Assistant Controller

Diamond Personnel; Washington (District of Columbia, MD); Ibrido; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Diamond Personnel is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller for a prestigious international law firm in Washington, DC. The role leads the Accounting & Finance team, overseeing general ledger, financial reporting, and close processes, with a hybrid schedule (3 days on site, 2 remote).

Candidates should have 7+ years in accounting, 2+ years supervisory, a bachelor's in accounting, and preferably CPA or master's.

Competenze

• 7+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in supervision.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA or Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Law firm or professional services accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls.
• Experience with Aderant or Sage is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and a stable professional background.

Mansioni

• Oversee general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax compliance, and internal controls.
• Assist with partner accounting, capital accounts, and distributions.
• Collaborate directly with the Controller and senior finance leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and systems.

Conoscenze

Accounting experience

Leadership

GAAP

Financial reporting

Audits

Formazione

BS in Accounting

CPA preferred

Strumenti

Aderant

Sage

Descrizione del lavoro

Our client, a prestigious international law firm seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join its Accounting & Finance leadership team in Washington, DC.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with strong financial management and leadership experience to advance their career within a highly respected global law firm.

• Location: Washington, DC
• Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax compliance, and internal controls.
• Assist with partner accounting, capital accounts, and distributions.
• Collaborate directly with the Controller and senior finance leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and systems.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA or Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Law firm or professional services accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls.
• Experience with Aderant or Sage is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and a stable professional background.