Description:
At Gordon Feinblatt, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm that values integrity, professionalism, and collaboration. We currently are seeking a Controller to join our Accounting Team.
Position Overview:
We are seeking candidates interested in working as part of the firm's management team, focusing on client service; continuous learning, innovation, and improvement; collaboration; and developing human capital.
The Controller is responsible for leading our Client intake process (Conflicts; Fee Committee approval), Revenue cycle (Billing; Accounts Receivable), Expense cycle (Payroll; Accounts Payable), Treasury functions (Cash and debt management; escrow account management) and General accounting (G/L accounting & month-end close; compliance reporting) in accordance with firm procedures while also providing outstanding service to attorneys, clients, and others in the firm. The position requires the individual be highly organized; able to collaborate with the team; committed to quality and customer service; and able to prioritize their assignments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Directing activities of six Accounting Department staff, providing leadership, mentoring, and training within the department.
- Implementing and maintaining required internal financial and operational controls.
- Maintaining books and records using the income tax basis of accounting
- Ensuring the monthly close process is completed accurately and within the monthly close cycle.
- Preparing monthly account reconciliations.
- Preparing and maintaining Member draw schedules, distribution worksheets and reviewing Member compensation.
- Overseeing firm's compliance reviews, attestation and specific-purpose audits by financial institutions, regulatory agencies, and clients.
- Managing the firm's trust and escrow account activities.
- Optimizing the handling of firm banking and financial institution relationships.
- Building strong, cross-functional relationships to support the firm's operational needs.
Working closely with the Executive Director and Director of Finance to support the firm's financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analyses initiatives, as well as to maintain the integrity of the firm's financial systems.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field required.
- CPA required
- MBA preferred
- Law firm experience required
- Hands on experience optimizing the use of financial, accounting, and associated reporting systems. Experience with Aderant preferred.
- Requires a minimum of eight years accounting operations management experience.
- Proven ability to enhance strategic firm relationships, including relationships with clients, service providers, partners, and employees.
- High level of leadership, interpersonal and collaboration skills. Strong team player with excellent diplomacy and influential skills.
- Ideal candidate will be expected to contribute to the firm's ongoing process automation and improvement initiatives.
- Willingness to be hands-on in certain day-to-day accounting operations.
Why Join Gordon Feinblatt?
Gordon Feinblatt is committed to the development, mentoring, and advancement of legal professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our culture provides an inclusive and flexible work atmosphere that provides us the ability to deliver the service and support that our clients, attorneys, and personnel deserve.
Compensation Package: We value your skills and offer a comprehensive benefits & compensation package.
Professional Growth: Elevate your skills and knowledge in a supportive environment.
Work/Life Harmony: We embrace flexibility by empowering our teams to achieve work-life balance while optimizing productivity.
Team Environment: Collaborate with experienced attorneys and legal professionals to achieve goals.
Corporate Social Responsibility: We are committed to fostering positive change and making a meaningful impact through our unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility.
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