Our client is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of their firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides their clients with the highest quality of work and service. They are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

The Role

The Finance Manager is an integral part of their 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..

Responsibilities

• 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 our client retains
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• 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
• Display strong knowledge of market research resources and financial reporting
• Demonstrate excellent financial modeling skills and project management skills
  
  

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
• And more!
  
  

Additionally, they 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.

Our client 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. Their lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages.

Our client will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).

Location

This role will be located in their 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.

Pay Range

USD $150,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.

Posted On: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Compensation: $170,000.00