Financial Accounting Manager

Position Summary

The Financial Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the firm's general ledger, audit, and tax functions while managing the day-to-day accounting operations. This role supervises the Staff Accountant, Payroll Specialist, and Accounts Payable Specialist, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records and reporting in a law firm environment. The position plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with tax regulations, internal controls, and optimizing cash flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate, timely month-end and year-end close processes
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements for accuracy and completeness
• Ensure proper accounting treatment and oversight of firm trust accounts
• Manage daily cash flow, including operating and trust account balances
• Oversee bank reconciliations and review all cash-related journal entries
• Coordinate banking relationships, including account management, fee analysis, and treasury services
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors and coordinate annual audit processes
• Oversee preparation and review of audit schedules, workpapers, and documentation
• Manage tax compliance, including coordination with external advisors on all required filings and estimated payments
• Prepare basic tax filings for wholly owned entities, as needed
• Supervise and develop accounting staff, including work assignment, review, performance feedback, and cross-training
• Oversee payroll and accounts payable functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls over disbursements
• Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Identify and implement process improvements, including system enhancements and software implementations

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5-7 years of accounting and tax experience
• Prior supervisory or managerial experience preferred
• Experience in a professional services environment preferred (law firm experience highly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of cash accounting, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, audits, and taxation
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel; experience with law firm and trust accounting systems preferred
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with a high level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity