Director of Accounting - Law Firm (Washington)

Feldesman LLP is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to join our Washington, DC office. This position serves as the Firm’s senior internal accounting professional and is responsible for the Firm’s accounting and financial operations.

The Director of Accounting will work closely with Firm leadership and will be directly involved in the day-to-day work of the accounting function. This is a hands-on role that combines responsibility for the Firm’s accounting operations with financial reporting, budgeting, and coordination with outside accounting and financial service providers.

We are looking for an experienced accounting professional who takes ownership of the accounting function, exercises sound judgment, and is comfortable independently managing both day-to-day accounting needs and broader financial responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have prior law firm or professional services accounting experience and a strong understanding of billing and collections, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash-basis accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Firm’s day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close.
• Maintain the Firm’s books on a cash basis and prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee the Firm’s billing and collections processes, including reviewing client invoices, monitoring accounts receivable, following up on outstanding balances, and working with attorneys to address billing and collection issues.
• Monitor cash flow and banking activities, including receipts, disbursements, partner distributions, and anticipated financial obligations.
• Coordinate payroll with the Firm’s payroll provider, including preparing and submitting payroll information, reviewing payroll for accuracy, and overseeing related accounting and retirement plan contributions.
• Oversee client trust accounting and review Firm expenses and employee and partner reimbursements to ensure appropriate documentation, reconciliation, and compliance with Firm policies.
• Manage the annual budgeting process and provide Firm leadership with accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis.
• Work closely with the Firm’s outside accounting firm on the preparation of the Firm’s income tax filings, year-end reporting, and other tax and accounting matters, including preparing and providing required financial information and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible, hands-on accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience with cash-basis accounting.
• Experience with billing, collections, financial reporting, payroll, and general ledger accounting.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting and financial management systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting experience in a law firm or professional services environment; law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with SurePoint or a comparable law firm financial management system.
• CPA preferred but not required.

The good faith base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $175,000. The actual salary offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, education, and the candidate's overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm.

Feldesman LLP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Feldesman will not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement and prior authorization from the Firm will be considered the property of Feldesman LLP, and no placement fee will be paid.