to manage large volumes of transactions under tight deadlines

+ Proven experience with financial tracking systems, payment tools, and reporting software (e.g., Excel, ERP systems)

+ Exceptional attention to detail and multitasking capabilities in fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Familiarity with legal billing, intellectual property management, or licensing workflows

+ Previous experience in legal operations or financial services

+ Experience processing daily wire payments and collaborating with Treasury teams

+ Background in building or maintaining payment systems or workflows from scratch is a plus

Key Competencies:

+ Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

+ Effective written and verbal communication for liaising with internal and external teams.

+ Ability to streamline processes and identify inefficiencies in financial operations.

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