Job Description

Responsibilities:
As a Senior Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the office by using your experience and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and the financial properties of a law office to contribute to the strategic planning and implementation of the goals and objectives of the Department. In collaboration with the global team, you will plan, lead, and implement global projects and initiatives. You will develop and supervise your staff by performing a multitude of responsibilities, including but not limited to, hiring, assignment, training, evaluation, discipline, termination, and salary and bonus administration. Management responsibilities include but are not limited to: bill preparation, processing and analysis, review of accounts payable and employee reimbursements, cost recovery, client and office cash receipts. Other key responsibilities include:

Managing and developing large number of Accounting staff in more than one location

Organizing, assigning, delegating and coordinating the work of the staff to ensure department and office objectives are met timely and accurately

Generating performance evaluations, and recommending salary increases; working in a collaborative manner with HR and the GSO to recruit, select, train, coach, evaluate, and when necessary discipline employees

Providing interpretation, guidance, and assistance to attorneys, paralegals and staff regarding all aspects of the firm's billing, vendor payments, and accounting procedures

Coordinating with the GSO and helping implement and administer firmwide accounting policies and procedures including integration of accounting standards and rollouts of new software

Qualifications

Possess a proven track record of managing large number of resources including remote resources

Demonstrate the ability to develop thorough knowledge and understanding of the firm’s billing policies, procedures and system

Display well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm

And have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA a plus
• A minimum of ten (10) years of increasingly complex Accounting experience
• A strong knowledge of legal billing
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in an Accounting management capacity

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in firm’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

Healthcare, life and disability insurance

A generous 401k plan

10 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure

Wellness programs (e.g. membership to HeadSpace, access to mental health services, well-being events, etc.)

Professional Development programs

Employee discounts

And more!