Finance Manager

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals•New York, NY

4h•$150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus. Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Finance Manager position in our downtown New York City office. The Position The Finance Manager will oversee day-to-day and strategic financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and forecasting. This role requires a strong understanding of modified cash basis accounting as used in a professional service firm, as well as the ability to review financial data and ensure accuracy and completeness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or MBA a plus
7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, as well as experience in a supervisory or management role
Experience working in Professional Services Firm preferred with prior public accounting a plus.
Solid experience with modified cash basis accounting and preparation of financial statements
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with BI reporting software a plus
Experience with Aderant Expert Sierra preferred. Experience with AS400/LMS a plus.
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently, multitask, and ensure team delivers high quality work on time

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA
Experience working in Professional Services Firm
prior public accounting
Experience with BI reporting software
Experience with Aderant Expert Sierra
Experience with AS400/LMS

Responsibilities

Report directly to the Controller
Manage the monthly and annual close process for modified cash basis financials
Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports and performance metrics
Spearhead annual budget process, and reforecasts as needed
Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; provide valuable insight as to actual to budget variance and future projections
Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies and procedures, the general ledger and chart of accounts
Coordinate with colleagues in various departments to review and correct financial errors/mispostings resulting from variance analysis and reconciliations
Support external CPA firm during annual review and preparation of partner K1s and firm tax returns
Prepare or review journal entries, expense and office allocations, bank reconciliations and other reconciliations on a monthly basis
Ensure timely preparation and delivery of department level monthly financial reports for firm Directors
Lead and mentor a finance and accounting team of 9
Manage relationships with external parties including bank representations, insurance agents, tax authorities, etc.
Provide ad-hoc reporting that delivers valuable financial insight to decision makers