Director of Accounting - Law Firm

Feldesman LLP is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to join our Washington, DC office. This position serves as the Firm’s senior internal accounting professional and is responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of the Firm’s accounting and financial operations.

We are looking for a hands-on accounting professional with strong cash-basis accounting experience who is comfortable both managing and performing the day-to-day work of the accounting function. The ideal candidate will have prior law firm accounting experience and a strong understanding of billing, collections, financial reporting, and the accounting needs of a professional services environment.

The Director of Accounting will work closely with Firm leadership and manage and review accounting work performed by outside service providers. This position requires someone who takes ownership of the accounting function, pays close attention to detail, identifies and resolves issues independently, and ensures that financial information is complete, accurate, and timely.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Firm’s day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, trust accounting, bank reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close.
• Maintain the Firm’s books and financial reporting on a cash basis, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, and reported.
• Oversee the Firm’s billing and collections processes, including preparation and review of client invoices, monitoring accounts receivable, following up on outstanding balances, and working with attorneys to address billing and collection issues.
• Manage and review accounting work performed by outside accounting and service providers and verify the accuracy and completeness of their work.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports, including budget-to-actual reporting and other financial analyses.
• Monitor cash flow and banking activities, including receipts, disbursements, partner distributions, and anticipated financial obligations.
• Oversee payroll processing, related accounting, and retirement plan contributions and reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with the Firm’s outside accountants on tax filings, year-end reporting, and other accounting and tax matters.
• Oversee client trust accounting and ensure appropriate reconciliation, documentation, and controls.
• Review Firm expenses and employee and partner reimbursements for accuracy and compliance with Firm policies.
• Support the annual budgeting process and provide Firm leadership with accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis.
• Maintain the integrity of the Firm’s financial management system and support the effective use of SurePoint or a comparable law firm financial management system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible, hands-on accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience with cash-basis accounting.
• Experience with billing, collections, financial reporting, payroll, and general ledger accounting.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting and financial management systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting experience in a law firm or professional services environment; law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with SurePoint or a comparable law firm financial management system.
• Experience with client trust accounting and partner financial reporting.
• CPA preferred but not required.

The good faith base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $170,000. The actual salary offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, education, and the candidate's overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm.

Feldesman LLP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Feldesman will not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement and prior authorization from the Firm will be considered the property of Feldesman LLP, and no placement fee will be paid.