Position SummaryThe 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
