General Ledger Manager

The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800 lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach.

Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies.

We are seeking an innovative and detail-oriented General Ledger Manager to lead the firm’s core accounting processes. This role is ideal for a finance leader who combines a strong accounting foundation with a desire to integrate artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and process redesign to drive accuracy, efficiency, and insight across the general ledger (GL) function.

The General Ledger Manager will play a pivotal role in transforming how the firm manages, analyzes, and reports financial data, and building a scalable, intelligent GL operation that supports a data-driven finance organization.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Leadership & Oversight:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the general ledger team, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of firm accounting records including fixed assets, depreciation, payroll, subledger postings, journal entries and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with firm policies.
• Identify and research technical accounting issues and provide guidance around new standards.
• Manage relationships with outside audit firms, casualty/liability insurance agents and other providers.
• Coordinate year-end audits with external auditors; manage the preparation of audit schedules, data requests, financial statements and accompanying footnotes.
• Respond to internal and external auditors' comments and oversee any required follow-up action.

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Partnership:

• Work cross-functionally with Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, and IT leaders to ensure financial systems and data are consistent and unified.
• Collaborate extensively across the Finance organization and with key firm stakeholders, including partnering with:
• Financial Planning & Analysis on expense coding and authorization,
• Payroll and Benefits on compensation-related entries, and
• Tax and Partner Accounting on filings and partner transactions.
• Work closely with Finance Managers, IT, and firm leadership to align general ledger processes with modernization initiatives, enhance interdepartmental workflows, and maintain strong financial systems and controls.

Modernization & Process Improvement:

• Serve as the business owner for GL system enhancements.
• Lead the redesign of GL processes to reduce manual effort and improve data accuracy through automation, AI-assisted reconciliation, and workflow optimization.
• Partner with Financial systems and IT teams to evaluate and implement robotic process automation (RPA) and machine learning tools for journal entry automation and approval, reconciliations, variance detection and anomaly analysis, and audit readiness.
• Develop KPI dashboards and real-time analytics to improve visibility into accounting operations and performance.
• Identify and eliminate legacy inefficiencies—streamlining intercompany accounting, allocations, and accrual management.

Team Development:

• Coach and mentor a team of accountants, promoting a continuous improvement mindset and a culture of data literacy and innovation.
• Provide training on emerging finance technologies, ensuring the team can effectively use digital tools and automation platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
• 7 years of related accounting experience with prior managerial experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial systems (experience with Aderant, Elite 3E, or similar legal ERP systems preferred).
• Proven success driving process transformation, system implementations, and AI/automation initiatives.
• Strong analytical mindset, with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and financial automation platforms.
• Capable of operating in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to multitask and manage pressure well.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across departments and lead change initiatives.
• Understanding, and delivery, of an effective control environment across multiple locations.
• Strong planning, project management and organizational skills with attention to detail.

This position will require physical presence in Proskauer’s offices on a regular basis (at least 3x per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm or as business needs require). The anticipated compensation for this position is $165,000-$195,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors, including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Proskauer is committed to providing a work environment that includes equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.