Revenue & Accounting Manager

Latham & Watkins LLP • Boston, MA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is an integral part of Latham’s Office Accounting team. This role will be responsible for supporting the office by using their understanding and experience of generally accepted accounting principles 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, while overseeing end to end billing process in the office(s), including billing and collection efforts. This role will be located in our Boston office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• Possess the ability to develop thorough knowledge and understanding of the firm’s financial systems
• 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
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field
• A minimum of eight (8) years of increasingly complex Accounting experience
• A minimum of six (6) years of experience in an Accounting management capacity
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in general accounting practices

Nice To Haves

• Preferably a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Responsibilities

• Acting as a subject matter expert to billing attorneys, senior office and department leadership, and the Finance Committee
• Coordinating with the Global Billing team to implement and administer firmwide billing and inventory management best practices and procedures
• Managing and developing accounting staff, organizing and coordinating their work to meet department objectives timely and accurately
• Providing interpretation, guidance, training, and assistance on billing and accounting strategies, including financial metrics, rate structure analysis, Alternative Fee Arrangement initiatives, including matter budgets and fixed fee arrangements
• Promoting the “Gold Standard” process for pro-active inventory management, managing billing completion percentages to ensure timely billing of inventory, monitoring reports, ensuring monthly inventory meetings take place with billing attorneys and overseeing the delivery of collection support and account receivable follow up alongside the Senior Manager of Collections
• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees