Revenue Operations Manager
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What you'll do
- 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
What they're looking for
- 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
- 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
Nice to have
- Preferably a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Preferably a Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
About the Role
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 Los Angeles office in Century City. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
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 & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- 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 (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
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Pay Range
USD $150,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.Company
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