Controller

New York, NY


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Type: Direct-Hire

Category: Finance and Accounting

Reference ID: 10082176

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/biAzjJ


Role: Controller

Location: New York City, NY

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Rate: $100,000 - 150,000 / year

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401k.


Established New York-based boutique law firm is seeking a Comptroller to oversee the firm’s day-to-day accounting and billing functions. This is a full-charge accounting/bookkeeping role reporting to firm leadership and overseeing a billing team member. The Comptroller will work closely with attorneys, administrative staff, and external accounting professionals and will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and improving accounting processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with firm leadership on accounting, billing, and financial matters
  • Manage and maintain the firm’s accounting and billing systems, including daily use of Elite 3E
  • Handle daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
  • Process trust account transactions and maintain trust ledgers and other accounting records
  • Manage daily banking activities, including deposits, wires, ACH payments/transfers, and Positive Pay
  • Monitor compliance with internal accounting controls and firm policies
  • Ensure proper general ledger account coding and reconcile/allocate expenses to clients and matters
  • Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations, trust account three-way reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, and monthly financial reporting
  • Provide financial information and supporting documentation to the firm’s outside accountants for tax estimates, financial statement reviews, tax filings, and K-1 preparation
  • Prepare and distribute 1099s as required
  • Work with attorneys and staff to research and resolve billing and accounting issues
  • Communicate with external vendors and professional service providers, including accountants, CPAs, and banking contacts
  • Identify and implement improvements to accounting, billing, and financial reporting processes
  • Oversee and work closely with billing personnel
  • Assist with additional accounting and financial projects as needed

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
  • 7+ years of hands-on accounting/bookkeeping experience within a law firm
  • Advanced experience with Elite 3E is required as well as Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills
  • Strong knowledge of trust accounting involving retainers and other client funds, including familiarity with applicable bar requirements and audits
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting
  • Experience with legal billing and e-billing systems
  • Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, firm leadership, staff, and external professionals
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines
  • Adaptable and comfortable working in a hands-on accounting environment
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and reliability
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.


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