Assistant Controller

Friedman Williams; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Friedman Williams seeks an Assistant Controller to lead a small team and oversee daily accounting operations, monthly close, and financial reporting. The role collaborates with external tax and audit firms and ensures strong internal controls.

A CPA or Master’s degree is preferred, with prior law firm or professional services experience highly regarded. The candidate will work closely with the Controller and Senior Finance staff to support compliance, asset accounting, and timely financial

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience and 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and critical thinking skills in handling financial data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience with accounting principles, standards and conventions; law firm or professional services background.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure internal controls and compliance across accounting functions.
• Coordinate with outside tax and audit firms and internal finance team.
• Handle fixed assets, partner accounting, accounts payable, and ad hoc reporting.

Skills

Accounting experience

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Accounting principles

Law firm experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's or CPA preferred

Tools

Aderant

Sage

Job description

The Assistant Controller is part of the Accounting & Finance management team and will report directly to the Controller. This position assists with oversight of day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting and compliance reporting, monthly and year-end closing, internal controls, fixed assets, partner accounting, audit, tax, accounts payable, and compliance processes, ad hoc reporting, special projects and other areas assigned. The Assistant Controller will manage a team of 2 or more personnel and work closely with outside tax and audit accounting firms, along with other members of the Accounting and Finance team.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of accounting experience and 2 years of supervisory experience
• Must be highly skilled in handling financial and numeric data with proven analytical, mathematical, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Must be highly skilled in handling financial and numeric data with proven analytical, mathematical, and critical thinking skills
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, conventions, and standards
• Law firm or professional services experience
• Prior experience with Aderant or Sage systems is highly preferred

Education

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in accounting. Master’s Degree and/or CPA accreditation strongly preferred.