Director of Finance 16675227

Cordia Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Director of Finance to lead its Accounting and Finance team. This role involves managing financial operations, client interactions, and reporting directly to the Board of Directors. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting, with over 10 years of experience, especially in law firms, to drive the firm’s financial success.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Participation in company events

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in public accounting; CPA highly preferred.
• Required law firm experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the dynamic Accounting and Finance team.
• Oversee billing systems and client communications.
• Manage firm's funds and compliance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

Title:Director of Finance
Compensation:From 200K + Bonus
Environment:Washington, DC (REMOTE)

Exciting career opportunity with a prestigious and influential law firm located in Washington, DC. This role entails leading a dynamic Accounting and Finance team and reporting directly to the Board of Directors, effectively positioning you as the Head of Finance. It's a fantastic chance for accomplished leaders eager to take the helm with a dynamic and well-established firm in the heart of our nation's capital.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the firm's billing system, support users, and implement electronic billing and special client requests.
• Maintain internal billing rates and fixed fees.
• Communicate with clients about account balances and inquiries.
• Serve as primary contact with banking, initiate wire transfers, sign outgoing checks, manage firm funds, and oversee credit requests and compliance.
• Conduct pension plan enrollment meetings, provide contribution details, coordinate with auditors for the annual pension audit, and handle required filings.
• Attend management and partnership meetings; present monthly financial reports and the annual budget; coordinate multi-office financial information; analyze budget variances.
• Maintain the electronic timekeeping system, integrate with payroll, supervise payroll processing, and oversee tax payments.
• Prepare monthly staff review worksheets and manage partner draw payments, capital balances, and pay-in/pay-out calculations.
• Respond to partner and staff requests for information and employment verification.
• Prepare yen-based financial statements for Japanese tax purposes and assist Tokyo office bookkeeping.
• Provide detailed schedules to external auditors, respond to inquiries, review auditor reports, and file tax returns.
• File Personal Property tax returns and foreign country certification forms with the IRS.
• Respond to Census Bureau surveys on foreign transactions and economic analysis.
• Supervise the accounting department staff and coordinate responses to daily inquiries.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 10 + years of experience (Public Accounting + CPA highly preferred)
• Law Firm experience is required

Cordia by Cherry Bekaert:Is a leading national recruiting and staffing firm that is part of the Advisory services of Cherry Bekaert. Headquartered in the Washington, DC area we focus on building strong relationships with employers and job seekers, like you, because we care about opening new doors to career opportunities and helping our clients grow. We offer Direct Hire and Temporary staffing solutions (with “best - in-class” Consultant Care programs), multi - project opportunities, health and retirement benefits, participation in company events, and more.


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