Director of Accounting

The Director of Accounting will manage all aspects of the firm's financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, efficient internal controls, and financial analysis. This role requires expertise in accounting, budgeting, and compliance. Will collaborate with partners and senior management to provide insights into the firm's financial performance and assist with strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee the maintenance, security and accuracy of the firm’s general ledger, payroll, tax, trust, accounts payable and financial reporting records, the underlying systems and resulting statements and reports.
• Manages the cash and makes recommendations on debt and bank account positions and additions to capital.
• Oversee the management of banking, general accounting, general ledger, payroll, tax, trust, accounts payable and financial reporting areas to achieve high performance standards.
• Assumes key role in managing relationship with CPA firm as it relates to the yearend review, special projects, and external audits.
• Manage requests from C-Suite and CFO for financial reports and data.
• Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and non-organizational accounting personnel to include the management of online banking applications and administration of access rights, account updates, and maintenance.
• Oversee a firm-wide operating and capital expenditure budget process that considers and satisfies service and financial goals. Primarily responsible for setting deadlines and making sure deadlines are met. Responsible for budget creation, reviews, and budget projections on a quarterly and as-needed basis.
• Lead the preparation of monthly internal reporting packages and presentation decks for firm leadership.
• Develop Talent, prioritizes the development, training, and appropriate delegation of new activities to team to include responsibility for hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Act as internal champion for financial reporting modernization and digital transformation in accounting processes.
• Lead and develop a growing accounting team, providing guidance, mentorship, and training plans.
• Foster a collaborative, performance-oriented team culture.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, CPA preferred
• Experience in a law firm or professional services a plus
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in an accounting leadership role
• Outstanding organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to maintain and produce high quality work products with minimal oversight