Lead and oversee the law firm's accounting and finance functions, manage billing, receivables, payables, financial close, audits and tax coordination, prepare budgets, forecasts and financial reports, and provide financial guidance to senior leadership.
Controller (Law Firm) – Uniondale, New York
Founded in the 1970’s, we are a full-service law firm that focuses on civil litigation, banking and finance, insurance defense, construction, and energy (amongst others), with offices in six states and 75 attorneys.
What we Offer:
- Base salary: $180k - $250k
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k and generous firm match
- Generous PTO policy
- Life Insurance Coverage
- HSA / FSA
- Bonuses
Job duties:
· Lead and oversee the firm’s accounting and finance functions.
· Manage day-to-day financial operations, including billing, receivables, payables, reporting, and financial controls.
· Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and accounting systems.
· Oversee monthly and annual financial close processes and coordinate with external accounting professionals on tax and audit matters.
· Maintain financial records related to partner accounts and firm operations.
· Prepare budgets, forecasts, financial reports, and performance analyses for senior leadership.
· Provide financial guidance and insights to support business planning and decision-making.
Required:
· Recent experience as an Accounting Manager or Controller
· Recent law firm experience
· CPA
You should know some of the following:
· LMS, Excel
· A/P, A/R
· Billing, bank compliance
· Monthly and year end closing
· Year end audit and tax returns
· Annual financial budgets and forecasts, and reporting
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