AI & Analytics Lead for Finance Operations

McDermott Will & Schulte; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 158,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott, Will & Schulte LLP is building a forward‑looking AI program within its Accounting & Finance function, led by a Senior Manager of AI & Analytics. The role owns the data and analytics center, sets standards, and drives a multi‑year roadmap to deliver analytics, intelligent automation, and AI capabilities that enable financial operations and reporting.

The candidate will define governance, translate business needs into scalable technology solutions, and partner with IT and executive

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

McDermott, Will & Schulte LLP is building a forward‑looking AI program within its Accounting & Finance function, led by a Senior Manager of AI & Analytics. The role owns the data and analytics center, sets standards, and drives a multi‑year roadmap to deliver analytics, intelligent automation, and AI capabilities that enable financial operations and reporting.

The candidate will define governance, translate business needs into scalable technology solutions, and partner with IT and executive