Revenue & Accounting Manager
Latham & Watkins, Boston, MA, United States
Accounting Manager
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.
Other key responsibilities include:
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
We'd love to hear from you if you:
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
And have:
A bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field
Preferably a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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
Benefits include:
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
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. An employer that violates this law may be subject to fines and/or a private right of action for $500 in statutory damages "for each such violation," among other things.
Pay Range: USD $160,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.
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.
Other key responsibilities include:
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
We'd love to hear from you if you:
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
And have:
A bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field
Preferably a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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
Benefits include:
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
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. An employer that violates this law may be subject to fines and/or a private right of action for $500 in statutory damages "for each such violation," among other things.
Pay Range: USD $160,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.