About the Company :
Our client is a rapidly growing legal business who are looking to add a Finance Manager to their team. The company has enjoyed incredible success in the last few years’ and are seeking a candidate with a strong Finance background to join their team as they continue their expansion.
Reasons to Work Here :
Job Summary :
The Finance Manager is primarily responsible for managing and overseeing the firm’s accounting, client billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, financial reporting as well as functioning as a trusted business partner to the firm’s partners and COO.
This hybrid in-office / remote role reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
Primary Responsibilities :
Prepare monthly financial reports and communicate significant variances on a timely basis.
Execute changes to procedures, policies, and systems to reduce risk and help the firm scale.
Synthesize, interpret, and challenge data to develop meaningful insights that inform recommendations.
Maintain and manage all accounts payable / receivable (AP / AR) transactions, controls, and accounting procedures.
Review the semi-monthly and monthly payroll files to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Keep financial files organized, up-to-date, and accessible for COO, partners, auditors, etc.
Own the annual budget processes and partner with other functional leaders to develop budgets.
Own monthly / quarterly close processes.
Prepare timely journal entries; perform requisite reconciliations including reconciliation of partner equity accounts.
Monitor cash flow and bank transfer needs with COO oversight.
Manage retainer, billing, vendor, and user data both in the billing, accounting, and expense systems.
Input client payments as cash receipt batches, ensuring payments are correctly applied to outstanding client bills.
Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis, modeling and special projects.
Become a subject matter expert in Power BI, ProLaw and other firm financial platforms.
Cross-train with Chief Operating Officer on payroll duties and treasury management to perform in COO’s absence.
Experience & Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 5-7 years of accounting / finance experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior management / supervisory experience required; law firm experience is a plus.
Experience with financial management and budgeting within a mid-size organization.
Knowledge of or familiarity with ProLaw and Power BI highly desired.
Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Self-driven with the ability to anticipate work needs, takes the initiate to follow up and follow through with minimal direction.
Able to communicate effectively and present information to partners, attorneys, professional staff and external stakeholders.
Advanced skill level in Excel with ability to rapidly adopt new tools and systems.
Track record of driving process improvement and driving efficiencies.
Excellent time management and project management skills, combined with the ability to manage competing priorities in a calm, collected manner.
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