Job description
Location
Boston, MA 02111
Salary/Payrate
$165K-$185K annually, bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!
Work Environment
Hybrid (1 day WFH)
Term
Permanent
Bachelor's degree required
Yes
Referral Fee
AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired.
Job Description
++LAW FIRM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!!!!!++
Please send your resume in Word format if you are interested in this Controller opening. If you are not interested in this position, please pass onto colleagues/associates as we do offer referral fees should they be hired.
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, 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.
Qualifications
- 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.