Senior Assistant Controller – Law Firm Finance

Eversheds Sutherland; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

PTO

Merit bonuses

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP in Washington, DC is seeking an Assistant Controller to join the Accounting & Finance management team. The role will oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations, financial reporting, and month‑end and year‑end closes, ensuring internal controls and accuracy across the firm.

You will supervise a small team, coordinate with outside tax and audit firms, assist with audits and tax activities, and contribute to budgets and forecasts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of accounting experience with supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop staff; establish clear responsibilities and promote accountability.
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, and internal controls.
• Coordinate with billing, accounts payable, cash receipting, and payroll teams for accurate reporting.
• Oversee monthly and year-end closing; review financial statements for accuracy and consistency.
• Manage fixed asset system including acquisitions, depreciation, disposals, and CIP records.
• Assist in partner accounting activities including income distributions and reconciliations.
• Coordinate and manage annual financial statement audits and related schedules.
• Support operating expense/capital budgets and forecasting requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master’s degree and/or CPA

Tools

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP in Washington, DC is seeking an Assistant Controller to join the Accounting & Finance management team. The role will oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations, financial reporting, and month‑end and year‑end closes, ensuring internal controls and accuracy across the firm.

You will supervise a small team, coordinate with outside tax and audit firms, assist with audits and tax activities, and contribute to budgets and forecasts.