Assistant Controller

Boies Schiller Flexner LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in overseeing the Firm's accounting, AP operations, and financial reporting. You will work closely with attorneys and leadership to ensure accurate, compliant financial information and efficient operations across the firm.

The role emphasizes building strong supervisory experience, enhancing internal controls, and partnering with the Controller to manage vendor relations and system enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2–4 years in a supervisory or senior accounting role.
• Prior experience in a large law firm or professional services firm strongly preferred.
• Experience with Elite 3E software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting functions, including GL, AP, cash management, fixed assets, and month-end close processes.
• Assist with management and oversight of the Firm’s Accounts Payable team.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Monitor and report budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce internal control policies and procedures.

Skills

Accounts payable

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Vendor management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation

Tools

Elite 3E software

Chrome River

Job description

The Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting the Controller in overseeing the Firm's accounts payable operations, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting processes, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and Firm policies. This role assists in managing the day-to-day functions of the accounting department, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, and providing financial support to Firm leadership. The Assistant Controller works closely with attorneys, administrative department leaders, and external vendors to ensure efficient financial operations across the Firm.

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in the day-to-day operations of the Firm’s accounting and finance functions. This role assists with accounts payable oversight, month-end and year-end close activities, financial reporting, account reconciliations, budgeting, and compliance with the Firm policies. This role is designed for an accounting professional looking to build upon a strong foundation while gaining experience across multiple areas of accounting and finance. The ideal candidate possesses a strong accounting foundation, a continuous learning mindset, and desire to grow professionally while partnering closely with the Controller to support the firm’s evolving financial and operational needs.

LOCATION:

New York City, NY, Washington, D.C., or Boca Raton, FL

SALARY:

$130,000.00–$160,000.00 per year (New York and Washington, D.C.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in overseeing the Firm's general accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, cash management, fixed assets, and month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with management and oversight of the Firm’s Accounts Payable team.
• Support with preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Assist with the monitoring and reporting of Firm budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce internal control policies and procedures to ensure that Firm Policy is being followed.
• Review account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Assist in maintaining and improving Accounts Payable software, Chrome River, by monitoring and updating procedures, workflows, and internal controls.
• Partner with Controller to monitor all office leases, subleases and buildout projects.
• Support the Controller in managing vendor relationships, including account reconciliations, and issue resolution.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports, analyses, and presentations for Firm leadership.
• Participate in the implementation and enhancement of accounting systems and financial reporting tools.
• Partner with Controller to oversee Firm’s Emburse card program.
• Assist in training, mentoring, and supporting Accounts Payable staff.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate must demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced professional services environment. The Assistant Controller must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA designation strongly preferred. 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2-4 years in a supervisory or senior accounting role. Prior experience in a large law firm or professional services firm strongly preferred. Experience with Elite 3E software preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write emails and business correspondence using correct language and style. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Attorneys and Clients.

Ability to analyze and interpret accounting guidance, financial reports and firm policies in support of the Controller and Finance leadership. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and business communications. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate information, respond to inquiries, and coordinate with administrative leadership, vendors and finance team members.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and apply concepts of basic business math.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Working knowledge of PC and Microsoft Office products with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Experience with Elite 3E software is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and lift 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires periodic travel.

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the Firm’s sole discretion.

Must be regularly available and willing to work at least 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week as the Firm determines as necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

• Overtime Requirement

Must be available and willing to work such overtime per day or per week as the Firm determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

• Weekend and Holiday Requirement

Must be available and willing to work such weekends and holidays as the Firm determines are necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

• Travel Requirement

Must be available and willing to travel to such locations and with such frequency as the Firm determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs

Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP is an equal opportunity employer, which does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, age, sex, disability, medical condition, sexual preference or orientation, marital or familial status, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. The Firm's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. It is the Firm’s policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and compensate the best qualified individuals based only upon relevant factors such as experience, work quality and professional attitude.