Manager, Legal Finance
About the role
This role is based at our corporate office in McLean, VA. As a Manager, Legal Operations and Finance, you will support the in-house Legal team at a top global hospitality company, guiding Hilton's legal activities to ensure maximum protection while engaging in global business and ensuring compliance with legal obligations. Reporting to the Senior Director, Legal Operations, you will support projects including Financial Management, Budgeting, and Outside Counsel Management.
Responsibilities
- Build reports and analyze data from the eBilling and matter management system (TeamConnect), Financial System (Hyperion and Peoplesoft), and other relevant reports for the Legal department.
- Analyze and present Legal's financial performance to the Legal Leadership Team, identifying variances, key trends, and business drivers that impact Legal's financial performance.
- Assist the Accounting team with month-end and quarter-end closing activities; lead the outside counsel accrual process and liaise with accounting and finance teams to ensure a smooth and accurate accrual process.
- Manage relationships with vendors; implement billing policies and resolve inquiries from Outside Counsel and other legal services vendors.
- Assist with Legal's Global Panel Initiative Governance Program, including developing program success criteria and metrics, implementing a formal firm evaluation form, tracking diversity targets, and handling off-panel requests.
- Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis and summary of legal spend.
Collaboration
- Assist the Senior Director, Legal Operations and Senior Manager, Legal Operations with department initiatives as needed.
- Work closely with Accounting and Finance teams, and outside counsel on month-end and quarter-end closing activities, as well as various outside counsel management and reporting activities.
Requirements
- Seven (7) years of work experience in Accounting, FP&A, Finance, or Legal Operations.
- Proficient user of Microsoft 365 Suite, including expertise in Microsoft Excel for building complex financial models.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or CPA.
- Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance Financial Analysis, reporting, forecasting, process automation, and business insights.
- Budgeting and financial planning experience, or data analytics experience.
- Knowledge and experience with Law Firms or Legal Departments operations.
- Strong knowledge of eBilling, Matter management, and Document Management systems.
Benefits
- Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at Hilton's world-class hotels through the Go Hilton travel program.
- Own a piece of Hilton – Invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount through the employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
- Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents.
- Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services.
- Crisis concierge – Single point of contact for practical and emotional support during times of loss.
- Mental health resources – Free counseling and support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- Health & welfare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Financial security for your future through retirement plans.
Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment.
Pay
The pay range for this role is $85,000 – $120,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company.