Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
This role is based at our corporate office in McLean, VA
This is your chance to be part of an in-house Legal team at a top global hospitality company! As a Manager, Legal Operations and Finance, you will support the team in guiding Hilton's legal activities to ensure maximum protection while engaging in global business and ensuring compliance with our legal obligations. On the Legal Operations team reporting to the Senior Director, Legal Operations, you will support projects including Financial Management, Budgeting, and Outside Counsel Management.
What you'll do during a typical day:
- 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 Legal Leadership Team, identifying variances, key trends and business drivers that impact Legal's financial performance.
- Assist Accounting team with month-end and quarter-end closing activities; in charge of the outside counsel accrual process and liaise with accounting and finance team to ensure a smooth and accurate accrual process.
- Lead 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 which includes developing program success criteria and metrics, implementing a formal firm evaluation form, tracking diversity targets, handling off-panel requests.
How you will collaborate with others:
- 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 with month-end and quarter-end closing activities and in various outside counsel management and reporting activities
What deliverables you will take ownership of:
- Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis and summary of legal spend
What It Takes to Make the Stay
You have these minimum qualifications:
- Seven (7) years of work experience in Accounting, FP&A, Finance, or Legal Operations
- You are a proficient user in Microsoft 365 Suite, including expertise in Microsoft Excel in building complex financial models
It would be useful if you have:
- MBA
- 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, Document Management
How We'll Help You Thrive
At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:
- Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
- Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
- Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
- Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
- Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
- Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
- Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
- Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next
*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.
Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package to support their mental and physical well-being, so they can Thrive personally and professionally. The pay range for this role is $85,000 – $120,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be 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.