What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance And Accounting position at JBA International?
About the role
This is a newly created Director of Finance position at a well-established Los Angeles law firm. You'll work closely with firm leadership and existing accounting staff to own day-to-day accounting operations — from general ledger and monthly close to trust account management and financial reporting. There is a clear path to grow into a Controller-level role for the right candidate.
What you'll do
Financial reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for firm leadership review
- Build performance dashboards, profitability reports, and ad hoc financial analyses
General ledger & month-end close
- Prepare journal entries and maintain the GL in QuickBooks Online
- Manage monthly and year-end close processes
- Reconcile settlement trust transactions, operating accounts, trust accounts, and credit card activity
- Oversee all online banking processes and controls
Accounts payable & receivable
- Review and post invoices, prepare payment batches, and manage weekly vendor payments
- Reconcile AMEX and Chase credit card statements to client matters and expense accounts
- Work with the Billing Supervisor to track receivables and support third-party payer appeals
Process improvement & ops
- Drive automation and process improvements across accounting workflows
- Maintain accounting policies, SOPs, and audit-ready documentation
- Track department and vendor spend to support cost analysis and profitability goals
- Serve as backup to existing accounting staff during peak periods or absences
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred
- 3–7 years of accounting experience, with law firm or professional services background a plus
- Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel, and online banking portals
- High-energy self-starter with strong work ethic, high integrity, and sharp attention to detail
- Comfortable managing competing deadlines in a fast-paced, small-team environment
Salary : $130,000 - $200,000