We are seeking a Finance Manager to join a leading litigation boutique. Founded in 2009 by partners from top global law firms, the firm has grown to 80+ employees with offices in NY, DC, and Chicago. The firm is known for handling complex, high-stakes disputes and fostering a lean, entrepreneurial, high-performance culture.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations: AP/AR, billing, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and analyze and report on variances.
- Own month-end and quarter-end close processes.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and partner with firm leadership.
- Maintain and oversee financial controls and procedures.
- Monitor cash flow and banking activity in coordination with the COO.
- Handle journal entries, reconciliations, and partner equity accounts.
- Manage client payments and billing system data.
- Support financial analysis, modeling, and ad hoc projects.
- Cross-train with the COO on payroll and treasury functions.
Qualifications
- Aderant Expert Sierra experience — required.
- Law firm experience — required.
- 7+ years of accounting and finance experience.
- Prior management or supervisory experience, including oversight of billing teams.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, cash/accrual accounting, and IOLTA.
- B.A./B.S. in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
