Assistant Controller

Our client, a global law firm is seeking an Assistant Controller. This individual will manage a team of 2 or more personnel and work closely with outside tax and audit accounting firms, along with other members of the Accounting and Finance team.

• Salary-$140- $160K
• Schedule- Hybrid 3/2
• Education- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in accounting. Master’s Degree and/or CPA accreditation strongly preferred.
• Experience - Minimum 7 years of accounting experience and 2 years of supervisory experience. Law firm or professional services experience. Prior experience with Aderant or Sage systems is highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and support accounting team members, including assigning responsibilities, reviewing work, providing training, and promoting professional development and accountability.
• Oversee general ledger activities and balance sheet accounts to ensure accurate financial records. Review and approve account reconciliations, journal entries, invoices, expense requests, and related transactions while maintaining appropriate financial controls.
• Collaborate with billing, accounts payable, cash receipts, payroll, and other departments to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
• Manage monthly and year-end closing processes, including reviewing financial statements, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including asset acquisitions, depreciation, disposals, construction-in-progress tracking, and related reporting.
• Support partner accounting functions, including income distributions, capital contributions, account reconciliations, and related financial activities.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and other compliance reviews, including managing deadlines, preparing supporting documentation, responding to auditor requests, and communicating with external auditors.
• Support tax preparation and compliance activities, including Schedule K-1s, state composite and pass-through entity tax filings, withholding elections and returns, tax residency certificates, personal property taxes, and other applicable filings.
• Participate in accounting system upgrades, technology implementations, and process improvement initiatives designed to streamline operations and enhance financial reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise accounting professionals, manage competing priorities, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Previous accounting experience within a law firm or professional services organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and/or CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with partnership accounting, financial audits, and tax compliance.
• Experience working with Aderant or Sage accounting systems is highly desirable.