Controller- 3610181

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Finance & AccountingController

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Key Responsibilities

Responsible for all firm accounting administration, including daily, weekly, and monthly functions and month-end and year-end closings and reporting. Supervision of Accounting Staff,

Requirements Summary

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance,

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Finance & AccountingController

What We Offer

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Responsibilities

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→Responsible for all firm accounting administration, including daily, weekly, and monthly functions and month-end and year-end closings and reporting.
→Supervision of Accounting Staff, including Associate Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist, Billing & Accounts Receivable Manager, and Accounting Administrator
→Manage reconciliations of all firm bank accounts
→Manage reconciliations of IOLTA and Client Fund accounts and maintain strict compliance with state bar regulations regarding these accounts
→Oversee firm billing and collection processes, and manage WIP and A/R
→Manage General Ledger, month-End reporting, and monthly reconciliations of all accounting ledgers
→Contribute to and assist HR with payroll processing, including implementation of staff and attorney compensation and bonus programs
→Work closely with outside accounting firm in preparation of year-end Financial Statements, Federal and State Tax Returns, Partner Schedule K-1’s, and other required tax filings
→Manage preparation of the firm’s annual financial budget; track and investigate monthly variances against budget
→Assist HR with management of the firm’s retirement and 401(k) tax deferred savings plans
→Document department procedures and suggest and implement improvements where needed
→Supervise, train and manage personnel on accounting systems and procedures

Requirements

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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Minimum 15+ years of general accounting experience in a law firm environment
Knowledge of SurePoint/LMS preferred; advanced Excel skills required
Communication Skills: Ability to comprehend, draft and disseminate policies and instructions, complex documents, and Correspondence; and ability to write and communicate concisely and effectively.
Managerial and Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates effective team leadership skills, and the ability to prioritize and anticipate work requirements. Must be able to work well under periods of pressure and deadlines.
Process Implementation and Improvement: Must be process oriented with an ability to utilize technology to add efficiency to processes.