Manager, Legal Operations and Finance

Hilton•McLean, VA

3d•$85,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is based at our corporate office in McLean, VA. This is your chance to be part of an in-house Legal team at a top global hospitality company! As a Manager, Legal Operations and Finance, you will support the team in guiding Hilton's legal activities to ensure maximum protection while engaging in global business and ensuring compliance with our legal obligations. On the Legal Operations team reporting to the Senior Director, Legal Operations, you will support projects including Financial Management, Budgeting, and Outside Counsel Management.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of work experience in Accounting, FP&A, Finance, or Legal Operations
Proficient user in Microsoft 365 Suite, including expertise in Microsoft Excel in building complex financial models

Nice To Haves

MBA
CPA
Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance Financial Analysis, reporting, forecasting, process automation, and business insights.
Budgeting and financial planning experience, or data analytics experience
Knowledge and experience with Law Firms or Legal Departments operations
Strong knowledge of eBilling, Matter management, Document Management

Responsibilities

Build reports and analyze data from the eBilling and matter management system (TeamConnect), Financial System (Hyperion and Peoplesoft), and other relevant reports for the Legal department.
Analyze and present Legal's financial performance to Legal Leadership Team, identifying variances, key trends and business drivers that impact Legal's financial performance.
Assist Accounting team with month-end and quarter-end closing activities; in charge of the outside counsel accrual process and liaise with accounting and finance team to ensure a smooth and accurate accrual process.
Lead with vendors; Implement billing policies and resolve inquiries from Outside Counsel and other legal services vendors.
Assist with Legal's Global Panel Initiative Governance Program which includes developing program success criteria and metrics, implementing a formal firm evaluation form, tracking diversity targets, handling off-panel requests.
Assist the Senior Director, Legal Operations and Senior Manager, Legal Operations with department initiatives as needed.
Work closely with Accounting and Finance teams, and outside counsel with month-end and quarter-end closing activities and in various outside counsel management and reporting activities.
Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis and summary of legal spend.

Benefits

Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next
Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan