Senior Manager, AI & Analytics

Job Description McDermott, Will & Schulte LLP is building one of the most forward‑looking AI programs in the legal industry – the financial intelligence layer beneath it demands equally ambitious leadership. The Senior Manager, AI & Analytics owns the Accounting & Finance Systems Reporting, Data & AI Center of Excellence, driving strategy, governance, and delivery of analytics, intelligent automation, and AI capabilities that power the firm's financial operations. This senior leadership role involves building the roadmap, setting standards, leading the program, and delivering measurable impact. What You’ll Do Lead the Reporting, Data & AI Center of Excellence – establishing strategy, governance, operating standards, and a multi‑year roadmap for the function Develop and maintain a prioritized portfolio of reporting, analytics, automation, and AI initiatives across the Accounting & Finance organization Define and govern reporting standards, KPI definitions, and semantic models – driving data stewardship, self‑service analytics, executive dashboards, and enterprise intelligence Own the Accounting & Finance AI program end‑to‑end – intake, prioritization, governance, implementation, training, adoption, and value realization Identify opportunities to apply AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation across Contract‑to‑Cash, Invoice‑to‑Pay, and Plan‑to‑Report Establish responsible AI governance including controls, transparency, auditability, risk management, and compliance Partner with Information Technology on application strategy, integrations, security, data architecture, and governance Lead governance forums to prioritize initiatives, monitor progress, and measure business outcomes Develop and mentor team members while fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation What You Bring 10+ years of progressive experience in analytics, reporting, financial systems, automation, AI, or digital transformation 3+ years of leadership experience, with a track record of building and developing high‑performing teams Proven ability to establish governance frameworks, operating models, and strategic roadmaps Strong command of accounting principles, financial operations, reporting, internal controls, and data governance Working knowledge of generative AI, intelligent automation, prompt engineering, and responsible AI practices Exceptional ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technology solutions – communicating equally well to a CFO and an engineer Outstanding communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related field required Master's degree, MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent advanced credential preferred Preferred Professional services or legal industry experience Experience supporting enterprise financial systems and reporting environments Experience leading enterprise AI adoption or governance initiatives Background in systems integration, workflow automation, or modern application delivery Why MWS Lead one of the most ambitious AI programs in the legal industry – from the financial core outward. Own senior leadership scope, own the full stack from roadmap to delivery to governance, and work on high‑impact programs such as Contract‑to‑Cash, Invoice‑to‑Pay, and Plan‑to‑Report with executive sponsorship and real investment. Successful candidates will receive a competitive total rewards package. #J-18808-Ljbffr PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein)