Finance and Office Administrator

Hunter Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Recruiting is seeking a Finance and Office Administrator for its New York City office. The role reports to the Office Managing Partner and Director of Administration, providing leadership across HR, facilities, records, accounting, and conference services.

Key responsibilities include budgeting, financial supervision, and collaboration with firmwide teams to ensure compliant, efficient processes. The role emphasizes strategic input and strong interpersonal skills in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in law firm operations or closely related environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; Master's degree is a plus.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with experience overseeing budgets and financial operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work with attorneys, leadership, employees, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building abilities to influence across departments.
• Highly organized with strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Discretion with confidential financial and personnel matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business systems; willingness to learn new tech.
• Ability to work occasional extended hours to support operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to office functions including HR, Facilities, Records, Accounting & Billing, and Conference Services.
• Develop, analyze, and monitor the office budget; provide financial information to firm leadership.
• Oversee day-to-day financial activities (AR, AP, expense reimbursements, trust accounting) with the Accounting & Billing Manager.
• Collaborate with Finance, Billing, Collections, and Intake to support compliance and effective processes.
• Partner with Collections to monitor client receivables and address collection matters.
• Contribute to the office's strategic planning and business initiatives.
• Work with HR leadership on policies, employee concerns, and workplace initiatives.
• Oversee facilities, security, equipment, supplies, and vendor relationships with Facilities Manager.
• Coordinate and oversee office events, meetings, and firm-related functions.
• Support additional projects and initiatives as needed by leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Financial oversight

Budget management

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Finance and Office Administrator will be responsible for overseeing the financial and operational functions of a New York City office. Reporting to the Office Managing Partner and Director of Administration, this position will provide leadership across several key areas of office operations and work closely with firm leadership and firmwide departments.

Finance and Office Administrator Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to several office functions and managers, including Human Resources, Facilities, Records, Accounting & Billing, and Conference Services.
• Manage the development, analysis, and ongoing monitoring of the office budget, providing financial information and recommendations to firm leadership.
• Oversee day-to-day financial activities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, employee expense reimbursements, and trust accounting, in partnership with the Accounting & Billing Manager.
• Collaborate with firmwide Finance, Billing, Collections, and Intake teams to support compliance and ensure effective financial processes.
• Partner with the Collections team to monitor and address client receivables and collection matters as needed.
• Contribute to the office's strategic planning and overall business initiatives.
• Work closely with Human Resources leadership on office policies, procedures, employee concerns, and initiatives that support a positive workplace.
• Oversee office facilities and infrastructure, including security, safety, equipment, supplies, and vendor relationships, in partnership with the Facilities Manager.
• Coordinate and oversee significant office events, meetings, and firm-related functions.
• Support additional projects and initiatives as needed by firm leadership.

Finance and Office Administrator Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in law firm operations, office administration, or a closely related environment.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with experience overseeing budgets and financial operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, firm leadership, employees, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building abilities, with the ability to influence others and work collaboratively across departments and offices.
• Highly organized with strong project management skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive financial and personnel matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate competing priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business systems, with the ability to learn and adapt to new technology.
• Ability to work occasional extended hours as needed to support business and office operations.