Billing/Revenue Manager (m/w/d)

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 Billing/Revenue Manager is an integral part of Latham’s Global Finance team. This role will be responsible for leveraging their knowledge and experience of generally accepted billing and revenue management procedures and policy to contribute and support the firm’s revenue management objectives, as well as overseeing the end-to-end billing process in the German offices, including billing and collection efforts. This role will be located in our Frankfurt office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in‑office presence.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert to billing attorneys, senior office, department leadership, and the Finance Committee
• Coordinate with the Global Billing team to implement and administer firmwide billing and inventory management best practices and procedures, and roll‑outs of new software and financial system upgrades
• Provide interpretation, guidance, and assistance to attorneys, paralegals, and staff regarding all aspects of the firm's billing and collections processes
• Act as a liaison with local Finance Committee members in support of Finance Committee objectives, facilitating the preparation and participation of Finance Committee calls, and facilitating any actionable next steps resulting from calls, in close coordination with the Global Finance Department team supporting the Committee
• Maintain a continuing review of revenue‑related procedures to assess areas for improved efficiency and resource allocation, and proactively suggest new processes and solutions as needed to achieve the firm’s financial business objectives

Desired Skills & Experience

• Demonstrate well‑developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Exhibit excellent leadership skills (i.e., organizing, planning, problem‑solving, and decision‑making) necessary for effective management
• Possess the ability to perceive and analyze problems, with the capacity to make or recommend sound decisions, as well as work in a team environment with a customer‑service focus

Qualifications

• Significant experience in complex accounting, including experience in law firm billing processes and practices, preferably
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, preferably

Benefits & Additional Information

• Pension plan
• Disability insurance, personal accident insurance & life assurance
• Professional development programs
• Wellness programs (e.g. membership to Headspace, access to mental health services, well‑being events, etc.)
• Sport courses and training
• Access to corporate benefits
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. 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 an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #MidSenior