Accounting Manager - Texas

Latham & Watkins LLP • Houston, TX

12d • $150,000 - $175,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Manager - Texas is an integral part of Latham’s Global Finance team. This role will be responsible for supporting the Houston and Austin offices by using their understanding of and experience with GAAP and the policy of a law office to contribute to the strategic planning and implementation of the goals and objectives of the Department and Finance Committee. This role will also be responsible for managing and developing a team of accounting staff, organizing and coordinating their work to meet department objectives timely and accurately. This role will be located in our Houston office and requires travel to our Austin office once per month. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA), preferably
• A minimum of six (6) years of increasingly complex Accounting experience
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in an Accounting management capacity
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in general accounting practices
• Knowledge of and proficiency in PC Applications, including spreadsheet software and operations, and Elite 3E or other billing software, preferably
• Possess the ability to develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of the firm’s billing system
• Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Exhibit the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus

Responsibilities

• Providing interpretation, guidance, training, and assistance on billing and accounting strategies, including financial metrics and rate structure analysis
• Overseeing billing completion percentages, ensuring timely billing of Work-in-Process (WIP) and collection of receivables, and supporting complex client billing
• Providing administrative support and education on Alternative Fee Arrangement initiatives, including matter budgets and fixed fee arrangements
• Supporting the Finance Committee and office leadership by participating in calls and following up on billings, collections, and related activities
• Managing and monitoring the annual office budget and monthly variances, educating leadership on budget setting and management, including headcount projections
• Leading projects, communicating with clients to resolve billing issues, and implementing firm accounting guidelines, coordinating with various stakeholders
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Benefits

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees