Job Description: Financial Controller
Bader Law is Atlanta's fastest growing law firm. Located in the heart of Buckhead, we serve all of the metro area in both Personal Injury and Worker's Compensation law. We seek every day to live our mission of inspiring hope and empower people- one client, one family, one community at a time.
The Financial Controller is a key member of the finance leadership team and reports to Chief of Staff. The Controller will have primary day-to-day responsibility for all finance and accounting operations including and Payroll functions, financial reporting, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
The person for this job is passionate about coming to work for an organization that is making a difference with clients and our communities. A person who enjoys the thrills of working in a fast- paced environment with a diverse group of people. The person for this job is exceptional both on & off the job, carries the brand to friends and family, and lives by our core values.
Responsibilities:
Lead and direct all aspects of accounting and finance operations, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, payables, tax compliance (income and sales/use tax), and payroll.
Prepare, review, and ensure the accurate reporting of monthly financial statements in a timely manner and analyze company's financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs and compliance with budgets.
Develop and maintain all necessary accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and financial reporting. Ensuring that records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Oversee and implement effective internal controls; ensure the Company maintains compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting
Assist senior management in financial planning and analysis and identify opportunities to improve financial and operational results and management.
Ensure all tax filings are timely and accurate and leverage internaland external resources to address issues and audits.
Evaluate current processes and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement and develop and implement solutions, new practices and automation systems to drive efficiencies within the department.
Manage an efficient, timely, accurate month-end close by incorporating improvements into an existing process.
Prepare and analyze general ledger accounts, account reconciliations.
Perform ad-hoc analyses and projects as dictated by business needs.
Monitor and assess the performance of the accounting department's staff to create a high engagement, high performance culture including hiring, on- boarding, performance metrics and evaluations, development plans, coaching, recognition and disciplinary action activities.
Ensure effective management of department resources and supervise, guide, train and assist staff with assignments, priorities, issues and workload.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years’ experience operating in a finance leadership role.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced accounting leader responsible for the day-to-day activities of the corporate accounting function.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- CPA certification preferred.
