Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead and integrate core accounting functions within a sophisticated, professional services environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence while leading and mentoring a high-performing accounting team. This leader will serve as a technical resource and people manager, supporting close processes, financial controls, and continuous improvement initiatives across the accounting organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, account analysis, and month-end and year-end close
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and professional services–specific requirements
• Support audits, financial reviews, and ad hoc reporting requests
• Manage the full billing and revenue cycle, including invoicing, write-offs, cancellations, and application of funds
• Review and approve billing adjustments in accordance with firm policies and authorization requirements
• Resolve complex billing, timekeeping, origination, and matter-related issues within the accounting system
• Partner with senior stakeholders on billing inquiries and policy compliance
• Oversee accounts payable operations, including vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and purchasing card activity
• Ensure accurate GL coding, approval controls, vendor setup, and client-related disbursements
• Identify and implement process improvements across accounting and AP functions
• Serve as a subject matter expert on professional services accounting systems (e.g., Aderant or comparable platforms)
• Evaluate and enhance accounting workflows, controls, reporting, and system integrations
• Ensure consistent accounting standards and practices across departments
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting, billing, and accounts payable staff
• Review team output for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Support onboarding, training, and coverage planning during peak periods and staff absences

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Active CPA license required for this role
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 7+ years of people management experience
• Prior experience within a law firm or professional services environment (required)
• Strong knowledge of professional services accounting, billing, and accounts payable
• Advanced experience with Aderant or comparable legal/professional services accounting systems
• Advanced Excel skills, including reconciliations and financial analysis
• Ability to independently resolve complex accounting and billing matters

Pay Details: $150,000.00 to $170,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Andre Roesmaladi

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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