Apply on Employer Site

Latham & Watkins · 11 hours ago

Accounting Manager - Texas

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $175K/yr

6+ years exp

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The Accounting Manager - Texas will support the Houston and Austin offices by managing a team of accounting staff and ensuring timely billing and financial management in accordance with GAAP. This role involves strategic planning, budget management, and providing guidance on billing strategies.

Law Practice

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Providing interpretation, guidance, training, and assistance on billing and accounting strategies, including financial metrics and rate structure analysis

Overseeing billing completion percentages, ensuring timely billing of Work-in-Process (WIP) and collection of receivables, and supporting complex client billing

Providing administrative support and education on Alternative Fee Arrangement initiatives, including matter budgets and fixed fee arrangements

Supporting the Finance Committee and office leadership by participating in calls and following up on billings, collections, and related activities

Managing and monitoring the annual office budget and monthly variances, educating leadership on budget setting and management, including headcount projections

Leading projects, communicating with clients to resolve billing issues, and implementing firm accounting guidelines, coordinating with various stakeholders

Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Qualification

GAAPAccounting managementCPABilling softwareSpreadsheet softwareCustomer service focusInterpersonal skillsTeamwork

Required

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA), preferably

A minimum of six (6) years of increasingly complex Accounting experience

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in an Accounting management capacity

A minimum of four (4) years of experience in general accounting practices

Knowledge of and proficiency in PC Applications, including spreadsheet software and operations, and Elite 3E or other billing software, preferably

Possess the ability to develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of the firm's billing system

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

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

Company

Latham & Watkins

Glassdoor4.3

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm with more than 3,500 lawyers in its offices located in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.

Founded in 1934

New York, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.lw.com

H1B Sponsorship

Latham & Watkins has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (70)

2024 (66)

2023 (65)

2022 (52)

2021 (53)

2020 (30)