Job Title: Controller
Location: Boston, MA 02111
Salary/Payrate: $165K-$185K annually, bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!
Work Environment: Hybrid (1 day WFH)
Term: Permanent
Bachelor’s degree required: Yes
Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired
Job Description:
LAW FIRM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!!!!!
Responsibilities:
Responsible for all firm accounting administration, including daily, weekly, and monthly functions and month-end and year-end closings and reporting.
Supervision of Accounting Staff, including Associate Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist, Billing & Accounts Receivable Manager, and Accounting Administrator
Manage reconciliations of all firm bank accounts
Manage reconciliations of IOLTA and Client Fund accounts and maintain strict compliance with state bar regulations regarding these accounts
Oversee firm billing and collection processes, and manage WIP and A/R
Manage General Ledger, month-End reporting, and monthly reconciliations of all accounting ledgers
Contribute to and assist HR with payroll processing, including implementation of staff and attorney compensation and bonus programs
Work closely with outside accounting firm in preparation of year-end Financial Statements, Federal and State Tax Returns, Partner Schedule K-1’s, and other required tax filings
Manage preparation of the firm’s annual financial budget; track and investigate monthly variances against budget
Assist HR with management of the firm’s retirement and 401(k) tax deferred savings plans
Document department procedures and suggest and implement improvements where needed
Supervise, train and manage personnel on accounting systems and procedures
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Minimum 15+ years of general accounting experience in a law firm environment
Knowledge of SurePoint/LMS preferred; advanced Excel skills required
Communication Skills: Ability to comprehend, draft and disseminate policies and instructions, complex documents, and Correspondence; and ability to write and communicate concisely and effectively.
Managerial and Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates effective team leadership skills, and the ability to prioritize and anticipate work requirements. Must be able to work well under periods of pressure and deadlines.
Process Implementation and Improvement: Must be process oriented with an ability to utilize technology to add efficiency to processes.