Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

Latham & Watkins LLP • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $95,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Financial Reporting Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Financial Accounting team. This role will be responsible for supporting the Global Finance department in achieving financial reporting objectives across multiple international jurisdictions, while preparing statutory financial statements and tax reports for these jurisdictions. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. 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 or equivalent in accounting, business, or a related field
• A minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience in accounting practices and procedures with increasing responsibility
• Possess thorough knowledge of cash and accrual accounting principles in a multi-jurisdictional environment
• Exhibit advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent international certification, preferably
• International accounting and financial reporting experience, including foreign exchange exposure, preferably
• Public accounting or professional services firm experience, preferably
• Demonstrate experience with Elite 3E, Systems Applications and Products (SAP) Business Objects, or similar platforms, preferably

Responsibilities

• Analyzing statutory ledgers, monitoring reconciliations, and investigating variances across billing, collections, and financial reporting data
• Preparing and reviewing account analyses, journal entries, and month-end closing tasks
• Validating financial data across accounting systems and maintaining financial accounting procedures
• Reviewing statutory reports, identifying discrepancies, and presenting findings to stakeholders as needed for resolution
• Collaborating with finance management on year-end reporting, new report development, and special projects
• 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: 1,001-5,000 employees