Accounting Manager
New York, New York • $165,000-$195,000
About the Company:
Our client is an international law firm renowned for its expertise in corporate law, litigation, and labor and employment matters providing strategic legal counsel to clients within financial services, entertainment, and sports industries.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the general ledger team
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Coordinate year-end audits with external auditors
- Manage the preparation of audit schedules, data requests, financial statements, and accompanying footnotes
- Streamline intercompany accounting, allocations, and accrual management
- Develop KPI dashboards to improve accounting operations and performance
- Assist with filings, partner transactions, and compensation-related entries
- Implement machine learning tools for journal entry automation/approval and reconciliations
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- 7-10 years of related accounting experience within a professional services environment
- Experience at a law firm a plus
- Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial systems
- Success driving process transformation, system implementations, and AI/automation initiatives
- Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and financial automation platforms
Salary Range:
$165,000-$195,000
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