Controller
- Employer
- NPA WorldWide
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Posted
- Aug 07, 2024
- Closes
- Aug 08, 2024
- Ref
- 2805073609
- Level
- Team Lead / Head
- Certification
- Other
- Work Mode
- Remote, Work from office
- Hours
- Full Time
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Organization Type
- Corporate
Job description:
Controller- Law Firm in Boston
This well-established law firm with a long history is looking for a Controller. The Controller will be responsible for managing the ongoing financial operations of the Firm.They will manage the billing function and perform all the other accounting related activities. Specific responsibilities include;
Accounting & Reporting
- Overseeing all financial activities and reporting for the firm,
including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Preparing monthly and annual financial statements, including monthly
reports for origination, billable hours, cash receipts and other
relevant operating metrics
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the firms financial records
and reports
- Payroll preparation and processing, including PTO updates and
balance tracking
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable, including posting payments
and collections
- Monthly preparation of draft bills with the assistance of the
Billing Coordinators
- Work in coordination with firm CPA for finalizing all year end
reports for tax preparation
- 401K contribution processing and transmissions
- Management of the IOLTA account
- Bank reconciliations
- Credit card reconciliations and receipt verification
Operational Analysis
- Providing financial analysis and details as requested to Partners
and in Partnership meetings
- Monthly preparation of Partnership distributions
- Tracking of budgets related to firm projects
Administrative
- Complete vendor requests for enrollment in their systems
- Onboarding new employees into payroll, health insurance and other
benefits
- Business license tracking and renewals
- Attorney license tracking and renewals
- Assist with annual application and renewals of insurance policies
- Assist with vendor relationships and renewals of office equipment
contracts.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field, Masters Degree in
related field preferred
- 5 plus years of experience in legal accounting and administration;
will consider professional services
- Strong technology skills in accounting software, preferably in legal
billing software; Microsoft Office, expert level Excel skills and
knowledge of electronic billing platforms
- Experience working in a paperless environment preferred
- Team player with a positive cando approach
- A general and growing knowledge of Firm products and services in the
practice area
- Project and time management skills
- This position will be in-office every day, with the possible option
of one remote day per week in the future.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field, Masters Degree in
related field preferred
- 5 plus years of experience in legal accounting and administration;
will consider professional services
- Strong technology skills in accounting software, preferably in legal
billing software; Microsoft Office, expert level Excel skills and
knowledge of electronic billing platforms
- Experience working in a paperless environment preferred
- Team player with a positive can-do approach
- A general and growing knowledge of Firm products and services in the
practice area
- Project and time management skills
- This position will be in-office every day, with the possible option
of one remote day per week in the future.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
If you are an accounting professional with experience in law firms or professional services, likes the camaraderie of the office and live within easy commuting distance of Boston, this is the role for you. The firm has about 50 professionals, is very high touch and prides itself on excellent client service and legal advice.
This is an environment where you could have a long tenure.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 140000
Salary Max : $ 150000
Currency Type : USD
Controller- Law Firm in Boston
This well-established law firm with a long history is looking for a Controller. The Controller will be responsible for managing the ongoing financial operations of the Firm.They will manage the billing function and perform all the other accounting related activities. Specific responsibilities include;
Accounting & Reporting
- Overseeing all financial activities and reporting for the firm,
including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Preparing monthly and annual financial statements, including monthly
reports for origination, billable hours, cash receipts and other
relevant operating metrics
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the firms financial records
and reports
- Payroll preparation and processing, including PTO updates and
balance tracking
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable, including posting payments
and collections
- Monthly preparation of draft bills with the assistance of the
Billing Coordinators
- Work in coordination with firm CPA for finalizing all year end
reports for tax preparation
- 401K contribution processing and transmissions
- Management of the IOLTA account
- Bank reconciliations
- Credit card reconciliations and receipt verification
Operational Analysis
- Providing financial analysis and details as requested to Partners
and in Partnership meetings
- Monthly preparation of Partnership distributions
- Tracking of budgets related to firm projects
Administrative
- Complete vendor requests for enrollment in their systems
- Onboarding new employees into payroll, health insurance and other
benefits
- Business license tracking and renewals
- Attorney license tracking and renewals
- Assist with annual application and renewals of insurance policies
- Assist with vendor relationships and renewals of office equipment
contracts.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field, Masters Degree in
related field preferred
- 5 plus years of experience in legal accounting and administration;
will consider professional services
- Strong technology skills in accounting software, preferably in legal
billing software; Microsoft Office, expert level Excel skills and
knowledge of electronic billing platforms
- Experience working in a paperless environment preferred
- Team player with a positive cando approach
- A general and growing knowledge of Firm products and services in the
practice area
- Project and time management skills
- This position will be in-office every day, with the possible option
of one remote day per week in the future.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field, Masters Degree in
related field preferred
- 5 plus years of experience in legal accounting and administration;
will consider professional services
- Strong technology skills in accounting software, preferably in legal
billing software; Microsoft Office, expert level Excel skills and
knowledge of electronic billing platforms
- Experience working in a paperless environment preferred
- Team player with a positive can-do approach
- A general and growing knowledge of Firm products and services in the
practice area
- Project and time management skills
- This position will be in-office every day, with the possible option
of one remote day per week in the future.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
If you are an accounting professional with experience in law firms or professional services, likes the camaraderie of the office and live within easy commuting distance of Boston, this is the role for you. The firm has about 50 professionals, is very high touch and prides itself on excellent client service and legal advice.
This is an environment where you could have a long tenure.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 140000
Salary Max : $ 150000
Currency Type : USD