Strategic Advisor, Financial Analyst

Role Overview

• Providing financial and analytical support for the firm
• Preparing recurring and ad-hoc financial analysis and reports related to client statistics and firm financial metrics
• Creating analyses and responding to various requests by applying financial and analytical skills
• Utilizing data mining and database mechanisms to obtain data and organizing the information to facilitate effective analysis and creating analytical reports
• Utilizing database mechanisms and Microsoft Access to develop and improve reporting processes
• Maintaining detailed records documenting procedures and assumptions, methodologies, and sources of information employed during the performance of all analytical tasks
• Making recommendations and working with management to develop procedures, processes, and workflow to ensure maximum efficiency in the FIC department
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or a related field
• A minimum of three (3) years of analytical experience in finance, accounting, or a related professional services environment

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