Client Overview:
Our client is an established professional services organization seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its team. This individual will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, lead the accounting team, and partner with leadership on financial reporting and operational initiatives.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$115k - $140k
Position Overview:
The Accounting Manager will oversee the accounting function, including financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, budgeting, internal controls, and bank/trust accounting. This position will also lead and develop accounting staff while identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.
Responsibilities of the Accounting Manager:
- Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals.
- Oversee daily accounting operations and preparation of financial statements and management reports.
- Lead monthly and annual close, including journal entries, reconciliations, account analysis, and financial review.
- Manage operating, trust, payroll, and other bank account reconciliations.
- Prepare financial analysis, variance reporting, dashboards, and key metrics.
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Oversee trust accounting compliance and monthly trust reconciliations.
- Prepare and review fixed assets, depreciation, lease accounting, accruals, and supporting schedules.
- Coordinate external audits, tax engagements, government filings, and other reporting requirements.
- Identify process improvements, automation opportunities, and accounting technology enhancements.
Required Experience/Skills for the Accounting Manager:
- 5+ years of Accounting Manager or equivalent-level accounting experience.
- Strong full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, general ledger, journal entry, and reconciliation experience.
- Previous experience managing and developing accounting professionals.
- Strong knowledge of internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Experience/Skills for the Accounting Manager:
- Law firm and/or professional services industry experience.
- Trust accounting experience.
- CPA license and/or Master’s degree.
- Experience implementing accounting process improvements and automation.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
Benefits:
- Competitive benefits package offered.