Controller
Progressive Staffing LLC•Buffalo, NY
•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite
About The Position
Our client, a successful and growing law firm in WNY, is looking to hire a Controller to join their team. This is a newly created role open due to growth that directly supports the Director of Finance. Business casual environment with a team-focused culture (lunches, events, celebrations, etc.).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years progressive accounting experience (full -cycle accounting, close processes, reconciliations, financial reporting, data analysis, GAAP)
- Experience from law firm or service-oriented environment preferred
- Proficient computer skills, including advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis, etc.)
- Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong organization skills and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
Nice To Haves
- CPA preferred
Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Director of Finance, this will be a key partner overseeing & performing daily Accounting Operations responsibilities & Financial Reporting functions contributing to the overall financial success of the organization
- Oversee Accounts Payable/Receivable, and G/L activities
- Oversee billing (including pre-bill review, edits, and final invoicing) and coordinate with attorneys and billing staff to ensure accurate and timely billing
- Perform monthly/quarterly/annual close processes and ensure reporting is precise
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, financial transactions, financial statements, and monitor cash flow
- Analyze financial trends, variances, KPIs, WIP, aging, billing velocity,
- Regularly review transactions to ensure proper classifications
- Collaborate with internal and external team members on audits by preparing financial documents/reports
- Create and present financial presentations to upper leadership, providing clear and complete information
- Manage trust accounting operations, monitor trust activity
- Analyze current processes, reporting tools, technologies, and workflows to identify gaps/shortcomings and offer educated, actionable recommendations for improvement; develop and enhance reporting tools, KPIs, and dashboards
- Complete special projects in a timely manner
- Other duties as assigned/as necessary
Benefits
- 3 weeks PTO & company holidays to start
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
