Controller
Title: Controller
Industry: Services and Legal
Location: Downtown LA – Hybrid
Overview: Pacific Executive Search has been engaged on a search for a Controller in New York. This role involves overseeing all accounting and finance transactions, managing financial controls, and preparing financial reports for a law firm specializing in class action litigation. You would have the opportunity to take on new responsibilities, such as managing tax payments and filings, payroll, and employee benefits, while gaining valuable experience in financial management and compliance within a unique industry.
This position is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional with a strong understanding of financial controls and a passion for process improvement. You would have the chance to work closely with the retiring incumbent for training and overlap, ensuring a smooth transition and the opportunity to learn hands-on from an experienced professional. Joining this organization would provide you with the chance to enhance your skills in financial reporting, team management, and banking and cash management, setting you up for success in your career.
Description:
**Responsibilities**
- Lead all aspects of accounting and finance, ensuring top-notch financial management and compliance.
- Implement and monitor strong financial controls for all transactions.
- Review monthly financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial forecasts.
- Prepare financial reports and analysis, including timekeeping and expense tracking.
- Ensure accurate processing of deposits, payables, payroll, and other financial transactions.
- Manage tax payments and filings at various levels to ensure compliance.
- Supervise and develop accounting and clerical staff, including training and performance assessments.
- Improve finance-related procedures to enhance efficiency and automate manual processes.
- Handle all banking activities, including managing the firm's line of credit and preparing lender reports.
- Manage escrow accounts with regular reconciliations, payments, and deposits.
- Oversee biweekly payroll, including deductions for employee benefits.
- Manage various insurance policies, ensuring annual assessments and renewals.
- Prepare financial reports for tax return preparation and third-party reporting.
**Qualifications**
- Minimum of five years of experience in management-level accounting.
- Strong understanding of financial controls and process improvements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance (BS, BA, or BBA) or an MBA with a focus in Accounting.
- CPA strongly preferred.