Senior Manager, Business Finance

Description About LegalZoom LegalZoom is on a mission to help people navigate the legal system with confidence and clarity. As a leader in online legal services for over 25 years, we combine technology, attorney-led solutions, and expertise to protect the aspirations, lives, and legacies of millions of customers. If you’re ready to contribute to a collaborative, diverse, and distributed group of creative thinkers and problem-solvers, we can’t wait to meet you. Human-in-the-Loop At LegalZoom, we operate with a human-in-the-loop model , where AI enhances—rather than replaces—human judgment. We believe the strongest outcomes for our customers come from thoughtfully integrating human expertise with AI capabilities to improve accuracy, safety, and decision-making. To align with our AI-integrated operating model, our interview process will assess AI fluency, curiosity, and measurable/impactful workflow integration. Where we work We believe work should work for you. LegalZoom supports a remote-friendly environment that gives employees flexibility and balance. Our Austin, Beaverton, Frisco, Los Angeles Metro, and San Francisco Bay Area offices allow our employees to collaborate with teammates and offer special onsite events, lunches, and more. This hybrid position will work remotely as well as onsite in our Austin, TX, Sherman Oaks, CA or Mountain View, CA office. Overview LegalZoom is seeking a Senior Manager, Business Finance to partner closely with our Partnerships and Product organizations. This is a highly strategic and high-impact role responsible for shaping how we invest, prioritize, and scale key initiatives across the business. This individual will act as a true thought partner to senior leaders—bringing financial rigor, business judgment, and proactive insight to decision-making. They will lead forecasting and reporting for their areas, drive clarity on performance, and help size and evaluate new opportunities. Beyond execution, this role is expected to challenge thinking, influence outcomes, and move the business forward. The ideal candidate combines strong financial and analytical expertise with exceptional business acumen, ownership, and the ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. This role will also be responsible for developing talent on the team and helping modernize finance workflows through thoughtful application of AI. You will Serve as the primary finance partner to Partnerships and Product leadership, influencing strategy, investment decisions, and prioritization Build and maintain robust financial models to size initiatives, evaluate trade-offs, and support new business opportunities Lead forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes for your areas, driving accuracy, transparency, and accountability Proactively identify risks and opportunities, and translate insights into clear recommendations that drive action Bring structure and clarity to ambiguous problems, helping the business make faster and better decisions Establish yourself as a trusted advisor by balancing data-driven analysis with strong business judgment Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, tools, and reporting to increase scalability and impact Partner cross-functionally across Finance, Product, Partnerships, and Operations to ensure alignment and execution Manage and develop team members, providing coaching, mentorship, and growth opportunities Champion the adoption of AI and advanced analytics within finance workflows to improve efficiency and decision quality You have 7–10+ years of experience in Corporate Finance, FP&A, Investment Banking, or Consulting, with increasing levels of responsibility Proven experience partnering with senior business leaders and influencing strategic decisions Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights Exceptional ownership and accountability—you operate with urgency and follow through on commitments High degree of initiative and a proactive mindset; you don’t wait for direction to add value Strong business acumen, with the ability to connect financial outcomes to broader company strategy Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and build trust Experience operating in fast-paced, high-growth, and ambiguous environments Track record of managing and developing talent Curiosity and enthusiasm for leveraging AI to improve workflows and decision-making Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with data visualization tools and financial systems is a plus The salary range for this role is $ 131,600 - $210,600 . Actual compensation offered will depend on several factors including but not limited to: geographic location, work experience, education, skill level, and/or other business and organizational needs. In addition, an annual bonus, incentive bonus and/or restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package. You will also receive a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits as seen below. ● Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance ● 401k, With Matching Contributions ● Paid Time Off ● Health Savings Account (HSA) ● Flexible Spending Account (FSA) ● Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance ● Plus other wellness benefits to include: ○ Fertility ○ Mental Health ○ One Medical ○ Fringe lifestyle benefits up to $250 Join us in making a difference as we build our future and help ensure access to professional legal advice to all! LegalZoom is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. LegalZoom prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Additionally, LegalZoom is enrolled in the E-Verify program. For additional information on E-Verify, please visit Participation and Right to Work pages.