Controller (Law Firm Experience)

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Job details

Lead A&F role at a very established firm with great benefits and flexible schedule

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Salary $120,000 - $150,000 per year

A Bit About Us

Our client has been a staple of the Twin Cities for many decades, and continue to grow out their business, becoming one of the leaders in the Midwest

Why join us?

• Total Autonomy, you run things the way you want to
• VERY flexble schedule
• Great Benefits

Job Details

This is a full-time exempt position with a flexible hybrid work option. Responsibilities include oversight and management of all accounting, billing and collection processes, and associated staff activity related to the firm’s client accounting processes that include

Client/matter intake, conflicts, credit screening, evaluation and approvals of alternative billing arrangements

Time entry and billing

Accounts receivables

Collections, cash application, and applicable adjustments

Analysis and reporting of unbilled and billed accounts

Accounts payable processing

Prepare financial statements, budgets, forecasts and management reports, analysis of operating revenues and expenses.

Month-end closing; including balancing and monthly reports

Responsible for all trust account transactions

Supervision of accounting department staff; currently four employees

Coordinating with outside accounting firm in the preparation of annual returns; responding to periodic requests for various types of financial information

Assist Director of Administration in all areas related to the financial and business management

Our ideal candidate will have

Five or more years of accounting/finance experience in a professional services organization

Strong background in accounting principles and practices including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and billing/collections

Knowledge of law firm policies, guidelines, and practices

Automated accounting/financial systems software; preferably SurePoint Technologies

Outstanding communication, leadership, project management, and supervisory skills

Strong technical and analytical skills with an aptitude to problem solve and manage multiple priorities and deadlines, exercises good judgment and confidentiality

Enjoys and thrives in a team-oriented environment

Relentless attention to detail, deadlines, and cheerful reminders

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel

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