Latham & Watkins
Finance Manager
Latham & Watkins, Los Angeles, CA, United States
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
About the Role
The Finance Manager is an integral part of Latham's Financial Analysis team and will be responsible for providing financial and strategic analysis to the leaders of the firm's legal departments, practices, and industry groups, while working with the firm's department, practice, and industry chairs to identify current performance and trends, compare them to past and future goals, and work with cohort members to develop strategic business plans to meet established goals. 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.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
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:
Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.
Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #MidSenior #LI-JG2
Pay Range
USD $150,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
About the Role
The Finance Manager is an integral part of Latham's Financial Analysis team and will be responsible for providing financial and strategic analysis to the leaders of the firm's legal departments, practices, and industry groups, while working with the firm's department, practice, and industry chairs to identify current performance and trends, compare them to past and future goals, and work with cohort members to develop strategic business plans to meet established goals. 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.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Managing, leading, and implementing various finance-related projects
- Evaluating and analyzing strategic initiatives by initiating and directing research on competition, markets, geographies, and areas of law
- Developing financial models and reporting to identify trends and issues, while formulating recommendations and strategies for improving performance
- Monitoring progress against economic targets and goals and initiating follow-up, as needed
- Analyzing client performance data to identify client opportunities
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
- Possess knowledge of various information technology systems, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Business Objects
- Display strong knowledge of market research resources and financial reporting
- Demonstrate excellent financial modeling skills and project management skills
- A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent in economics, finance, business administration, or a related field
- An MBA, preferably
- A minimum of seven (7) years of analytical experience in finance or a related professional services environment
- A minimum of two (2) years of leading projects and other initiatives, preferably
- Previous experience in a customer-focused position, preferably
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
- And more!
Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.
Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #MidSenior #LI-JG2
Pay Range
USD $150,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.