Controller

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.